Archive of news for October 2008
October 2008
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The University Gallery presents a journey into the unknown
PhD student Alf Scott explores themes of dystopia, utopia and fantasia in the latest exhibition at The University Gallery.
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Still Seeking SOS Student Mentors for 2009
Would you like to help commencing students, meet new people, gain valuable leadership experience, get two certificates for your resume and receive a $100 book voucher? Well then think about becoming a SOS student mentor in 2009!
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University Foundation
The University Foundation has been established as a company in its own right. It is now to be known as UoN Foundation Ltd and staff are reminded that all financial contributions need to be made to the 'UoN Foundation'.
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Protection for stressed-out bacteria identified
An international team of researchers is a step closer to understanding the spread of deadly diseases such as listeriosis, after observing for the first time how bacteria respond to stress.
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Graduate student books place among literary elite
Steve Toltz, a Bachelor of Communication graduate from the University of Newcastle, has been shortlisted for the 2008 Man Booker Prize for Fiction.
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University of Newcastle graduation
Semester two graduation ceremonies for University of Newcastle students will be held on Thursday 9 October and Friday 10 October, in the Great Hall, Newcastle campus (at Callaghan).
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Success of nicotine replacement therapy unproven
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Cancer research forum
The Faculty of Health at the University of Newcastle will join with the Faculty of Medicine at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), for a major cancer research forum in Kuala Lumpur this weekend.
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Public lecture: Indigenous intellectual traditions in action
GRIT - the Religious and Intellectual Traditions Research Group is hosting a public lecture by award-winning Indigenous journalist, Lola Forester.
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Forum: Climate change in the Hunter - a community focus
Understanding the role of historic climate variability and trends that characterise the Hunter, Central and Lower North Coast is critical for industry, government and the community to understand and prepare for climate change.
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Doing, being, becoming …
Marking the start of Occupational Therapy Week, fourth year occupational therapy students at the University of Newcastle will unveil artwork exploring the theme of 'occupation'.
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Convocation Awards for outstanding graduates
The University of Newcastle will recognise the outstanding achievements of three of its distinguished graduates at the annual Alumni (Convocation) Awards tomorrow night.
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| 15th |
National Ride to Work Day
If you haven't ridden to work before, this coming weekend is a good opportunity to pump up your tyres and get ready for the day. Maybe you could go for a ride with friends or family or do a trial run into work?
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University maintains research ranking
The University of Newcastle remains in the top 10 research universities in Australia following today's announcement of more than $9 million in new funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC).
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$1 million to stop rust in its tracks
The costly, ongoing replacement of corroded infrastructure across Australia may soon be a thing of the past with new research underway at the University of Newcastle.
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University secures record funding for health and medical research
The University of Newcastle has received a record $14.8 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
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$2.9 million Australian study AMAZES asthma researchers
Researchers in the Hunter region are poised to begin the biggest asthma study of its type in the world.
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Costa accepts conjoint appointment
Former NSW Treasurer, Michael Costa, has accepted the position of conjoint associate professor to conduct research with the University of Newcastle's Australian Competition Policy Research Alliance (ACPRA).
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Organ Recital by Winning Director of "Battle of the Choirs", Philip Matthias
Masterworks for Grand Organ being performed by Philip Matthias on the new Ahlborn-Gallanti Combination Organ in the Great Hall at 2.30pm on Sunday 19th October 2008.
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Engaging the Research-Teaching Nexus Symposium
Professor Barney Glover and Professor Kevin McConkey invite staff to "Engaging the Research-Teaching Nexus Symposium" on 3 November 2008, 9.00am - 4.00 pm, Industry Development Centre.
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Improving graduates' clinical reasoning skills
Researchers at the University of Newcastle are looking at ways to better equip nursing graduates to work in complex health systems.
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University praised for harmony project
The National Action Plan of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship has recently recognised the success of the 'Crossing Bridges and Strengthening Harmony: Building Greater Understanding with Muslim Australians' project.
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Guest lecture - Pakistan High Commissioner
Pakistan's perspective on regional security and global peace will be the focus of a guest lecture by the High Commissioner of Pakistan, His Excellency Mr Jalil Abbas Jilani, at the University of Newcastle next week.
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Climate Change in the Hunter - a community focus
The forum will feature Dr Karen Blackmore, a postdoctoral scientist from Newcastle Innovation; and Douglas Lord, Manager of the Coastal and Floodplain Programs Branch.
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| 27th |
Honours year on display
The University of Newcastle Gallery will host the works of three Bachelor of Fine Art Honours students in its latest exhibition.
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| 27th |
Managing Exams Workshop
The Exam workshop will give you tips on how to stand up to your worries, maintain your focus and help you to be relaxed and calm when doing exams.
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Astrophysicist honoured for excellence
Renowned physicist and vocal advocate of nuclear energy - Conjoint Associate Professor Colin Keay - will tomorrow be honoured by the science community for his lifelong contribution to science communication and service to physics.
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| 28th |
Join the debate on an Australian Bill of Rights
The need for a Bill of Rights for Australia to ensure our human rights are respected and protected will be debated at a symposium in Newcastle tomorrow.
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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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University celebrates 30 years of medicine
Graduates and current students of the University of Newcastle's highly acclaimed Bachelor of Medicine program will gather this weekend to celebrate 30 years of achievement.
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| 31st |
Thinking Mathematically: Maths and Numeracy Support Across Disciplines
The guest speaker is Dr Mary Coupland, Director of Mathematics and ICT Study Centre at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
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