Archive of news for April 2009
April 2009
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Major clean energy centre opens in Newcastle
The national Enterprise Connect Clean Energy Innovation Centre (CEIC) will be opened today at Newcastle Innovation.
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Help find Australia's next sports star
As part of an Australia-wide search to find the next sports star the University of Newcastle and The Forum will provide local young people with the opportunity to trial test in the Australian Sports Commission's National Talent Identification and Development Program.
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Researchers find current drug can treat rare heart disorder
New research has found that the answer to treating a rare inherited heart disorder could lie with a drug already on the market.
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'Journey of Dreams' exhibition
Works by seven Central Coast-based Aboriginal artists are on display at the University's Central Coast campus this month.
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University announces appointment to key philanthropic role
A leading business development professional with over two decades experience in the financial and legal sectors has been appointed the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the University of Newcastle (UON) Foundation.
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The University of Newcastle celebrates graduation
Graduation ceremonies for the University of Newcastle will be held at the Callaghan campus next week.
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No couch potatoes
Newcastle students did us proud at the recent Australian University Championships - Triathalon at Mooloolaba.
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Newcastle University United Nations Society
The Newcastle University United Nations Society is compiling a delegation of students to attend the annual Asia Pacific Model United Nations Conference and would like to open the invitation to other students who may not be members.
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Renewable energy to power University
The University of Newcastle has strengthened its pledge to a sustainable future by purchasing 10 per cent of its current annual electricity consumption as GreenPower™ accredited renewable energy.
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Archibald Prize winner exhibits Force of Nature
Unseen work by Archibald prize-winning artist Euan Macleod will feature in the latest exhibition - Force of Nature - at The University Gallery.
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Newcastle to host national sports leadership workshop
Newcastle University Sport (NUsport) has been chosen to host a Women's Sport Leadership Workshop in May.
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Newcastle academic elected to peak national body of scientists
University of Newcastle Professor John Carter has been elected to the Fellowship of the prestigious Australian Academy of Science, the peak body of scientists in Australia.
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Innovative program designed to make menopause more manageable
The University of Newcastle's Psychology Clinic will trial a new program designed to alleviate the life-changing, and often debilitating, effects of menopause.
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Flutracking.net kicks off for 2009
Australians are being urged to join a growing national survey tracking critical data on influenza infection that alerts medical officials to large outbreaks of the debilitating virus.
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Do you want to learn more about your child's health?
Volunteers are needed for a research study investigating the accuracy of the Australian Child and Adolescent Eating Survey.
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