College of Engineering, Science and Environment

Graduation is always a proud moment, but for Hayley and Julia McGregor, it holds an extra layer of significance as they crossed the stage together, both as graduates of the University of Newcastle’s School of Environmental and Life Sciences (SELS).

Two newly discovered species of Australian frogs may be unable to adapt to the escalating impacts of climate change, raising urgent conservation concerns from scientists.

Four academics from the University of Newcastle have been honoured with prestigious Australian Awards for University Teaching (AAUT).

The University of Newcastle’s acclaimed Science and Engineering Challenge has been awarded $1.9 million funding as part of the Australian Government’s School Pathways Program.

The Science and Engineering Challenge began events in 2000 and since then has reached over 480 000 students, inspiring them to take up STEM studies in senior school and gain the skills they needed to enter tertiary STEM studies. In 2025 they celebrate their 25th year of engaging students in STEM.

Medical conditions that deprive the testes of oxygen, such as sleep apnoea, may be contributing to the decline in male fertility observed over the past 50 years, a new study suggests.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has today visited the University of Newcastle to announce $20.7 million in funding to develop a ‘Future Industries Facility’ at the university’s Callaghan Campus. It will bring together undergraduate students, SMEs and community from across the Hunter to test and scale-up new technology and upskill people.

Congratulations to Professor Ajayan Vinu, Director of the Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials, for being named a Highly Cited Researcher for 2024 by Clarivate!

Inspired by her father’s career and choosing to follow in his footsteps, Maddie Huynh is graduating with a Bachelor of Civil Engineering (Honours).

It’s been ten years since Alex McKinnon’s on-field spinal injury ended his career as a professional rugby league player, but today he fulfils a goal from a different field – earning a university degree.

More than 3,700 students, including doctors, teachers, psychologists and engineers will be celebrated over five huge days and 13 inspiring ceremonies as the University of Newcastle hosts its largest graduation ever this week.

The University of Newcastle’s Dr Renee Goreham has been named one of Australia’s new Superstars of STEM, joining a select group of 60 scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians recognised for their contributions to the field and their commitment to inspiring future generations.