We dream big.

Through excellence and innovation in education and research, the College of Engineering, Science and Environment is committed to changing our world for the better. We focus on the development of innovative, resourceful and creative graduates - future leaders in industry, the profession and the community.

Top 200 ? university in the world
Ranked 2 ? in Australia for skills development
20 ? Science disciplines rated at ‘well above world standard’
$200 Million investment in the future of STEMM
About our College

About our College

Spread across the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), we are global leaders uncovering new knowledge, creating revolutionary technology, and delivering innovative teaching.

Our Schools

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Education

Education

We offer a world-class learning experience that sees our graduates equipped to pursue a fulfilling career in a broad range of fields, and effect meaningful change in the world.

International Engagement

International Engagement

Our strong global footprint is moulded by our people, partnerships and research outcomes, which extend beyond our region and across the world.

Engineering

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Career-ready placements

We engage with industry to help build stronger communities, bring the world closer to a sustainable future, and broaden real-world opportunities for our students.

From high-altitude hiking to sleep apnoea, study explores the impact on male fertility

From high-altitude hiking to sleep apnoea, study explores the impact on male fertility

Medical conditions that deprive the testes of oxygen, such as sleep apnoea, may be contributing to the decline in male fertility observed over the past 50 years, a new study suggests.

University secures $20.7m innovation facility - a fast track to net zero for industry

University secures $20.7m innovation facility - a fast track to net zero for industry

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has today visited the University of Newcastle to announce $20.7 million in funding to develop a ‘Future Industries Facility’ at the university’s Callaghan Campus. It will bring together undergraduate students, SMEs and community from across the Hunter to test and scale-up new technology and upskill people.

Professor Ajayan Vinu Named Highly Cited Researcher for 2024 by Clarivate

Professor Ajayan Vinu Named Highly Cited Researcher for 2024 by Clarivate

Congratulations to Professor Ajayan Vinu, Director of the Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, for being named a Highly Cited Researcher for 2024 by Clarivate!

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Maddie aspires to build engineering dreams

Inspired by her father’s career and choosing to follow in his footsteps, Maddie Huynh is graduating with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours).

Off-field career pivot for psychology graduate Alex McKinnon

Off-field career pivot for psychology graduate Alex McKinnon

It’s been ten years since Alex McKinnon’s on-field spinal injury ended his career as a professional rugby league player, but today he fulfils a goal from a different field – earning a university degree.

Education that empowers: University of Newcastle celebrates record graduation

Education that empowers: University of Newcastle celebrates record graduation

More than 3,700 students, including doctors, teachers, psychologists and engineers will be celebrated over five huge days and 13 inspiring ceremonies as the University of Newcastle hosts its largest graduation ever this week.