News - March 2006

6 March 2006
Uni rewarded for meeting workplace reforms
The University of Newcastle will receive an extra $5 million this year after meeting the Federal Government's Higher Education Workplace Relations Requirements (HEWRRs).

10 March 2006
Newcastle Graduate Named As NSW Woman of the Year
One of the University of Newcastle's first Aboriginal Medical graduates has been named as the New South Wales Woman of the Year.

10 March 2006
University Continues Leave Planning
Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Saunders said today that the 2005 focus on the appropriate use of leave and the reduction of leave accruals had reduced the University's annual leave liabilities by $1.4million.

20 March 2006
Depression Risk for Sole Mothers
Researchers from the University of Newcastle have found that young sole mothers are more likely than other women to experience suicidal thoughts.

21 March 2006
Michael Has Energy for Uni and Work
While many of his friends spent the summer break relaxing, Michael Parker from the University of Newcastle was gaining valuable work experience as an undergraduate chemical engineer.

23 March 2006
Uni growth means new position for Port Macquarie
The University of Newcastle has further strengthened its commitment to higher education in Port Macquarie by advertising a new administrative position for the Port Macquarie Tertiary Education Campus.

23 March 2006
Congratulations to Newcastle Students Striving to Win at the Commonwealth Games
Newcastle students have been cheered on to success in their efforts to win gold at the Commonwealth Games.

27 March 2006
Newcastle Students Achieve Exceptional Results at the Commonwealth Games
Newcastle students have achieved exceptional results at the recent Commonwealth Games held in Melbourne. The tally is two gold medals, one silver medal, with all Newcastle athletes participating in their respective event's finals.

28 March 2006
Professor reflects on healthy role
After heading the University of Newcastle's Faculty of Health, a leader in health professional education, Professor John Marley is leaving the University of Newcastle to focus on new challenges.

29 March 2006
University supports Living in Harmony
The University of Newcastle will launch a new DVD and training package designed to promote harmony and address issues of racism in the community.

29 March 2006
Poor diet linked to reduced asthma control
A ground-breaking study by Hunter Medical Research Institute researchers has found a link between poor diet and reduced asthma control.

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