School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
Improving lives and livelihoods through world-leading research and teaching across the natural sciences.
We improve lives and livelihoods through world class research and teaching of science. We pioneer training and research which impacts society from our local area to all corners of the planet.
Our school provides a distinctive breadth of subjects and specialisms including:
- Agriculture, Animal Science and Applied Plant Science
- Applied Social Sciences
- Biology and Zoology
- Chemistry
- Geosciences
- Marine Science
Our teaching excellence feeds into a fantastic array of undergraduate degrees in a variety of subjects, while our ground-breaking research has led to:
- new treatments for ovarian cancer,
- the discovery of the world's deepest-living fish,
- enzymes which promote deep cleaning,
- the development of pest-resistant crops.
So whether you want to develop a valuable toolkit of transferable skills from our cutting-edge degree courses or to transform your research career, we are here to support and inspire you.
Our latest news
Supporting forestry to deliver net positive biodiversity impact
A new science-based framework to help the forestry sector achieve nature-positive outcomes has been completed.
Uncovering the power of Biodiversity Framework’s ‘Considerations'
Newcastle University research highlights the transformative potential of Biodiversity Framework’s ‘Considerations’.
Harnessing space to fight toxic algae blooms
Newcastle University scientists are at the forefront of a UK-wide effort to use space technology to predict and monitor harmful blue-green algae blooms in Lough Neagh.