School of Computer and Information Sciences
Become a visionary thinker and explore tomorrow’s big challenges today.
Visionary solutions for complex problems
Responding to the demand for graduates with quantitative and analytical skills, we prepare students and researchers to be visionary thinkers, exploring tomorrow’s big challenges today.
Study areas
The School provides a modern, relevant, and comprehensive learning experience, with graduates earning sought-after qualifications that lead to exciting career opportunities.
Research
The School undertakes excellent and impactful research, with our consistently high rankings being one of the strongest contributors towards the University’s international success and recognition.
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Wanting to combine her interest in data, with her passion for helping others, Eni Murtini decided to study a Master of Data Science. Hear about her experience in the program so far.
Receive qualifications that lead to exciting opportunities
Our students and researchers undertake impactful studies and consistently feature highly in international rankings.
Our mission
We empower students and researchers to explore innovative solutions to the complex challenges of tomorrow through fundamental, applied, and translational research.
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A Gift of Hope for a Better Future
A decision to leave a gift in his Will to support students studying environmental and life sciences is ensuring alumnus Michael Wilson’s enduring passion for the environment will continue beyond his lifetime.
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Creating Confidence in STEM for Girls
With the support of industry partners and donors, HunterWiSE is expanding access to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for girls in high schools across the region. The program is designed to help young women step into STEM with confidence.
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Powering Potential for the Next Generation of Engineers
Building the skilled workforce Australia needs to develop reliable energy systems for the future requires a practical and enduring vision. Empowered by a Sir William Tyree Foundation Scholarship, third-year electrical engineering student Camden Ceccato is ready to meet the challenge.
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Master of Architecture Graduate named top in state with 2026 Architects Medallion
The University of Newcastle has once again affirmed its reputation for producing award‑winning and community‑focused designers, with Master of Architecture alumnus Thomas Jager awarded the prestigious 2026 Architects Medallion. This marks the third time in five years that a Newcastle graduate has earned the state’s highest honour for a Master of...
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New partnership to bolster Indigenous Careers
The University of Newcastle and CareerTrackers today officially launched a partnership to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students into meaningful careers, internships and leadership opportunities.
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University PhD Candidate Amplifies Youth Voice in Regional Transition Talks
University of Newcastle emerging academic Myles Egan helped bring youth perspectives to the forefront of regional decision-making last week, joining former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and senior industry leaders at the Committee for the Hunter’s inaugural Hunter Agenda 2026 forum.
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School contacts
School Executive Officer
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Vicki Gumbleton
School Executive Officer
General enquiries
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School administration enquiries
Phone: 02 4921 5538
CESE-SCIS-Admin@newcastle.edu.au
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