School of Natural and Environmental Sciences
@sciencesncl.bsky.social
Our classrooms are fields, beaches, farms, boats and labs. We are the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University. https://www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/
🐾 Help enhance Human-Dog interactions! 🐾
Take part in a 30‑min online study testing a short learning module on safe, positive dog behaviour in public spaces. Open to all university students & staff- no dog experience needed!
👉 Click the link to participate tinyurl.com/37umwa57
Take part in a 30‑min online study testing a short learning module on safe, positive dog behaviour in public spaces. Open to all university students & staff- no dog experience needed!
👉 Click the link to participate tinyurl.com/37umwa57
February 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
🐾 Help enhance Human-Dog interactions! 🐾
Take part in a 30‑min online study testing a short learning module on safe, positive dog behaviour in public spaces. Open to all university students & staff- no dog experience needed!
👉 Click the link to participate tinyurl.com/37umwa57
Take part in a 30‑min online study testing a short learning module on safe, positive dog behaviour in public spaces. Open to all university students & staff- no dog experience needed!
👉 Click the link to participate tinyurl.com/37umwa57
🎓 Postgraduate Open Day!
Join us in the Stephenson Building, 4pm-7pm to explore your next steps in postgraduate study. Chat with staff, discover courses, and get a feel for life at Newcastle.
Drop in anytime, we’d love to see you there! tinyurl.com/yvy8365e
Join us in the Stephenson Building, 4pm-7pm to explore your next steps in postgraduate study. Chat with staff, discover courses, and get a feel for life at Newcastle.
Drop in anytime, we’d love to see you there! tinyurl.com/yvy8365e
February 11, 2026 at 11:39 AM
🎓 Postgraduate Open Day!
Join us in the Stephenson Building, 4pm-7pm to explore your next steps in postgraduate study. Chat with staff, discover courses, and get a feel for life at Newcastle.
Drop in anytime, we’d love to see you there! tinyurl.com/yvy8365e
Join us in the Stephenson Building, 4pm-7pm to explore your next steps in postgraduate study. Chat with staff, discover courses, and get a feel for life at Newcastle.
Drop in anytime, we’d love to see you there! tinyurl.com/yvy8365e
🌱 Sustainability tip: Using Wi‑Fi uses less energy than mobile data, meaning fewer emissions and longer battery life.🔌Do the planet (and your phone!) a favour and switch to the Newcastle University Wi‑Fi network whenever you can. #WeAreNCL #greenimpact
January 30, 2026 at 9:48 AM
🌱 Sustainability tip: Using Wi‑Fi uses less energy than mobile data, meaning fewer emissions and longer battery life.🔌Do the planet (and your phone!) a favour and switch to the Newcastle University Wi‑Fi network whenever you can. #WeAreNCL #greenimpact
Today at @newcastleuni.bsky.social, the Great British Chemicals Stakeholder Forum is taking place, showcasing the University’s leadership in creating a sustainable future for the chemicals using industries.
Research is underway to turn industrial waste into world-first green chemistry 🌎
Research is underway to turn industrial waste into world-first green chemistry 🌎
January 23, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Today at @newcastleuni.bsky.social, the Great British Chemicals Stakeholder Forum is taking place, showcasing the University’s leadership in creating a sustainable future for the chemicals using industries.
