Archive of news for July 2008
July 2008
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University gears up for Vacation and Work Experience Expo
As the University of Newcastle gears up for its annual Vacation and Work Experience Expo, interested employers are invited to get in touch.
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University welcomes new Singapore CEO
A leader in the development of international higher education in Australia and the Asia-Pacific has been appointed as the new Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the University of Newcastle's Singapore operation - UON Singapore Pte Ltd.
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Addressing the impact of drought on Indigenous communities
The impact of drought on the mental health of Indigenous Australians will be the focus of a forum being held tomorrow at the University of Newcastle's Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH).
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Tune in to see Chamber Choir compete
The University of Newcastle's Chamber Choir will battle against the nation's best in Prime's Battle Of The Choirs this Sunday.
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Newcastle Professor leads global push for clean coal technology
The University of Newcastle's Professor Terry Wall has been selected to lead an international working group to push forward the global introduction of a new clean coal technology.
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Early childhood education in the spotlight
The Australian Government's position on early childhood education will be in the spotlight next week at the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus.
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Students take off for opportunity of a lifetime in Beijing
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Nominations now open for University Council
Staff are invited to nominate for one of three staff positions on the University Council.
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Understanding Cancer Biology and Improving Human Outcomes through Clinical Trials
Leading breast cancer researcher Professor John Forbes will discuss in a public lecture this week how information-based approaches can improve outcomes for cancer sufferers.
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Invitation to All-Staff Presentation
Understanding the direction of the University is important for all staff. The mid-year presentation is one avenue available to you to keep up-to-date on developments.
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Art student lands top prize
A University of Newcastle fine art honours student has received the highest award in the 2008 William Fletcher Foundation prizes.
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Chamber Choir on song
The award-winning Chamber Choir took on Powderfinger's These Days and U2's With or Without You in last night's heat of the new television series competition.
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Major boost for Firstchance
Firstchance, a not-for-profit organisation based at the University of Newcastle's Special Education Centre, will launch a new initiative designed to improve speech and language development in young Indigenous children.
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Newcastle signs research agreement with Japanese university
The University of Newcastle has strengthened its long-standing relationship with Kumamoto University in southern Japan, entering a new agreement for research collaboration.
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University unveils new robotics team - meet the NUManoids
The University of Newcastle's world renowned NUbots have set their sights on the latest robotics soccer challenge, forming the NUManoids to compete in a new league at the 2008 RoboCup competition.
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New approach to healthy weight loss
Researchers from the University of Newcastle are calling for volunteers to take part in an innovative new approach to help women maintain healthy eating and activity patterns.
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Chamber Choir hits the right note
The award-winning Chamber Choir sung its way into the semis with Queen's Bicycle Race and ABBA's Money, Money, Money in last night's quarter final of the television series competition.
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Health pioneer receives Canadian honour
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Law students argue their way to success
Two University of Newcastle students have taken out the prestigious Kirby Cup at this year's Australian Law Students' Association (ALSA) conference.
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University excels at Challenge
Students of the University of Newcastle returned from their East Coast Challenge campaign with four medals from six sports.
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University helps Year 12 Students prepare for HSC exams
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 tomorrow.
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Year 10 Insight Days
More than 50 Indigenous Year 10 students from Central Coast high schools have had a taste of university life recently through a program coordinated by Project Officer Rebecca Jacobs and run by the Gibalee Centre.
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Mike Nock Trio
The Mike Nock Trio will headline the University of Newcastle's Jazz Improvisation Day on Thursday 24 July 2008.
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Fruit and Vegetable Co-op
With the price of food going up all over the country it can be hard to get quality fruit and vegetables at a good price.
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Senior First Aid Courses
If you need a Senior First Aid qualification for your degree or part time job the Newcastle University Students Association (NUSA) can help.
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NUManoids are new world champs!
The University of Newcastle's NUManoids are the first world champions of the new Standard Platform League at the 2008 RoboCup competition.
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Nominations open to recognise high achieving graduates
Nominations are now open for two distinguished awards acknowledging the achievements of University of Newcastle graduates.
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Con gets jazzed up
Moving into new music styles, the University of Newcastle's Conservatorium will open its doors to more than 100 high school students for its first Jazz Improvisation Day.
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Improving and Maintaining the Hunter Region's Biodiversity
The Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment is holding a Public Forum to examine the pressing matter of the Hunter region's biodiversity and its impact on our future.
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Research tour - understanding infertility
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Australian re-elected to lead World Archaeological Congress
A Visiting Professor at the University of Newcastle has been re-elected to lead the world's largest archaeological organisation.
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Latest academic promotions
For Associate Professor, 14 of the 19 applicants (74%) were promoted; 4/7 (57%) women were promoted and 10/12 (83%) men. For Professor, 6 of the 7 applicants (85%) were promoted; 3/3 (100%) women were promoted and 3/4 (75%) men.
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The Forum - a place for students
The Forum is the place to go for all sport and recreation at the University of Newcastle - offering a variety of activities to keep your mind and body active as well as a range of flexible semester membership solutions.
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An industrial relations system for the 21st Century
The University of Newcastle's Professor Mark Bray has outlined a vision for Australia's industrial relations policy, at a meeting of unions and academics in Sydney.
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Students of Sustainability Conference
More than 500 delegates will converge on the University's Callaghan campus this weekend as we host the 2008 Students of Sustainability Conference.
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Conservation biologist works to save endangered frog species - Vote now!
A University of Newcastle researcher who is working to save an endangered frog from a deadly fungus, is a finalist in the 2008 Eureka Prizes People's Choice Award.
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Battle lines drawn for choral combat
The University of Newcastle's Chamber Choir will go to head to head with the nation's best after progressing through to the final of Battle Of The Choirs.
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Students and the community - the mutual benefit of service-learning
Empowering students to contribute to their community while developing academic skills is the focus of a symposium at the University of Newcastle this week.
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Paediatric palliative care the focus of MedSoc charity week
Money not medicine is the key focus for a group of University of Newcastle students this week as the annual MedSoc charity week gets into full swing.
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| 29th |
University Gallery - From Place to Place and Back Again
A new exhibition by renowned Sydney artist Leo Robba opens at the University Gallery on Wednesday 30 July.
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Expo offers one-stop-shop for students with disabilities
The University of Newcastle will tomorrow co-host the annual Hunter School Leavers Expo to help students with an illness, injury or disability plan their next step after school, TAFE or University study.
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Laureate Professor honoured with international award
World-leading electrical engineer Laureate Professor Graham Goodwin has been recognised for his contribution to the field, being named winner of the prestigious Quazza Medal.
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