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Responding to the demand for graduates with quantitative and analytical skills, we prepare students and researchers to be visionary thinkers, exploring tomorrow’s big challenges today.

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The School provides a modern, relevant, and comprehensive learning experience, with graduates earning sought-after qualifications that lead to exciting career opportunities.

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The School undertakes excellent and impactful research, with our consistently high rankings being one of the strongest contributors towards the University’s international success and recognition.

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Our students and researchers undertake impactful studies and consistently feature highly in international rankings.

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We empower students and researchers to explore innovative solutions to the complex challenges of tomorrow through fundamental, applied, and translational research.

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Global evidence reveals the scale of humanity’s imprint in Earth’s geology

Global evidence reveals the scale of humanity’s imprint in Earth’s geology

A major international review argues that human-driven change since the mid-20th century is significant enough to mark the beginning of a new geological chapter in Earth’s history: the Anthropocene.

Where Culture meets STEM: Empowering future leaders in Wadeye

Where Culture meets STEM: Empowering future leaders in Wadeye

The University of Newcastle’s National Science and Engineering Challenge, SMART program and the Wollotuka Institute travelled to Wadeye to deliver a series of hands-on science, technology, engineering and mathematic (STEM) activities that connect learning with culture.

University of Newcastle engineering leader awarded prestigious Engineers Australia Fellowship

University of Newcastle engineering leader awarded prestigious Engineers Australia Fellowship

Associate Professor Adrian Wills, Interim Dean and Head of School, School of Engineering has been awarded Fellow membership of Engineers Australia, one of the highest honours conferred by the professional body.

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Tiny ocean microbe unlocks new clue to Earth's carbon cycle

Tiny ocean microbe unlocks new clue to Earth's carbon cycle

Researchers have uncovered a key mechanism that helps one of the world's most abundant marine organisms capture carbon, providing new insights into the ocean's role in regulating Earth's climate.

Meet the robot scientists transforming research discovery

Meet the robot scientists transforming research discovery

University of Newcastle scientists are trialling two advanced chemistry robots capable of rapidly testing thousands of chemical combinations, opening new opportunities in medicines, critical minerals, water treatment and advanced manufacturing.

New study reveals genetic secrets to grow food crops on salty land

New study reveals genetic secrets to grow food crops on salty land

A University of Newcastle-led global study has produced the most complete genetic picture yet of a salt-loving plant with the potential to help grow food in some of the world's harshest environments.