Archive of news for September 2008
September 2008
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The University of Newcastle & Stooged Theatre Present '12th Night' by William Shakespeare
A plane crash, cross-dressing, drunken pranks, mistaken identities, love, hate and lust all combine in a 2008 update of Shakespeare's "12th Night".
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Sustaining the minerals boom in Australia - researchers have the answer
As mineral and metal exports in Australia continue to rise, Newcastle Innovation says that Australia must adopt new technologies to sustain the boom.
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Expanding future teachers' cultural understanding
Expanding the understanding of the social and cultural contexts that shape education and teaching is the motivation behind a public lecture tomorrow by a leading female Islamic academic.
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New clinic keeping staff and students on their toes
A new local clinic is giving Bachelor of Podiatry students from the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus essential practical training and providing a free health service for staff and students.
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Experts to share how research is tackling cancer
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Celebrating our future leaders
The Hunter, Central Coast and Mid-North Coast communities were today urged to throw their support behind the development of the region's youth.
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Newcastle on the Edge - Open air photo exhibition
The University of Newcastle will mark History Week with a stunning outdoor exhibition depicting the transformation of the Newcastle Port.
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A fan of the Jets? Buy tickets on campus
Newcastle Jets fans can now buy tickets to home games while on the Callaghan campus thanks to a new service provided by the Newcastle University Students Association (NUSA).
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World-first to predict premature birth
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Newcastle United Nations Society
The Newcastle University United Nations Society will host a panel discussion on Thursday 11 September titled "Israel/Palestine: A New Paradigm for a New Generation"
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Genetics research to examine the puzzle of MS
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University creates vision for environmentally sustainable future
The University of Newcastle has pledged to reduce its carbon emissions by 20 per cent by 2015.
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New way to help schizophrenia sufferers' social skills
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Nominations open for University Council positions
Nominations are now open for two student positions on the University Council. As the University governing body, Council looks after the affairs and concerns of the University, and promotes its interests and objectives.
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Artwork on display in historic Polish salt mine
Poland's famous Wieliczka salt mine is currently the backdrop for an exhibition of works by artists from the University of Newcastle.
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'Living Library' at the Auchmuty next week
Would you be interested in having a conversation with someone you don't know but has a fantastic story to tell?
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Dinner to launch local education initiative
An initiative targeted towards Central Coast residents with a keen interest in education, training and research will be launched at a dinner in October.
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Red tape driving up the cost of new homes
A new report on Australia's housing affordability crisis shows the impact of a range of NSW State Government regulatory burdens on the supply and cost of new homes.
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The Llewellyn Collector's Chest
The work of Anne Llewellyn, a Senior Lecturer at the University of Newcastle is currently on display in the Design Building Exhibition space at the University.
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Biennale Di Venezia
The works of three University of Newcastle architecture staff are currently on display at the prestigious 11th Venice Architectural Biennale in Italy.
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Time to move on
Is this your final semester of study? Are you feeling excited and alive with anticipation of the 'new life' coming after that final exam is over and assignment is submitted?
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Conflict Research Group investigates role of massacres through history
International and national researchers will visit the University of Newcastle this week for a first-of-its-kind workshop on the role of massacre in history.
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Forum discusses the future of an Australian icon
Dr Jackson, author of The Koala: Origin of an Icon, will tell a public forum at the University of Newcastle's Conservatorium this week about the extinction threat posed to the Australian icon.
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Chest holds natural history treasures
A modern-day collecter's chest recording the beauty and heritage of Australia's natural environment is currently on display at the University of Newcastle.
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Foundation Chair of Theology announced
Dr John McDowell, former Cambridge researcher and current senior lecturer at the University of Edinburgh, has been appointed the Foundation Morpeth Chair of Theology at the University of Newcastle.
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Help celebrate new campus water tanks
The Central Coast campus and the Community Environment Network are pleased to invite staff and students to help celebrate the installation of new on-campus water tanks.
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Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment Forum
The Koala: Future of an Icon
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Campus 'runs off' with latest environment initiative
The University of Newcastle Central Coast campus is further boosting its environmental efforts by installing new water tanks as part of a unique community partnership.
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Boost for mental health nursing education
More than one third of the new specialist mental health nursing places announced today by the Prime Minister will be available through the University of Newcastle.
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$6m funding boost for medical education in Taree
The University of Newcastle has welcomed the Australian Government's commitment of more than $6 million dollars for a new multi-purpose education centre in Taree for medical and allied health students to complete clinical training.
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