Archive of news for December 2008
December 2008
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University celebrates end-of-year in Port Macquarie
The University of Newcastle's award-winning Chamber Choir will headline a week of activities celebrating another successful year at the Port Macquarie campus.
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Public Forum - experts examine the global financial crisis
Leading international and national market experts will be in Newcastle this week to provide the community with the latest information on the global financial crisis gripping the world's economy.
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Book launch - Of Human Right and Human Gain
A new book by University of Newcastle lecturer Rod Noble will be launched in Newcastle this week, detailing the history and significance of the Labour movement in the city.
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Local students test their ability to argue at annual debating day
Twenty teams from 14 local schools will descend on the University of Newcastle, Central Coast campus, tomorrow to battle it out in the annual high school debating day.
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Year 9 girls converge on University for maths + science summer school
One hundred and eighty girls will converge on the University of Newcastle next week to learn about the career opportunities available in the traditionally male dominated fields of maths and science.
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Male infertility
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Inaugural Higher Education Conference
The premier forum discussing the policy agenda for higher education, in Australia and internationally.
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NSW Quality Teaching Awards - the University of Newcastle recipient information
Three University of Newcastle academics have been named among the best teachers in New South Wales.
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New voices and new choirs for 2009
Newcastle is set to become a hub for choral singing with the University of Newcastle launching three new choirs in 2009 and holding auditions for existing choirs, including the award-winning Chamber Choir.
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Agreement confirms funding for Theology Chair
A Bachelor degree program in theology is being offered by the University of Newcastle, making the University one of just three in New South Wales to offer such a degree.
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Human Rights Day forum
Speakers will include Kevin Williams and Dr Alan Berman from the University's School of Law, Newcastle Law Society President Catherine Henry, Human Rights Advocate Sr Carmel Hanson and Dr Ray Kelly.
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Scientists take on the art world
Scientists from the University of Newcastle have traded their lab coats for art smocks to create artworks for an exhibition of science-inspired art work.
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Professor takes home CONDA
Professor Victor Emeljanow is the winner of this year's City of Newcastle Drama Award (CONDA) for Best Professional Director.
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University welcomes cancer research funding
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Working collaboratively to support student diversity
The range of social issues faced by universities such as student alcohol use and balancing the diversity of students' cultural beliefs and backgrounds will be considered at a conference at the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus tomorrow.
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$15 million funding boost to fast track development
Students are set to benefit from the Australian Government's $15 million funding boost to the University of Newcastle for the expansion and refurbishment of teaching and learning facilities.
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New Darkinyung dictionary a first
The first grammar and language dictionary of the Darkinyung language will be launched at the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus next week.
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Help for Santa's waistline this Christmas
An Accredited Practicing Dietitian at the University of Newcastle is calling on households in the Hunter to help Santa's waistline this year.
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Hidden treasures revealed in new book
The University of Newcastle has released a new book detailing the hidden treasures housed in its Cultural Collections in the Auchmuty Library.
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New study: antidepressants most common medication for Australian women
A new study has revealed that the most commonly prescribed medication for Australian women is antidepressants.
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University on hand to help as UAIs released
Higher School Certificate (HSC) students receiving their University Admissions Index (UAI) tomorrow are reminded that the University of Newcastle is on hand to provide information and advice on university entry.
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Uni lecturer voted as one of the best
A University of Newcastle academic and researcher has been named runner-up in the 2008 UniJobs' Lecturer of the Year competition.
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Treating chronic neck pain
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Breakthrough to boost drug testing accuracy
An international team of chemical engineers, chemists and pharmacists has made a major breakthrough that will significantly boost the accuracy and speed of drug testing.
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