Archive of news for August 2008
August 2008
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Indonesian students get a taste of local uni life
The University of Newcastle has welcomed the first group of Indonesian students studying in the Bachelor of Food Science and Human Nutrition program at the Central Coast campus under a new international teaching agreement.
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Minding Animals Pre-conference Lecture Series No.2
The next Minding Animals Conference Pre-conference Lecture Series will be delivered in the first week of August by Professor David Rothenberg.
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The Battle is Won — Chamber Choir Victorious
The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir tonight added another impressive win to its collection, taking out the final of the Seven Network’s competition - Battle Of The Choirs.
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Student learning champions pick up national honour
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The Staff Health & Wellness Expo 2008
The University of Newcastle is committed to promoting health and wellness opportunities for its staff. Supporting this, the university has joined with Newcastle University Sport (NUsport) to stage the 2008 Health & Wellness Expos at Callaghan and Ourimbah.
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Another honour for Napoleon literary work
A critically acclaimed biography of French military and political leader Napoleon Bonaparte by University of Newcastle historian Dr Philip Dwyer, has been shortlisted for the 2008 Prime Minister's Literary Awards.
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Student takes out $3,000 art prize
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Revitalising a former mining town through architecture
Architecture students from across New South Wales are being asked to find solutions to a potential real-life dilemma, in an international competition at the University of Newcastle this weekend.
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| 11th |
Student Exchange Fair
Students can speak with current international students, staff from our partner institutions, and other interesting organisations.
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John Irvine Hunter Memorial Lecture
David Hunter, Professor of Cancer Prevention from the Harvard School of Public Health, will present the annual John Irvine Hunter Memorial Lecture.
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University Gallery presents 'SMASHED' by Ben Quilty
The University Gallery is pleased to present a new exhibition from one of the most acclaimed artists working in Australia's contemporary art scene, Ben Quilty.
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New era for sustainable urban development
Confronting the challenges associated with sustainable urban development in the rapidly growing Asia-Pacific region is the major task of a newly created Chair of an inaugural United Nations initiative.
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Putting the focus on fathers - new research network launched
Developing an evidence base that clearly defines fatherhood that can assist in shaping government policy is the aim of a new network launched today by the University of Newcastle.
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WorldMUN - The Hague 2009
University of Newcastle students have the opportunity to apply to be part of the official Australian delegation to the 18th session of the World Model United Nations (WorldMUN) 2009.
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Meet your future at Info Day 2008
The University of Newcastle Central Coast campus at Ourimbah is opening its doors for the annual Info Day on Saturday 23 August, giving potential students the chance to find out more about local study options.
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University rises in world rankings
The University of Newcastle has been recognised for its standing in the global higher education sector, improving its position in the esteemed Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities.
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Mineral Processing and Bulk Solids Handling Exchange
The event will showcase the university's innovative technologies and research in minerals processing and bulk solids handing to industry.
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| 18th |
Oral Health Month - Brightening local smiles
More than 100 local nursing home residents will have a great reason to smile today when they take advantage of the on-campus services of the University of Newcastle's Colgate Oral Health clinic at the Central Coast campus.
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Big cat conservationist visits Uni - Free public lecture
An internationally renowned conservationist will visit the University of Newcastle this week to discuss the extinction danger posed to Africa's largest cat - the lion.
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| 18th |
Improving the world through Open Source
The School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science is hosting internationally renowned expert on Open Source technology, Pia Waugh, at a seminar on Monday 18 August.
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| 19th |
Boost for memorial scholarship fund
Fundraising efforts for the Glen Avery Memorial Scholarship were buoyed today by the donation of $3,500 from local theatrical company JKK Productions.
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| 19th |
Harvard cancer prevention expert to address public lecture
Professor David Hunter, a world leader in cancer prevention research, will provide his perspective on the changing nature of medical practice at the annual John Irvine Hunter Memorial Lecture tomorrow night.
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CORRECTION: Dads may be the key to healthy kids
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Online Learning and Teaching Showcase
The University of Newcastle's Centre for Teaching and Learning is presenting the Showcasing Online Learning and Teaching forum on Thursday 28 August from 3pm - 5.30pm in the Syracusa Function Room on the Callaghan Campus.
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Science and Engineering Super Challenge hits the Hunter
Students from 34 high schools across NSW and the ACT will converge on Newcastle to take part in a massive four-day science and engineering super challenge.
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| 24th |
Public lecture - Djon Mundine OAM
The School of Humanities and Social Science in the Faculty of Education and Arts presents Djon Mundine OAM, the Indigenous Curator - Contemporary Art at the Campbelltown Art Centre.
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Meet your future at Info Day 2008
The University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus is opening its doors for the annual Info Day on Saturday 30 August, giving potential students the chance to find out more about local study options.
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Chancellor recognised for helping others
The University of Newcastle's Chancellor, Professor Trevor Waring, has been recognised for his contribution to the city of Newcastle.
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2008 Sports Awards
Former Wallabies centre Tim Horan will be the special guest speaker at the University of Newcastle 2008 Sports Awards on Friday 5 September.
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| 25th |
Nourimbah Walk
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| 26th |
Photo Opportunity
The University of Newcastle will recognise the efforts of volunteers who welcome international students into the community, at a ceremony this week.
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| 26th |
Community enterprises on the table at workshop
People working in the emerging field of community enterprises will meet at the University of Newcastle this week for a workshop to discuss the trend.
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| 26th |
New concepts in contraception
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| 26th |
Real life experience for students in Project Week
The University of Newcastle's Conservatorium will this week give students an appreciation of the pressures faced by people working in the music industry.
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| 26th |
Kids on campus - pathways to the future
The University of Newcastle will today host a group of Year 6 students and their parents from the Kurri district as part of a program that inspires young children to think about their futures.
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| 27th |
Students find exercise program hard to resist
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| 28th |
Represent your peers on campus
As of Wednesday 27 August the election process for Newcastle University Students Association (NUSA) student representatives has begun.
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Professor Glover to take up new post in Darwin
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at the University of Newcastle, Professor Barney Glover, has been appointed the new Vice-Chancellor of Charles Darwin University in Darwin.
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| 29th |
Uni executive elected President of national alliance
Increasing understanding of the importance of community engagement by universities is a key aim of the new President of the Australian University Community Engagement Alliance (AUCEA).
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Lifeline ASIST workshop
The University of Newcastle Family Action Centre is hosting a two-day workshop to provide training in how to support people who are at risk of suicide.
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| 31st |
NUPSA Free Lunch
Postgraduate and Honours students are invited to come along to a free lunch hosted by the Newcastle University Postgraduate Students Association.
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