Category: Object Based Learning Student Engagement

Collections Update: Bishop Tyrrell Anglican School Visit to special collections

March 18, 2026

Dr Amir Moghadam, Special Collections Introduction On Monday, 9 March 2026, Gionni, Davina, and I hosted a visit from Bishop Tyrell Anglican School in the Special Collection. We welcomed 25 Year 11 and 12 students. Thank you to Davina for preparing the space. The group spent 45 minutes exploring our Greek and Roman objects. Of … More Collections Update: Bishop Tyrrell Anglican School Visit to special collections

Collections Update: Object Based Learning Session at Murrook Culture Centre

March 5, 2026

OBL in Action: Student Feedback on the Coquun–Hunter Estuary Session   Dr Amir Moghadam, Special Collections   Last week, we hosted a class visit from UTS focused on the Coquun–Hunter Estuary. We held the class in the Murrook Cultural Centre. As with previous visits, we invited feedback from Studio11130 students. Of the 50 students who … More Collections Update: Object Based Learning Session at Murrook Culture Centre

The Coquun Estuary

The Coquun Hunter Estuary: A Visual Imagery Sourcebook

February 26, 2026

This work is conducted in memory and respectfully honours the First Australian People, the Aboriginal People of this land. Focus of Presentation: The Coquun Hunter Estuary The Coquun Estuary. On the formation of the lower estuary, specifically around the Stockton Sandspit and the Newcastle Shipping Port to Nobby Head. Introduction to the Archives. How your … More The Coquun Hunter Estuary: A Visual Imagery Sourcebook

Collection’s update:  Object-Based Learning Sessions on Rome and Pompeii.

February 23, 2026

Dr Amir Moghadam, Special Colletions Sessions on Rome and Pompeii.     Last week, on February 17th, we conducted two Object-Based Learning (OBL) sessions for AHIS2010 students. During these sessions, students engaged with historical books, coins, and objects relevant to their studies on Rome and Pompeii. I provided instructions and introductory notes, after which Gionni … More Collection’s update:  Object-Based Learning Sessions on Rome and Pompeii.

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Collection Update: Lively sessions, Thoughtful Questions

February 17, 2026

Sessions on the Early History of Books in Australia Dr Amir Moghadam, Special Collections     Last week, I and my colleague Davina Pellatt did run five Object-Based Learning sessions on the topic of the” beginnings of literature in  Australia” with HAS1000, first-year students. It was one of those weeks that remind you why our expertise and collections … More Collection Update: Lively sessions, Thoughtful Questions

Court of Honor at Chicago World's Fair

Pindimar: The Once and Future Australian “City of Peace”

February 10, 2026

This archival research guide containing the archival and rare book resources relating to Pindimar consulted on the day (6th February 2026) was prepared by Gionni Di Gravio OAM, University Archivist as a preliminary overview for the University of Newcastle’s Architect Master Level Students. We wish to acknowledge the research work of Mr Kevin McGuiness whose … More Pindimar: The Once and Future Australian “City of Peace”