News and Events

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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 • 01 Jul 2022

Exploring Indigenous activism through the creation of a possum skin cloak

On a chilly July morning in the school grounds of New South Wale's Newcastle High School, a bucket fire is burning. Thirty-six possum skins are arranged on a decorated table.

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,

News • 24 Mar 2022

Program receives funding to continue work to address youth violence

The University of Newcastle’s Name.Narrate.Navigate (NNN) program has been awarded a grant of $599,335 from the Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources; Safer Communities Fund. Announced by the Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon Karen Andrews MP, this grant brings total funding for the

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

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.

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When Monday 19 October 2026 - Sunday 29 November 2026

Live performance

Christmas Strings Concert

Get into the Christmas spirit with our end of year strings students showcase!

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When Sunday 15 November 2026 from 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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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

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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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.

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When Thursday 19 November 2026
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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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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Live performance

ESCAPE

Join the University of Newcastle CAPA1030 Acting cohort for three immersive and interactive performance itineraries.

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When Saturday 21 November 2026 from 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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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.

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When Saturday 21 November 2026 from 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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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.

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When Wednesday 25 November 2026 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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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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Live performance

Woodwind Student Recital

Community music students will take centre stage for a night of wind-instrument performance.

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When Monday 30 November 2026 from 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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