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A major international review argues that human-driven change since the mid-20th century is significant enough to mark the beginning of a new geological chapter in Earth’s history: the Anthropocene.

The University of Newcastle’s National Science and Engineering Challenge, SMART program and the Wollotuka Institute travelled to Wadeye to deliver a series of hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) activities that connect learning with culture.

Associate Professor Adrian Wills, Interim Dean and Head of School, School of Engineering has been awarded Fellow membership of Engineers Australia, one of the highest honours conferred by the professional body.

Researchers have uncovered a key mechanism that helps one of the world's most abundant marine organisms capture carbon, providing new insights into the ocean's role in regulating Earth's climate.

University of Newcastle scientists are trialling two advanced chemistry robots capable of rapidly testing thousands of chemical combinations, opening new opportunities in medicines, critical minerals, water treatment and advanced manufacturing.

A University of Newcastle-led global study has produced the most complete genetic picture yet of a salt-loving plant with the potential to help grow food in some of the world's harshest environments.

Six University of Newcastle researchers have secured more than $6.6 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships to advance cutting-edge research, fill critical knowledge gaps and tackle major national and global challenges.

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The international Girls in Control initiative has received the 2026 IFAC Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Award, recognising its contribution to advancing diversity and inclusion within the global control engineering community.

Improving ear health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children is at the heart of a landmark national research initiative, to be led by Indigenous researchers and coordinated by the University of Newcastle.