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Science & Technology Research

UNE is internationally recognised and we're renowned for our research of particular significance to rural and regional communities. We are the nation's university of choice for research into regional issues of global significance.

UNE again achieved outstanding results for its research quality as published in the latest Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) rankings. UNE continues to demonstrate international leadership in a number of established and emerging areas of strength. UNE and the School of Science and Technology in particular received 'Well above world standard' rankings for research in the fields of Mathematical Sciences, Pure Mathematics, Macromolecular and Materials Chemistry and Human Movement and Sports Science.

Research strengths

The School of Science and Technology offers a unique combination of pure and applied sciences, encompassing physics, chemistry, biomedical sciences, mathematics, computer science, statistics and exercise and sports science.

Our staff contribute to a wide range of 'flagship' areas across of the University including environmental and rural sciences, health and medical science, psychology and education.

The University of New England respects and acknowledges that its people, courses and facilities are built on land, and surrounded by a sense of belonging, both ancient and contemporary, of the world's oldest living culture. In doing so, UNE values and respects Indigenous knowledge systems as a vital part of the knowledge capital of Australia. We recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of the Aboriginal community and pay our respects to the Elders past, present and future.