News and Events

News

News • 28 Feb 2024

Students and teachers host a big party for language lovers

UON students and teaching staff across Modern Languages and Linguistics hosted a welcome party that brought together more than 120 language enthusiasts from the local communities.

News • 14 Feb 2024

Exciting news for the University of Newcastle’s Conservatorium of Music

The University of Newcastle Conservatorium of Music is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sue Carson (School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences) as the new Conservatorium Coordinator. With an illustrious career spanning over three decades, Sue brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role.

News • 23 Jan 2024

Female leadership key to community ‘saving itself’ in unprecedented trauma

As the two-year anniversary of the devastating Northern Rivers’ flooding looms, new research from the University of Newcastle has shown the female-led response to the trauma prevailed where authorities failed.

News • 06 Oct 2023

Bayira: Catching songs, stories and dreams

An event celebrating the creativity and stories of First Nations Novocastrians by focusing on dreams for the future was hosted by Purai Global Indigenous History Centre at the Newcastle Conservatorium of Music in September 2023.

News • 12 Sep 2023

Australian Catholic women echo the global call for church reform

New analysis of the world-first International Survey of Catholic Women has found Australian Catholic women are echoing their international sisters’ hunger for church reform.

News • 01 Aug 2023

Research shows small grants have significant impact on disadvantaged families

Small financial grants can have a significant and lasting positive impact on the lives of the young people they assist, new research has found.

News • 03 May 2023

LGBTQIA+ engagement with ‘hybrid spaces’ in the Hunter: perspectives on consent, safety and expression

As part of an ongoing program of research into LGBTQIA+ experiences in the Hunter, researchers at the University of Newcastle are looking for members of the LGBTQIA+ community aged 18 and over who speak English to share their experiences of engagement with ‘hybrid spaces’ – such as the use of devices like mobile phones, tablets or gaming in public space.

News • 22 Nov 2022

New funding to boost TLCMap's 'Advanced Techniques and Big Data' project

The Time-Layered Cultural Map of Australia (TLCMap) will continue its growth and development following the announcement of $472,543 in funding from the Australia Research Council’s Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities (LIEF) scheme.

News • 07 Oct 2022

University of Newcastle’s Q Building officially opens

The University of Newcastle’s Q Building has been officially opened today by The Hon. Rob Stokes MP Minister for Infrastructure, Cities, and Active Transport.

News • 20 Sep 2022

Solving the nation’s challenges: $3million in ARC funding

The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced its latest rounds of funding for the Future Fellowships and DECRA schemes, with four University of Newcastle projects attracting funding of more than $3 million for projects of national importance.

News • 17 Jun 2022

Inaugural Meg Purser Communications Scholarship awarded

A passion to make a positive impact in the community has seen second year University of Newcastle communications student Courtney Yeandle named as the inaugural recipient of the Meg Purser Scholarship.

News • 30 Mar 2022

Weaving brings Elders and communities together

A COVID initiative to reduce the isolation of Elders living in regional New South Wales has used weaving to link the communities of Bourke, Armidale and Uralla. Every Tuesday, between 10am and 1pm, women from three weaving circles connect to Zoom to weave, troubleshoot, share design patterns and,

Events

Exhibition

Say Aahhhh: Health, Medicine and Everyday Care in Newcastle from 1945 to 2000

Come and explore Say Aahhhh: Health, Medicine and Everyday Care in Newcastle from 1945 to 2000, an exhibition exploring the unique and surprising history of health care in Newcastle.

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When Friday 18 July 2025 - Wednesday 14 January 2026
Location  Level 2 of Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus

Exhibition

2025 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 2023 Karen Thrift 'Original Music and Lyrics' Prize.

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When Monday 1 December 2025 - Sunday 18 January 2026

Event

2025 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 2025 is now open.

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When Monday 1 December 2025 - Sunday 18 January 2026

Workshop

Foundations of Active Learning

Explore active learning teaching techniques to increase student engagement. Ascertain the benefits of active learning practice and determine when to employ active learning in the classroom.

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When Wednesday 4 February 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Newcastle (Callaghan)

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Workshop

Retention Strategies Workshop

Retention strategies for teaching staff. Learn about retention strategies, analytics tools in Canvas and Panopto, and how to identify and support “at risk” students.

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When Thursday 5 February 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Workshop

Marking and Feedback

This workshop will focus on Marking and Feedback of Assessments. Participants will learn how to apply best practice in marking coursework assessments.

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When Thursday 12 February 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Event

Rubrics Workshop (Callaghan)

This Rubrics workshop will cover the principles of using rubrics for assessment. Participants will learn how to construct a rubric that will support student learning and increase the efficiency and consistency of marking.

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When Tuesday 17 February 2026
11:00am - 12:30pm
Location  Newcastle (Callaghan)

Workshop

Ed Tech for Active Learning

Explore the educational technology available to increase student engagement through active learning.

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When Thursday 19 February 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Workshop

Active Learning in Online Classrooms

Explore active learning teaching techniques to increase student engagement in online classrooms. Ascertain the benefits of active learning practice and determine when to employ active learning in the classroom.

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When Tuesday 24 February 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Webinar

Using GenAI in Assessments: 7 Approaches for Students

This hands-on workshop is designed to empower educators to leverage generative AI as a tool to enhance student engagement, foster creativity, and strengthen constructive alignment in assessment practices.

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When Wednesday 25 February 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Event

Leveraging GenAI for Assessment Design

How can AI help us design better assessment tasks? In this session, we'll explore key considerations when using AI to generate ideas for assessments, focusing on how to craft effective and meaningful tasks, and other important factors to ensure a

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When Tuesday 3 March 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Location  Online

Workshop

Discussing GenAI in the Classroom

Participants will explore key considerations and policies for using GenAI, examine different use cases in the classroom, and discuss how to have conversations about GenAI with their students.

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When Thursday 5 March 2026
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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