College of Engineering, Science and Environment
News • 18 Nov 2021
Power of partnerships celebrated in 2021 Employability Excellence Awards
Entrepreneurialism, excellence and the power of partnerships are being celebrated as part of the University of Newcastle’s 2021 Employability Excellence Awards.
News • 17 Nov 2021
University researchers shine in the 2021 Highly Cited Researchers list
The University of Newcastle has once again made a strong showing in the Highly Cited Researchers list, with six researchers recognised this year for their ongoing research influence.
News • 16 Nov 2021
Threatened coral puts entire coastal ecosystems at risk
Huge declines of soft coral habitats off the NSW coast are a major cause for concern, putting entire food webs at risk, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Newcastle.
News • 15 Nov 2021
University of Newcastle joins HEAL network to tackle health impacts of climate change
Australians will be better protected against the health impacts of climate change, thanks to the Healthy Environments And Lives (HEAL) network, with partners from across Australia, including the University of Newcastle, and $10 million in Federal Government funding.
News • 12 Nov 2021
MGA Thermal wins AFR Higher Education Award for research commercialisation
MGA Thermal, a spin-out company of our University, has been announced as the winner of the inaugural Research Commercialisation award from the 2021 Australian Financial Review Higher Education Awards. Our University also topped the shortlist with three other nominations in multiple categories.
News • 08 Nov 2021
$4.5m in NHMRC Ideas Grants supports quest to improve human health
University of Newcastle researchers will explore new stroke prevention therapies, preterm birth interventions and a dual approach to breast cancer treatment with the support of $4.5m in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas grants
News • 04 Nov 2021
Pioneers and innovators celebrated in 2021 Alumni Excellence Awards
One of Australia’s most highly regarded and influential engineers, an international social changemaker and trailblazers in STEM education, mental health …
News • 03 Nov 2021
From Ecologist to Entrepreneur: how a food collective is causing massive disruption to online grocery shopping, putting flavour back on the palette and regenerating ecosystems with every order
Lauren Branson is co-founder of Your Food Collective, a startup that is disrupting online grocery shopping while dramatically reducing food miles.
News • 27 Oct 2021
Scale-up CEO shares his exciting story of building through to acquisition
Newcastle scale-up CEO shares his story of building out a global tech firm through to their recent acquisition at I2N's Startup Stories
News • 15 Oct 2021
University of Newcastle researcher impresses at pitching competition
Associate Professor Sally McFadden was one of a number of pre-startups and startups linked to NSW universities who pitched their …
News • 06 Oct 2021
A startup on a mission to improve the lives of our furry friends!
There is a reason we call them our fur kids! Amanda Falconer is the founder of Bestie Kitchen, a startup which believes our pets have just as much right to a healthy and fulfilled life as we do.
News • 27 Sep 2021
Start It Up Pitch Competition winners announced
The University's 2021 Start It Up Pitch Competition took place online on Tuesday last week and saw five entrepreneurial student finalist pitch to a panel of esteemed judges.
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.