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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 · 14h
🌱 What does it mean for a rural place to truly flourish? At the latest Rural Futures Network workshop, hosted by the Centre for Rural Economy, academics, policymakers and practitioners explored the future of rural communities through local leadership, place-based approaches and collaboration.
Team meeting in a conference room with attendees seated around U-shaped tables listening to a presenter at a podium and a large screen showing slides, against a branded green-and-blue wall highlighting the organisation’s drive for innovation and “let’s get down to business.”Presenter at a podium addressing attendees seated around long tables in a corporate meeting room, with a blue-green wall mural promoting innovation and sustainability and a projected slide beside the stage.A woman speaking at a lectern presents slides to a row of attendees working on laptops in a brightly colored conference room during a workshop.
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 13/10/2026
Newcastle University researchers are helping lead AMAST, a UK-wide programme turning priorities on antimicrobial resistance into practical action. Working with farmers, vets and industry partners, the network aims to support responsible antimicrobial use across agriculture. tinyurl.com/3ajf85aj
Three dairy cows (black and white and brown and white) stood in a row in a green field looking at the camera
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
The Newcastle University Dove Marine Lab is helping assess the impact of the recent nurdle spill on marine life. Researchers are carrying out necropsies on birds collected after 18 tonnes of microplastics entered the River Tyne. Find out more: tinyurl.com/27bvheb7 #WeAreNCL
A scenic image of the coastal Dove Marine Lab based at Cullercoats Bay
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
"Jaws" on the shore! A Porbeagle shark recently washed up on the Northumberland coast days after Pilot whale deaths tinyurl.com/4jpmwuuv (BBC News online). Professor Per Berggren discusses that, despite its appearance, the Porbeagle shark poses no threat to humans. #WeAreNCL
Side-profile scientific-style illustration of a blue-gray shark showing dorsal, pectoral and tail fins, five visible gill slits and a toothed open mouth on a pale, empty background.
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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
A close up image of a cobweb covered in dew
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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
A headshot of Professor Darren Evans, Professor of Ecology & Conservation at Newcastle University
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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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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 · 09/10/2025
📢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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
🍰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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
🍁 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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 19/09/2025
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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
📣 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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 12/09/2025
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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
🎙️ 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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 29/08/2025
🌊 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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 14/08/2025
🎉 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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
🔆 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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
🧀 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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
🧬 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
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School of Natural and Environmental Sciences @sciencesncl.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
🧪 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
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