Archive of news for February 2008
February 2008
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Keeping separated parents connected with their children
Finding new ways to support separated families and keep parents and children connected, including an Australian-first look at Indigenous fatherhood, is the focus of upcoming research at the University of Newcastle's Family Action Centre.
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Award winning choir searching for new voices
Following a successful tour of the United Kingdom last year, the University of Newcastle's award winning Chamber Choir is searching for new voices to join the talented ensemble.
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Sustaining a traditional craft in the 21 century
Preserving the traditional craft of natural history illustration in the digital era has reached an impressive 30 year milestone at the University of Newcastle.
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Newcastle wins health research funding
Two postdoctoral researchers at the University of Newcastle have secured more than half a million dollars to progress their research into combating asthma and uncovering the mystery behind losing a sense of balance.
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Academic year kicks off with O Week
Commencing students will hit the University of Newcastle's campuses next week to take part in the University's annual orientation program.
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University remembers Emeritus Professor John Keats
A memorial service will be held next week to celebrate the life and achievements of one of the University of Newcastle's most respected scholars, Emeritus Professor John Keats.
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Taking local expertise to the Maldives
Three graduates of the University of Newcastle have been chosen to help teach a new social service worker course in the Maldives, under a program sponsored by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF).
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Australia and China collaborate to identify new stroke treatments
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Celebrating academic achievement
More than 700 students will celebrate finishing their studies at the Central Coast campus tomorrow with graduation ceremonies being held across the day.
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Newcastle Innovation
Newcastle Innovation brings with it a renewed focus on supporting the University of Newcastle's researchers.
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University communication students to work at Beijing Olympics
Two senior members of the Beijing Organising Committee of the Olympic Games (BOCOG) are in Newcastle to select second and third year Bachelor of Communication students from the University of Newcastle to work at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
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Electrical engineer recognised with Danish research award
Electrical engineer Dr Jan Ostergaard has been honoured with an international award for his research into the complex operating systems used in the industrial, manufacturing and scientific sectors.
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Sharing the Aussie spirit
The University of Newcastle is looking for volunteers from the community to team up with international students and families as part of the Community Connections program.
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Australia's first joint medical program gets underway today
The first group of students to undertake the landmark Joint Medical Program begin their studies today.
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Attention Central Coast Students!
Free catch up vaccinations will be available to all Central Coast students at on campus clinics in the coming weeks.
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Bigpond makes a splash at the University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle is the first university in New South Wales to partner with Telstra's internet service provider, Bigpond, and offer unmetered access to its website.
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Clot busting research hits strokes for six
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World leading scholars receive University's highest honour
Two world leaders in their fields of electrical engineering and health behaviour, with a combined 61 years service to the University of Newcastle, have been awarded the University's highest honour - the title of Laureate Professor.
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Mardi Gras safety concerns highlighted in new study
A new report reveals a steady undercurrent of hostility during and after large-scale gay and lesbian events, in particular the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras.
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Do animals have emotions?
Animals are emotional and empathic beings which show their feelings according to a leading American scholar from the University of Colorado, in Australia for a series of public lectures.
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