- Newcastle leads national centre of excellence
Researchers from the University of Newcastle will lead a new multi-million dollar Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence to pioneer new scientific approaches to geotechnical engineering design.
- Newcastle students join national voice
Two University of Newcastle international students have been elected to Australia's new peak representative organisation for international students, the Council of International Students Australia (CISA).
- Research study to stop the spread
University of Newcastle researchers are recruiting a team of '40-something' females to participate in a study to help women prevent weight gain or 'middle-age spread'.
- Chamber Choir's World Games win
The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir has taken the world by storm, winning gold in two categories at the Sixth World Choir Games in Shaoxing China.
- Alumni Advantage Breakfast Program
Tuesday 3 August, 7:15am. Edwards Hall, Newcastle campus. Join Business and Law graduates to hear their interesting pathways to their current roles.
- Sir Ninian Stephen Lecture 2010
Friday 6 August, 5-7pm. The Conservatorium of Music, Newcastle. "Finding a life in the law", presented by The Honourable, Hal Wootten AC QC.
- Peter McLeish Public Lecture
Friday 13 August, 7pm. CT 202, Newcastle campus. "Art and Science - the hundred year hunt for Red Sprites", presented by Peter McLeish.
- Convocation Lecture 2010: Professor Nicholas Talley
Wednesday 25 August, 5:45pm. Newcastle City Hall. New Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Health, Professor Nicholas Talley, presents "Back to the future: Education health professionals in the 21st Century".

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