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.
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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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Engineering Students Showcase Innovation at Final Year Project Event
The School of Engineering’s Discipline of Aerospace, Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering (AMME) celebrated the creativity and technical excellence of its graduating students at the Final Year Project Event, held on Thursday 13 November at the Callaghan campus.
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Advancing Human-Agent Collaboration Through Agentic AI
Dr. Zhenghao Chen’s recent participation in the Microsoft Research AI Fellowship Program has been marked by groundbreaking research into the future of human-agent communication and collaboration. His work aligns closely with Microsoft Research’s vision of Agentic AI, which is a transformative approach that reimagines how intelligent agents interact with...
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From Research to Reality: New Algorithms Revolutionise Geotechnical Design
Dr Davide Guccione and Rocscience integrate cutting-edge fragmentation modelling into RocFall2, transforming industry practices.
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A gift of life inspires a future in science
For Bachelor of Science (Advanced) graduate, Jessica McCourt, the culmination of her studies represents far more than a university degree – it marks a journey defined by grit, perseverance and remarkable poise in the face of health challenges.
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Life-changing pathway delivers first doctors as graduations cap off 60th year
The University of Newcastle will culminate its 60th anniversary year by celebrating the first doctors to graduate from its Excellence through Equity Pathway to Medicine – a groundbreaking uni-ready program redefining who gets the chance to pursue their dreams of becoming a doctor.
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Scientists find a fast, new way to recover high-grade silver from end-of-life solar panels
University of Newcastle researchers have developed a fast, safe and highly effective method to recover high grade silver from end-of-life solar panels, without using acid.
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The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.