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News - October 2007

2 October 2007 Lacks power, and is easily broken - but the verdict is this cat is still a killer In the eyes of the public, the sabre-toothed cat Smilodon ranks alongside Tyrannosaurus rex as the ultimate killing machine of all time.
4 October 2007 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.
4 October 2007 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.
4 October 2007 Millions of dollars for breast cancer research The University of Newcastle is to receive close to $6 million in funding for breast cancer research.
8 October 2007 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.
9 October 2007 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.
10 October 2007 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.
10 October 2007 University of Newcastle graduation Semester two graduation ceremonies for students completing degrees at the University of Newcastle will be held on Thursday 11 October, in the Great Hall, Callaghan campus.
12 October 2007 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.
17 October 2007 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.
18 October 2007 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.
22 October 2007 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.
23 October 2007 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.
24 October 2007 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.
24 October 2007 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.
25 October 2007 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.
29 October 2007 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.
29 October 2007 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.
31 October 2007 University communication students to work at Beijing Olmpics 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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