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The University of Newcastle is proud to announce a new lecture series honouring Professor Bob Morgan AO, a globally recognised leader in Indigenous education, research, and knowledge.

Ellie Jones strives to apply her understanding of the law far beyond corporate corridors and lofty courtrooms.

Growing up in Dubbo, Makaah Darcy dreamed of studying law at the University of Newcastle. As the proud recipient of the Claudia Sloan Scholarship for Indigenous Students, Makaah says believing in herself and receiving support from the scholarship turned her dream into reality.

Finding the body is vital in any murder investigation. PhD graduate, Victoria (Tori) Berezowski’s research focused on innovative techniques to help locate hidden graves.

At its meeting on 30 August 2024, the University Council passed a special resolution approving an increase in the number of its elected student members. From 1 January 2025, student representation on the Council will include an undergraduate and a postgraduate student position providing for a greater diversity of student perspectives.

The NSW Police chief says officers should not attend mental health incidents where there is no immediate risk to people's safety.

On 7 August 2024, the Centre for Law and Social Justice partnered with the with the Australian Human Rights Commission on their "Speaking from Experience Project" to raise awareness around workplace sexual harassment, especially in under-represented groups

Research project selected for funding by the Australian Centre for Student Equity and Success (ACSES)

On Monday 29 July 2024, the Centre for Law and Social Justice hosted The Hon. Michael Kirby for a public lecture titled, 'What it is like being on the High Court of Australia' at Newcastle City Hall.

The Centre for Law and Social Justice builds collaborative partnerships with government agencies and NGO's in Samoa

For those in the LGBTQIA+ community, Pride month is a chance to be out, loud and proud. But in the United States, there's been an uneasy quiet hanging over this June.

The winners of the 2023 Reconciliation awards have been announced. The awards were created to recognise efforts in reconciliation and to create cultural safety for staff and students.