School of Humanities and Social Science
Advancing human understanding
The School of Humanities and Social Science offers a diverse range of teaching and research that contributes to our understanding of global peoples, societies, histories and cultures and helps us to imagine the future.
We take pride in our quality teaching and research to foster positive outcomes for our students and staff.
Our vision is for the University of Newcastle to establish a global reputation for its excellence in the humanities and social sciences.
Mapping the injustices of our past
Professor Lyndall Ryan focuses on our dark history with the Colonial Frontier Massacres Map.
Multidisciplinary clusters
Our School-based clusters allow for staff with interrelated areas of expertise to collaborate and advance their research. This, in turn, makes for a richer student experience.
Learn more about our connected research and study options, as well as the people who work within the clusters.
Study with us
Our students develop in-demand skills that are transferrable across industries, while also having access to state-of-the-art facilities and the latest technologies.
Research
Our research is interdisciplinary, drawing on traditions from the humanities, social sciences and creative fields, along with collaborations with researchers in other Schools and Faculties.
Find a Researcher
Search for a research supervisor or expert by researcher name, area of expertise or by research centre name.
Our Human Experience
The researchers of the School of Humanities and Social Science examine all facets of what it means to be human. This podcast series explores important questions about humanity, society and current events.
Join us for thought-provoking conversations with our humanities and social science scholars who are helping to improve the human experience through their research. Episodes are released on a monthly basis.
Episode 8 - Digital humanities: looking to the past to understand our future
Latest news
News • 19 Mar 2020
Massacre Map Presentations to Canberra Audiences
Professor Lyndall Ryan, the leader of the team behind the Colonial Frontier Massacres Map has recently delivered several presentations in Canberra.
News • 12 Mar 2020
Listening across difference in feminist digital spaces
Is it possible to listen across difference in feminist digital spaces? That is the question being investigated by School of Humanities and Social Science researcher and member of the Centre for 21st Century Humanities, Dr Julia Coffey.
News • 9 Mar 2020
History under the spotlight at the Newcastle Writers Festival
The Newcastle Writers Festival will again this year feature talks from historians, not only from the University of Newcastle, but also from the local area and beyond.
Upcoming events
Event • 1 Apr 2020 at 12:00am
Fairy Tales: Meanings, Messages, and Morals
Location: Free online short course | Duration: 3 Weeks | Effort: 2-3 hours per week |Cost: FREE - Certificate for US$49 | Subject: Literature |Learn more about the course.About this…
Event • 4 Apr 2020 at 11:30am
CANCELLED - The Aboriginal Soccer Tribe: Newcastle Writers Festival
Sadly, given the COVID-19 situation and the cancellation of the Newcastle Writers’ Festival, this event will not be taking place.John Maynard reveals the previously untold history of Aboriginal athletes and…
Event • 4 Apr 2020 at 3:00pm
CANCELLED - Captain Cook and the Frontier Wars: Newcastle Writers Festival
Sadly, given the COVID-19 situation and the cancellation of the Newcastle Writers’ Festival, this event will not be taking place.3:00 PM - 4:15 PMFREEHow are Indigenous Australians responding to the…
School contacts
School Executives
- Mr Owen Jackson
Executive Officer - Mrs Sandra Heiner
Executive Officer Ourimbah Academic Support Unit
General enquiries
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School administration enquiries
Humanities-SocialScience@newcastle.edu.au
Phone: +61 2 4921 5155