Faculty News
LUCY Mentoring Program 2013
The Faculty's Lucy Mentoring Program concluded on Monday 16 September with the student graduation event being hosted by Sparke Helmore Lawyers, Newcastle.
This article was originally published in Issue 26 of the Business and Law Bulletin.
Rugby League Development Program
On Wednesday, 18 September, 16 Year 10 and Year 11 students from Buladelah Central School and Gorokan High School visited Callaghan campus to participate in a Rugby League Development Program.
This article was originally published in Issue 26 of the Business and Law Bulletin.
Hippocampus Project
Another Faculty first during the Create 2308 week was the Faculty's Hippocampus, a two metre high horse, painted in Chinese ming colours by Karen Tian and her students to represent the Faculty's interest in researching China and in being host to many Chinese students.
This article was originally published in Issue 26 of the Business and Law Bulletin.
Research Showcase
The Faculty's annual Research Poster Showcase took an innovative turn this year. It was the opening event for week-long 'Create 2308 -Festival of Innovation and Creativity' and it was held at the University Gallery where it remains for a fortnight on exhibition.
This article was originally published in Issue 26 of the Business and Law Bulletin.
High Achievers Breakfast
The Newcastle Business School has introduced a new initiative in 2013; the NBS Achievers Program.
This article was originally published in Issue 26 of the Business and Law Bulletin.
Best Paper Awards
Two best paper awards have recently been awarded to Rebecca Mitchell and Brendan Boyle.
This article was originally published in Issue 26 of the Business and Law Bulletin.
Digital Talks - The Australian Retail Industry
The Faculty of Business and Law partnered with The Lunaticks Society, a digital business advocacy group for the Hunter, to hold a Digital Talks event focused on the changing nature of the Australian retail industry and the emerging trends/best practice from international retailers on multi-channel retailing.
Beyond Borders - Careers Seminar
Approximately 50 students attended this year's "Beyond Boarders" International Careers Seminar which was held on Wednesday 14 August from 12.30 - 3pm in the Treehouse on the Callaghan campus.
Nanjing Delegation
On 20 August 2013 the Faculty welcomed a delegation from NUFE. Areas of discussion included expanding our articulation agreement, student and academic exchange arrangements and proposed areas of joint research.
Dr Kevin Lyons Awarded
The Faculty of Business and Law would like to congratulate Dr Kevin lyons on being awarded for the category of 'Outstanding contribution by an Individual to Local Tourism' at the 2013 Qantas Link Hunter and Central Coast Tourism Awards which were held at Wests in New Lambton on the 14 August 2013.
Coal Seam Gas Research in Gloucester
Dr. Po-Hsin Lai lead a team of researchers from Newcastle Business School at the University of Newcastle and Department of Recreation, Park & Tourism Sciences at Texas A&M University who recently conducted a survey to explore the effects of coal seam gas (CSG) exploration and production on Gloucester residents.
Dr Sara Motta discusses the current crisis in Brazil
Dr Sara Motta, senior lecturer in Politics for the Faculty of Business and Law, has recently written two opinion pieces on the current civil unrest in Brazil. Both pieces, one in the Newcastle Herald, and another in Ceasefire Magazine, discuss the shifting political landscape in Brazil.
Dr Sara Motta discusses Latin America
Senior lecturer in Politics Dr Sara Motta, editor of the new edition of Latin American Perspectives, Reinventing the Lefts from Below, recently appeared on a podcast discussing social movements in Latin America.
Academic Promotions
The Faculty of Business and Law would like to congratulate Frank Agbola and Rebecca Mitchell on their promotion to Associate Professors.
Congratulations Marcus
Faculty of Business and Law academic Marcus Rodrigs has been awarded.
Australasian Teaching Economics Conference
The Faculty of Business and Law at the University of Newcastle, Australia invites you to attend the 18th Annual Australasian Teaching Economics Conference to be held on the 1st and 2nd of July 2013 at Noah's on the Beach which is located in the heart of Newcastle.