Faculty of Science and Information Technology
Welcome to the Faculty of Science and Information Technology. We offer a range of innovative degree programs and courses, and provide excellence in teaching to students in the areas of undergraduate, honours and postgraduate coursework and postgraduate research.
Schools
Study Options
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
International
Information for students from overseas considering studying in our Faculty.
Information about our international partnerships and links.
Research
Priority Research Centres
- Advanced Particle Processing
- Brain and Mental Health Research
- Complex Dynamic Systems and Control
- Energy
- Organic Electronics
- Reproductive Science
Faculty Research Information
News
Indonesian students get a taste of local uni life
The University of Newcastle has welcomed the first group of Indonesian students studying in the Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition program at the Central Coast campus under a new international teaching agreement.
The University of Newcastle has welcomed the first group of Indonesian students studying in the Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition program at the Central Coast campus under a new international teaching agreement.
Conservation biologist works to save endangered frog species - Vote now!
A University of Newcastle researcher who is working to save an endangered frog from a deadly fungus, is a finalist in the 2008 Eureka Prizes People's Choice Award.
A University of Newcastle researcher who is working to save an endangered frog from a deadly fungus, is a finalist in the 2008 Eureka Prizes People's Choice Award.
Research tour - understanding infertility
With one in 35 Australian children the result of assisted conception therapy, leading Hunter researchers will tomorrow explain how they are contributing to better understanding the important areas of infertility and reproduction.
With one in 35 Australian children the result of assisted conception therapy, leading Hunter researchers will tomorrow explain how they are contributing to better understanding the important areas of infertility and reproduction.
Students take off for opportunity of a lifetime in Beijing
Forty communication students from the University of Newcastle will leave next week for the opportunity of a lifetime - working at the 2008 Olympic Games and Paralympics in Beijing.
Forty communication students from the University of Newcastle will leave next week for the opportunity of a lifetime - working at the 2008 Olympic Games and Paralympics in Beijing.
First steps towards a new approach to epilepsy treatment
The most prestigious funding body in the world for epilepsy has financially backed Australian research into new approaches to treat the condition.
The most prestigious funding body in the world for epilepsy has financially backed Australian research into new approaches to treat the condition.
Science and Engineering Super Challenge
Students from 34 high schools across NSW and the ACT converged on Newcastle to take part in a massive four-day science and engineering super challenge.
Students from 34 high schools across NSW and the ACT converged on Newcastle to take part in a massive four-day science and engineering super challenge.
Events
The Llewellyn Collector's Chest
9am - 5pm weekdays from 15 September - 10 October 2008, Design Building, University of Newcastle. The work of Anne Llewellyn, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle is currently on display in the Design Building Exhibition space at the University.
9am - 5pm weekdays from 15 September - 10 October 2008, Design Building, University of Newcastle. The work of Anne Llewellyn, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle is currently on display in the Design Building Exhibition space at the University.
Understanding Climate
Friday 17 October 2008
Register for this upcoming Tom Farrell Institute forum at www.newcastle.edu.au/tfi/forums/
Friday 17 October 2008
Register for this upcoming Tom Farrell Institute forum at www.newcastle.edu.au/tfi/forums/
Upcoming Research Seminars
Statistics Seminar Program
3 October - Dr Robert King, Dr Liz Stojanovski & Ms Maureen Townley-Jones "Attracting postgrads, Engaging undergrads, and encouraging reflection: Reflections on Ozcots 08"
Psychology Colloquium Series
16 October - Dr Ullrich Ecker "Task-dependent variations of recognition memory"
Physics Seminar Program
17 October - Daniel Vokurka
Chemistry Seminar Program
17 October - Mohammed Ghandourah
Geography & Environmental Studies Seminar Program
23 October - Paul Hodge "Development Discourse and the Postcolonial Challenge - The case of Fiji's Aid Industry"
Statistics Seminar Program
3 October - Dr Robert King, Dr Liz Stojanovski & Ms Maureen Townley-Jones "Attracting postgrads, Engaging undergrads, and encouraging reflection: Reflections on Ozcots 08"
Psychology Colloquium Series
16 October - Dr Ullrich Ecker "Task-dependent variations of recognition memory"
Physics Seminar Program
17 October - Daniel Vokurka
Chemistry Seminar Program
17 October - Mohammed Ghandourah
Geography & Environmental Studies Seminar Program
23 October - Paul Hodge "Development Discourse and the Postcolonial Challenge - The case of Fiji's Aid Industry"
Honours & Research Expo
If you missed this event but still want to know more about career and study opportunities, how to prepare during your Undergraduate degree, doing an Honours Year or undertaking a Research Higher Degree, please visit the site to download a range of the information that was available to visitors.
If you missed this event but still want to know more about career and study opportunities, how to prepare during your Undergraduate degree, doing an Honours Year or undertaking a Research Higher Degree, please visit the site to download a range of the information that was available to visitors.
