Research facilities

Our researchers and students can access a wide range of technologies and purpose-built research facilities that help drive new discoveries and innovations.

Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources

Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources

As one of our flagship research institutes, the NIER includes extensive mineral, chemical and related technical laboratories. It also features industrial-scale pilot plant workshops, large-scale demonstration units and modern office accommodation for over 300 staff, students and industry partners.

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Hunter Medical Research Institute

HMRI is a partnership between the University of Newcastle, Hunter New England Local Health District and the community. It helps researchers translate scientific advances into better clinical care, competitive commercial products and improved healthcare guidelines.

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Central Analytical Facilities

Our Central Analytical Facilities give researchers and students access to a range of multi-disciplinary scientific equipment and services – from flow cytometry to analytical and biological mass spectrometry, electron microscopy, X-ray services, and more.

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BioResearch Building

The new BioResearch Building came online in April 2021 and will give our biomedical and biological researchers access to modern, fit-for-purpose facilities that help us keep pace with emerging technologies, methodologies and fields of research.

The interior of the CCMSRI building

Central Coast Research Institute and Clinical School

Located at Gosford Hospital, the new $76 million Central Coast Research Institute and Clinical School will house state-of-the-art learning areas and laboratories that will be home to the future of healthcare.

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Honeysuckle Development

The precinct will provide dedicated space for students, academics, researchers and entrepreneurs to work alongside industry and community partners, business advisors and investors.

The University has strict health and safety requirements and guidelines to ensure that teachers, researchers and students are protected when in our laboratories.

We also provide researchers with expert support in audits, inspections, and risk assessments.

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