News and events

More than 6.6 million refugees live in camps located largely in Africa, Asia and the Middle East. In these camp communities, unique cultural practices can arise. In our new research, we found the oral histories and healing practices of the Bhutanese refugees in Nepal changed over the decades they spent in camps.

The History Council of South Australia (HCSA) proudly announced Dr. Alice Neikirk (School of Law and Justice) as the recipient of the 2024 HCSA Fellowship. The fellowship serves as a catalyst for Australian researchers delving into the captivating realm of South Australian history.

Progressive changes to the child protection system are taking place, driven in the Hunter by parents and leading academics.

The New South Wales Special Commission of Inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes has held its final public sitting in Sydney today.

On 2 November, several staff of the School of Law and Justice had the opportunity to engage with Liz Campbell, visiting Professor of Criminal Jurisprudence from the Faculty of Law at Monash University.

Associate Professor Amy Maguire was interviewed by The West Live on Friday 20 October 2023.

Palestinian civilians are in desperate need of food, water and medical aid - but the United Nations says the truck convoys that have crossed the border have only brought in about 3 per cent of what's needed.

International humanitarian law – the law of armed conflict – aims to constrain how wars are fought. It is designed to protect noncombatants and limit the means of warfare.

Associate Professor Amy Maguire was interviewed on ‘Speak Up Kōrerotia’ - a radio show centred on human rights issues. Speak Up  Kōrerotia offers a forum to promote the issues facing New Zealanders, providing a voice to affected communities.

On 16 October 2023, the University of Newcastle’s Centre for Law and Social Justice and the project 'We Gotchu Girl' collaborated to host a thought-provoking panel discussion. The focus of the event was the pressing need for law reform in the sexual violence space.

A majority of Australian voters have rejected the proposal to establish an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament, with the final results likely to be about 40% voting “yes” and 60% voting “no”.

Associate Professor Amy Maguire interviewed by The Newcastle Herald to discuss the upcoming referendum.