Category: UON60

Newcastle University College Graduation Ceremony, 22 March 1957. Photograph taken by Beryl Buckler. [Courtesy of Geoff Barcan, son of Beryl Barcan, nee Buckler)

UON60: The Prehistory of the University of Newcastle – Newcastle University College (1951-1964)

January 24, 2025

Rare Colour Photograph of Newcastle University College Graduation Emerges Geoff Barcan, son of the late Dr Alan Barcan, recently sent us this rare colour image of a graduation ceremony at the Newcastle University College. The Graduation ceremony was held on the 22 March 1957. The photograph taken by his mother, Beryl Barcan, nee Buckler, who … More UON60: The Prehistory of the University of Newcastle – Newcastle University College (1951-1964)

University Posters - Archives in the Auchmuty Library Map Room

UON60: University Student Posters 1970s-1990s – The Archaeology of Social Media

November 28, 2024

University Student Posters 1970s-1990s The Archaeology of Social Media View The University Student Posters here: https://livinghistories.newcastle.edu.au/nodes/view/116898 (Under Construction) and https://www.flickr.com/photos/uon/albums/72177720322227718/ What is It? A Collection of University Posters created by students and others, and dating from the 1970s to the 1990s documenting student life at the University of Newcastle (Australia).   What Does It Represent? … More UON60: University Student Posters 1970s-1990s – The Archaeology of Social Media

A Wall of University Theses

UON60: A Brief Journey Through the Print Thesis Collection

October 24, 2024

In early October 2024, taking advantage of a lull in enquiries, in ten days I single-handedly moved and consolidated our entire print thesis collection, held across two floors of the Auchmuty Library, to the denizens of the lower Stack. Proving to myself that the “young storeman and packer” archivist still lay within this aging body. … More UON60: A Brief Journey Through the Print Thesis Collection

Dr Janeen Webb (with parents) was awarded her PhD Degree at the University of Newcastle, Australia – 30 April 1983

Conferring of Degrees Graduations – Newcastle University College to University of Newcastle (Australia) 1953-2013 and Beyond

February 22, 2023

All extant Conferring of Degrees and Awards Graduation booklets listing all graduates and awardees from the early days of Newcastle University College (1951-1964) and the later autonomous University of Newcastle (1965-2009) have now been catalogued, digitised and brought together with any film and video footage of the Graduations. Unless otherwise indicated, the degrees were awarded … More Conferring of Degrees Graduations – Newcastle University College to University of Newcastle (Australia) 1953-2013 and Beyond

Life and Times of the University Of Newcastle’s Central Coast Campus

June 11, 2021

The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional Aboriginal owners of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal Nation, Darkinung Nation, Biripai Nation, Worimi Nation, Wonnarua Nation and Eora Nation.   1800 – 1820 Ourimbah is Established – Pre University days- 1800s Establishment of the township of Ourimbah. The name of Ourimbah was universally adopted for … More Life and Times of the University Of Newcastle’s Central Coast Campus