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Our classrooms are fields, beaches, farms, boats and labs. We are the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences, Newcastle University. www.ncl.ac.uk/nes

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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Attention arachnophobes! Dr Jordan Cuff just gave a fantastic interview for BBC Radio Solent about house spiders entering our homes as the autumn creeps in. Listen to the sound clip available here (if you dare!) foragingecology.com/ferg-in-the-... #WeAreNCL
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
✨ New faces, new friendships, new opportunities. We can't wait to welcome our newest students to campus from Monday 21 September. See you soon! 🎓 #WeAreNCL
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Congratulations to Professor Darren Evans who has been invited by DEFRA to serve on the Biodiversity Expert Committee for a second term. This continues to be an unprecedented opportunity to shape nature recovery in England and wider UK and International commitments. #WeAreNCL
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
As climate change increases temperature extremes, scientists are exploring ways to support pollinator health. 🐝 Professor Giles Budge, has emphasised that honeybee colonies have remarkable natural behaviours such as collectively fanning their wings to cool the hive #WeAreNCL tinyurl.com/8xwuyzrz
Honeybee carrying bright pollen on a hind leg hovers toward a sunflower's dark seed disk against a blurred yellow petal background, illustrating pollination.
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
"Plastics are absolutely everywhere." Newcastle University researcher, Dr Geoff Abbott, has highlighted the risks of the nurdle spill affecting North East beaches, warning that as pellets break down into microplastics they can be taken up by marine life and enter the food web tinyurl.com/2pa3wac4
Thousands of tiny white spherical pellets called Nurdles, scattered in dense, wavy lines across wet sand, creating ripple-like patterns with bits of seaweed and small debris.Sandy shoreline covered in thousands of small white plastic pellets (nurdles) scattered among seaweed, debris, and driftwood.
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Researchers have co-authored a framework designed to serve as a blueprint for safeguarding Palau’s coral reefs as they face an escalating climate crisis. This framework establishes a proactive strategy that integrates knowledge on climate projections with ecosystem management🐟️ lnkd.in/ecTvmE9h
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Senior Lecturer Isabel Smallegange joined hosts Professor Syma Khalid, and Professor Tim Coulson on the 'Science of the Times' podcast to discuss the remarkable transformation some organisms go through during their development 🦠 Listen and watch here: tinyurl.com/yck6f8cy
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Research from Newcastle University is helping drive cancer drug discovery, with Astex Pharmaceuticals and Genentech launching a global collaboration to develop potential breast cancer treatments. tinyurl.com/y9rc64dd
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
🌟 Congratulations to all Newcastle University students who attended the Great Yorkshire Show. A special well done to toby Russon, winner of the Best Student Award, recognised for his outstanding academic achievements and impactful research. 👏 #WeAreNCL
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
We are excited to be hosting the 2026 CCP5 Summer School again this year. The summer school has been running since 1988, and features 2 weeks of taught material on computer simulation of condensed phases. This year, we welcome 66 students from 44 different universities and 16 countries. #WeAreNCL
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
🎣 More than 100 delegates from across the UK gathered at Alnwick Castle to celebrate the importance of inshore and small-scale fisheries. The event showcased the economic, cultural and social value of fishing communities and the need for support and investment in the sector. 🌊 tinyurl.com/3w344xur
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National Day of Recognition and Celebration of inshore and small-scale fisheries takes place at Alnwick Castle, Northumberland.
On 1 July 2026, more than 100 delegates from across the UK gathered at Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, to celebrate a national day recognising the importance and unique needs of inshore and…
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
A film documenting the mass crustacean die-offs on Teesside has won the Mare Nostrum (Our Seas) People’s Choice Award at the Mediterrane Film Festival. Featuring lecturer, Gary Caldwell, All Rivers Spill Their Stories to the Sea was praised by Mark Kermode as magnificent. lnkd.in/eQ4fX9TB #WeAreNCL
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
🎓 Congratulations to our Graduates! 🎓 As you reach the end of your University journey here at Newcastle, we want to celebrate your hard work, dedication and achievements and we wish you every success for the future! #WeAreNCL
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
📣 Congratulations to Marion Pfeifer, on securing European Research Council funding! Her project will advance our understanding of how tree-based agricultural systems influence biodiversity, farm productivity, and climate and ecosystem resilience across landscapes and over time! 🌳
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
We are delighted to be attending Groundswell Agriculture Festival this week! Stop by and see us on stand B45 to find out about the amazing work SNES is conducting on our farms! #WeAreNCL #agriculture
Newcastle University exhibition stand displaying environmental and agricultural science research under a white marquee at an outdoor eventLarge white 'GROUNDSWELL' sign on a grassy field with exhibition tents and event displays in the background beneath a cloudy sky.
