Dr Amir Moghadam, University Conservator, Examining Hannan Archive Negatives.

Work officially begins on the massive Hannan Photographic Archive

May 26, 2023

After almost a decade since it arrived into University custody, work has now officially begun on massive Hannan Photographic Archive. The Hannan Archive was donated to the University of Newcastle’s Cultural Collections in June 2014. It includes over a million photographic materials showcasing Newcastle and the Hunter Region throughout the second half of the twentieth … More Work officially begins on the massive Hannan Photographic Archive

Australian Society of Archivists National Conference 2023 - Rising to our Challenges Archives at the 'G - Melbourne Cricket Ground

The Immortal Archive Accepted For Australian Society of Archivists Conference 2023

May 25, 2023

  Australian Society of Archivists Conference 2023 We are delighted to announce that the Australian Society of Archivists National Conference 2023 accepted our Conference abstract. It’s called The Immortal Archive, Vita Brevis Ars Longa or how to build resilient memory palaces . The Australian Society of Archivists conferences attract delegates from metropolitan, regional and remote … More The Immortal Archive Accepted For Australian Society of Archivists Conference 2023

Hunter Living Histories Showcase 5 June 2023

May 19, 2023

Hunter Living Histories Showcase is on Monday 5 June 2023 (1.00pm-2.30pm). Hybrid meetings are held via ZOOM and Room L326 at the Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle, NSW. (Type Room no. into ONLINE MAP) (ZOOM link available HERE) Program Online showcases are held on the first Monday of every month (except January and public holidays) … More Hunter Living Histories Showcase 5 June 2023

Vice Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky accepts cheque from family of the late Charles Martin on begalf of the Vera Deacon Regional History Fund (27 April 2023 University Gallery) L-r Mr Merv Lindsay, Vice Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky AO, Joanna Pickford and daughter Abra Schmidt)

Artist’s Dying Wish Comes To Life: Charles Martin Exhibition and Friend’s University Book Fair

April 28, 2023

The Friends of the University Book Fair and Charles Martin Exhibition A Mini Book Fair and an Exhibition of exquisite watercolour paintings with all proceeds going towards supporting our University students was launched on Thursday 27 April 2023. It is a community collaborative initiative of the Friends of the University of Newcastle and the Estate … More Artist’s Dying Wish Comes To Life: Charles Martin Exhibition and Friend’s University Book Fair

May Day 2023 – Hunter Living Histories Showcase

April 24, 2023

Hunter Living Histories Showcase Monday 1st May 2023 (1.00pm-2.30pm) Hybrid meetings are held via ZOOM and Room L326 at the Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle, NSW. (Type Room no. into ONLINE MAP) Warning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: This Showcase recording contains the names and images of Aboriginal People who are deceased. We … More May Day 2023 – Hunter Living Histories Showcase

Oral Histories from the Archives- 1980s

April 17, 2023

The Margaret Henry Oral History Archive of audio tapes, transcripts, summaries and essays were part of the Open Foundation Course (1986-1989).   The oral histories were digitised in 2015 and contain stories of Newcastle and the Hunter region’s culture, intellectual and social life. The cassette tapes were digitised by Special Collections and made freely available to … More Oral Histories from the Archives- 1980s

Hunter Living Histories Showcase – 3 April 2023

March 29, 2023

Hunter Living Histories Showcase is on Monday 3rd April 2023 (1.00pm-2.30pm). You are invited to join us, see details below.  ZOOM link available HERE Program Online showcases are held on the first Monday of every month (except January and public holidays) and open to staff and students of the University of Newcastle, the community, bona … More Hunter Living Histories Showcase – 3 April 2023

Photograph of Stockland Shopping Centre Jesmond N.S.W. Australia, 1992.

Histories of shopping centres in Australia (with examples from Newcastle)

March 27, 2023

This Friday 31st March 2023, the University of Newcastle’s  Historical, Cultural and Critical Inquiry Group (HCCI) Seminar presents: Associate Professor Matthew Bailey “‘The competition that matters’: Histories of shopping centres in Australia (with examples from Newcastle)” Friday 31 March 2023, 10-11am Australian Eastern Daylight Time (UTC+11) W202 and Zoom (link below)   What Drives Capitalism? … More Histories of shopping centres in Australia (with examples from Newcastle)

Dwelling, Shortland Site circa May 1963 (2400dpi scan of original 16mm NBN Television Film Courtesy Mark Rigby UON GLAMx Lab)

Historic Film Emerges of Aboriginal People and Dwellings on Shortland Site, 1963

March 23, 2023

This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land. Warning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People: This post contains images and references to people who are deceased. The NBN Television News Reel After sixty years, historic film has emerged of Aboriginal people living in … More Historic Film Emerges of Aboriginal People and Dwellings on Shortland Site, 1963

Rose Selwyn water colour 1856 FL8674730 State Library of New South Wales. The viewer’s attention is drawn to the exotic Datura lily, with its white trumpet shaped flowers.

Rose Selwyn – Women and Intellectual Life in New South Wales

March 21, 2023

If you are interested in trail blazing women of distinction, who also happen to be watercolour artists, then join the University of Newcastle’s  Historical, Cultural and Critical Inquiry Group and co-host Gender Research Network for: “Women and Intellectual Life in New South Wales 2 – Rose Selwyn.” Dr Paula Jane Byrne When: Friday 24 March … More Rose Selwyn – Women and Intellectual Life in New South Wales