School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences
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.
Exhibition
2026 Karen Thrift Original Music and Lyrics Prize
The University of Newcastle School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences is happy to announce the launch of the 2026 Karen Thrift 'Original Music and Lyrics' Prize.
Live performance
Uni Music Live at King St Hotel
Bachelor of Music and Performing Arts students will be taking over King St Hotel's Band Room for massive night of live music.
Live performance
Piano Student Recital
Showcasing the Conservatorium's piano students for their end of year performance.
Live performance
Christmas Strings Concert
Get into the Christmas spirit with our end of year strings students showcase!
In person
Health/Care Professions and Practices: Exploring Past, Present and Place
A free symposium for researchers, practitioners, students and community members.
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.
Webinar
Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Intergenerational Dialogues and Activism
Join this international seminar series featuring speakers from the University of Newcastle alongside some of the biggest international scholars in sociology, digital humanities, communications, media studies, and education, responding to key social issues of our time.
In person
The 11th Annual Newbie Awards
Dress up and walk the red carpet for an evening showcasing the impressive work of Bachelor of Media and Communication students.
In person
On Every Corner
Join us as we celebrate the graduating class of Visual Communication Design.
Live performance
ESCAPE
Join the University of Newcastle CAPA1030 Acting cohort for three immersive and interactive performance itineraries.
Live performance
Festival Voices Newcastle: Appear and Inspire
A concert dedicated to the Patron Saint of Music St Cecilia. The program revolves around Britten’s Hymn to St Cecilia to commemorate St Cecilia’s Day.
Live performance
Jazz X Arts Orchestras in Concert
Celebrating the end of year with a performance featuring the Con's Arts Orchestra and Jazz Orchestra.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.