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
Upcoming Research Seminars
Biological Sciences Seminar Program
5 September - Sean Doody
Chemistry Seminar Program
5 September - Mohammad Hakimi
Geography & Environmental Studies Seminar Program
18 September - Gerda Roelvink "Theorising human---non-human relations in a diverse economy"
Earth Sciences Seminar Program
22 September - Dr Horst Zwingmann "Recent developments in fault dating - case studies from Australia, Europe and Japan"
Biological Sciences Seminar Program
5 September - Sean Doody
Chemistry Seminar Program
5 September - Mohammad Hakimi
Geography & Environmental Studies Seminar Program
18 September - Gerda Roelvink "Theorising human---non-human relations in a diverse economy"
Earth Sciences Seminar Program
22 September - Dr Horst Zwingmann "Recent developments in fault dating - case studies from Australia, Europe and Japan"
Honours & Research Expo
18 September, 2008
What career and study opportunities does an Honours Year give you? How do you prepare during your undergraduate study? Want to know more about Research Higher Degrees? Guest speakers, latest research achievements, Door and Poster prizes, Student presentations, FREE BBQ!
18 September, 2008
What career and study opportunities does an Honours Year give you? How do you prepare during your undergraduate study? Want to know more about Research Higher Degrees? Guest speakers, latest research achievements, Door and Poster prizes, Student presentations, FREE BBQ!
Events and Highlights
The Koala: Future of an Icon
Where: The Conservatorium, Newcastle
Date: Tuesday 23 September 2008
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Register at www.newcastle.edu.au/tfi/forums/
Where: The Conservatorium, Newcastle
Date: Tuesday 23 September 2008
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Register at www.newcastle.edu.au/tfi/forums/
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.
