Our responsibility

With more than 37,000 students and 2,600 staff across 14 campuses and affiliated centres, it is the University’s responsibility to lead by example on climate action. This means embedding sustainability principles at the core of everything we do.

Focus areas

Sustainable Development Goals

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future.

No povertyZero hungerGood health and well-beingQuality educationGender EqualityClean water and sanitationAffordable and clean energyDecent work and economic growthIndustry, innovation and infrastructureReduced inequalitiesSustainable cities and communitiesResponsible consumption and productionClimate actionLife below waterLife on landPeace, justice and strong instituionsPartnerships for the goals

View our sustainability targets View Progress Reports

Sustainability in action

Learn some of the practical steps we're taking towards a greener, more sustainable future.

More initiatives

Green Campus Maps

Explore our on-campus initiatives through the University's Green Maps.

Study sustainability

Study sustainability

Be the change you want to see. Study sustainability at the University of Newcastle and help develop global solutions.

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In a remarkable first, a system that combines solar energy with water harvested from air has been used to manufacture low cost green hydrogen – a zero-emissions fuel.

Research innovation

Whether it's transformational research in energy and resources, or the development of innovative, cost-effective solutions to reducing environmental pollution, research underpins everything we do.

Sustainable Development Goals

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Sustainability team

The Infrastructure Facilities and Services group has a dedicated Sustainability Manager who coordinates activities to progress our achievement of the Environmental Sustainability Plan 2019-2025 goals.  The Sustainability Manager is assisted by experts in various areas from across the University.

The Environmental Sustainability Committee provides the organisational oversight of the Environmental Sustainability Plan 2019-2025 and consists of members from across the University including teaching and research areas.