Welcome to the School of Architecture and Built Environment

The School of Architecture and Built Environment (SABE) aligns its teaching and research under the broad theme of Planning, Designing and Constructing Resilient Communities; where resilience is defined as the ability to recover from setbacks, adapt well to change and sustain vibrancy in the face of adversity.

Through the research it undertakes and the programs it offers, SABE advances knowledge in its fields of expertise, and it develops professionals who serve their communities in ways that show particular respect for Country, the sustainability of our environment and the principles of social justice, equity and diversity.

Country-guided practices

Country-guided practices

Acknowledging Country through an Indigenous lens in the built environment

Why study with us?

Our graduates are highly sought after, equipped to become leaders in the industry. Students gain the tools and practical knowledge to become creative and innovative graduates. Our degrees are accredited by respective national and international professional bodies.

Top 150 ? in the world for Architecture and Built Environment
Ranked 2 ? in Australia for full-time employment after graduation

Student work

Research that matters

Research that matters

The School of Architecture and Built Environment at Newcastle has developed an international reputation for research into design and the built environment. Academic staff in our School have been awarded national and international prizes for research and design.

Our People

Our People

Meet the staff who make up the School of Architecture and Built Environment.

Inaugural Showcase debuts cutting-edge solar and hydrogen technologies

Inaugural Showcase debuts cutting-edge solar and hydrogen technologies

More than 200 industry, government officials, researchers, start-ups and university staff came together yesterday to celebrate the achievements of the Trailblazer for Recycling and Clean Energy program in its first year, namely establishing $117M in industry co-funded R&D projects focused on bringing disruptive technologies to market.

ARC Fellowships advance human rights research and ‘greener’ belt conveyor technology

ARC Fellowships advance human rights research and ‘greener’ belt conveyor technology

The University of Newcastle’s Associate Professor Amy Maguire and Professor Craig Wheeler have been awarded prestigious Australian Research Council (ARC) Mid-Career Industry Fellowships. More than $2.2m combined will fund their respective projects to support national human rights law reform; and to halve the energy used in Australia’s belt conveyer systems.

National University Teaching Awards celebrate outstanding educators at the University of Newcastle

National University Teaching Awards celebrate outstanding educators at the University of Newcastle

Five University of Newcastle academics have been honoured with the prestigious Australian Awards for University Teaching.

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Academic Excellence Scholarships Recognising Outstanding Performance

Academic Excellence Scholarships Recognising Outstanding Performance

The 2024 University of Newcastle Academic Excellence Scholarships have been awarded. These scholarships recognise the outstanding performance of domestic and international students. Click here to view the recipients!

Empowering women in STEM: HunterWiSE and Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group launch new scholarship initiative

Empowering women in STEM: HunterWiSE and Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group launch new scholarship initiative

Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) has proudly supported HunterWiSE since 2019. This year, NCIG will strengthen its collaboration with HunterWiSE to fund new scholarships for female students in their second or subsequent year of a degree in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) at the University of Newcastle.

$438,000 funding to boost cleantech innovation in the Hunter

$438,000 funding to boost cleantech innovation in the Hunter

Local clean technology innovators will have more opportunity to bring their products to market with the NSW Government awarding $438,375 in funding for the University of Newcastle’s Hunter Cleantech Accelerator.

PD+Base: How to correctly define the Technology Readiness Level of your invention (Beginner)

PD+Base: How to correctly define the Technology Readiness Level of your invention (Beginner)

Participants will understand TRL and its importance in guiding commercialisation readiness while learning how to measure and apply it to their own research.

Alternatives to the Lecture

Alternatives to the Lecture

This hands-on workshop explores options for adapting the traditional lecture to an engaging, interactive online delivery. It will introduce a range of strategies, opportunities, and design and development pathways that align with key principles of learning to maximise student engagement.

Storytelling for Scientists

Storytelling for Scientists

No matter what your field of research you need to be able to craft a narrative around your work: what you do, why you do it, and who’ll benefit from it.

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PD+Base: LinkedIn for Professionals and Researchers

PD+Base: LinkedIn for Professionals and Researchers

A very popular webinar fiving you a practical guide to amplifying your presence and impact through LinkedIn.

PD+Health: IP and data integrity - getting it right from the start

PD+Health: IP and data integrity - getting it right from the start

In this workshop, we will discuss the different types of intellectual property, when and how to consider protecting it, and how to go about doing this. Specific topics will include:*What is IP?*Different types of IP*When and when not to file patents

PD+Micro Credentials: Micros as Learning Opportunities: professional learning, skills and employability

PD+Micro Credentials: Micros as Learning Opportunities: professional learning, skills and employability

Micros as Learning Opportunities: professional learning, skills and employability. There has been a lot of discussion about micros as potential new pathways to learning and the focus on skills and employability. In this seminar we discuss the challenges of ‘doing learning differently’ and focusing on the needs of the learners and industry.