In celebration of the University’s 60th Anniversary, please enjoy these videos detailing the six decades of history and key milestones of the University of Newcastle. Special thanks to our Career-Ready Placement students, NBN Television, the GLAMx Lab at the University of Newcastle Library and The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia. 1965-1975: Autonomy This … More UON60: Decades of History
A community Festschrift, a collected volume of stories, memories and scholarly essays, along with poetry and other creative biographical forms, will be launched on 19 July 2026, the 100th Anniversary of the birth and in celebration of the life and work of: Dr Vera Deacon OAM (1926-2021) Vera was born & bred on the … More Remembering Dr Vera Deacon OAM (2026) – Call for Contributions
Who is the “Giant” of Giant’s Leap? By Leigh Budden Warning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: This brief paper contains historical references to Aboriginal cultural practices ‒ but does not provide secret details about those ceremonies. It mentions reference to historical articles that contain terms or views that were considered appropriate at the … More Who is the “Giant” of Giant’s Leap? Sandy Hollow New South Wales
UNIVERSITY OF NEWCASTLE (AUSTRALIA) HUNTER LIVING HISTORIES ANNUAL REPORT 2025 Preserving the Past, Powering the Future: Regional History in the Digital Age Delivered at the Hunter Living Histories Showcase 1 December 2025. Statistics updated in January 2026. This HLH Report was a generated by asking three AI language models (ChatGTP, Gemini, Claude), with the assistance … More Hunter Living Histories Annual Report 2025
An Early Graduate’s Story: Interview with Mary Stewart (1962-1966) A detailed interview with Mary Stewart (nee Henery) , one of the first graduates of the University of Newcastle (Australia). Conducted on June 27, 2025, at the Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, the discussion explores her formative student years (1962–1966), early career choices, and subsequent academic and … More UON60: An Early University Graduate shares her Story
By Lisa Pritchard (UoS Masters Museum & Heritage studies) I arrived as an intern from University of Sydney to meet Dr Ann Hardy and Gionni di Gravio (Archivist) from the Special Collections Library at the Auchmuty Library. My project was to research and participate in a collaborative architectural project. The celebration of Newcastle University Callaghan … More UON60: School of Architecture Callaghan Campus
Hunter Living Histories Showcase Monday, 1 December 2025, 1.00pm-2.30pm ZOOM link HERE Join us at 1.00pm-2.30pm for our final Hunter Living Histories showcase for 2025. All Welcome. WHERE: via ZOOM link HERE or in person Room L326, Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle. (Type Room no. into ONLINE MAP) WHEN – Monday 1 December 2025 (1.00pm-2.30pm) Afternoon Tea will be … More Hunter Living Histories – December 2025 Showcase
1989 was a turning point in modern history. 1989 was the year that began with Time Magazine placing our endangered Earth on the front cover. University of Newcastle’s Amalgamation During 1989, under the direction of N.S.W. Higher Education (Amalgamation) Act 1989 No 65 the University of Newcastle underwent amalgamation with the Hunter Institute … More UON60: 1989 Year of Revolutions, Earthquakes & Amalgamations
By Erica Wright As my time as the 2025 Vera Deacon Intern draws to a close, I want to reflect on how this opportunity has not only allowed me to contribute to a meaningful heritage project but has equipped me with a portfolio of highly employable skills. I hope this post inspires future applicants and … More Getting Career-Ready as the 2025 Vera Deacon Intern
Bringing Out The Stories of Your Town Presentation to 2025 Australian Society of Archivists National Conference Bringing Out The Stories of Your Town (ASA2025) Slide 1 Intro Presentation to Australian Society of Archivists 2025 National Conference by Gionni Di Gravio OAM This is a photograph of a “bus” by the late (and great) photographer John … More Bringing Out The Stories Of Your Town – ASA 2025 Presentation