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Research and Discovery in UNE’s School of Biological Sciences

At UNE’s School of Biological Sciences, students and faculty collaborate on hands-on research — from molecules to ecosystems — that addresses real-world scientific questions. These news stories showcase our vibrant community and the opportunities you’ll access when you study biology at UNE.

Students hoist help onto a ˴Ƭresearch vessel
Annual kelp harvest gives ˴Ƭstudents a taste of life on the working waterfront
˴Ƭstudents help in first Earth Week BioBlitz
˴Ƭfirst Earth Week ‘BioBlitz’ documents 126 species across ecosystems, extending environmental awareness well beyond Earth Day
˴Ƭnutrition students get inside look at intentional, caring work at sustainable dairy farm
˴Ƭnutrition students get inside look at intentional, caring work at sustainable dairy farm
people shaking hands at this year's University Awards
University of New England honors students with 2026 University Awards
University of New England students majoring in nutrition hosted a “Cooking Matters” grocery store event for the Biddeford community at a local Hannaford supermarket on Friday, March 27.
˴Ƭnutrition students bring healthy-meal tips to Biddeford grocery shoppers
˴Ƭoccupational therapy students perform an exercise preparing blended foods for patients with limited swallowing capabilities
Occupational therapy students learn to address dietary needs in ˴ƬTeaching Kitchen
Srividya Alisetty, Rose Paadam, Madison Guay, and Anushka Malik
˴Ƭmedical students learn to prescribe ‘Food as Medicine’ through culinary, community immersion
University of New England Fall Art and Research Symposium 2025 V2
Student-run research symposium at ˴Ƭdraws crowd
˴Ƭstudents prepare ingredients for a cooking demonstration
˴Ƭstudents bring meals, and connection, to Dempsey Center clients
˴ƬStudents Present Research Projects to President James Herbert
Research experience provides ˴Ƭstudents foundation for future career success