Archive of news for October 2007
October 2007
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Unforseen Colour - new exhibition opening
The latest works from Doctor of Philosophy in Fine Art candidate Mazie Turner will be unveiled at The University Gallery on Thursday 11 October.
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Millions of dollars for breast cancer research
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University welcomes $3m boost for Central Coast campus
The University of Newcastle has today welcomed the announcement of $3m for a new nursing and education teaching facility at the Central Coast campus.
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Local scientists honoured with national awards
Two emerging researchers from the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus have been recognised for their work on fish stocks with national awards.
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University of Newcastle graduation
Semester two graduation ceremonies for University of Newcastle students will be held on Thursday 9 October and Friday 10 October, in the Great Hall, Newcastle campus (at Callaghan).
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University welcomes inaugural Professor of Occupational Therapy
Reshaping the occupational therapy degree program to respond to emerging challenges in the field is one of the key tasks for the University of Newcastle's latest academic appointment to the School of Health Sciences.
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International marine experts to address public lecture
Two international marine experts from the University of Newcastle will present a free public lecture at the Central Coast campus this Friday 12 October.
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Minerals boom brings bulk handling experts to Newcastle
The bulk handling of materials across the world and its implications for industry are the focus of a conference being held in Newcastle.
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Students recognised for contribution to science teaching
Three students from the University of Newcastle's Central Coast campus have been rewarded for their efforts in boosting the knowledge and understanding of science in primary school students.
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The Twenty First Century Conservatorium
Inaugural lecture of the newly appointed Chair of Music, Professor Richard Vella.
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| 16th |
Brass with Class 2 Concert
The Newcastle University Choir will join with Newcastle's A Grade Concert Band, Waratah Brass, to raise funds to replace music destroyed by flooding during the June long weekend. Waratah Brass lost its entire music library during the long weekend floods.
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| 17th |
The history of a valuable archive - NSW Governor to launch book
A new book showing how the mystery behind the authorship of an antique hand-written French manuscript was unravelled, will be launched by Her Excellency Professor Marie Bashir AC CVO, Governor of New South Wales.
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| 17th |
Lacks power, and is easily broken - but the verdict is this cat is still a killer
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| 18th |
The psychological impact of infertility caused by cancer
Research at the University of Newcastle is examining how cancer patients and their partners cope when diagnosed as infertile.
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Researchers recognised with Young Tall Poppy award
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Student legal team wins argument
Four law students from the University of Newcastle have argued their way into first place, winning a highly prestigious national law competition in Melbourne.
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| 23rd |
Central Coast Chaplaincy Lecture
The Chaplaincy sponsors three or four free public lectures each year. The lectures are open to members of the public as well as the campus community.
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| 23rd |
Science and Engineering Challenge goes international
The University of Newcastle's highly successful Science and Engineering Challenge has reached new heights with the first Challenge on foreign soil to be held in Singapore tomorrow.
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| 24th |
Exceptional graduates recognised at Convocation Awards
The University of Newcastle will celebrate the outstanding professional achievements and community contributions of two graduates at the presentation of the prestigious Convocation Awards tonight.
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| 24th |
New directions for The Conservatorium of Music
An even brighter future for The Conservatorium of Music at the University of Newcastle is planned under the stewardship of the recently appointed Chair of Music, Professor Richard Vella.
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| 25th |
Open Foundation by Distance - Representatives visit Port Macquarie
Representatives from one of the University of Newcastle's highly successful tertiary preparation courses will be in Port Macquarie tomorrow to provide information on Open Foundation by Distance for study in 2008.
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| 29th |
International visitor to give lecture on fuel cell technologies
The use of fuel cell technologies in a new generation of hybrid electric vehicles will be the topic of a special lecture for engineering students at the University of Newcastle this week.
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| 29th |
Business leaders of the future
Australia's future business leaders will compete in the final of the 2007 University of Newcastle Kip McGrath Education Centres Year 11 Business Planning Competition this week.
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University communication students to work at Beijing Olympics
The Beijing Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (BOCOG) has invited communication students at the University of Newcastle to work with the international media contingent at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
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