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Program Convenor, Criminology, University of Newcastle
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Associate lecturer in journalism, University of Newcastle
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Associate Professor in Human Rights and International Law, University of Newcastle
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Professor of History, School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences, University of Newcastle
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, University of Newcastle
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Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Newcastle
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Professor, University of Newcastle
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Lecturer in History, University of Newcastle
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ARC Future Fellow, University of Newcastle
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Laureate Professor of Education, Director Teachers and Teaching Research Centre, University of Newcastle
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Senior Lecturer in Chemical and Renewable Energy Engineering, University of Newcastle
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Senior Lecturer in Sociology, University of Newcastle
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Senior Lecturer in Criminology, Newcastle Law School, University of Newcastle
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Professor Susan Ledger, Head of School - Dean of Education, University of Newcastle, NSW., University of Newcastle
