School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Our School is one of the largest in the University and has a diversity of science-based disciplines. The academic staff are all specialists in their fields and are committed to delivering the highest quality outcomes in research and teaching. We strive for excellence in our scholarship and the school provides a unique opportunity for science training via the rich multi-disciplinary profile of its staff and facilities.
Areas of Study
Research
Scholarship Applications
Applications are currently open for a range of research scholarships aimed at Undergraduate, Honours and Research Higher Degree students.
Applications are currently open for a range of research scholarships aimed at Undergraduate, Honours and Research Higher Degree students.
Upcoming Research Seminars
Earth Sciences Seminar Program
9 April - Romina Belli Replicate palaeoclimate multi-proxy data series from different speleothems from N Italy: Reproducibility of the data and new methodologies
Geography & Environmental Studies Seminar Program
9 April - Honours Research Proposals
Earth Sciences Seminar Program
9 April - Romina Belli Replicate palaeoclimate multi-proxy data series from different speleothems from N Italy: Reproducibility of the data and new methodologies
Geography & Environmental Studies Seminar Program
9 April - Honours Research Proposals
Honours & Research Expo
If you missed this event but still want to know more about career and study opportunities, how to prepare during your Undergraduate degree, doing an Honours Year or undertaking a Research Higher Degree, please visit the site to download a range of the information that was available to visitors.
If you missed this event but still want to know more about career and study opportunities, how to prepare during your Undergraduate degree, doing an Honours Year or undertaking a Research Higher Degree, please visit the site to download a range of the information that was available to visitors.
Events and Highlights
Science-Art Initiative
Are you a scientist or an engineer in Newcastle involved in scientific research? Are you creative or someone who wants to develop their creative side? Over 4 weeks a group of artists will work with you, as scientists, to develop science inspired art. The culmination of the work will be a combination of public installations and art to be exhibited.
Are you a scientist or an engineer in Newcastle involved in scientific research? Are you creative or someone who wants to develop their creative side? Over 4 weeks a group of artists will work with you, as scientists, to develop science inspired art. The culmination of the work will be a combination of public installations and art to be exhibited.
Conservation biologist works to save endangered frog species - Vote now!
A University of Newcastle researcher who is working to save an endangered frog from a deadly fungus, is a finalist in the 2008 Eureka Prizes People's Choice Award.
A University of Newcastle researcher who is working to save an endangered frog from a deadly fungus, is a finalist in the 2008 Eureka Prizes People's Choice Award.
Research tour - understanding infertility
With one in 35 Australian children the result of assisted conception therapy, leading Hunter researchers will tomorrow explain how they are contributing to better understanding the important areas of infertility and reproduction.
With one in 35 Australian children the result of assisted conception therapy, leading Hunter researchers will tomorrow explain how they are contributing to better understanding the important areas of infertility and reproduction.
First steps towards a new approach to epilepsy treatment
The most prestigious funding body in the world for epilepsy has financially backed Australian research into new approaches to treat the condition.
The most prestigious funding body in the world for epilepsy has financially backed Australian research into new approaches to treat the condition.
'Sperm sorter' to help minimise chance of genetic damage
A new system which selects only the highest quality sperm for use in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) could reduce the possible transmission of genetic damage.
A new system which selects only the highest quality sperm for use in assisted reproductive technologies (ART) could reduce the possible transmission of genetic damage.
Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment
This engagement of the University's expertise with the region's environmental, social and economic needs is critical for the maintenance and repair of environmental assets and the implementation of sustainable development strategies.
This engagement of the University's expertise with the region's environmental, social and economic needs is critical for the maintenance and repair of environmental assets and the implementation of sustainable development strategies.
Science and Engineering Super Challenge
Students from 34 high schools across NSW and the ACT converged on Newcastle to take part in a massive four-day science and engineering super challenge.
Students from 34 high schools across NSW and the ACT converged on Newcastle to take part in a massive four-day science and engineering super challenge.
HSC Subjects
Bonus UAI Points SchemePriority
Research CentresTom Farrell Institute
for the Environment
Bonus UAI Points SchemePriority
Research CentresTom Farrell Institute
for the Environment
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