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This school is now part of the School of Science

As of January 2026, the School of Science has been established through the integration of the School of Psychological Sciences and School of Environmental and Life Sciences.

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graphic with the words NHMRC Ideas Grants $3.8m. Innovative ideas awarded $3.8m in NHMRC research grants

News • 07 Jan 2026

Innovative ideas awarded $3.8m in NHMRC research grants

Three University of Newcastle research teams have been awarded more than $3.8 million in National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Ideas Grants, designed to support innovative research projects which address a specific question.

headshots of each DECRA Fellow . Early career researchers awarded more than $2.1m ARC DECRA funding to drive future innovation

News • 26 Nov 2025

Early career researchers awarded more than $2.1m ARC DECRA funding to drive future innovation

Four outstanding early-career researchers from the University of Newcastle have secured more than $2.1 million in the highly competitive Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA).

Vice Chancellor Professor Alex Zelinsky AO with Professor Nashar's son Tarek Nashar. University recognises trailblazing geologist and advocate for women in science

News • 11 Nov 2025

University recognises trailblazing geologist and advocate for women in science

Professor Beryl Nashar AO OBE, a trailblazing geologist, educator, and one of the founding figures of the University of Newcastle, has been recognised at Callaghan Campus with the GP (General Purpose) Building named in her honour.

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