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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NSW Premier's Literary Awards - RHD Students Shortlisted
Two of our PhD students have been shortlisted in this year's NSW Premier's Literary Awards in the UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing. They are Michael Sala, with his debut novel "The Last Thread", published by Affirm Press, and Ryan O'Neill, with his debut collection of short stories "The Weight of a Human Heart", published by Black Inc
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Two of our PhD students have been shortlisted in this year's NSW Premier's Literary Awards in the UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing. They are Michael Sala, with his debut novel "The Last Thread", published by Affirm Press, and Ryan O'Neill, with his debut collection of short stories "The Weight of a Human Heart", published by Black Inc
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Events and Highlights
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
