School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Natural and Environmental Sciences, School of

Our undergraduate Marine Biology students take a closer look at marine life aboard our research vessel.
Undergraduate
A postgraduate Biology student looks at cells magnified by a microscope.
Master's Degrees
Our research looks into the environmental impact on coral reefs of rising ocean temperatures.
Postgraduate Research
Our Geoscience research looks at the impact of drilling for oil and the detrimental effects of associated pollution.
Research
Our Agriculture students meet a piglet born at one of our university farms.
About Us
Your business might be able to benefit from our excellent plant growth facilities.
Working with Business and Government

Innovative research

School highlights

Challenger Conference 2018
Duke of Northumberland Chair of Rural Economy Professor Sally Shortall
Academic spotlight - Sally Shortall

Latest news

Releasing our inner jellyfish

Ancient mucus genes dating back to our time as a jellyfish could be key in our quest for new antibiotics.

published on: 17 August 2018
'Jam jar farm’ events will highlight how to grow more food in cities

Innovations that could help us grow more food in cities will be the focus of a new hands-on exhibition in Newcastle.

published on: 10 August 2018
‘One Planet’ research and teaching hub launched

New facilities that will bring together geologists, biologists, chemists and archaeologists to address one of the greatest challenges our graduates face, are being launched at Newcastle University.

published on: 7 August 2018
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