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School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences
Advancing human understanding
The School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences 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. We are based at Callaghan, at the Central Coast Ourimbah Campus, and in the City. Our precinct in the Newcastle CBD spans NUspace, the new Q Building, the Conservatorium of Music, University House, and Northumberland House (Watt Space Gallery). We provide state-of-the-art facilities for learning and creativity.
The School brings together a range of discipline areas from the humanities and social sciences to the creative fields. Our creative staff include animators, communicators, musicians, performers, artists, and designers. We deliver innovative experiences across both established and emerging fields such as creative writing, design, filmmaking, animation, music, journalism, performance, games design, and artmaking. Our School also offers music production suites, performing arts and visual communication spaces, and cutting-edge design and creative arts facilities.
Our vision is for the University of Newcastle to establish a global reputation for its excellence in our respective fields and to be the destination of choice for the humanities, creative disciplines and social sciences.
Where will you study?
Find out more on Newcastle City campuses
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.
Creative showcase
![Tawny Frogmouth by Natural History Illustration student - Prue Sailer](https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0008/775511/varieties/gallery_slide.jpg)
Tawny Frogmouth by Natural History Illustration student - Prue Sailer
![This Land is a celebration of the sound, soul and spirit of this Country. Presented as part of Festival X, 2019.](https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0009/775512/varieties/gallery_slide.jpg)
This Land is a celebration of the sound, soul and spirit of this Country. Presented as part of Festival X, 2019.
![Singing with the Jazz Orchestra](https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0010/775513/varieties/gallery_slide.jpg)
Singing with the Jazz Orchestra
![Rotoscoped art by Tegan Riley](https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0011/775514/varieties/gallery_slide.jpg)
Rotoscoped art by Tegan Riley
![Rotoscoped art by Dan Cooper](https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0003/775515/varieties/gallery_slide.jpg)
Rotoscoped art by Dan Cooper
![Students' group performance at UON's Newcastle Conservatorium of Music being documented by their fellow student](https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0004/775516/varieties/gallery_slide.jpg)
Students' group performance at UON's Newcastle Conservatorium of Music being documented by their fellow student
![Rotoscoped art by Tegan Riley](https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0005/775517/varieties/gallery_slide.jpg)
Rotoscoped art by Tegan Riley
![Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Grotto project performance](https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0006/775518/varieties/gallery_slide.jpg)
Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Grotto project performance
![Journalist students use advanced equipment, tools and facilities](https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0007/775519/varieties/gallery_slide.jpg)
Journalist students use advanced equipment, tools and facilities
![Visual Communication Design student's work on web (Prasil, Jace)](https://www.newcastle.edu.au/__data/assets/image/0008/775520/varieties/gallery_slide.jpg)
Visual Communication Design student's work on web (Prasil, Jace)
Research
Our research is interdisciplinary, drawing on traditions from the humanities, social sciences and creative fields, along with collaborations with researchers in other Schools andColleges.
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Our Human Experience
The researchers in the School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences 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 scholars who are helping to improve the human experience through their research.
Analysing crime fiction with Professor Jesper Gulddal
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Latest news
News • 6 Mar 2024
Professor Penny Jane Burke delivers University Accord Summit keynote address
The University of Newcastle’s Professor Penny Jane Burke, Director of the Centre of Excellence for Equity in Higher Education and UNESCO Chair in Equity, Social Justice and Higher Education, delivered a powerful keynote address titled "Transformative Reimagining: Sustainable Higher Education for Equity and Social Justice" at this year's University Accord Summit.
News • 29 Jan 2024
$1m awarded to Purai Global Indigenous History Centre for research championing the value of truth telling
Two separate projects, one with the Department of Education (DoE), the other an ARC Discovery grant will engage in Indigenous histories from Indigenous perspectives with a view to advancing reconciliation and build meaningful connections across Australia.
News • 1 Nov 2023
New interactive report shows financial vulnerability hotspots across Australia
In the face of an ongoing cost-of-living crisis, a new interactive report reveals locations experiencing hardship and financial vulnerability across Australia.
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.