Archive of news for July 2009
July 2009
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Teachers' Visit Day at the University
University of Newcastle researchers will share their knowledge with school teachers tomorrow in a day of professional learning for teachers across the Hunter and Central Coast.
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| 8th |
Funding for breast cancer research
John Forbes, a Professor of Surgical Oncology at the University of Newcastle and Calvary Mater Newcastle, has received more than $300,000 for his clinical trials research with the Australian New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Groups (ANZ BCTG).
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| 8th |
Australia 'too lazy' to create a republic
A leading Australian authority on constitutional and public law will tell a Newcastle audience tonight that Australia will not become a republic for at least 20 years because it is too lazy.
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| 8th |
Researchers to examine kids' weight loss and asthma
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| 9th |
Funding to examine community awareness of pandemic threat
Newcastle researchers have received more than $60,000 to investigate the willingness of Australians to be vaccinated against the pandemic H1N1 influenza ('swine flu').
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| 10th |
University Council
The University of Newcastle's Council met on Friday 10 July 2009 at the Callaghan campus. This communiqué provides information about key matters considered by the Council.
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| 10th |
Local student takes on Kashmir crisis
A University of Newcastle student will debate who owns war-torn Kashmir at the Asia Pacific Model United Nations Conference to be held in Brisbane next week.
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| 13th |
Rural students give health careers a check-up
Thirty-five students from rural and regional New South Wales are heading to the University of Newcastle this week to give health careers the once over.
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| 15th |
Dr Livingstone, we presume… Biennial book fair to open its doors
A fascinating review of the life and adventures of explorer Dr Livingstone, published in the 1870s, is one of the rare books available at the Friends of the University of Newcastle Book Fair early next month.
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| 16th |
Vice-Chancellor's mid-year presentation
In early August, Vice-Chancellor Professor Nicholas Saunders, will be providing updates for staff on major developments and activities so far this year, as well as priorities for the next six months.
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| 17th |
Strong results for students
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| 21st |
Gene breakthrough secures crops' future
University of Newcastle researchers have achieved a major scientific breakthrough in the quest to protect crop longevity, yield and quality.
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| 21st |
Students go radioactive
One of the largest and best-equipped teaching facilities of its kind in Australia will open today at the University of Newcastle.
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| 27th |
'Picturing Ourimbah' winners announced
Up-and-coming artists from three Central Coast high schools have taken out the top prizes in the 'Picturing Ourimbah' photographic competition.
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| 29th |
Volunteers needed for headache study
University of Newcastle researchers are calling for staff and students to help with a study investigating the relationship between neck posture and headaches.
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| 30th |
Know your rights in the workplace
The University of Newcastle is hosting an information session for all students tomorrow (Friday 31 July) to help them understand their rights and obligations in the workplace.
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