College of Engineering, Science and Environment

For the first time, scientists have successfully bred the Littlejohn’s tree frog (Litoria littlejohni) in captivity. This marks a major milestone in the conservation of the endangered species.

NU Rocketry has soared to victory, claiming the title of Overall Winner at the 2025 Australian Universities Rocket Competition (AURC), held at the Endeavour Aerospace launch site in White Cliffs, NSW.

National Science Week 2025 was a celebration to remember at the University of Newcastle, with the College of Engineering, Science and Environment hosting a dynamic program that brought science to life for our community.

At Startup Stories on Wednesday 4 September, Storm described how a broken hand exposed the hidden design flaws in everyday makeup products.

The University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Challenge team has won an Australian Museum Eureka Prize, recognising its outstanding work in creating opportunities for students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Claire and Jared, co-founders of Cloud Grow, are innovators in automated irrigation technology for green infrastructure. Their journey began with Herb Urban, a community gardening startup that evolved into a tech-driven solution for watering green roofs and walls.

Associate Professor Troy Gaston and Dr Alex Callen from the School of Environmental and Life Sciences last month travelled to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands as part of the Enhancing Nature’s Unique Areas: Catchment Audit Activities project. 

University of Newcastle’s researcher Professor Matt Dun and the Wollotuka Institute were recognised at last night's Australian Financial Review Higher …

Associate Professor Troy Gaston and Dr Alex Callen from the School of Environmental and Life Sciences last month travelled to Rarotonga in the Cook Islands as part of the Enhancing Nature’s Unique Areas: Catchment Audit Activities project. 

Two University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships, a national scheme that supports outstanding researchers to undertake projects of critical importance to Australia and the world.

A group of talented robotics students and engineers from the College of Engineering, Science and Environment has proudly represented the University of Newcastle, and Australia, at RoboCup 2025 in Salvador, Brazil, the premier global competition for autonomous robotics.

A group of talented robotics students and engineers from the College of Engineering, Science and Environment has proudly represented the University of Newcastle, and Australia, at RoboCup 2025 in Salvador, Brazil, the premier global competition for autonomous robotics.