News - October 2006

3 October 2006
Art as a social tonic - an international perspective
Renowned international researcher, Mike White, from the UK's Durham University, will this week give a public lecture at the University of Newcastle, on the rapid emergence of using arts projects to address health issues.

3 October 2006
University congratulates Chamber Choir
Congratulations to the University of Newcastle Chamber Choir on winning the Adult Choir section in the final of the ABC Classic FM Choir of the Year competition.

4 October 2006
Forum takes on climate change in local region
The University of Newcastle will host a forum to discuss climate change, its impacts on the Hunter, Central Coast and Mid-North areas, and regional strategies to address the issue through forward thinking and vision.

4 October 2006
University of Newcastle Graduation
Semester Two graduation ceremonies will be held on Thursday, 5 October 2006 in the Great Hall at the University of Newcastle, Callaghan campus. More than 1,500 students are eligible to graduate and 738 will be attending the ceremonies.

4 October 2006
There's no debating - Newcastle's law students are the best
Two law students from the University of Newcastle have argued their way into first place, winning a highly prestigious national law competition in Melbourne.

4 October 2006
Indigenous leader Ray Kelly to receive Honorary Degree
Indigenous community leader and artist/playwright Ray Kelly will tomorrow receive an Honorary Degree from the University of Newcastle.

9 October 2006
'Rock and Water' tackles bullying and violence
An international expert in the motivation and self-confidence of young men is the keynote speaker at a conference, to be held in Newcastle next week, discussing a program which has helped to reduce bullying and violence among young people.

9 October 2006
Literature Festival set to thrill
A Literature Festival, whose line-up includes the irrepressible Jackie French, award winning Robert Dessaix, highly successful children's author, Mem Fox, and the ABC's Chaser Team, will be held at the University of Newcastle's Ourimbah campus next month.

11 October 2006
University ahead of the pack in latest ARC grant funding
The University of Newcastle has secured more than $9 million from the Australian Research Council's (ARC) National Competitive Grants Program.

13 October 2006
Revolutionary chemical screen for Australia's border protection
Scientists at the University of Newcastle are developing a way to screen people and cargo for illicit drugs and explosives, in a new approach to border protection and security.

13 October 2006
Conference to tackle bullying starts Monday
The Rock and Water program, which targets self-confidence and self-esteem among young people, and has contributed to a 600 per cent increase in enrolments at an Indigenous school in Queensland, will be the focus of a University of Newcastle conference next week.

14 October 2006
Inner city living idea wins international award
Chris Tucker from the University of Newcastle is the first Australian to win the Central Glass International Architectural Ideas Competition. He won for his design to build 30 small houses on the outside of the David Jones car parking station in Newcastle.

16 October 2006
New dads need help too
New and expectant fathers are just as likely as their partners to suffer from depression according to Richard Fletcher from the University of Newcastle.

16 October 2006
$9 million boost to health and medical research at Newcastle
The University of Newcastle has received more than $9 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for new research projects beginning in 2007.

17 October 2006
Funding for services to prevent drought induced suicide
The University of Newcastle has been granted $915,000 from the Australian Government for a new initiative to prevent suicide and respond to the mental health needs of farmers struggling with the current drought.

17 October 2006
School students to compete at national science challenge
Students from 16 high schools across Australia will this week compete in a massive science and engineering competition to be held in Tamworth, NSW on 17 and 18 October 2006.

18 October 2006
St Mary's High School Gateshead wins national science challenge
In a thrilling finish to the University of Newcastle's 2006 Science and Engineering Grand Challenge, St Mary's High School, Gateshead (NSW) has beaten Oberon High School, Belmont (VIC) to become back to back champions.

19 October 2006
$2.8 million for prostate cancer research
Two trials involving innovative new ways to treat one of the biggest killers of Australian men, prostate cancer, have received a massive $2.8 million funding boost.

19 October 2006
Prominent Australian questions Government on Iraq war and terrorism
Richard Woolcott AC, an advisor to eight Australian Prime Ministers, has criticised the Australian Government over a range of issues including the war in Iraq, and the weakening of civil liberties and Australian democracy.

19 October 2006
University supports Firstchance
The University of Newcastle is continuing its strong support of helping our community's young children with special needs.
Firstchance is an early intervention program which is run through the University's Special Education Centre since 1976. The early intervention program recognises that family is the most important influence on the child. The program strives to support families to bring out their best in their child.

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