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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.

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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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Our students and researchers undertake impactful studies and consistently feature highly in international rankings.

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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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New study reveals genetic secrets to grow food crops on salty land

New study reveals genetic secrets to grow food crops on salty land

A University of Newcastle-led global study has produced the most complete genetic picture yet of a salt-loving plant with the potential to help grow food in some of the world's harshest environments.

Newcastle researchers secure six ARC Future Fellowships to drive global innovation

Newcastle researchers secure six ARC Future Fellowships to drive global innovation

Six University of Newcastle researchers have secured more than $6.6 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships to advance cutting-edge research, fill critical knowledge gaps and tackle major national and global challenges.

$10,000 to build your idea

$10,000 to build your idea

The Circular Economy Grand Challenge is open. Get a team together, propose a way to help suppliers, businesses or consumers cut waste, and you could win up to $10,000 to build and test it over six months.

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International recognition for Girls in Control initiative

International recognition for Girls in Control initiative

The international Girls in Control initiative has received the 2026 IFAC Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Award, recognising its contribution to advancing diversity and inclusion within the global control engineering community.

New national research centre sets sights on improving ear health for Indigenous children

New national research centre sets sights on improving ear health for Indigenous children

Improving ear health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is at the heart of a landmark national research initiative, to be led by Indigenous researchers and coordinated by the University of Newcastle.

Thousands connect with science during National Science Week

Thousands connect with science during National Science Week

Thousands of students, families and community members engaged with University of Newcastle researchers, educators and outreach teams during a vibrant National Science Week program that brought science, engineering and innovation to life across Newcastle, the Central Coast and Sydney.