News - December 2006

1 December 2006
University to save 16 million litres of water each year
Four new water recycling and saving projects at the University of Newcastle are expected to save 16 million litres of water each year.

1 December 2006
New partnership for research into clean coal technology
Newcastle Port Corporation is to sponsor a $200,000 research project into clean coal technology at the University of Newcastle.

1 December 2006
University teachers named among best in NSW
Two University of Newcastle academics have today been named as among the best university teachers in New South Wales.

4 December 2006
Top accolades for original Rip Curl surfboard creator
One of the original creators of Rip Curl surfboards and University of Newcastle professor, Terry Wall, has been named one of the top-ten Victorian surfers of all time.

5 December 2006
Traumatic motorcycle accident sparks opportunity
An outstanding student at the University of Newcastle has gone from strength to strength since surviving a motorcycle accident in the West Australian outback.

6 December 2006
Climate change a hot topic at high school debating day
The impact of our lifestyle on the environment will be under the spotlight this week with local high school students.

6 December 2006
WorkChoices legislation a focus at international conference
The WorkChoices legislation and long-term youth and Indigenous unemployment will be under the spotlight at an international conference being held in Newcastle tomorrow and Friday.

7 December 2006
More students applying to University of Newcastle in 2007
Latest University Admissions Centre (UAC) application figures indicate total preferences for entry into the University of Newcastle in 2007 increased by 1.1 per cent compared to last year.

7 December 2006
Local Aboriginal students recognised
In an innovative bid this week to encourage more Indigenous students to stay with their studies, the University of Newcastle joined with other partners on the Central Coast to recognise the education achievements of local students.

11 December 2006
World-first renewable energy technology on its way
In a world-first, Australian researchers will develop a novel heat regenerator enabling the production of low-cost zero-emission electricity from geothermal reservoirs.

11 December 2006
Local institutions to support up-and-coming athletes
Two leading institutions in sport and education have joined forces to support up-and-coming athletes on the Central Coast.

18 December 2006
University of Newcastle Advisory Days
Prospective students have their last-chance to seek face-to-face information about program options, careers and alternate pathways to the University of Newcastle at Advisory Days being held this week and again in January.

18 December 2006
University of Newcastle Advisory Days - Ourimbah
Prospective students have their last-chance to seek face-to-face information about program options, careers and alternate pathways to the University of Newcastle at Advisory Days being held this week and again in January.

18 December 2006
University of Newcastle Advisory Days - Port Macquarie
Prospective students have their last-chance to seek face-to-face information about program options, careers and alternate pathways to the University of Newcastle at an Advisory Day being held in January.