News and events

News

News • 16 May 2024

Like being ‘slapped’ or ‘kicked’: judicial bullying is a problem in Australian courtrooms

Bullying by judges, magistrates and other judicial officers is a factor in many lawyers leaving the profession.

News • 10 May 2024

Briefing with Senator Penny Allman-Payne

On 10 May 2024, representatives of the Centre for Law and Social Justice (CLSJ) and Human Rights Law Centre (HRLC) briefed Senator Penny Allman-Payne on the Right to Education Report.

News • 24 Apr 2024

Family Inclusion Roundtable

The goal of the roundtable was to translate recent research findings about family inclusion into policy and practice throughout New South Wales. The Roundtable highlighted the work and leadership of organisations that have had a long-term commitment to promoting family inclusion, in particular, Family Inclusion Strategies in the Hunter Inc. (FISH) and Grandm

News • 24 Apr 2024

Families need more support to pay a bigger part in child protection system

NEWCASTLE-based researchers, parents, government, and child protection workers have come together in what's believed to be a national first to find solutions to a broken system.

News • 24 Apr 2024

Launch of the School Students’ Statement on the Right to a Healthy Environment

On Wednesday 10 April 2024, Trisha Doyle MP, NSW Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, Heritage, Climate Change, and Energy, launched the School Students' Statement on the Right to a Healthy Environment.

News • 10 Apr 2024

School Students' Statement on the Right to a Healthy Environment Launch

The Centre for Law and Social Justice in association with Australian Lawyers for Human Rights and the Human Rights for New South Wales Alliance launched the School Students' Statement on the Right to a Healthy Environment. The Statement was launched by Trisha Doyle MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Environment, Heritage, Climate Change, and Energy.

News • 06 Mar 2024

ARC Fellowship to Advance Human Rights Research

The Mid-Career Industry Fellowship Program aims to drive research collaboration, translation and commercialisation outcomes across a range of industry settings.

News • 06 Mar 2024

Professor Penny Jane Burke delivers University Accord Summit keynote address

UON'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 • 01 Mar 2024

The policing of LGBTQI+ people casts a long, dark shadow. Marching at Mardi Gras must be backed up with real change

Public trust and confidence in NSW Police has been sorely tested in the past two weeks. The charging of a police officer with the murders of a Sydney gay couple, Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, has seen shock turn to grief and then anger.

News • 28 Feb 2024

A lot of Hurt and Anger: How the Queer Community Feels Let Down by NSW Police

Despite a 26-year tradition of officers marching at Mardi Gras, the Paddington alleged murders have brought growing discontent with the force to a head.

News • 27 Feb 2024

Bodies found in NSW Investigation

There's been a breakthrough in the investigation of the alleged murders of Sydney couple Luke Davies and Jesse Baird.

News • 24 Feb 2024

It's here, it's Queer: Sydney's landmark new LGBTQIA+ history museum is now open

Qtopia Sydney has transformed a former police station in Darlinghurst for the world’s largest centre for Queer history and culture.

Events

Workshop

Writing Questions for Secure Online Assessment

This workshop is delivered by the Education Development team and will cover the foundations of writing high-quality questions for secure online assessments.

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When Wednesday 20 May 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 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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