Current news at the University of Newcastle
This Month - June 2013
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New Chief Operating Officer for University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle has appointed Nat McGregor as its new Chief Operating Officer, from 30 May 2013.
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University of Newcastle student wins Midwife of the Year
University of Newcastle research doctorate student, Namira Williams, has won the prestigious Australian College of Midwives 2013 NSW Midwife of the Year. Beginning her PhD thesis with the University of Newcastle last August, Namira is focusing on improving care for women with an intellectual disability during and after pregnancy.
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University of Newcastle: A world-class university on the rise
The University of Newcastle has climbed seven places to be ranked 26 in the ‘Top 50 Under 50’ announced today.
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Newcastle American history lecturer Dr Michael Ondaatje selected for international leadership program IVLP
University of Newcastle Senior Lecturer in American History Dr Michael L. Ondaatje, has been selected by the US Ambassador in Australia and the US State Department to participate in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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Students and supporters celebrate Scholars' Week
Academic excellence is being recognised and rewarded this week, with the University of Newcastle holding its annual Scholars’ Week (3 - 7 June) celebrations. This year 1,500 scholarships worth $5 million are being awarded to University of Newcastle students. 250 scholarships are funded by donations from members of the community, businesses and alumni. The remainder are funded by the Commonwealth Government and the University.
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Last Month - May 2013
| 31st |
New study shows genetic role in education
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| 30th |
Skye's the limit for travelling art scholarship winner
Up and coming artist Skye Jacobson, from Balcolyn, has been named the 2013 winner of the Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Scholarship, one of the most hotly contested scholarships at the University of Newcastle
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| 23rd |
World-first occupational therapy student website to launch in Newcastle
An innovative and flexible student-centred website, the first of its kind in the world for occupational therapy students, will be launched at the University of Newcastle today, Thursday 23 May.
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| 21st |
University of Newcastle Laureate Professor wins top international medal
University of Newcastle Laureate Professor Graham Goodwin has been named the 2013 recipient of the Rufus Oldenburger Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), in recognition of his fundamental contributions to automatic control theory and practice.
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| 21st |
Newcastle researchers question if the shoe fits
University of Newcastle researchers are lining up eleven of the world’s most innovative running shoe designs to compete in a world-first project testing safety and performance.
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| 20th |
Work starts on the Tamworth Education Centre
The University of Newcastle marked the beginning of construction of the $16m Tamworth Education Centre with a turning of the first sod ceremony today.
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| 20th |
Graduate's debut novel wins two awards
Michael Sala Regional Winner of the Commonwealth Book Prize & the New South Wales Premier's Award for New Writing
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Newcastle student named NSW International Student of the Year
University of Newcastle Bachelor of Medicine student Mohamed Ehsan Ebrahim has been named the New South Wales Higher Education International Student of the Year.
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Mum's the word on pregnancy
University of Newcastle researchers are asking new mums to reflect on their pregnancy and post-birth experience to help researchers design a healthy lifestyle program for other mothers-to-be.
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Professor Caroline McMillen opens Newcastle's Healthy University Fair
The University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Professor Caroline McMillen opened the University's inaugural Health Fair
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University of Newcastle disciplines ranked in top 200 in the world
The University of Newcastle has ten disciplines which feature in the top 200 in the world, according to new QS World University Rankings published today.
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Newcastle researchers question existence of manflu
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Newcastle PhD student's debut novel shortlisted
University of Newcastle Creative Writing PhD graduate, Michael Sala, has had his debut novel well received with nominations for two respected book awards, including the prestigious international Commonwealth Book Prize.
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