School of Humanities and Social Science
The School offers a vast range of teaching and research opportunities that contribute to the advancement of human understanding. We take pride in our stimulating teaching and vigorous research to foster the development of our students and staff.
Areas of Study
News
Ten University of Newcastle disciplines ranked in top 200 in the world
It is excellent to see three Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines recognised in the ten UoN disciplines ranked in the latest QS World University Rankings of the world's top 200: Linguistics, English Language and Literature, and Sociology.
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It is excellent to see three Humanities and Social Sciences disciplines recognised in the ten UoN disciplines ranked in the latest QS World University Rankings of the world's top 200: Linguistics, English Language and Literature, and Sociology.
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Michael Sala Regional Winner of the Commonwealth Book Prize & the New South Wales Premier's Award for New Writing
University of Newcastle Creative Writing PhD graduate, Dr Michael Sala, can now add 'award winner' to this name after his debut novel, The Last Thread, was awarded both the Regional Winner (Pacific) of the Commonwealth Book Prize and also the NSW Premier's Award for New Writing.
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University of Newcastle Creative Writing PhD graduate, Dr Michael Sala, can now add 'award winner' to this name after his debut novel, The Last Thread, was awarded both the Regional Winner (Pacific) of the Commonwealth Book Prize and also the NSW Premier's Award for New Writing.
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Events and Highlights
RHD Symposia and Symposium Award Festival
12 June, 2013
The June Symposium includes presentations by our RHD candidates and the 3-minute thesis competition. It ends with the Symposium Awards Festival, which congratulates and farewells our graduating students.
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12 June, 2013
The June Symposium includes presentations by our RHD candidates and the 3-minute thesis competition. It ends with the Symposium Awards Festival, which congratulates and farewells our graduating students.
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2013 Dietrich Bonhoeffer Conference
14-15 November, 2013
The 9th annual Australian Bonhoeffer Conference will be held at St Joseph's Spirituality and Education Centre, Kincumber NSW, on 14 and 15 November 2013. This year's conference will explore the theme: Hearing the Word, Acting in Faith.
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14-15 November, 2013
The 9th annual Australian Bonhoeffer Conference will be held at St Joseph's Spirituality and Education Centre, Kincumber NSW, on 14 and 15 November 2013. This year's conference will explore the theme: Hearing the Word, Acting in Faith.
Click here for more information
