Our Research

We conduct ground-breaking research of global significance in a wide variety of subject areas.

Newcastle University
School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
Our Research

Our research nurtures new areas of discovery and scholarly excellence. We collaborate between our core disciplines and beyond.

We develop opportunities for fundamental and applied research and address high-priority societal goals.

We foster collegiality and hold the highest standards of research integrity as a core value.

Agriculture

We're harnessing natural and social sciences for agriculture, food security and rural development.

Applied Social Science

Our research examines rural development, policy, food, society, and the wellbeing of communities.

Biology

We focus on an understanding of biological and ecological systems. We then apply our findings to a wide range of problems.

Chemistry

Our research applies fundamental chemical science to understand and solve the problems of tomorrow.

Environmental Science

We enhance understanding of the earth’s environment and the effects of human life on it.

Marine Science

Pursuing excellence in marine science through discovery-led investigations and focused applications.

Research Handbook

This Research handbook provides an overview of the process of applying for research funding in SNES. It details the support available for staff making a funding application.

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