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News • 12 Nov 2025

New research reveals hidden cost of supporting adult children

A new study has uncovered the hidden burden of the financial and practical support many Australian parents are bearing for their adult children.

News • 20 Oct 2025

A lasting tribute to friendship and song

A remarkable bequest to the University of Newcastle’s Conservatorium of Music continues to shape the future of music education and nurture the next generation of performers in our region.

News • 28 Aug 2025

Journalism student Blair Wise wins 2025 Kennedy Awards Student of the Year

University of Newcastle journalism student Blair Wise was named Student Journalist of the Year at the 2025 Kennedy Awards, Australia’s most prestigious journalism awards.

News • 01 Aug 2025

NAIDOC 2025 The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy

When Prime Minister, Gough Whitlam, was pouring a handful of red sand into Gurindji Elder, Vincent Lingiari’s hand, another key element in Australia’s reconciliation journey began – NAIDOC Week. For 50 years, NAIDOC has honoured and elevated Indigenous voices, culture, and resilience.

News • 29 Jul 2025

Celebrating the next generation of jazz musicians at the inaugural Jacob Neale Jazz Awards

Showcasing the next generation of emerging jazz musicians in Jacob Neale's honour.

News • 25 Jun 2025

Calling all Newcastle Conservatorium Alumni

The Con is curating a special concert featuring performances by our talented alumni — and we want you to be part of it!

News • 01 Apr 2025

Celebrating School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Science prize winners!

The School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences at the University of Newcastle is delighted to recognise the School’s prize winners for the 2023 academic year.

News • 25 Mar 2025

An innovative new approach to Social Work education at the University of Newcastle

This news story is promoting the new program - Master of Social Work Qualifying.

News • 28 Jan 2025

Outstanding community members celebrated in 2025 Australia Day Honours

The University of Newcastle extends its congratulations to all recipients who have been recognised in the 2025 Australia Day Honours, particularly celebrating those that make up a growing and important part of our University community.

News • 25 Nov 2024

Bachelor of Visual Communication Design Student Study Tour

University of Newcastle students and staff within the School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences dove into Singapore’s animation industry for the Singapore 2024 Visual Communication Design Study Tour.

News • 28 Oct 2024

Jenny’s Place Domestic Violence Resource Centre leads early intervention response

The nation is experiencing a domestic and family violence (DFV) crisis, and a trailblazing early intervention program offered by local organisation, Jenny’s Place, is leading the DFV response, a University of Newcastle study finds.

News • 21 Oct 2024

On air: Students make their radio debut

Students are making their voices heard through the radio waves, with the audio documentaries of journalism students being broadcast on ABC Radio Newcastle.

Events

Event

Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Lived Experiences of LGBTQ+ Religious Youth in a hostile policy landscape - Digital Media, Wellbeing, and Visual Methods

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.

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When Wednesday 16 September 2026
3:00pm - 4:30pm

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Live performance

Newcastle Young Suzuki Musicians Celebration Concert

An unforgettable evening celebrating the achievements of the Newcastle Young Suzuki Musicians through the beauty and joy of classical music.

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When Saturday 19 September 2026 from 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

Live performance

Stories of Water & Earth: Ensemble Offspring and Nardi Simpson

First Nations storyteller and singer Nardi Simpson joins leading chamber orchestra Ensemble Offspring in this evocative and beautiful afternoon of song, ceremony and country. Nardi (one half of the Stiff Gins) draws on her Yuwaalaraay freshwater stories and brings her

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When Sunday 27 September 2026 from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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Live performance

GILES HENDERSON WANNAN, Chamber Music for Flute Viola & Harp

Harpist Alice Giles, flautist Jonathan Henderson and violist James Wannan join forces to present a programme centred around French music and contemporary living composers.

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When Friday 2 October 2026 from 7:30pm - 8:40pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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In person

What is the Future of the Humanities? Panel presentation and networking

Join us for a chaired panel discussion exploring the current state, and possible futures, of the humanities in universities.

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When Thursday 8 October 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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Event

Public talk: Anticipation, Hesitation and Disastrous Futures

In this talk, the HESTIA Lab engages with different, often contrasting, ways of how people prepare for and respond to looming disastrous futures.

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When Monday 12 October 2026
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location  NUSpace

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Event

Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Youth Side-Hustles - Entrepreneurship and Employment in Enterprise Culture

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.

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When Wednesday 14 October 2026
3:00pm - 4:30pm

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In person

GFF26: Acropolis Cats and Other Wondrous Animals

Exploring the lives of stray cats in Athens and beyond.

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When Tuesday 27 October 2026
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  Tower Cinemas Newcastle | 183 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300

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Live performance

Fernleigh Orchestral and Arts Network: Pink Meets Purple

Bridge the worlds of rock and classical with the iconic music of Pink Floyd and Deep Purple.

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When Saturday 31 October 2026 from 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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Live performance

Christ Church Camerata's All that jazz!

Raise the roof in a joyous interweaving of jazz, pop and classical.

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When Sunday 8 November 2026 from 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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In person

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 Friday 13 November 2026
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  NUSpace

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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.

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When Wednesday 18 November 2026
3:00pm - 4:30pm

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