School of Environmental and Life Sciences
Challenging global perspectives
The School of Environmental and Life Sciences is committed to developing research and teaching skills that encourage critical thinking and problem-solving strategies.
From animal conservation work to human reproduction research, we are focused on developing solutions to the issues our planet, flora and fauna, and humankind face.
The fight for plastic free oceans
Emilee, a Bachelor of Science student at the University of Newcastle’s Central Coast campus, has a vision of the world’s oceans free of plastic pollution.
Study environmental and life sciences
Students in the School of Environmental and Life Sciences are taught by top academics and use world-class facilities while earning their qualifications. We also have strong connections to industry, which students can access through field trips and Work Integrated Learning opportunities.
Research
The School of Environmental and Life Sciences has developed an enviable reputation, with many of our researchers being recognised at both national and international level for their work studying our planet and life on it.
Find a Researcher
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Latest news
News • 14 Sep 2020
Next Generation of Researchers Target Better Treatments for Childhood Cancer
The Isabella and Marcus Foundation passionately and tirelessly raises funds to support research into one of the most aggressive childhood cancers. Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) is a devastating paediatric brain tumour that kills more children than any other disease. Only 10% of children with DIPG survive for 2 years following their diagnosis, and less that 1% survive for 5 years. For promising young University of Newcastle researcher Evie Jackson the hope to change that is what drives her forward every day.
News • 14 Sep 2020
Inspiring Communities Through SMART Programs
The SMART the community engagement program with the know-how to inspire, inform and involve young people in STEM. For 21 years, the University has been opening young people’s minds to the questions and curiosities of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics program is (STEM) through its ground-breaking SMART (Science, Maths and Real Technology) program.
News • 4 Sep 2020
Taking conservation to the community through art
An exciting new event is taking the science of conservation out of the lab and into the community, using the power of art.
Upcoming events
Event • 4 Sep 2020 from 6:00pm - 30 Sep 2020 until 6:00pm
Biomes Exhibition
Your Place on the Planet. Come and explore the region’s unique biodiversity through the beautiful collision of the arts and the sciences via our virtual exhibition for Biodiversity month.
Event • 14 Sep 2020 from 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Grand Challenge Workshop: Create Sustainable Impact
Take advantage of this professional development opportunity where you will learn how to utilise the 'lean startup' process and why the Business Model Canvas or the Mission Model Canvas is key to sustainable impact.
Event • 16 Sep 2020 from 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Innovation with Industry: Preparing for Industry / End-user Meetings
Join us for this three part series, providing information and practical advice for engaging with Industry and/or end-users.