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Funding boost for workshops tackling challenging behaviour
The University of Newcastle has received $500,000 to continue the delivery of innovative workshops designed to reduce challenging behaviour in young children with autism.
Top prize for Napoleon tome
A critically acclaimed biography of French military and political leader Napoleon Bonaparte by a University of Newcastle historian has taken out top honours at this year's National Biography Awards.
The University of Newcastle celebrates graduation
Graduation ceremonies for the University of Newcastle will be held on the Newcastle campus (at Callaghan) next week.
Specialised English skills key to culturally sensitive care
A new book designed to provide Chinese healthcare professionals with specialised communication skills has been launched in anticipation of the influx of English-speaking tourists to Beijing for the Olympic Games.
Events
Revamped lunchtime concerts underway at the Con
The University of Newcastle's 2008 lunchtime concert series has been launched with the series reflecting Professor Richard Vella's new vision for the Conservatorium.
This event showcases the benefits of University provision of services for families and communities - in essence the mutual learning that accrues from taking academia to the streets via the work of the Family Action and Special Education Centres.
The ArtsHealth Centre for Research and Practice is a recent initiative of the University of Newcastle established to undertake collaborative research that examines the interface between the humanities and creative arts and medicine and health.  A panel of speakers from ArtsHealth will provide a fascinating snapshot of how the creative arts and humanities are contributing to healthier communities in the Hunter region.
Professor Richard Vella, Head of the School of Drama, Fine Arts and Music, presents ways tertiary arts education can engage with the knowledge economy, innovation policy, emerging technologies and entrepreneurialism while at the same time, develop skills in artistic practice.
 
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