Quirindi High School Students Visit the University of Newcastle On Thursday 17 September we were honored to host a visit of students and teachers from Quirindi High School. The delegation had traveled three hours to visit the University, and so we wanted to make the experience a very memorable one. Ancient History Workshop … More Quirindi High School Students Travel 3 Hours Across 2000+ Years
Join us at 1.00pm-2.30pm for the University Library’s monthly Hunter Living Histories showcase WHEN – Monday 7 September 2026 (1.00pm-2.30pm) WHERE: via (ZOOM link HERE) or in person Room L326, Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle. (For Directions see ONLINE MAP) Afternoon Tea will be provided for those attending in person (from 12.30pm) All Welcome WELCOME & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO COUNTRY … More Hunter Living Histories Showcase September 2026 – Book Fair, Tocal & Bizarre Newcastle
Just wanted to share how happy we are with the recent achievement of Karen Moller, Digitisation Officer, who has just completed the re-digitisation of the University News / UniNews Collection on Living Histories. Why Re-Digitise? The Project to redigitise all issues of the University News and Uninews from 1970-2006 was begun on 24 February 2026. … More University News / UniNews Redigitised In Glorious Colour
The “Little” Collection – Viroconium Artefacts – Notes and Talking Points This week beginning August 31, 2026, we will be introducing our University’s ancient history students to a sample of archaeological objects retrieved from 1960 archaeological dig at the site of one of Roman Britain’s most important site, Viroconium Cornoviorum (Wroxeter). These notes are to … More Students, the Viroconium Fragments of Roman Britain and Arthurian Myth
Bizarre Newcastle: World Premiere Bizarre Newcastle: Stories of Our Town will premiere on the 1 October 2026 at the King Street Hotel. Tickets are available here: https://newannual.com/explore/events/bizarre-newcastle For over eight years, Stories of Our Town has been uncovering Newcastle’s history, one extraordinary tale at a time. Along the way, they collected dozens of stories so … More Bizarre Newcastle: Stories of Our Town Release Date Announced
In an interview on June 27, 2025, university alumna Mary Stewart (née Henery) shared memories and reflections of her student days at the University of Newcastle. Interview Summary Student Life & Academic Journey Mary reflects on her studies in Arts, majoring in English with honors. She describes the small, tight-knit cohort, the close (and occasionally … More Alumna Mary Stewart Looks Back at Her University Days
By Rosie Furlong Grady – Volunteer – Special Collections and Archives The below selection of photographs are part of a digitised collection of slides, scanned from originals taken in August 1963, held in Special Collections and Archives Box C3164(v). Creator of photographic slides unknown. The collection is held along with other items relating to School … More 1960s Architectural Modernism in Newcastle, NSW
Dr Amir Moghadam Acknowledgment of Country The author acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and acknowledges their continuing connection to land, waters and community. The author pays his respects to the people, the cultures and the Elders past and present. Disclaimer: This post focuses primarily on migrant cultures. It is not about the … More Cultural and Linguistic Diversity in Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
Opus Issue: August, 1965. Special Collections and Archives. Pranksters of the year, 1965 By Davina Pellatt – Archives Engagement Officer – Special Collections and Archives In the grand tradition of Autonomy Day, where mayhem and mischief have long been part of the celebration, a recent enquiry prompted me to explore the motivations behind the … More What Lies Behind the Autonomy Day Pranksters
Join us at 1.00pm-2.30pm for the University Library’s monthly Hunter Living Histories showcase. All Welcome. WHERE: via (ZOOM link HERE) or in person Room L326, Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle. (See ONLINE MAP) WHEN – Monday 3 August 2026 (1.00pm-2.30pm) Afternoon Tea will be provided for those attending in person (from 12.30pm) WELCOME & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO COUNTRY RECENT … More Hunter Living Histories August 2026 Showcase – The Joys of Recollect, Autonomy Day Pranks & Brass Bands