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News • 18 Sep 2018

New ideas: Startup competition

This news story details a startup competition being held by the Centre for 21st Century Humanities.

News • 17 Sep 2018

Massacres map wins best digital map 2018

Colonial Frontier massacre maps wins best digital map award 2018.

News • 17 Sep 2018

Pitchfest: Connecting the humanities with industry

Pitchfest 2018 was held by the Centre for 21st Century Humanities in August and invited industry to partner with the centre.

News • 14 Sep 2018

High honour bestowed on Alumni

Outstanding University leaders have been recognised for their inspiring career achievements at the 2018 Alumni Awards.

News • 13 Sep 2018

Creativity the key to unlocking new ideas

The University's Enterprise + Innovation 2018 event is taking place throughout September to inspire original ideas and new perspectives among staff and students.

News • 12 Sep 2018

Teen back pain linked to substance use

New research has revealed adolescents with frequent back pain are more likely to smoke, drink alcohol and report feelings of anxiety and depression.

News • 12 Sep 2018

Floor Talk at the University Gallery - Dr Kate Ariotti

Kate Ariotti Floor Talk Long Shadows: The Great War, Australia and the Middle East The University Gallery

News • 07 Sep 2018

Grant to curb deafness and disadvantage

A $69,000 RP Medical Fund philanthropic grant will accelerate a new project to offer early intervention in ear health in Aboriginal communities throughout the Hunter New England region.

News • 07 Sep 2018

Call for papers: Portrayals of the Bride

Abstract proposals due by 30 November 2018 for the international edited collection entitled ‘Portrayals of the Bride in Screen, Stage and Literary Productions and Pop Culture Narratives.'

News • 07 Sep 2018

Placemaking breathes new life into Honeysuckle

A repurposed shipping container designed to stimulate conversation, a mobile community space for the public to cook and collaborate, and an intriguing new app featuring lesser-known stories of Honeysuckle’s history will breathe new life into the Honeysuckle foreshore from Friday.

News • 04 Sep 2018

New agreement offers safety research opportunities for students

SafeWork NSW’s Centre for Work Health and Safety and the University of Newcastle have committed to working together to develop work health and safety research expertise in Australia.

News • 01 Sep 2018

More than 30,000 Teachers to Benefit from Education Funding Boost

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Events

Event

2026 Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry

The University of Newcastle School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences is happy to announce that applications for the Karen Thrift Prize for Poetry for 2026 is now open.

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When Monday 19 October 2026 - Sunday 29 November 2026

In person

Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place

A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.

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When Monday 16 November 2026
9:30am - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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In person

Orange to Blue Skies Film Screening

Join us for a screening followed by a Q&A and conversation with a panel of young people from the Hunter Valley.

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When Tuesday 17 November 2026
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location  University of Newcastle, Upper Hunter Campus | 85 Hill St, Muswellbrook

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On Every Corner

Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.

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When Friday 20 November 2026
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location  University House | Cnr King and Auckland Street, Newcastle 2300

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Works In Practice Muster 4

A new research collective at the University of Newcastle that aims to foster a supportive and collaborative community of practice.

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When Monday 30 November 2026
2:00pm - 2:00pm
Location  NUSpace, Watt Space Gallery

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Event

NSW FLIP Showcase

From Armidale to Sydney, meet the women founders of NSW FLIP as they share what they’ve built in nine weeks.

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When Thursday 3 December 2026
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  Greenhouse Tech Hub, Sydney

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The Merv and Janet Copley Symposium

Showcasing some of the vital research that has resulted from the bequest and archival collection from across the University of Newcastle.

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When Friday 11 December 2026
9:00am - 1:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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