Research and Innovation Division


Research Services

Research Services provide research management support and policy development that underpins the University's reputation for excellence. They coordinate research funding opportunities and take a rigorous approach to the administration of research grants and contracts.

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Graduate Research

Graduate Research provides centralised services for the administration of Higher Degrees by Research (HDR). The Office is responsible for the overall administration of HDR candidature and scholarships.

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Research Development

The Research Development Team actively engage with industry, business and government to deliver high impact quality research. Our Research Services Team staff can assist you with enquires about establishing a partnership with the University, contacting our academics, completing a contract, attending a research showcase or networking event.

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Research institutes, centres and groups

Our three flagship research institutes; the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER), the Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) and the Institute for Regional Futures (IRF) demonstrate our commitment to developing practical and productive partnerships with industry, government and community.

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Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise (KEE)

Knowledge Exchange and Enterprise (KEE) provides services to researchers from the University of Newcastle, as well as connecting industry with the University’s world-class research and technologies.

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