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News • 24 Sep 2026
Meet the robot scientists transforming research discovery
University of Newcastle scientists are trialling two advanced chemistry robots capable of rapidly testing thousands of chemical combinations, opening new opportunities in medicines, critical minerals, water treatment and advanced manufacturing.
News • 11 Aug 2026
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.
News • 11 Dec 2025
Scientists find a fast, new way to recover high-grade silver from end-of-life solar panels
University of Newcastle researchers have developed a fast, safe and highly effective method to recover high grade silver from end-of-life solar panels, without using acid.
News • 14 Jul 2025
$1.5m grant to boost world-leading mineral processing technology
University of Newcastle Laureate Professor Kevin Galvin has been awarded an Australian Economic Accelerator (AEA) Innovation grant of more than $1.5m to advance technology that is critical in the mining and mineral processing industry.
News • 10 Apr 2024
Solving our region’s greatest challenges at a world-class level
University of Newcastle secures top spots in global rankings
News • 29 May 2020
Scientific honour for engineer transforming minerals processing
Chemical engineer Laureate Professor Kevin Galvin has been elected as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Science (FAA) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of mineral processing.
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