Research is underway to turn industrial waste into world-first green chemistry 🌎
Research is underway to turn industrial waste into world-first green chemistry 🌎
The Centre for Rural Economy (CRE) are at Cockle Park Farm today for an away day, writing research grants and 4* articles for REF🔬
@newcastleuni.bsky.social is ranked number one in the world for rural development research and impact, reflecting our strength, relevance and global reach 🌍
@newcastleuni.bsky.social is ranked number one in the world for rural development research and impact, reflecting our strength, relevance and global reach 🌍
January 22, 2026 at 1:27 PM
The Centre for Rural Economy (CRE) are at Cockle Park Farm today for an away day, writing research grants and 4* articles for REF🔬
@newcastleuni.bsky.social is ranked number one in the world for rural development research and impact, reflecting our strength, relevance and global reach 🌍
@newcastleuni.bsky.social is ranked number one in the world for rural development research and impact, reflecting our strength, relevance and global reach 🌍
Feeling the January blues? These triplet calves born at Nafferton Farm are here to brighten your day! 🐄🐄🐄 With odds of 1 in 105,000, this rare trio is a reminder that amazing things can happen! #WeAreNCL
January 9, 2026 at 9:38 AM
Feeling the January blues? These triplet calves born at Nafferton Farm are here to brighten your day! 🐄🐄🐄 With odds of 1 in 105,000, this rare trio is a reminder that amazing things can happen! #WeAreNCL
🎓 Congratulations to all our amazing students graduating today! Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have paid off. We’re so proud of you and we may just see you again for a Postgrad! 🌟 #NCLgrad #graduation2025
December 5, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🎓 Congratulations to all our amazing students graduating today! Your hard work, dedication, and resilience have paid off. We’re so proud of you and we may just see you again for a Postgrad! 🌟 #NCLgrad #graduation2025
#SpudFest25 was a S-MASH! 🥔queues formed early as attendees stocked up on SNES-grown spuds. Huge thanks to our Uni catering team for the tasty potato creations and our local business & research stalls. Got spud pics? Share them with [email protected]! #WeAreNCL
December 3, 2025 at 1:15 PM
#SpudFest25 was a S-MASH! 🥔queues formed early as attendees stocked up on SNES-grown spuds. Huge thanks to our Uni catering team for the tasty potato creations and our local business & research stalls. Got spud pics? Share them with [email protected]! #WeAreNCL
Feeling overwhelmed? Missing home? Worried about money? Wobble Week is here to help!
Join us for events, advice and support from 10–14 November.
See what’s on: ncl.ac.uk/students/wobble-week/
Join us for events, advice and support from 10–14 November.
See what’s on: ncl.ac.uk/students/wobble-week/
November 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Feeling overwhelmed? Missing home? Worried about money? Wobble Week is here to help!
Join us for events, advice and support from 10–14 November.
See what’s on: ncl.ac.uk/students/wobble-week/
Join us for events, advice and support from 10–14 November.
See what’s on: ncl.ac.uk/students/wobble-week/
Calling all students! Are you interested in teaching in the future? Stop by the Agriculture Building Foyer from 10am-2pm tomorrow to get information about where teaching could take you. Sign up to the mailing list here: hello.linkbam.uk/v/6883513c82...
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Calling all students! Are you interested in teaching in the future? Stop by the Agriculture Building Foyer from 10am-2pm tomorrow to get information about where teaching could take you. Sign up to the mailing list here: hello.linkbam.uk/v/6883513c82...
📢Two table top exhibitions are happening today in the Faraday Room, Bedson Building!
🔬 Merck - Explore life science solutions with expert advice.
🌱 Huber - Discover sustainable lab technologies.
🕙 10am–3pm. Drop by! #WeAreNCL #lifesciences
🔬 Merck - Explore life science solutions with expert advice.
🌱 Huber - Discover sustainable lab technologies.
🕙 10am–3pm. Drop by! #WeAreNCL #lifesciences
October 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
📢Two table top exhibitions are happening today in the Faraday Room, Bedson Building!
🔬 Merck - Explore life science solutions with expert advice.
🌱 Huber - Discover sustainable lab technologies.
🕙 10am–3pm. Drop by! #WeAreNCL #lifesciences
🔬 Merck - Explore life science solutions with expert advice.
🌱 Huber - Discover sustainable lab technologies.
🕙 10am–3pm. Drop by! #WeAreNCL #lifesciences
🍰Pop by The Bedson Building on campus for sweet and savoury treats that support @cancerresearchuk.org ❤️ Every bite helps fund life-saving work, card and cash accepted.
⏰ Happening now - don’t miss out! #WeAreNCL #cancerresearchuk
⏰ Happening now - don’t miss out! #WeAreNCL #cancerresearchuk
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🍰Pop by The Bedson Building on campus for sweet and savoury treats that support @cancerresearchuk.org ❤️ Every bite helps fund life-saving work, card and cash accepted.
