College of Engineering, Science and Environment
News • 18 Dec 2025
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.
News • 17 Dec 2025
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...
News • 16 Dec 2025
From Research to Reality: New Algorithms Revolutionise Geotechnical Design
Dr Davide Guccione and Rocscience integrate cutting-edge fragmentation modelling into RocFall2, transforming industry practices.
News • 12 Dec 2025
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.
News • 12 Dec 2025
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 …
News • 11 Dec 2025
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.
News • 26 Nov 2025
Early career researchers awarded more than $2.1m ARC DECRA funding to drive future innovation
Four outstanding early-career researchers from the University of Newcastle have secured more than $2.1 million in the highly competitive Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA).
News • 26 Nov 2025
Sustainable beauty innovators and blood donation champions among students recognised at Employability Excellence Awards
The University of Newcastle has recognised its next generation of change-makers, from entrepreneurs tackling waste and sustainability, to passionate leaders driving community health initiatives, at this year’s Employability Excellence Awards.
News • 17 Nov 2025
Celebrating 30 Years of the Don McNair Herbarium
Thirty years ago, a local auto-electrician’s passion for native flora laid the foundation for one of the Hunter region’s most significant botanical collections. Today, the Don McNair Herbarium holds more than 14,500 specimens, supporting research, teaching, and conservation.
News • 17 Nov 2025
Science and Engineering Challenge celebrates National Finals
More than 240 High School students from eight schools across the country put their STEM skills to the test at the national finals of The University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC).
News • 17 Nov 2025
Celebrating 25 Years of the Science and Engineering Challenge
On Thursday 30 October, we celebrated 25 incredible years of the Science and Engineering Challenge at a special anniversary dinner hosted at The University of Newcastle, Australia.
News • 17 Nov 2025
Science and Engineering Challenge celebrates National Finals
More than 240 High School students from eight schools across the country put their STEM skills to the test at the national finals of The University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge (SEC).
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.