Archive of news for August 2007
August 2007
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University welcomes funding for palliative care research
The University of Newcastle has been awarded half a million dollars for research into the important area of palliative care.
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Fine Art student rewarded
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Funding for innovative social program - African Lions
The University of Newcastle's Family Action Centre has received $30,000 from The Foundation for Young Australians for an innovative social program for young African migrants in Newcastle.
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Ocean's Edge
An exhibition using the ocean's edge as a metaphor for constant flux between the land and the sea, and the cycles and rhythms of the creative process.
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University students shaping the future look of Newcastle
An exhibition showcasing design proposals by University of Newcastle architecture students for a City Campus development will be unveiled next week.
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University Chamber Choir hits the high note at National Eisteddfod
The award-winning University of Newcastle Chamber Choir has further cemented its place as one of Australia's leading choirs, winning all its divisions at the weekend's National Eisteddfod in Canberra.
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Fort Scratchley's history now online
The most comprehensive website on the history of Fort Scratchley has been launched by a researcher at the University of Newcastle.
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| 7th |
New book does service to government jobs
From ASIO intelligence work to greenskeeping, a new careers book written by a University of Newcastle lecturer is revealing what it's really like to work in the public sector.
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| 8th |
'The Regal Twelve' exhibition
Critically acclaimed artist and Masters of Fine Art (Photography) student Alexia Sinclair is exhibiting her award winning photographic portraiture series 'The Regal Twelve' at the University Gallery.
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Expo gives options to students with a disability
An expo in Newcastle tomorrow will help students with a disability or ongoing medical condition to make decisions about their future training, education, employment and transitional programs.
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| 8th |
University scoops eight national awards for innovative student learning
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Award-winning art series 'The Regal Twelve' on exhibit at University
Critically acclaimed artist and Masters of Fine Art (Photography) student Alexia Sinclair will exhibit her award winning photographic portraiture series 'The Regal Twelve' from today at The University Gallery.
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Calling tomorrow's leaders
The University of Newcastle has joined with local business to support the region's young and upcoming leaders with nominations now open for an innovative leadership award.
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City Campus Exhibition
An exhibition showcasing design proposals by University of Newcastle architecture students for a City Campus development will be unveiled next week at the Newcastle Region Library, Lovett Gallery.
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| 14th |
Last Days of Pompeii
The School of Humanities and Social Science are delighted to announce a public lecture which will be presented by one of the world's leading Classical Archaeologists, Professor Jean-Paul Descoeudres on Wednesday 15 August 2007.
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Thinking of going to Uni next year? Applications are now open
Thinking about studying at the University of Newcastle? Applications are now open through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) for degree programs commencing in 2008.
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| 15th |
New pilot program to help men SHED-IT
Researchers at the University of Newcastle are launching a new internet-based weight loss program for men in the Hunter region.
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New Central Coast Marine Discovery Centre network to be launched
A new education and research network looking at the sustainable use and understanding of the local coastline and oceans will be launched on Friday at the University of Newcastle, Central Coast Campus.
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Hey Brough! A hypothetical evening with Alan Brough
Encouraging students to think creatively about their future career is the focus of a hypothetical-style forum at the University of Newcastle next week.
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Women in Engineering
Engineering students and staff will discuss the different perspectives females can bring to the traditionally male dominated field at a 'Women in Engineering' seminar this week.
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| 20th |
Update: Flooding situation at University of Newcastle Central Coast campus
The University of Newcastle and TAFE-Hunter Institute are continuing to monitor the localised flooding around the Central Coast campus, Ourimbah.
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| 20th |
Art exhibition charts memory
The dynamic relationship between art, science and medicine, and the community is the subject of a new exhibition - Charting Memory, Framing Memory - by two members of the University of Newcastle, Ms Miranda Lawry and Professor Philip Schofield.
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Science and Engineering Super Challenge hits the Hunter
Students from 26 high schools across NSW will converge on Newcastle tomorrow to take part in a massive three-day science and engineering challenge.
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| 22nd |
Newcastle cancer researcher wins national award
Award-winning young Newcastle researcher Dr Nikki Verrills is one of three researchers to be awarded the Voiceless Eureka Prize at this year's Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
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| 22nd |
Lecturer and student scoop journalism awards
Paul Scott and Nikki Wilson-Smith from the University of Newcastle have been recognised for excellence in their field with wins at the 40th annual Northern NSW Journalism Awards.
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Applications now open for Joint Medical Program
Online applications for 2008 entry into the University of Newcastle and the University of New England's Joint Medical Program are now open.
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| 27th |
Workshop examines performance of infrastructure
The performance of Newcastle's key physical infrastructure during the extreme weather of the June long weekend will be the focus of a workshop at the University of Newcastle tomorrow.
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| 28th |
Need HSC help? HSC PREP days will get you sorted!
The University of Newcastle is offering HSC students a helping hand with their studies, and the opportunity to gain new perspectives on their subjects, through a series of workshops next month.
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| 29th |
Students rate academic program quality high
Students at the University of Newcastle have given their academic programs high marks for quality in the 2006 Composite Student Questionnaire (CSQ).
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| 30th |
The University of Newcastle Symphony Orchestra - Open rehearsal
The University of Newcastle Symphony Orchestra will hold a special open rehearsal for the Conservatorium's youngest music students next week.
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| 31st |
University renews commitment to sustainable energy management
The University of Newcastle will work towards reducing its carbon emissions by 20 per cent over the next eight years.
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