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On a quest to understand how planets are formed – and ultimately how Earth fits into the cosmic picture – astronomers have uncovered the chemical composition of an exoplanet 850 lightyears away with unprecedented precision.

In recognition of his boundless contributions to the field of electrical engineering, the Australian Academy of Science has today announced University of Newcastle Emeritus Professor Rick Middleton as a Fellow of the Academy.

To inspire meaningful collaboration to address the housing crisis, the University of Newcastle will bring together key players from government, industry, academia and community groups to discuss challenges and potential solutions.

New research has uncovered a crucial clue to understand the spread of ‘barrens’ in the Great Southern Reef, which are threatening the reef ecosystem.

Hailed as the creator of new mathematics, the University of Newcastle’s Emeritus Professor George Willis has been awarded the coveted Thomas Ranken Lyle Medal by the Australian Academy of Science.

For the third year in a row, a team of 11 colleagues from GHD are pushing their limits in preparation for the upcoming Port Macquarie IRONMAN in May.

Soil is a vast and complex ecosystem that supports over a billion life forms, however concerns around the impact of ongoing soil degradation are escalating. Generous funding from an anonymous donor is enabling the University of Newcastle to explore an integrated approach to improve soil health that could revolutionise agricultural practices globally.

A scholarship to remember a friend and alumnus who dedicated his career to environmental conservation and lost his life in service, has been generously extended for ten more years by the NSW Government.

The land and waters around Australia support approximately 700,000 native species, many of which are found nowhere else in the world. The generosity of alumnus, the late Gregory Knibb is advancing research to preserve natural habitats of native frog species.

The rapid advancement of AI in education is unlocking new possibilities for both teaching efficiency and student support. At the University of Newcastle’s School of Information and Physical Sciences, Dr Saiful Islam and Professor Florian Breuer are exploring how AI can enhance both educator productivity and personalised student learning.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way educators develop assessments and learning materials. At the University of Newcastle’s School of Information and Physical Sciences, Dr Khaled Saleh is leading innovative research into AI-driven tools that enhance efficiency for educators and engagement for students.

Google Australia has partnered with the University of Newcastle to better understand Australia’s untapped renewable resource buried deep below the ground – geothermal energy from the Earth’s heat.