Archive of news for January 2007
January 2007
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Students take law to the beach
Students from the University of Newcastle Legal Centre will offer beachgoers free legal advice again this summer thanks to an innovative program.
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| 10th |
University celebrates New Year with $1.4 million research funding boost
Eight researchers from the University of Newcastle have been recognised nationally with the award of National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) scholarships and fellowships totalling over $1.4 million.
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| 11th |
Maintaining healthy weight - the key to avoiding chronic disease
Maintaining a healthy weight has emerged as the most important factor for Australian women in avoiding chronic diseases such as vascular disease, diabetes and asthma, according to researchers from two Australian universities.
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| 11th |
New frog species endangered by global warming
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| 15th |
New mental health nursing course to provide vital graduates
In the face of a chronic shortage in the community for mental health nurses, the University of Newcastle will offer a new mental health care course in 2007.
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| 16th |
Teachers head back to classroom for quality teaching conference
The teaching model which has been a catalyst for reform throughout Australia, as well as in Singapore and the United States, will be the focus of a two-day conference hosted by the University of Newcastle.
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| 17th |
Additional Advisory Day for prospective students
The University of Newcastle will this week hold an additional Advisory Day for all prospective students, including those who did not receive an offer from the Universities Admission Centre (UAC) Main Round.
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| 17th |
University releases Main Round Offers
The University of Newcastle will release 8075 Main Round Offers to undergraduate students today.
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| 18th |
More opportunities to study for 17 to 20-year-olds
The University of Newcastle is offering more opportunities for higher education to people aged from 17 to 20 who have not completed their Higher School Certificate or did not do well enough for university entry.
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| 18th |
Healthy offers for medical degree program
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| 22nd |
Secrets of grey nomads uncovered
More participants are needed for a University of Newcastle study exploring the experiences of people aged 55 and over who, in their retirement, have decided to travel Australia.
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| 31st |
University academics receive Australia Day awards
Two University of Newcastle academics have been honoured in the 2007 Australia Day Awards.
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| 31st |
University releases Late Round Offers
The University of Newcastle has released 1,269 Late Round Offers to undergraduate students tonight.
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