Solutions for global challenges
At NIER, researchers are working with industry partners to solve some of the resource challenges of the world. Our transformational solutions are helping improve environmental, social and economic outcomes across the critical sectors of energy, resources, food and water.
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How NIER works
Research
NIER facilitates activities that enable our research community to drive impact and deliver next generation resources to support resilient regions.
Research centres
NIER hosts a number of research centres with dedicated focus areas of research. Discover the diversity of research happening at NIER or to find academic contacts in research teams here.
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Capabilities
The research at NIER covers diverse focus areas across sectors of global priority. Find out more about the breadth of NIER's research and capabilities here.
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Roadmaps
Research development and strategy at NIER is guided by a series of Research Roadmaps. View our roadmaps to see how our research capabilities align across sectors of global significance.
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Partnerships and engagement platforms
NIER’s engagement model activates our multidisciplinary framework for addressing complex and critical global challenges.
Publications
A series of publications and materials have been developed to showcase the breadth of our thematic research areas, technical capabilities and collaborative research innovations.
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News
New study reveals genetic secrets to grow food crops on salty land
A University of Newcastle-led global study has produced the most complete genetic picture yet of a salt-loving plant with the potential to help grow food in some of the world's harshest environments.
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Great ideas need great teams
Watch our recent panel and make sure to register for the Circular Economy Grand Challenge Team Formation, Thursday 17 September
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"Waste is a design flaw"
Three Experts on what the circular economy actually asks of you.
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BHP sustainable steelmaking program wins national AFR Higher Education Award
National recognition for a partnership driving the future of sustainable steelmaking.
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Researchers uncover a silver lining to Australia’s solar panel landfill problem
Australia’s growing mountain of solar panel waste could become far more valuable, with University of Newcastle researchers taking a major step towards making solar panel-recycling economically sustainable.
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Hydro Harvester secures $1.9 million for WA farm trial
A University of Newcastle-led project that harvests water from the atmosphere has secured $1,904,166 funding through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund Drought Resilience Innovation Challenges Pilot Program.
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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.