News - December 2005

1 December 2005
Over half a million dollars for medical research
The University of Newcastle has received just under $570,000 from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in the latest announcement of Training Awards.

2 December 2005
Creating a culture of full employment conference next week
An international conference, entitled Creating a Culture of Full Employment, begins at the University of Newcastle next Thursday 8 December 2005.

2 December 2005
Award for teaching others to teach
A highly respected teacher from the University of Newcastle is the recipient of a 2005 Quality Teaching Award.
Kathryn Grushka, Lecturer in Visual Art and Design Education, received the award tonight from the NSW Minister for Education and Training and the Australian College of Educators.

2 December 2005
What are families doing right?
"We all seem to know what the problems with Australian families are, yet we know very little about the things that families are doing well," says Judi Geggie from the University of Newcastle.

6 December 2005
Award recognises ecotoxicologist's teaching skills
Extensive knowledge and an innovative way of teaching ecology and biology have earned a University of Newcastle teacher a 2005 Quality Teaching Award.
Dr Geoff MacFarlane, Lecturer from the Faculty of Science and Information Technology, received the award from the NSW Minister for Education and Training and the Australian College of Educators.

7 December 2005
Creating a culture of full employment conference
The Creating a Culture of Full Employment conference, begins at the University of Newcastle tomorrow.

9 December 2005
Creating a culture of full employment conference concludes
The Creating a Culture of Full Employment conference concludes at the University of Newcastle today.

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