⏰ Happening now - don’t miss out! #WeAreNCL #cancerresearchuk
⏰ Happening now - don’t miss out! #WeAreNCL #cancerresearchuk
🍁 Autumn is in full swing on campus! Are you a Matcha-at-the-library type 💚 or a Pumpkin Spice between lectures kind of person? ☕ Head to the Student Forum Open Space today for freebies & street food! #WeAreNCL #autumnvibes
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
🍁 Autumn is in full swing on campus! Are you a Matcha-at-the-library type 💚 or a Pumpkin Spice between lectures kind of person? ☕ Head to the Student Forum Open Space today for freebies & street food! #WeAreNCL #autumnvibes
There was a real buzz about our Citizen science BioBlitz this afternoon! By use of the @inaturalist.bsky.social app, students could log their finds and help contribute to the University's biodiversity goals 🐝🪲🐞 #WeAreNCL #biodiversity
September 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
There was a real buzz about our Citizen science BioBlitz this afternoon! By use of the @inaturalist.bsky.social app, students could log their finds and help contribute to the University's biodiversity goals 🐝🪲🐞 #WeAreNCL #biodiversity
Save the date! Wednesday 8th October 1-3.30pm for 'Women in Farming 2025' a fantastic day of discussion, networking and talks from those involved in agriculture and farming! You will even get a tour of the farm, what is not to love!
Register now tinyurl.com/3hsvax8c
Register now tinyurl.com/3hsvax8c
September 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Save the date! Wednesday 8th October 1-3.30pm for 'Women in Farming 2025' a fantastic day of discussion, networking and talks from those involved in agriculture and farming! You will even get a tour of the farm, what is not to love!
Register now tinyurl.com/3hsvax8c
Register now tinyurl.com/3hsvax8c
📣 Just a few days to go until we welcome you to the Toon! Induction Week starts Monday and The Big Welcome is your chance to meet friends, explore campus, connect with tutors & kick off your Uni journey 🎉Check your schedule & get involved!
#WeAreNCL #TheBigWelcome
#WeAreNCL #TheBigWelcome
September 12, 2025 at 4:59 PM
📣 Just a few days to go until we welcome you to the Toon! Induction Week starts Monday and The Big Welcome is your chance to meet friends, explore campus, connect with tutors & kick off your Uni journey 🎉Check your schedule & get involved!
#WeAreNCL #TheBigWelcome
#WeAreNCL #TheBigWelcome
Research led by Dr Isabel Smallegange and Dr Per Berggren has shown that the life strategies of sharks, skates & rays is shaped not just by their evolutionary background, but also by how much food is available. 🦈
Read more here. ⬇
bit.ly/3V8qpO9
#WeAreNCL
Read more here. ⬇
bit.ly/3V8qpO9
#WeAreNCL
September 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Research led by Dr Isabel Smallegange and Dr Per Berggren has shown that the life strategies of sharks, skates & rays is shaped not just by their evolutionary background, but also by how much food is available. 🦈
Read more here. ⬇
bit.ly/3V8qpO9
#WeAreNCL
Read more here. ⬇
bit.ly/3V8qpO9
#WeAreNCL
🎙️ Dr Carmen Hubbard joins BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today to discuss feeding farm animals over winter ❄️🐄🐑
Listen from 07:55 - www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#WeAreNcl #Agriculture #farming
Listen from 07:55 - www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#WeAreNcl #Agriculture #farming
September 5, 2025 at 2:40 PM
🎙️ Dr Carmen Hubbard joins BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today to discuss feeding farm animals over winter ❄️🐄🐑
Listen from 07:55 - www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#WeAreNcl #Agriculture #farming
Listen from 07:55 - www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
#WeAreNcl #Agriculture #farming
🌊 Researchers from NCL's Coralassist Lab trained 22 reef stakeholders in coral outplanting techniques and planted 12,000 heat-tolerant corals on a degraded reef in Palau - boosting reef resilience through science and collaboration! www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/news/new... #conservation #WeAreNCL
August 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
🌊 Researchers from NCL's Coralassist Lab trained 22 reef stakeholders in coral outplanting techniques and planted 12,000 heat-tolerant corals on a degraded reef in Palau - boosting reef resilience through science and collaboration! www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/news/new... #conservation #WeAreNCL
🎉 Huge congratulations to all students receiving their results today! Your hard work has paid off and we’re thrilled to welcome our newest members of the @newcastleuni.bsky.social community. Here’s to the start of an exciting journey #WeAreNCL #ResultsDay2025
August 14, 2025 at 10:28 AM
🎉 Huge congratulations to all students receiving their results today! Your hard work has paid off and we’re thrilled to welcome our newest members of the @newcastleuni.bsky.social community. Here’s to the start of an exciting journey #WeAreNCL #ResultsDay2025
🔆 PVSAT-2026 is coming to Newcastle!
