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News
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News • 28 Oct 2025
Celebrating Earth Science Week: Exploring the Past, Shaping the Future
The College of Engineering, Science and Environment (CESE) hosted a thought-provoking Earth Science Week event, Exploring the Past, Shaping the Future, bringing together students, researchers, and industry professionals to reflect on the critical role Earth Science plays in shaping our world.
News • 30 Sep 2025
Celebrating Research Excellence: Dr Ed Johnson Awarded Prestigious AINSE Grants
Dr Ed Johnson has secured two prestigious awards from the Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE): the Early Career Researcher Grant (ECRG) and the AINSE ANSTO French Embassies (SAAFE) Research Internship.
News • 19 Sep 2025
Scientists breed hope for endangered Littlejohn’s frog
For the first time, scientists have successfully bred the Littlejohn’s tree frog (Litoria littlejohni) in captivity. This marks a major milestone in the conservation of the endangered species.
Events
Upcoming events
In person
Student to Startup
Three Newcastle student founders share the unfiltered reality of building a startup while studying.
Webinar
Preparing for Fully Graded Date
The LDTI Ed Tech in Action sessions are targeted sessions focussed on supported educational technology tools and their use in teaching, learning and assessment. Each 30-minute session will be delivered via Zoom and will feature a short presentation or demonstration
Workshop
Student Friendly Canvas Content
This practical session walks through a well-structured Canvas course where students always know what to do next.
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.