Each month, our Centre's publications/media pinboard is updated to showcase the latest research contributions from our staff, students and collaborators. Featuring the first page of every article published by Centre members during the month, the board displays the breadth and impact of our research, while also highlighting media coverage of Centre research. Congratulations to everyone whose work was featured on the June board. We look forward to celebrating many more research

In December 2025, The Centre for Conservation Science delivered our second New Colombo Plan-supported study tour to Nepal, following the success of our inaugural 2024 program. This year, Professor Matt Hayward, Dr Rose Upton and ten University of Newcastle students— ranging from environmental science, marine studies, biology to engineering—took part in a three-week immersive experience exploring conservation, culture, and community. We were hosted by Nepal’s National Trust fo

I was lucky enough to attend the 2026 NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Conservation Forum that had a focus on Conservation through Connection. This was the second research forum run by NPWS and was aimed to provide networking opportunities and a platform for staff across DCCEEW to “share knowledge and learnings, and to showcase progress in delivering priority conservation initiatives across our national parks and reserve system”. Hence, the focus was NPWS and DC