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News - November 2007

Friday 2 November 2007 10,000 Indigenous lives at risk - Jeff McMullen AM Unless Australia has a change of heart, the 10,000 Indigenous children born this year can order a tombstone that says 'born into disadvantage and died that way', according to prominent Australian journalist and commentator Jeff McMullen AM.
Wednesday 7 November 2007 Sustaining the region The sustainability of the Hunter region's environment and economy will be the subject of a forum at the University of Newcastle this Friday.
Wednesday 7 November 2007 Innovative social program recognised with community award An innovative social program for young African migrants will be recognised with a City of Newcastle Service award tonight.
Thursday 8 November 2007 New discovery to help asthmatics breathe easy Hunter researchers have discovered a new protein which plays a crucial role in the development of one of Australia's biggest health problems - asthma.
Thursday 8 November 2007 Council and University to work with private sector on major redevelopment of City Precinct The creation of a vibrant cultural and educational precinct in the Newcastle central business district is one step closer, with Newcastle City Council and the University of Newcastle inviting the private sector to get on board.
Thursday 8 November 2007 HMRI announces the Hunter's leading researcher The Hunter Medical Research Institute (HMRI) will tonight announce the Hunter region's leading researcher and an honour roll of early career achievers at its annual awards night.
Monday 12 November 2007 Newcastle researchers join international ocean drilling project Researchers at the University of Newcastle will join international colleagues in a unique research program drilling up to 12 kilometres below the sea floor.
Architecture End-of-Year Exhibition 2007
'Architecture 5 Newcastle' is the annual exhibition by final-year architecture students in the School of Architecture and Built Environment at the University of Newcastle.
Tuesday 13 November 2007 Newcastle in winning multi-million dollar consortium The University of Newcastle is part of a consortium of universities, led by Griffith University in Queensland, selected by the Australian Government to host the $50 million National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility.
Wednesday 14 November 2007 Music Student Wins Major Prize Final year music student Chris English has taken out the major prize at 'Resonate', the Music Industry Showcase Band Competition finals held recently at Newcastle Civic Theatre.
Wednesday 14 November 2007 University hosts local Indigenous students for Pathways Day The Central Coast campus of the University of Newcastle was recently host to around 120 local Indigenous students for the Indigenous Pathways to Learning Day.
Wednesday 14 November 2007 Hong Kong graduation ceremony for the University of Newcastle More than 200 graduates of the University of Newcastle will tomorrow be presented with their degrees at a special ceremony to be held in Hong Kong.
Thursday 15 November 2007 '10,000 clicks' - architecture students showcase their visions Master plans to develop a 10 hectare site at Dyke Point on Newcastle's waterfront are among 34 major projects by final-year architecture students at the University of Newcastle, on display from tomorrow.
Friday 16 November 2007 Singapore graduation ceremony for the University of Newcastle More than 250 graduates of the University of Newcastle will tomorrow be presented with their degrees at a special ceremony to be held in Singapore.
Chamber Choir broadcast on ABC Classic FM
A performance by the award winning University of Newcastle Chamber Choir will be broadcast on ABC Classic FM this weekend.
Friday 16 November 2007 Local research hoping to boost protected seahorse stocks University of Newcastle PhD researcher David Harasti has been in the spotlight this week for his unique approach to increasing seahorse stocks in NSW waters.
Tuesday 20 November 2007 Newcastle students write best Australian stories Two PhD students from the University of Newcastle have written their way into the Best Australian Stories 2007 publication. Karen Hitchcock's and Patrick Cullen's stories were chosen by editor Robert Drewe, one of Australia's most acclaimed authors, to appear in the latest series.
'The University Collection: Evolution'
This new exhibition at The University Gallery is an overview of the University collection since the 1950s. It includes works representing University history, Hunter region sites and history, country and Indigenous spirituality, and artists celebrated in their fields.
Thursday 22 November 2007 'Glory Days' - Reliving the Palais A new documentary about the iconic Palais Royale theatre in Newcastle will be launched tonight at the University of Newcastle.
Thursday 22 November 2007 Innovative new tool to help stop domestic and family violence Giving people the tools to assist friends and loved ones stop domestic and family violence is the driving force behind a new initiative being launched tomorrow by the University of Newcastle's Family Action Centre.
Monday 26 November 2007 SMART road show hits the NSW mid-north coast RoboRaptor, Andy the humanoid robot, Skeleton Steve a larger-than-life model will bring the fascinating world of science to school students on the NSW mid-north coast over the coming fortnight.
Wednesday 28 November 2007 Local students test their ability to argue at annual debating day Sixteen teams from 11 local schools will descend on the University of Newcastle, Central Coast campus, tomorrow to battle it out in the annual high school debating day.
Religion, the Academy and the Public Sphere
This interdisciplinary workshop is presented by the Group for Religious and Intellectual Traditions (GRIT) in the Faculty of Education and Arts.
Wednesday 28 November 2007 University reinforces ties with China and India The University of Newcastle has further strengthened its links to China and India, visiting the two countries as part of the recent successful New South Wales Government trade and business mission, led by the Premier, Morris Iemma MP.
Thursday 29 November 2007 Indigenous summer school for budding engineers Indigenous students across Australia are invited to a unique summer school in Newcastle in January 2008 to gain a hands-on understanding of a career in engineering.
Friday 30 November 2007 Study warns of hospital poisoning danger New international research has highlighted the potential danger of using of alcohol-based hand rub in hospitals, prompting calls to increase the security of hand rub dispensers.
Friday 30 November 2007 Corporate governance standards slipping An independent report by University of Newcastle Associate Professor Jim Psaros, has found more than 40 per cent of Australia's medium-sized listed companies have inadequate corporate governance standards.

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