The UK’s leading solar PV conference returns for its 20th year, showcasing cutting-edge research, tech, and industry insights.
Join the UK solar community 2-4 April 2026!
🔗 tinyurl.com/yntnesmk
#PVSAT2026 #SolarEnergy #WeAreNCL
The UK’s leading solar PV conference returns for its 20th year, showcasing cutting-edge research, tech, and industry insights.
Join the UK solar community 2-4 April 2026!
🔗 tinyurl.com/yntnesmk
#PVSAT2026 #SolarEnergy #WeAreNCL
August 7, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🔆 PVSAT-2026 is coming to Newcastle!
The UK’s leading solar PV conference returns for its 20th year, showcasing cutting-edge research, tech, and industry insights.
Join the UK solar community 2-4 April 2026!
🔗 tinyurl.com/yntnesmk
#PVSAT2026 #SolarEnergy #WeAreNCL
The UK’s leading solar PV conference returns for its 20th year, showcasing cutting-edge research, tech, and industry insights.
Join the UK solar community 2-4 April 2026!
🔗 tinyurl.com/yntnesmk
#PVSAT2026 #SolarEnergy #WeAreNCL
Dr Fabio Cucinotta is fundraising for Epilepsy Research Institute UK to support life-changing research and care for those living with epilepsy. It’s a great way to give back, promote vital science, and stay active! 💜
🔗https://tinyurl.com/mr38ssu4
🔗https://tinyurl.com/mr38ssu4
August 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Dr Fabio Cucinotta is fundraising for Epilepsy Research Institute UK to support life-changing research and care for those living with epilepsy. It’s a great way to give back, promote vital science, and stay active! 💜
🔗https://tinyurl.com/mr38ssu4
🔗https://tinyurl.com/mr38ssu4
🧀 Love Greggs bakes? Help us test reformulated Cheese & Onion Bakes on Thurs 31 July between 10am–4:40pm at the Dame Margaret Barbour Building. Takes ~15 mins. Must be a monthly Greggs shopper! Sign up here 👉 tinyurl.com/5b65pyud
July 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🧀 Love Greggs bakes? Help us test reformulated Cheese & Onion Bakes on Thurs 31 July between 10am–4:40pm at the Dame Margaret Barbour Building. Takes ~15 mins. Must be a monthly Greggs shopper! Sign up here 👉 tinyurl.com/5b65pyud
🧬 After extracting DNA from water samples, Mia checked quality via gel electrophoresis—success! The 16S region was intact. Now she is running Nanopore sequencing to ID bacteria & explore microbial diversity. Results coming soon… stay tuned! #EnvironmentalMicrobiology #WeAreNCL
July 28, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🧬 After extracting DNA from water samples, Mia checked quality via gel electrophoresis—success! The 16S region was intact. Now she is running Nanopore sequencing to ID bacteria & explore microbial diversity. Results coming soon… stay tuned! #EnvironmentalMicrobiology #WeAreNCL
🧪 Lab life week 3! With my amazing PhD mentor Lee, we filtered, plated, and streaked bacteria to hunt for E. coli, Salmonella & Pseudomonas. DNA’s extracted & ready for sequencing next week—our ecosystem’s molecular profile is coming together! @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social @bioimaginguk.bsky.social
July 24, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🧪 Lab life week 3! With my amazing PhD mentor Lee, we filtered, plated, and streaked bacteria to hunt for E. coli, Salmonella & Pseudomonas. DNA’s extracted & ready for sequencing next week—our ecosystem’s molecular profile is coming together! @royalmicrosoc.bsky.social @bioimaginguk.bsky.social