Geography, Environmental Studies and Development Studies
at the University of Newcastle
This month, Amnesty International a non-for-profit organisation is setting out to raise awareness and money to improve human rights around the globe through an even called AmnesTea. Anybody can be involved, including this family of six in Ireland who opened … Read More »
NAIDOC week is a yearly celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s culture, history and achievements. This year the focus is on ‘Voice, Treaty, Truth’ with events held across the nation. In Newcastle you can join in some of … Read More »
Take a look at this new video of our amazing student ambassador Kirra, showcasing her experiences of Development Studies. Her interest focus on urban planning, and her experiences have included being a recipient of a New Columbo Plan Mobility Grant, … Read More »
Last year PhD student, Eliza Crosbie, was featured in an article published in The Herald. Eliza was part of a team manning the three-wheeled, electric and solar-powered motor vehicle that travelling from Melbourne to Newcastle and beyond. You can read … Read More »
Kathy Mee had a co-authored article published in The Conversation this month. Check it out! (PS She didn’t choose the photo!)
Last week we were treated to a guest lecture delivered by Dr Candice Boyd from the University of Melbourne. Candice provided an enlightening and insightful perspective on GeoHumanities. We learnt that about GeoHumanities, which is still a relatively new field … Read More »
Friday 15 March, GEOG2080 students gathered at NewSpace and were tasked with observing the Newcastle CBD. Their goal was to observe the Hunter Street streetscape, and then reflect on how the design may influence who and how people behave and … Read More »
Read this interview with Zoe Lewis, an inspiring Developmental Studies undergraduate student at the University of Newcastle. Zoe highlights her passion and commitment for working with Indigenous youth communities.
All our current students, especially our first year students, are invited to our Welcome to Development Studies Event on Tuesday March 12 at 5.30PM. Come along and meet each other, have a chat and enjoy some pizza. Please let us … Read More »
Professor Simon Springer, along with his lovely family moved from Canada late last year to take up residence in Australia and at the University of Newcastle. Prof Springer’s research agenda explores the social and political exclusions that neoliberalism has engendered, … Read More »