Slide 1 - Translating and Staging Greek Drama in Newcastle NSW 1983-2009 by Conjoint Professor Micahel Ewans (University of Newcastle) Fellow of the Australian Academy of the Humanities

Professor Michael Ewans Greek Drama Theatrical Productions Archive 1983-2009

July 10, 2025

TRANSLATING AND STAGING GREEK DRAMA IN NEWCASTLE, NEW SOUTH WALES 1983-2009 Michael Ewans This paper discusses nine performances of three plays each by Aeschylus, Sophocles and Aristophanes, which I translated and directed with drama students here at the University of Newcastle in three cycles between the years 1983 and 2009. On leaving the classics department … More Professor Michael Ewans Greek Drama Theatrical Productions Archive 1983-2009

Alex Hunter 2025 GLAMx student Placement

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

July 7, 2025

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)

Media Mutations ‘Unlocking a Television Archive in the digital Era’ International conference

July 7, 2025

Media Mutations ‘Unlocking a Television Archive in the digital Era’ International conference Bologna University, Italy 26 May 27 May 2025 By Dr Ann Hardy I had the honour a few weeks ago to present a paper at the ‘Media Mutations ‘Unlocking a Television Archive in the digital Era’ International conference at Bologna University, Italy, the … More Media Mutations ‘Unlocking a Television Archive in the digital Era’ International conference

Hunter Living Histories July Showcase

July 3, 2025

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 7 July 2025 (1.00pm-2.30pm) WELCOME & ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO COUNTRY (Gionni di Gravio OAM) PRESENTATION 1  – ‘Uncommon Endeavour : the life … More Hunter Living Histories July Showcase

Hunter Living Histories June Showcase – Chinese Market Garden heritage

May 22, 2025

Join us for the University Library’s Hunter Living Histories May 2025 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 2  June 2025 (1.00pm-2.30pm) Welcome & Acknowledgement of Countries (Gionni di Gravio OAM)   PRESENTATION 1 – Chinese … More Hunter Living Histories June Showcase – Chinese Market Garden heritage

Ralph Snowball as 'photographic sorcerer'. (Image generated partly by AI and Digital Photoshop work by Gionni Di Gravio)

Newcastle & Hunter Region’s History Through the Photo Lens

May 20, 2025

Introduction – Newcastle & the Hunter Through the Photographic Lens Recent discussions following the launch of the Stories of Our Town on the photographic mastery of Ralph Snowball has inspired us to prepare this post on the history of Newcastle & the Hunter Region captured by the photographers eye, in the photographic lens. Our conservator, … More Newcastle & Hunter Region’s History Through the Photo Lens

Three volumes of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes stories donatd by Dr Lionel Fredman in August 2003.

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

May 15, 2025

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

Introducing the Cintra House Project

May 13, 2025

Introducing The Treasures of Cintra House Project The Treasures of Cintra House digitisation project is an exciting collaboration between the University of Newcastle Library’s Special Collections, Maitland City Council, and Catherine E Blanch the current homeowner of Cintra House; a grand 1878 residence with a rich local history. With support from the Local Heritage Fund and the homeowner, the … More Introducing the Cintra House Project

Australia Presents INDUSTRIAL CITY The Story of Newcastle (1959)

The People & Places in “Industrial City The Story Of Newcastle” (1959)

May 13, 2025

Industrial City The Story of Newcastle (1959) “Australia Presents INDUSTRIAL CITY The Story of Newcastle” is a documentary film made by the Commonwealth Film Unit in 1959. Directed by Richard Mason. Digitised by the National Film & Sound Archive (NFSA) The People & Places in the Film The following is a listing of the identified … More The People & Places in “Industrial City The Story Of Newcastle” (1959)

Jan Dean, Former President of Poetry at the Pub (Photo Credit: Courtesy of Clarke Gormley)

Vale Jan Dean: Writer, Artist and Former President of Poetry at the Pub

May 12, 2025

Vale Jan Dean Jan Dean, Newcastle writer and artist, has died. She was a life-member and former president of Poetry at the Pub.  She had been involved in that group since 1997. Prizes & Accolades Jan won the 2018 Newcastle Writers Festival joanne burns Microlit Award for her prose poem ‘Fish Flops and Flaps’ published … More Vale Jan Dean: Writer, Artist and Former President of Poetry at the Pub