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ERIN Humanities Research Institute Physical Activity & Nutrition RISIW
Education Research Institute Newcastle
Higher Learning
A new education research program examines how we prepare our best and brightest minds to participate in a knowledge-thirsty world.
Opening the Communication Channels
Two "hands on" research projects are taking cutting-edge educational techniques into challenging classroom situations.
Humanities Research Institute
Circus Attractions
In the first study of its kind, Gillian Arrighi is investigating the benefits of recreational circus training.
Figures of Speech
As unlikely as it sounds, literary scholar Professor Hugh Craig has enhanced his appreciation of Shakespeare through statistical analysis.
Queer Distinctions
Lesbian representation in popular culture is explored in the work of early career researcher Rebecca Beirne.
Between the Covers
The Conservative View
Michael Ondaatje is helping bring to light a neglected chapter in the story of the black American struggle.
Violence Writ Large
Philip Dwyer and his team from the Humanities Research Institute are leading a fundamental rethinking of violence in the modern world.
Questions of Faith
The relevance of religion in modern society is a discussion that extends beyond theological boundaries.
The Power of Words
A dedicated team of Newcastle linguists is commited to studying the practical, scientific and cultural significance of dying local languages.
Priority Research Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition
Active Thinking
The idea that classroom learning and physical education can be complementary is the concept behind a novel PhD project being conducted by Nick Riley.
Active Thinking
Active Thinking
Associate Professor David Lubans sees a strong link between opportunity and adolescent involvement in physical activity.
Research Institute for Social Inclusion and Wellbeing
Keeping it Real
This leading human services researcher takes a practical approach to her work.
The New Welfare Economy
A timely cross-disciplinary research program analyses whether marketisation has changed the nature of human services.
Crossing Cultures
Australian history is not black and white in Victoria Haskins' eyes. Indigenous and non-Indigenous experiences are entwined.
Man About The House
A Contrast in Culture
Working with Indigenous communities has allowed Daniela Heil to apply her anthropological expertise in rewarding and practical ways.