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Recent Developments in the GeoHumanities

15 Apr

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 »

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GEOG2080 Cities & Regions Newcastle CBD Field Trip

1 Apr

You can check out our issuu here. 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 … Read More »

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Development Studies Student Highlight

14 Mar

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.

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Welcome to Development Studies 2019

11 Mar

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 »

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Welcome, Professor Simon Springer

5 Feb

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 »

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SHARING STORIES OF BEING LOST AND FOUND

1 May

WHERE AM I? SHARING STORIES OF BEING LOST AND FOUND.   Everyone has a story about a time when they’ve gotten lost. In fact, probably many stories. Getting lost, and finding your way again, seems to be an important part … Read More »

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Dr Paul Hodge & Dr Faith Curtis on Nurturing Strengths and Challenging Myths

6 Mar

Our Dr Paul Hodge and Dr Faith Curtis have put together an important report entitled ‘Nurturing Strengths, Challenging Myths: People seeking asylum and the role of support and advocacy organisations‘. It focusses on stories of practitioners in advocacy and support … Read More »

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New Year, More Development Studies!

10 Jan

Welcome to 2018! We hope all new and continuing students and staff had a relaxing and fun holiday season. We’re excited to be back with lots of great news on the horizon. We’ve got new degree programs starting with their … Read More »

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Dr Felix Ringel speaks at Postgraduate Day Workshop

12 Dec

On the 7th of December, The UON School of Environmental and Life Sciences (Geography and Environmental Studies) hosted the annual Postgraduate Day Workshop for 2017. Many colleagues and postgraduate students from Macquarie University visited to join in on the day’s … Read More »

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UON holds NSW Geography Honours/Masters Conference 2017

15 Nov

The UON School of Environmental and Life Sciences (Geography and Environmental Studies) were fortunate to host the annual NSW Geography Honours/Masters Conference on the 9th of November. This Honours/Masters Conference series first started as a way for postgraduate students to … Read More »

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