Centres and groups
Australian Research Council (ARC)
centres and hubs
Centre of Excellence for Enabling Eco-Efficient Beneficiation of Minerals
This Centre will transform the minerals industry, establishing a new generation of research leaders to support the innovation needed in creating a green economy for future generations.
University Research Centres
BHP Centre for Sustainable Steelmaking Research
With the global shift to low-carbon iron and steelmaking technologies, the BHP Centre for Sustainable Steelmaking Research is at the forefront of innovation in low-carbon cokemaking, modified blast furnace and alternative iron and steelmaking processes.
Centre for Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies
The Centre for Bulk Solids and Particulate Technologies (CBSPT) is actively involved in both fundamental and applied research on a range of problems associated with bulk solids and particulate technology. Research areas include storage, flow, processing and transportation of bulk solids. CBSPT also provides specialist courses for industry through its professional development programs.
Centre for Critical Minerals and Urban Mining
The transition to net zero depends on a secure supply of critical minerals and rare earth elements, and on better ways to recover value materials from urban waste. The Centre for Critical Minerals and Urban Mining (CRITIUM) brings together multidisciplinary scientific expertise and industry engagement to tackle these challenges and deliver transformational advances and real-world outcomes.
Centre for Innovative Energy Technologies
The Centre for Innovative Energy Technologies conducts cutting edge research on emerging energy technologies, with particular focus on the abatement of greenhouse gases, and clean and sustainable energy production.
Global Innovative Centre for Advanced Nanomaterials
Innovation in materials science and research to develop advanced technologies and solutions for the global energy, environment and health sectors.
Faculty groups
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.