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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

News • 21 Jan 2022

From Ngukurr to Newcastle: Exploring the activism, impacts and legacy of Dexter Daniels

What was this man from a remote Arnhem Land Aboriginal community in the Northern Territory, doing in Newcastle, New South Wales, in the late 60s and early 70s? It was this surprising discovery, Associate Professors Kate Senior and Tamara Young made in early 2020 at the University of Newcastle’s Co

News • 25 Nov 2021

NUspace and Civic Park light up orange to start 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women

The University of Newcastle’s NUspace building and Civic Park will light up in orange this Thursday to mark the start of the 16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women.

News • 22 Nov 2021

Purai Members recognised in College Excellence Awards

Purai Global Indigenous History Centre congratulates five of its members for being included as outstanding recipients of the College of Human and Social Futures Awards. Doctors Kevin Sobel-Read, Hedda Asland and Simon Weaving, and Associate Professors Kate Senior and Tamara Young collected awards

News • 11 Oct 2021

Name. Narrate. Navigate. A new way to combat youth violence

A significant funding boost will expand learnings from the Name.Narrate.Navigate (NNN) pilot program – a preventive-intervention program developed to address the significant, yet underserviced, issue of youth violence.

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 - Saturday 1 August 2026
Location  Library (Auchmuty)

Workshop

Percussion - School Holiday Workshop

A one-day fun and informative ground-up, immersive percussion workshop in a relaxed group setting.

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When Thursday 16 July 2026
9:00am - 1:30pm
Location  The Conservatorium

Workshop

Jazz and Groove Improv - Two Day Workshop

Two day workshop designed to unlock creativity and build confidence in jazz and groove improvisation.

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When Thursday 16 July 2026 - Friday 17 July 2026
Location  The Conservatorium

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In person

Newcastle Comedy Festival: Tom Cashman

Tom Cashman is back in town with a new hour of stand-up that promises to creep ever so close to proficiency as part of Newcastle Comedy Festival.

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When Friday 17 July 2026
7:45pm - 8:45pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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Newcastle Comedy Festival: Mid Flight Brawl

Nick Cody and Luke Heggie are back in town for another hour of crook plane mishaps.

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When Saturday 18 July 2026
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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Newcastle Comedy Festival: Nick Cody

Nick Cody is back where he belongs, saying hilarious/distasteful things on stage.

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When Saturday 18 July 2026
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  The Conservatorium

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Newcastle Comedy Festival: Luke Heggie

Luke Heggie takes the stage as part of Newcastle Comedy Festival.

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When Saturday 18 July 2026
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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Event

Newcastle Youth Studies Centre Seminar Series: Scholarship Disabled: Crip research, crip scholars

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 22 July 2026
3:00pm - 4:30pm

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Newcastle Comedy Festival: Daniel Muggleton

Come see the man in the red tracksuit live on-stage, with a brand-new hour of fearless stand-up comedy.

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When Friday 24 July 2026
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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Newcastle Comedy Festival: Ivan Aristeguieta

Australia’s favourite Venezuelan is back with a hilarious new show about dancing through tough times, finding joy in chaos and shaking off your worries to a Latino beat.

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When Friday 24 July 2026
8:00pm - 9:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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The Jacob Neale Jazz Awards Concert

The Jacob Neale Jazz Awards celebrate our next generation of talented jazz musicians.

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When Saturday 1 August 2026
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium

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Live performance

Echoes of the Globe

An afternoon of music from across the globe brought to you by The University of Newcastle Arts Orchetsra.

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When Sunday 2 August 2026 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location  The Conservatorium