School of Engineering
Overcoming the challenges our world faces.
The role of an engineer is ever-changing. It can range from building complex computer systems and influencing the infrastructure we use every day, to finding new ways to harness energy or even designing prosthetic limbs to help amputees.
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Research that matters
Rock falls can be the cause of dangerous and sometimes fatal accidents all over the world. Professor in Civil Engineering, Anna Giacomini has found a way to protect drivers from this hazard.
Why study engineering?
As a global leader in engineering education, this is the place to develop world-changing solutions.
Research
School research
Our research focus ensures that students are exposed to cutting edge thinking and taught by staff at the forefront of developments in their chosen field.
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High achievers scholarships
Offered since 2014, the Catherine and Peter Tay High Achiever Engineering Scholarship gives one new student $32,000 over the four years of their degree. There are numerous other scholarships available to Engineering students.
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Student work
Our engineering graduates are highly sought after with many students landing a job before they even finish their degree. In their final year our students bring theory and practice together in sophisticated research projects.
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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.
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Newcastle researchers secure six ARC Future Fellowships to drive global innovation
Six University of Newcastle researchers have secured more than $6.6 million in Australian Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowships to advance cutting-edge research, fill critical knowledge gaps and tackle major national and global challenges.
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Great ideas need great teams
Watch our recent panel and make sure to register for the Circular Economy Grand Challenge Team Formation, Thursday 17 September
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"Waste is a design flaw"
Three Experts on what the circular economy actually asks of you.
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$10,000 to build your idea
The Circular Economy Grand Challenge is open. Get a team together, propose a way to help suppliers, businesses or consumers cut waste, and you could win up to $10,000 to build and test it over six months.
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International recognition for Girls in Control initiative
The international Girls in Control initiative has received the 2026 IFAC Foundation Diversity and Inclusion Award, recognising its contribution to advancing diversity and inclusion within the global control engineering community.
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AI for Health Innovators: Practical Tools, Real Limits
A hands on two hour workshop on using AI in your innovation work, and knowing where it stops being safe to.
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HSC Study Hub Maths Exam Readiness Session
Ready to crush your math and computing goals? Join us for an intense study sesh that’ll boost your HSC prep!
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HSC Study Hub Computing Exam Readiness Session
Ready to crush your math and computing goals? Join us for an intense study sesh that’ll boost your HSC prep!
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HSC Study Hub Maths Exam Readiness Webinar
Ready to crush your math and computing goals? Join us for an intense study sesh that’ll boost your HSC prep!
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HSC Study Hub Maths Exam Readiness Session
Ready to crush your math and computing goals? Join us for an intense study sesh that’ll boost your HSC prep!
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HSC Study Hub Maths Exam Readiness Session
Ready to crush your math and computing goals? Join us for an intense study sesh that’ll boost your HSC prep!
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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.