Thomas Newsome

Associate Professor Thomas Newsome is part of the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at The University of Sydney. His research focuses on global ecology, conservation biology, and the impacts of climate change. He leads projects on rewilding, scavenging ecology, invasive species management, and biodiversity conservation. Newsome has held roles including Senior Lecturer (2021), Lecturer (2018), and postdoctoral fellowships. He has a PhD (2011) from The University of Sydney, complemented by a Master’s (2005) and Bachelor’s (2004) in Science.

• Key affiliations: Sydney Environment Institute, Sydney Institute of Agriculture.
• Research interests: Scavenger dynamics, ecosystem necromass, predator-prey interactions, and policy-driven conservation.

His work bridges ecological science and policy, contributing to global climate reports and Australian environmental law reforms. Recent projects include urban rewilding in Sydney and assessing deer movement in the Australian Alps. Newsome collaborates with NSW National Parks, WWF-Australia, and international teams, emphasizing interdisciplinary solutions to ecological challenges.