Archive of news for February 2009
February 2009
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Funding boost to take innovative science show to outback
Morphing, sound effects and blue screens all form part of an innovative University of Newcastle science show that will be taken to remote communities in the Northern Territory following a $13,000 funding boost from the Australian Government.
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Drama lecturer lends expertise to international conference
Award-winning playwright and University of Newcastle drama lecturer Carl Caulfield will attend the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival in the United States this week as the invited international speaker.
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Paid maternity leave on the agenda at Newcastle conference
Paid maternity and paternity leave, the role of unions in the workplace and work/life balance are just three of the topics under discussion at an industrial relations conference this week being hosted by the University of Newcastle.
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Tribute to Gregory Robinson
The educational community locally, nationally and internationally has been saddened by the recent passing of Greg Robinson, a member of the School of Education in the Faculty of Education and Arts at The University of Newcastle.
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Improving the fertility of older women
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Student takes commitment to action to Clinton conference
A University of Newcastle student's commitment to helping women experiencing domestic violence has earned her a trip to the United States to take part in a conference hosted by former US President Bill Clinton.
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University appoints new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research)
Internationally recognised neuroscience researcher, Professor Mike Calford, has been appointed the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at the University of Newcastle.
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No longer on speaking terms? Spotlight on family rifts
A University of Newcastle researcher will develop a better understanding of the impact of family rifts and subsequent estrangement on individuals and families in a first-of-its-kind study.
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University of Newcastle graduate named AIS Athlete of the Year
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New website to increase dads' involvement
A first-of-its-kind website offering free tools, guides and tips for early childhood centres to involve fathers more in their activities will be launched on Monday at a national conference in Melbourne.
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New position expected to boost recruitment drive for emergency medical staff at Gosford and Wyong
The establishment of a senior academic position for Emergency Medicine at Gosford and Wyong Hospitals is expected to play a key role in attracting talented emergency medicine staff to the emergency departments of these two busy hospitals.
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University of Newcastle forensic dentist provides assistance in disaster victim identification
Internationally recognised forensic dentist Dr Jane Taylor from the University of Newcastle has been called to Victoria to provide her expert assistance in disaster victim identification.
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Improving support services for blood cancer survivors
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University responds to NSW Assistant Ombudsman's findings
The University of Newcastle has received the final report from the NSW Assistant Ombudsman investigating whether legislation had been contravened in the processing of a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.
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Celebrating achievement in learning
More than 900 students will celebrate finishing their studies at the Central Coast campus this week with graduation ceremonies being held across Friday and Saturday.
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Newcastle to host major clean energy centre
Today's announcement that Newcastle will host the national Enterprise Connect Clean Energy Innovation Centre (CEIC) will be a major boost for the commercialisation of clean energy technology for small-to-medium enterprises.
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Academic year kicks off with O Week
More than 6000 commencing students will hit the University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus next week to take part in the University's annual orientation program.
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Academic year kicks off with O Week at the Central Coast
More than 1300 commencing students will hit the University of Newcastle's Central Coast campus next week to take part in the University's annual orientation program.
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Students to take control of their future
Information sessions designed to inform year 10, 11 and 12 students about career options and study pathways will be held across the Hunter and Central Coast during March.
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Newcastle professor elected to lead national music body
The University of Newcastle's Professor Richard Vella will lead the peak body for all tertiary music in Australia, following his unanimous election as Chair of the National Council of Tertiary Music (NACTMUS).
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University Alumnus appointed UN Ambassador
University of Newcastle graduate and honorary doctorate recipient Gary Quinlan has been appointed Australia's new Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations (UN) in New York.
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