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Congratulations Roly! 🧪🌟
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
✨SNESFest26 – What a Day!✨ A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to this year’s SNESFest. We were also honoured to open the event with a speech from Lord Curry of Kirkdale. #SNESFest26
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
The BBC is currently airing 'Inside Britain’s National Parks', with Episode 4 spotlighting Northumberland. It features SNES academic Richard Bevan discussing his research on the Cheviot goats. Available now on BBC iPlayer tinyurl.com/mwu8s5nn
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Inside Britain's National Parks - Series 1: 4. Northumberland
The Northumberland National Park is characterised by a unique landscape of wild moors, gentle hills and deep valleys criss-crossed by clear rivers.
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MoSMed CDT @mosmedcdt.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
A great 2 days of science at the 2026 MoSMed conference in Newcastle! Thanks to all our researchers, staff, and industry guests for making this such a wonderful event! See you in Durham for our 2027 conference! @chemistryncl.bsky.social @sciencesncl.bsky.social @medicalsciencesncl.bsky.social
Group photo of over 100 scientists at the MoSMed 2026 conference in Newcastle.
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Congratulations to Bill Clegg who has achieved an impressive global ranking - 100th in 'Best Scientists in the field of Chemistry'🌍 Explore the full rankings: UK: research.com/scientists-r... Global: research.com/scientists-r...
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
🌿 There’s still time to join our Agroforestry Open Weekend at Cockle Park Farm on Friday 15 May! Enjoy talks, discussion & guided tours of our agroforestry plots at NU Farms. Lunch included. Register via QR code or link below #WeAreNCL tinyurl.com/uvkevnn9
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Visit NU Farms Climate Adaptation & Soil Resilience seminar tomorrow at Cockle Park Farm! All welcome. Coach pick-up 1pm Claremont Rd, return 3.30pm. Refreshments by The Running Fox. Sign up via the QR or here tinyurl.com/3eh8c2ca #WeAreNCL
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Here’s some energy‑saving inspo! 🌍💡 • Turn heating down 1°C • Draught‑proof doors & windows • Adjust hot water temp • Add radiator foil to keep heat in For more tips visit Groundwork Green Doctors here tinyurl.com/mwd3muzu #sustainabilitytakeover #greenimpact
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
As part of our Green Impact goals, we are using this week to host a Sustainability Takeover on our socials! Look out for tips on how you can be more sustainable and aid us in our commitment to reaching a Green Impact Platinum Award status! #sustainability #greenimpact
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
🎨 Picture This: Someone Like Me transforms Newcastle University research into vibrant illustrated artworks at the Great North Museum: Hancock. A student‑led exhibition showing that research is for everyone — and that “someone like you” can be part of it. 👉 www.ncl.ac.uk/press/articl...
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New exhibition turns Newcastle University research into art
Picture This: Someone Like Me is a new exhibition at the Great North Museum: Hancock that transforms Newcastle University research into illustrated artworks.
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Mark Ireland discusses how one massive gas field shapes the global stakes of conflict in the Middle East. tinyurl.com/5n92bhdx
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Comment: Oil and gas supply
Writing for The Conversation, Dr Mark Ireland discusses how one massive gas field shapes the global stakes of conflict in the Middle East.
