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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.

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.

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

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

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

Harold ‘Peter’ Pickhover was a pioneering broadcaster in Newcastle. Thirty years on, a gift in his Will to the University of Newcastle to support 2NURFM continues to nurture new talent and kickstart careers in broadcasting.

Thanks to generous support of the Vera Deacon Regional History Fund, the University of Newcastle Library has welcomed its first-ever Creative in Residence to bring more of our region’s history to light.