School of Computer and Information Sciences
Become a visionary thinker and explore tomorrow’s big challenges today.
Visionary solutions for complex problems
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.
Study areas
The School provides a modern, relevant, and comprehensive learning experience, with graduates earning sought-after qualifications that lead to exciting career opportunities.
Research
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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Wanting to combine her interest in data, with her passion for helping others, Eni Murtini decided to study a Master of Data Science. Hear about her experience in the program so far.
Receive qualifications that lead to exciting opportunities
Our students and researchers undertake impactful studies and consistently feature highly in international rankings.
Our mission
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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From Delhi to Newcastle, full tuition scholarship makes STEM dreams come true
From taking apart video game consoles as a child, to winning software development competitions in school, University of Newcastle Computer Science student Saihajleen Kaur has always dreamt of being behind the scenes of computer tech development.
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Full circle in STEM: Lara’s journey from student to mentor
Lara Godde first became involved with HunterWiSE as a Year 8 student in 2018. At the time, she wasn’t entirely sure what she wanted to do with her future, but participating in the program proved to be a turning point. As part of the HunterWiSE Schools Outreach Program, Lara and two friends from St Mary’s Catholic College Gateshead designed Fit Near Me..
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Families discover hidden coastal life through hands-on science workshops
Families from across the Hunter Region explored the hidden life beneath their feet these school holidays, joining University of Newcastle environmental science academics for hands on coastal workshops at Nobbys and Stockton beaches. Run in partnership with the City of Newcastle as part of the Coastal Curiosity program.
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Engineering Student for a Day inspires future engineers
From renewable energy breakthroughs to robotics challenges, future engineers had the chance to experience first‑hand what their careers could look like. The School of Engineering welcomed over 90 Year 11 students from 12 schools across the Hunter Region to Engineering Student for a Day.
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Newcastle scientist named among UNESCO Quantum Top 100
University of Newcastle quantum scientist Dr Lachlan Rogers has been named among UNESCO’s global Quantum Top 100, recognising leading researchers shaping the future of quantum science and technology.
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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.
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School contacts
School Executive Officer
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Vicki Gumbleton
School Executive Officer
General enquiries
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School administration enquiries
Phone: 02 4921 5538
CESE-SCIS-Admin@newcastle.edu.au
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