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
UK’s first geothermal power plant! Writing for The Conversation, Dr Mark Ireland discusses what the UK’s first geothermal power plant means for the nation’s electricity supply. Read the full article here: tinyurl.com/4mn78d69
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Marine and Environmental Science undergraduates recently joined Sam Wilson at the Ocean Sciences conference in Glasgow. They explored global oceanography, checked out new tech, experienced a brilliant poster session, and gathered career insights! #WeAreNCL
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
🌊 Dive into Marine Biology! Join our 6‑month distance learning course exploring UK coasts, open oceans, polar seas, coral reefs & the deep. Learn, explore and discover! bit.ly/MarineDelveD... #WeAreNCL
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
⏰ It's not too late to join! The first Microscopy Club meeting is today at 10am, L2.8 Leech Building. Whether you love light microscopy, EM or image analysis, come help shape this new community of users & experts. 📋 Sign up here tinyurl.com/3vbxs3h6
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
🐾 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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
🎓 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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Applications are now open for the prestigious Spärck AI Scholarships! Become one of 10 fully funded Master’s scholars at Newcastle, with fees + £20k bursary and unrivalled industry experience. Apply by 17 April 2026. Find out more: tinyurl.com/sajsr7ef #WeAreNCL #AI
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Applications now open for Spärck AI Scholarships
Newcastle University is proud to offer the Spärck AI Scholarships.
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
🌱 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
Graphic titled ‘SNES Sustainability Tips’ with text encouraging use of University WiFi to reduce energy consumption compared to mobile data. Includes a green leaf icon, Green Impact and Newcastle University logos, and a large yellow WiFi symbol.
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Got assignments or feedback to work through as Semester 2 begins? Come along to the Library & Academic Skills Drop‑In! 📅Thu 29 Jan 2026 🕙10:00 - 11:30 📍Agriculture Building common room No booking needed - drop in for help with sources, structure & workload!
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
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 🌎
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
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 🌍
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
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
Three black calves lying on a wooden platform inside a metal pen, two with white forehead markings.
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
🎓 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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
#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 snes.engage@newcastle.ac.uk! #WeAreNCL
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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Thank you to everyone who joined us for @sciencesncl.bsky.social #SpudFest2025 We celebrated sustainability, food innovation, community impact & of course the humble potato. 🥔💡 Attendees could walk away with free spuds and answered the big question: What’s the best way to cook a potato? #WeAreNCL
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
The first grey seal pups of the year have arrived at the Farne Islands! 🌊The annual survey is underway to monitor numbers & health. Data will be analysed by researchers here at Newcastle Uni, with results expected next spring. Read more: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... #WeAreNCL
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
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/
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
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...
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Time to rethink nature conservation? 🌍 Senior ecologists, including our own @dmevans.bsky.social, are calling for an ecosystem approach as the only way to halt the vanishing of UK wildlife and protect the ecosystem services that nature provides 🌱 www.britishecologicalsociety.org/time-to-reth...
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Time to rethink nature conservation? - BES
Time to rethink nature conservation? - BES is the largest scientific society for ecologists in Europe. We're working towards a world in which nature and people thrive.
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Darren Evans @dmevans.bsky.social · 06/11/2025
In this report, we make the case for a more holistic ecosystem-centred approach, highlighting its benefits for biodiversity recovery and for aligning agendas across government departments. www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/... @sciencesncl.bsky.social
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Faculty of Science, Agriculture & Engineering @ Newcastle Uni @sagencl.bsky.social · 29/10/2025
New research from @sciencesncl.bsky.social with collaborators at @unibirmingham.bsky.social has developed an energy-efficient way of recycling Teflon, best known for its use in non-stick coatings, without toxic solvents. Read more: tinyurl.com/56495vey
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
A study from colleagues in SNES and @uniofgalway.bsky.social analysing over 500,000 tweets from 2006 to 2021 found that public discourse on invasive species heavily favours charismatic animals over ecologically harmful plants 🐱 www.ncl.ac.uk/nes/news/new...
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What half a million tweets revealed about invasive species
A study analysing over 500,000 tweets from 2006 to 2021 found that public discourse on invasive species heavily favours charismatic animals over ecologically harmful plants.
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Network Ecology Group - Newcastle University @nclneg.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
PhD opportunity - Listening to Food Webs: Ecoacoustic insights into Bird Predator–Prey Networks in Changing Landscapes, with @btobirds.bsky.social @hutton.ac.uk and @sciencesncl.bsky.social iapetus.ac.uk/studentships...
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Newcastle University @newcastleuni.bsky.social · 26/10/2025
A team of our scientists have helped to discover a green way to recycle Teflon®! 🌳 The research demonstrates a simple, eco-friendly method to break down Teflon®, one of the world’s most durable plastics, into useful chemical building blocks. 💡 bit.ly/47AqaSR #WeAreNCL
Three individuals wearing lab coats with the University of Newcastle logo, standing in a laboratory.
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