School of Engineering
Overcoming the challenges our world faces.
The role of an engineer is ever-changing. It can range from building complex computer systems and influencing the infrastructure we use every day, to finding new ways to harness energy or even designing prosthetic limbs to help amputees.
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Research that matters
Rock falls can be the cause of dangerous and sometimes fatal accidents all over the world. Professor in Civil Engineering, Anna Giacomini has found a way to protect drivers from this hazard.
Why study engineering?
As a global leader in engineering education, this is the place to develop world-changing solutions.
Research
School research
Our research focus ensures that students are exposed to cutting edge thinking and taught by staff at the forefront of developments in their chosen field.
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High achievers scholarships
Offered since 2014, the Catherine and Peter Tay High Achiever Engineering Scholarship gives one new student $32,000 over the four years of their degree. There are numerous other scholarships available to Engineering students.
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Student work
Our engineering graduates are highly sought after with many students landing a job before they even finish their degree. In their final year our students bring theory and practice together in sophisticated research projects.
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Architecture student gains invaluable experience through remote Indigenous community design project
For Bachelor of Design (Architecture) Indigenous student Indianna Eckford, a recent work-integrated learning placement offered far more than a professional experience. It provided firsthand insight into how architecture can improve health, wellbeing and quality of life in remote Indigenous communities.
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Sugarloaf koalas show no evidence of chlamydia as population exceeds expectations
A new report has revealed the Sugarloaf-Stockrington koala population is far larger than previously understood and, encouragingly, found no evidence of chlamydia in any of the wild koalas tested.
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Earth Science Week Inspires Discussion on Critical Minerals and Sustainable Futures
The College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE), and the Discipline of Earth Science welcomed staff, students and members of the community for its 2026 Earth Science Week Lecture, celebrating this year's theme, Critical Minerals for a Thriving Society.
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New discoveries in tree ring dating
Every tree keeps a diary. One ring for every year to record exactly how the seasons play out. Current student and Patricia Jensen Science Scholarship recipient, Madeleine Hatfield, is learning how to analyse tree rings to understand seasonal changes over time, helping climate scientists read Australia’s past.
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Staying the course through cost pressures
Phoebe is studying a Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management while doing everything she can to balance her studies with rising living expenses.
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Australia’s next generation of STEM leaders go head-to-head at Parliament House
More than 250 of Australia’s brightest young science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) problem-solvers will put their skills to the test at the final of the National Science and Engineering Challenge at Australian Parliament House in Canberra on Wednesday.
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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.