Archive of news for October 2009
October 2009
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Redkite scholarships for University students
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Estimating success
University of Newcastle Bachelor of Construction student Nathan West has received the inaugural 2009 Master Builders Association (NSW) Student Estimator of the Year Award.
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University of Newcastle Dean of Arts elected to peak body
Associate Professor John Germov, Dean of Arts and Head of the School of Humanities and Social Science, has been elected to the Board of the prestigious Australasian Council of Deans of Arts, Social Science and Humanities.
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University of Newcastle graduation
Semester two graduation ceremonies for University of Newcastle students will be held on Friday 9 October 2009 in the Great Hall, Callaghan campus.
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Top honour for esteemed Chinese business leader
Prominent Chinese business leader and philanthropist, Mr Zhang Shi Jie, has been awarded one of education's highest honours by the University of Newcastle, Australia.
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Ride to Work Day
Almost 100 cyclists from the University of Newcastle will join in a free breakfast to celebrate national Ride to Work Day on Wednesday 14 October 2009.
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University of Newcastle opens in Sydney CBD
The University of Newcastle will tonight officially open its new Sydney CBD presence. Offering postgraduate studies in business and accountancy, and English language studies, the Sydney presence has been purpose-built within space on Bathurst Street.
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Volunteers needed for asthma study
Hunter researchers are calling for volunteers to participate in a world-first study investigating whether weight loss improves asthma in children and adolescents.
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| 14th |
Learn how to get your free computer gear
An information session about a scheme giving students access to free and heavily discounted computer hardware and software will be held on Monday 19 October at the Callaghan campus.
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| 19th |
Teamwork the key to delivering best quality health care
Harnessing the skills, talent and training of all members of a health care team is the key to reducing errors and obtaining the best results for patients, according to the University of Newcastle's incoming Pro Vice-Chancellor for Health.
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Can green tea lower cholesterol? Volunteers needed for study
Central Coast people with high blood cholesterol are being targeted in a new study to determine whether regular consumption of green tea can help lower blood cholesterol levels.
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| 21st |
Digging for art in Israel
Third-year Bachelor of Arts student David Adamthwaite traded rest and relaxation for the heat and humidity of Israel during the 2009 mid-year break to experience first-hand the treasures of the ancient city of Tel Kabri.
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Honorary professorship for leading reproductive scientist
World-renowned reproductive scientist, Professor Keith Jones, has been awarded the highly prestigious Bingzhi Professorship from the Institute of Zoology in China.
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University receives $8.5 million in research funding
Renewable energy research at the University of Newcastle has received a major financial boost in the Australian Research Council's (ARC) latest round of funding, announced today.
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| 26th |
Warm welcome for international students
The University of Newcastle will this week recognise the efforts of volunteers who welcome international students into the community through the Community Connections program.
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| 27th |
Search for Australia's next sporting heroes to continue in Newcastle
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| 27th |
Award for 'Healthy Dads, Healthy Kids' program
An innovative Newcastle program that has made major inroads into helping men improve their health and the health of their children has taken out a top national award.
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Research forecasts world coal production could peak as soon as 2010
The annual world production of coal could start to decline from as early as next year, with new research from the University of Newcastle predicting the availability of the resource may well peak as soon as 2010.
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University researcher wins prestigious national science award
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| 29th |
Award for University film maker
Wollotuka Institute Research Fellow Dr Romaine Moreton has taken out the best short film award at the Chashama Film Festival in New York for her work The Farm.
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Combating smoking and alcohol consumption by high school students
Newcastle researchers will examine the effectiveness of a new intervention program designed to reduce smoking and alcohol consumption among high school students.
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| 30th |
Students give top marks to University educators
Twenty eight University of Newcastle staff have been recognised for their excellence as educators, being awarded a Australian College of Educators (ACE) Teacher Recognition Award.
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