News - January 2005

4 January 2005
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Now that HSC and UAI results have been released, potential university students have questions about degree programs and enrolment. To help answer these questions, the University of Newcastle will be holding Advisory Days in January 2005.

5 January 2005
Right Size Me
"We are often told that snacks between meals are responsible for weight gain but so far there is no substantial evidence that exists to support this opinion," says Michelle Palmer, Nutrition and Dietetics researcher from the University of Newcastle.

6 January 2005
Great Lakes, Great Higher Education Opportunity
Do you have a trade or degree qualification? Have you ever considered retraining to be a teacher but thought it was just too far to travel?

10 January 2005
Taking law to the beach
Beachgoers will be taking more than their swimmers and towels to the beach this summer; they're also being asked to bring along their legal matters for some free advice.

11 January 2005
Students into Space
Selected high school students from around New South Wales will attend a Space School at the University of Newcastle from the 12 to 15 January 2005.

13 January 2005
Open Foundation by Distance
After a string of casual jobs, Orla O'Dowd was 29 when her now husband suggested that she go to university because she felt she wasn't getting anywhere with her career, but Orla needed an entry qualification before she could go to university.

13 January 2005
University Information Sessions
The University of Newcastle will be holding Information Sessions on Thursday 20 January 2005 to answer questions from prospective University students about University entry in 2005.

17 January 2005
New HSC and Language College in Newcastle
The University of Newcastle will sign a memorandum of understanding with Stott's College on Thursday 20 January 2005, that will allow the College to provide international and HSC students access to university entry.

18 January 2005
A place at the University Guaranteed
The University has developed a new scheme in response to the Federal Government's Higher Education package, which allows increased opportunities for a University of Newcastle education.

18 January 2005
Quality Teaching Conference
More than 500 teachers and educators from across the state will meet in Newcastle this week for the 'Pedagogy in Practice 2005' conference to share ideas about enhancing the quality of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment through the work they do with students and with colleagues.

18 January 2005
Prospective University students keen to study at Ourimbah
The latest available data about applications for degree programs offered by The University of Newcastle has shown a healthy demand for study at the Ourimbah Campus.

19 January 2005
Waiting for the opportunity to study
Emma Hamilton from Umina Beach is poised to hear whether she will receive an offer tonight to commence a University degree at the Ourimbah Campus.

19 January 2005
University Releases Main Round Offers
The University will release 5,946 Main Round offers to HECS-liable undergraduate students today.

20 January 2005
Most Students Got their First Choice
The University of Newcastle has been able to offer 65% of HECS place students their first choice and a further 15% their second choice.

25 January 2005
Last Chance To Accept Main Round Offers
Been away on holidays and forgotten to check the mail? Haven't had a chance to accept your university offer yet?
Well Thursday is the last day for prospective students to accept their Main Round Offers at the University of Newcastle.

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