Professor Dr. Thomas Newsome

Associate Professor

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Biography

Thomas Newsome is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney, specializing in the interface between human activities and animal ecology. His research addresses how human modifications impact ecological patterns and what strategies can improve ecological outcomes. He employs field modeling studies to reveal the impacts of human interactions on ecosystems and focuses on topics such as food web dynamics, species persistence amidst human perturbations like climate change, and the reintroduction of species to restore habitats. In 2018, he established the Global Ecology Lab at the University of Sydney, which aligns with various Faculty research strengths including biodiversity conservation and sustainability. Newsome also holds courtesy faculty positions at Oregon State University and the University of Washington and has received numerous awards including the Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarship.

Research Interests

Ecology Wildlife Management Biodiversity Conservation Environmental Change

Experience

Associate Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Senior Lecturer

2021-01-01 — 2024-01-01

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Lecturer (Early Career Development Fellow)

2018-01-01 — 2021-01-01

University of Sydney • Sydney, Australia

Affiliate Assistant Professor

2017-01-01 — 2017-12-31

University of Washington • Seattle, USA

Alfred Deakin Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2016-01-01 — 2016-12-31

Deakin University • Australia

Courtesy Faculty

2015-01-01 — 2015-12-31

Oregon State University • Corvallis, USA

Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholar

2013-01-01 — 2013-12-31

Oregon State University • Corvallis, USA

Awards

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Vice Chancellor’s Early Career Award

2018-01-01
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Whitley Award Commendation

2017-01-01
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President’s Early Career Award

2017-01-01
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NSW Young Tall Poppy Science Award Winner

2016-01-01
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Fulbright Scholarship

2013-01-01

Requirements for University of Sydney

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:85
PTE
Listening
Required:54
Reading
Required:54
Writing
Required:54
Speaking
Required:54
Overall
Required:61

Prerequisites

A master's degree with a research component or a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours. Demonstrated research experience and capability.

Application Checklist

  • Academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research proposal (1000+ words)
  • Two academic referee reports
  • Evidence of residency status
  • Written statement of support from potential supervisor

Specialization Notes

This entry applies to Faculty of Science PhD programs including Departments such as Life and Environmental Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics and Statistics.