Faculty of Science

More than $480,000 has been awarded to explore new ways to improve the mental well-being of university students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Four University of Newcastle researchers have been announced as Highly Cited Researchers for 2019 by Clarivate Analytics' Web of Science Group.

If I told you Australia’s biggest-earning innovation for the past quarter century came from Newcastle, would you believe me? Indeed, it has outstripped earnings from other icons like WiFi and the Black Box, but is little known for its economic contribution to the country.

The Australian Research Council (ARC) awarded $35 million in funding for a new Centre of Excellence in Synthetic Biology, to a consortium which includes the University of Newcastle led by Professor Brett Neilan.

Crucial information about the Great Hammerhead Shark that underlines their importance for the Australian coastal ecosystem has been uncovered by marine ecologists at the University of Newcastle.

Students who get involved in uni life above and beyond their time in the classroom make a world of difference to the UON community.  It’s this engagement in campus life and professional development that paves the way to a successful future.At UON we take pride in the achievements of our students who make a difference to UON life. The Student Engagement Awards is where we celebrate them.

Climate emergency: Lessons from the Past?Professor Silvia Frisia, who leads a team investigating prehistoric climates, discusses the history of climate change with ABC Newcastle's Kia Handley.

Researchers at the University of Newcastle and Macquarie University have found a novel way to remotely track fish in shallow water environments.

The University of Newcastle is proud to be named as a Women in STEM Decadal Plan Champion by the Australian Academy of Science.

It’s a $2.23 billion industry and employs almost 20,000 locals; now, the Central Coasts’ food sector has been awarded one of four national grants through the newly-launched Central Coast Food Alliance (CCFA).

The University community is saddened to acknowledge the passing of distinguished staff member and psychology trailblazer, Professor Daphne Keats.17/12/1925 – 19/10/19

We make food decisions several times a day – from what time we eat to how much – but a new joint study by the University of Newcastle and the University of Otago, New Zealand study has found we are not very good at judging the energy-density of what we consume.