Calling All Musical Futurists, Rhythmic Provocateurs & Sonic Alchemists! Newcastle Youth Orchestra Explores New Musical Horizons

  The Newcastle Youth Orchestra: A New Chapter of Growth and Innovation https://www.nyo.com.au   The Newcastle Youth Orchestra (NYO) has been a vibrant part of the region’s cultural life for over a decade. Now entering an exciting new phase, the orchestra is rebuilding in response to shifting family priorities after COVID-19 and a shortage of … More Calling All Musical Futurists, Rhythmic Provocateurs & Sonic Alchemists! Newcastle Youth Orchestra Explores New Musical Horizons

Hunter Living Histories August Showcase – Our Communities and Our University

  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. (Type Room no. into ONLINE MAP) WHEN –  Monday 4 August 2025 (1.00pm-2.30pm) WELCOME & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO COUNTRY (Gionni di Gravio OAM) Condolences to … More Hunter Living Histories August Showcase – Our Communities and Our University

UON60: Prehistory – The Newcastle Teachers’ College & Successors (1949-1989)

The Newcastle Teachers’ College The end of the Second World War saw an unprecedented increase in Australia’s population with the advent of the “baby boomers” and new immigration policies. Teachers Needed for Baby Boomers To provide the additional teachers for infant and primary schools the New South Wales Department of Education began to establish additional … More UON60: Prehistory – The Newcastle Teachers’ College & Successors (1949-1989)

UON60 – University on Film (1960s – 70s)

This year we celebrate the University’s 60th anniversary and we’ve been diving into the archives will help from our Career Ready Placement students. Supporting our 60th-anniversary commemorations, Bachelor of Arts (History) student Alex Hunter was a valuable Career Ready Placement student at the GLAMx Lab in Semester 1. They worked with our team of industry … More UON60 – University on Film (1960s – 70s)

UON60: If You Want To Be Smart, Read Sherlock Holmes! A Tribute to Dr Lionel Fredman

Harlan Ellison – If You Want To Be Smart, Read Sherlock Holmes The late Harlan Ellison, fantasy writer, during the Dark Dreamers Interview (S01E08) said: “I can give them this truth, you want to be smart? Don’t read The Bible. Don’t read The One Minute Manager. Uh, don’t read How to Influence Friends and make … More UON60: If You Want To Be Smart, Read Sherlock Holmes! A Tribute to Dr Lionel Fredman

The Very Late Jim Beiers: The Strange and Wonderous Tale of the Stockton Ferry (OPUS)

The Very Late Jim Beiers: The Strange and Wonderous Tale of the Stockton Ferry (OPUS) “If it looks like an OPUS..” Back in late 1998, during a sort of the University of Newcastle’s student publication, OPUS, we came across a couple of issues that looked like OPUSes, but went under the name of “The Stockton … More The Very Late Jim Beiers: The Strange and Wonderous Tale of the Stockton Ferry (OPUS)

Hunter Living Histories May 2025 Showcase – 200 Years Threlkeld’s Arrival in Newcastle & OPUS Student Magazine Reunion (1954-Present)

  Join us for the University Library’s Hunter Living Histories May 2025 Showcase. All Welcome. This month featuring the 200 Years since the Reverend Threlkeld’s arrival in Newcastle & OPUS Student Magazine Reunion (1954-Present) WHERE: via (ZOOM link HERE) or in person Room L326, Auchmuty Library, Callaghan Campus, Newcastle. (Type Room no. into ONLINE MAP) WHEN: … More Hunter Living Histories May 2025 Showcase – 200 Years Threlkeld’s Arrival in Newcastle & OPUS Student Magazine Reunion (1954-Present)

UON60: What Ever Happened to Baby Alexander? Abandoned under a Gum-tree in a University Car-park in 1998

What Ever Happened to Baby Alexander? “Baby Alexander” as the Newcastle Herald named him, was found abandoned and crying under a gum tree in a University car-park, on the 3 February 1998. Luckily, he was found at 8:30am by a medical student on what is now the present site of the Information and Communication Technology … More UON60: What Ever Happened to Baby Alexander? Abandoned under a Gum-tree in a University Car-park in 1998

UON60: Calling all OPUS Student Magazineers Across Time & Space

  What’s Happening? An OPUS get together!   The University turns 60 this year as an autonomous Institution! So, we thought it would be a good idea to organise a get-together of as many living OPUS editors and associates (i.e., The OPUS Student Magazineers) as we can find to join us to remember the great … More UON60: Calling all OPUS Student Magazineers Across Time & Space

Where Do Our Uni Students Come From?

Unrolled Comes to an end Our Unrolled Exhibition featuring The Hunter Region’s Forgotten Maps has now come to an end. You can relive it here: https://hunterlivinghistories.com/2024/10/30/unrolled-forgotten-maps/ Where in the World Are You From? One of the highlights was this circa 1940s map of the World where we invited our students, staff and visitors to pin … More Where Do Our Uni Students Come From?