News and events

News

News • 14 Sep 2020

New scholarship for Indigenous law students

A new scholarship to help Indigenous students realise their ambition to study law has been launched thanks to the generous support of the Newcastle Bar Association.

News • 01 Sep 2020

Public organisations that manage complaints well reap the rewards, new research finds

For the first time, public sector organisations can now measure the social returns on complaint handling, revealing the holistic value of effective customer care.

News • 31 Aug 2020

Machine-enhanced decision making; and clapping, flapping drones

Professor Tania Sourdin talks to ABC Radio National about her work on justice apps

News • 28 Aug 2020

Transformative early entry into Law supports people from a refugee background

As a driving force for equity in higher education, the University of Newcastle has launched Australia’s first scheme to offer people from a refugee background the opportunity to gain early entry to study Law.

News • 28 Jul 2020

Professor Tania Sourdin says there is a need for cheaper and smarter dispute resolution options in family law

Professor Tania Sourdin says there is a need for cheaper and smarter dispute resolution options in family law.

News • 22 Jul 2020

People are using artificial intelligence to help sort out their divorce. Would you?

People are using artificial intelligence to help sort out their divorce

News • 10 Jul 2020

Courts not ready for post-COVID world

Despite an advance in assistive technologies, new research has indicated that the world’s courts and legal systems are not equipped to handle post-COVID ways of working.

News • 01 Jul 2020

Cooperatives in Development – People-centred Businesses in Action

Newcastle Law School academic joins Partnership project between the International Co-operative Alliance and the European Commission.

News • 01 Jul 2020

The Role of Cooperatives in Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific Countries

Ann Apps was invited to present at a workshop “The Role of Cooperatives in Sustainable Development in Asia-Pacific Countries” hosted by UNDESA in Nadi, Fiji on March 4th.

News • 01 May 2020

Law in Lockdown - a Newcastle Law School podcast

The Newcastle Law School has launched a podcast exploring the impact of COVID-19 on the legal community.

News • 29 Apr 2020

Associate Professor Amy Maguire on understanding the human rights issues of the Covid-19 pandemic

Law School academic helps to shape public understanding regarding human rights issues during the pandemic.

News • 08 Apr 2020

Teaching Algorithms to Lawyers - a Webinar by Dr Khaled Dika

The Newcastle Law School welcomed Dr Khaled Dika from the University of Paris to discuss teaching algorithms to lawyers.

Events

Webinar

Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions

The LDTI Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions are intended as an opportunity for staff to come together to discuss their use of the platform, and share what is working and what is not. We will also discuss any upcoming enhancements, new

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When Thursday 21 May 2026
Duration 30mins
Location  Online

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Webinar

3P Assurance of Learning

The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.

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When Friday 22 May 2026
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Duration 30mins
Location  Online

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Workshop

tEN June Showcase and Seed Funding Application - Shut-up and Write session

This session is designed for staff wanting to put time aside to work on their applications for the Educator Network Showcase and Teaching and Learning projects.

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When Thursday 28 May 2026
10:30am - 11:30am
Location  Newcastle (Callaghan), Online

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Webinar

GenAI Foundations for Teaching (repeat)

This hands-on workshop is designed to empower educators to leverage generative AI as a tool to enhance student engagement, foster creativity, and strengthen constructive alignment in assessment practices.

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When Wednesday 3 June 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Webinar

Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions

The LDTI Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions are intended as an opportunity for staff to come together to discuss their use of the platform, and share what is working and what is not. We will also discuss any upcoming enhancements, new

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When Thursday 4 June 2026
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Duration 30mins
Location  Online

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Workshop

Leveraging GenAI for Assessment Design

How can AI help us design better assessment tasks? In this session, we'll explore key considerations when using AI to generate ideas for assessments, focusing on how to craft effective and meaningful tasks, and other important factors to ensure a

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When Wednesday 10 June 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Webinar

GenAI and Copyright

The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.

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When Friday 12 June 2026
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Duration 30mins
Location  Online

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Webinar

An Introduction to Vibe Coding in Education

The LDTI GenAI Tinker Sessions provide an opportunity for academic staff to try out different tools, experiment with their functionality, and think about how they could be used in day-to-day work.

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When Monday 15 June 2026
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Duration 90mins
Location  Newcastle (Callaghan)

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Workshop

Discussing GenAI in the Classroom

Participants will explore key considerations and policies for using GenAI, examine different use cases in the classroom, and discuss how to have conversations about GenAI with their students.

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When Wednesday 17 June 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Duration 60mins
Location  Online

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Webinar

Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions

The LDTI Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions are intended as an opportunity for staff to come together to discuss their use of the platform, and share what is working and what is not. We will also discuss any upcoming enhancements, new

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When Friday 19 June 2026
Duration 30mins
Location  Online

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Workshop

Avatars in Education

The LDTI AI in Action sessions are an opportunity for staff to come together and discuss how they are using GenAI in their teaching, learning, and research. Each 30-minute session includes a brief demonstration and time for Q&A.

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When Friday 26 June 2026
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Duration 30mins
Location  Online

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Webinar

Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions

The LDTI Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions are intended as an opportunity for staff to come together to discuss their use of the platform, and share what is working and what is not. We will also discuss any upcoming enhancements, new

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When Wednesday 1 July 2026
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Duration 30mins
Location  Online

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Webinar

Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions

The LDTI Cogniti Users Drop-In Sessions are intended as an opportunity for staff to come together to discuss their use of the platform, and share what is working and what is not. We will also discuss any upcoming enhancements, new

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When Thursday 23 July 2026
Duration 30mins
Location  Online

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