School of Natural and Environmental Sciences

Natural and Environmental Sciences, School of

Our Biology students on a field trip to the Farne Islands to study migratory birds including Puffins and Arctic Terns.
Undergraduate
A Biology postgraduate conducting an experiment within one of our excellent lab facilities.
Masters Degrees
We conduct much of our postgraduate research out in the field, including surveying our river habitats.
Postgraduate Research
Our research into protecting coral reefs has made a significant impact globally.
Research
Our Earth and Environmental Sciences students surveying a coastal area in Northumberland.
About Us
Our crop researchers discuss approaches to disease and improving yield with a farmer in our mobile laboratory.
Working with Business and Government

School highlights

How materials science will underpin future energy network: graphene layers
How materials science will underpin future energy network
Carbon Trust logo; cattle in cattle stall
Lowering food shoppers' carbon footprint

Innovative research

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Latest news

New Years Honours for University colleagues

University colleagues have been recognised in the Queen's New Year's Honours.

published on: 31 December 2020
Cup of tea brightens the day and the mind

If you’re enjoying a cup of tea and mince pie this festive season, you may be refreshing more than your palate, as research shows a good brew improves the attention span in those over 85-years-old.

published on: 29 December 2020
New Ubisoft scholarships for Black students in Computer Science

Ubisoft announced an initiative with Newcastle University to encourage and promote the inclusion of more people of colour in the UK games industry at the first UK Black Game Pros Mixer event.

published on: 11 December 2020
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