Archive of news for August 2009

August 2009

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Newcastle graduates ahead of the pack

The median starting salaries for bachelor degree graduates from the University of Newcastle are higher than the Australian average, according to the latest findings from the Australian Graduate Survey.

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Rotary honour for Challenge leader

University of Newcastle staff member Melanie d'Arbon has picked up Rotary's highest honour for her work as a team leader with the Science and Engineering Challenge.

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Sporting best to be honoured at prestigious University awards

The sporting achievements of the students of the University of Newcastle will be recognised in a special presentation dinner this month.

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University researcher appointed visiting professor in China

Central Coast-based University of Newcastle Professor Derek Smith has been appointed a Visiting Professor at the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University in China.

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The right prescription for teaching

A new program is helping to fill a gap in pharmacy teaching and assist new pharmacists to give better advice to customers.

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Vacation and Work Experience Expo

Forty-five organisations will visit the Callaghan campus tomorrow to recruit the University's brightest students at the annual Vacation and Work Experience Expo.

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Spotlight on local generosity

The UON Foundation has today launched a special campaign to highlight the generosity of Newcastle and thank the University's many donors.

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Opinion: Rethinking workplace motivation

Motivation is concerned with behaviour and effort at work. Employers and managers are not only looking for employees with skills and qualifications, but also for those who are motivated and committed to the organisation.

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Leading researcher returns to Australia to take up Newcastle post

A leader in teaching and research in gastroenterology, and one of the most highly cited clinical scientists in his field, has been appointed the new Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Health, at the University of Newcastle.

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SMART moves in Arnhem Land

Coinciding with national Science Week, students from remote Indigenous communities across Arnhem Land are being given a taste of science in action during August, as the SMART team flies across the region delivering its show.

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Ice ages may have ended due to warmer summers in both hemispheres - study

A new study indicates that the ice ages may have ended due to warmer summers in the northern and southern hemispheres, not just the northern hemisphere alone as was previously believed.

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University names its sporting best

The University of Newcastle formally recognised the sporting excellence of its students at a special awards presentation this evening.

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Science and Engineering Super Challenge hits the Hunter

Students from 24 schools across NSW will converge on Newcastle tomorrow to take part in a massive three-day science and engineering challenge.

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Thailand exchange for nursing degree 'truly inspirational'

Gunilla Haydon was not expecting her mind and spirit to be so inspired by an educational trip to Thailand as part of her nursing studies.

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Hunter researcher granted funds for cutting edge stroke research

Hunter based Associate Professor Chris Levi's research into the effects of stroke has been given a boost today with the announcement of $230,275 to advance the China - Australia Therapeutic Hypothermia in Stroke research program.

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Find the right degree this Saturday at Info Day

Live news broadcasts, a chemistry magic show and soccer-playing robots will be some of highlights at the University of Newcastle's Info Day this weekend.

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