Archive of news for November 2009
November 2009
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Doctors invited to help fill a knowledge gap
University of Newcastle researchers are investigating the impact of the two world wars on the careers of Australia's female medical practitioners.
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Wining and dining doctors a $60 million a year industry
The first review of the compulsory disclosure of pharmaceutical company hospitality in Australia has found that each week approximately 600 industry-sponsored events take place. Specialists who prescribe high-cost drugs are among the most common attendees.
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The Shape of Things
Four nights only: Wednesday 18 November - Saturday 21 November 2009 at 8pm
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Competitive edge on offer at postgraduate study expo
With Australia's unemployment rate expected to peak next year, local job seekers are being offered a competitive edge in the marketplace.
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HMRI awards for University researchers
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The Rise and Fall of John Howard
Senior Lecturer in Politics, Dr John Tate, has written a play covering the entire career of the former Australian Prime Minister from his election to the seat of Bennelong to his election loss in 2007.
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Business leaders of the future compete
Australia's future business leaders will compete in the final of the 2009 University of Newcastle Kip McGrath Education Centres Year 11 Business Plan Competition this week.
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Researchers discover new paths for asthma treatment
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[IN]TRANSIT - visions from final-year students
A new library for inner city Newcastle and a public housing development along Hunter Street are among 37 major projects by final-year architecture students at the University of Newcastle, on display this weekend.
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UON Foundation thanks its generous donors
Close to 100 people gathered for a night of celebration last week to thank the wonderful generosity of the many donors to the University of Newcastle (UON) Foundation.
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New book showcases writing talent
Dr Karen Hitchcock, postgraduate student in creative arts and lecturer in medicine at the University of Newcastle, has released her first book - Little White Slips.
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Newcastle shares in world's first Centre for Kinomics
Researchers with the Children's Medical Research Institute and Newcastle's Professor Adam McCluskey have received the $1 million Ramaciotti Biomedical Research Award to create the world's first Centre for Kinomics.
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Researcher honoured for work on substance misuse treatments
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University of Newcastle shines in top teaching awards
Three University of Newcastle staff have been recognised as among the best teachers in NSW, receiving an esteemed Quality Teaching Award (QTA).
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| 18th |
Flaws revealed in climate change research
A new study by University of Newcastle researchers is questioning widespread claims that the drought experienced in Australia's Murray Darling Basin is a result of CO2 emissions.
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New partnership opens theological education in Australia
The University of Newcastle and the Broken Bay Institute (BBI) have formed a new partnership to offer the richest suite of theological degree programs in Australia.
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| 20th |
New revolution in electricity generation
Efficient large-scale power generation from geothermal and other low-grade heat sources is a step closer with the release of a revolutionary new technology platform.
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Partnership to xTEND rural depression research
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A helping hand for regional carers
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| 26th |
Building strong Indigenous families
Representatives from remote Indigenous communities across Australia will journey to the University of Newcastle next week for a national conference to discuss ways to overcome challenges facing Indigenous families.
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| 26th |
Newcastle student lands inaugural PM's Award
University of Newcastle speech pathology student Rebecca Amery will next year swap the leafy surrounds of the Callaghan campus for Vietnam's Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy under a unique new scholarship program.
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| 27th |
University Council - Meeting Communique
The University of Newcastle's Council met on Friday 27 November 2009 at the Callaghan campus. This communiqué provides information about key matters considered by the Council.
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| 27th |
Economic experts tackle global financial crisis legacy
Top economic experts from across the world will gather in Newcastle next week to discuss the legacy of higher unemployment in the wake of the global financial crisis.
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| 30th |
Anniversary supplement traces the history of environmental and occupational health
An in-depth look at the evolution of Environmental and Occupational Health (EOH) by a leading University of Newcastle researcher will be the focus of a special edition of an international journal.
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Tapping into water expertise
The University's top water experts will discuss the latest in research at the 32nd Hydrology and Water Resources Symposium to be held in Newcastle this week.
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University launches new prize for Indigenous artists
Contemporary Indigenous artists will vie for a new art prize as part of an exhibition representing a fusion between western and Indigenous culture.
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