Archive of news for 2010
January 2010
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Parachute jump lands lecturer teaching excellence award
The University of Newcastle's Dr Kit Messham-Muir went to great lengths to explain philosopher Edward Burke's concept of the sublime to his first-year fine art students.
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Maths the key to keeping vaccinations on time
A complex maths algorithm is helping keep childhood vaccinations in the United States up-to-date.
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Newcastle student wins international energy competition
A University of Newcastle engineering student has returned to Australia following a major win in a global wind energy competition in Denmark.
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From music to maths via the works depot
It has been an interesting path to university for James Totterdell, dabbling in music production and warehousing before deciding his future was in mathematics and computer science.
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A sporting chance at university
Gym instructor and mother of four Belinda Thompson from Wyoming on the Central Coast always knew she wanted to take her career further but had been busy raising four children and had not found the time for further study.
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Sand, surf and free legal advice on offer at beach
Students from the University of Newcastle Legal Centre will hit the beach again this summer to offer beachgoers free legal advice as part of the highly successful Law on the Beach program.
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International opportunity for young medical researchers
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University of Newcastle receives more than $34 million for research
The University of Newcastle has welcomed more than $34 million in Australian Government funding for research and research training.
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University releases Main Round Offers
The University of Newcastle will release 7,712 Main Round Offers to undergraduate students today.
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Monkey News
Chimpanzee That!
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First ground broken on major University redevelopment
Work has commenced on the Exercise Science Building at the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus, kicking off the $20 million development program.
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February 2010
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University strikes landmark deal
The University of Newcastle today signed an agreement with global education provider, Navitas, who are establishing the Newcastle International College on the Callaghan campus.
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Making educational goals sustainable
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Top honour for forensic dentist
Forensic dentist Dr Jane Taylor has been honoured with an Australian Federal Police Operations Medal for her work identifying victims of the Bali bombing in 2002 and the Boxing Day tsunami in Thailand in 2004.
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Newcastle dancer makes top 20
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New technology to fast-track schizophrenia research
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Promoting healthy behaviour in expectant mums
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Celebrating achievement in learning
More than 1,100 students will celebrate finishing their studies at the Central Coast campus this week in graduation ceremonies on Thursday and Friday.
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Donation funds study into new treatments for depression
The University of Newcastle (UON) Foundation is pleased to announce a $300,000 donation to medical research from Bellberry Limited.
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Closing the life expectancy gap for Indigenous Australians
A new research program launched today will investigate ways to achieve healthy pregnancies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women.
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'On the move' at the University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle has launched a new information campaign about the range of options for staff and students travelling to its Callaghan and Central Coast campuses as the semester kicks off.
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March 2010
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Researchers and dads team up against obesity
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Expressions of interest - Newcastle City campus
The University of Newcastle is poised for strong growth over the next decade – more students and staff, more research, more community engagement.
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University again named top employer for women
The University of Newcastle has today been named a 2010 Employer of Choice for Women, for the second year in a row.
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Quest to find Macquarie Pier foundation stone
The search is on to find the foundation and inscription stone for Macquarie Pier, believed lost for more than 190 years.
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Depression websites forget fathers
An evaluation of popular websites for new parents has found that while many provide important information about postnatal depression, few have information specifically to help fathers whose partners may be depressed.
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Study highlights benefits of resistance training for adolescents
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Top medal for corrosion researcher
University of Newcastle structural engineer Professor Rob Melchers has received the Australasian Corrosion Association's most prestigious award - the Corrosion Medal.
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University releases Lonely Planet travel guide
The University of Newcastle is the first university in Australia to partner with Lonely Planet and release a customised travel guide for prospective students.
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World-class medical research facility approved
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The Wine Label Show
The importance of wine label design in the branding and visual identification of Australian wines is the subject of a new exhibition by University of Newcastle graphic design lecturer and PhD student Allan Morse.
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University adopts award winning mobile technology
A new mobile information service is now being offered to staff, students and visitors of the University of Newcastle.
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| 29th |
Memorable win for rugby players
Congratulations to the University of Newcastle Rugby Club on winning the inaugural Laffan Cup.
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Newcastle academic elected to peak national body of scientists
University of Newcastle mathematician and Laureate Professor Jonathan Borwein is one of just 17 scientists across Australia in 2010 to be elected to the Fellowship of the prestigious Academy of Science.
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April 2010
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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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Reflections on service to nurse education
Dr Betty Andersen was awarded an Honorary doctorate from the University of Newcastle and in 1986 she was awarded an Order of Australia (AM) for her service to nursing education. Betty Andersen, now retired, was a registered nurse and midwife who trained in the 1950s and devoted her working life to nurse education and practice in numerous Australian and international settings.
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Medal (OAM) of the Order of Australia - Congratulations Professor Margaret McMillan
The staff and students of the School of Nursing and Midwifery warmly congratulate Professor Margaret McMillan on being awarded an Order of Australia Medal for her service to medical education and nursing through a range of academic and executive roles.
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Group therapy for depression in a BraveHeart
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Free catch-up vaccination clinic - Central Coast campus
Meningococcal C, Measles, Mumps & Rubella (MMR), Diphtheria, Tetanus & Pertussis and Flu vaccines will be provided free to eligible students at vaccination clinics at the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus.
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University researchers on 'The New Inventors' tonight
Professor Behdad Moghtaderi and Dr Elham Doroodchi, engineers in the Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment, will appear on the ABC television show 'The New Inventors' tonight.
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100th Hunter woman joins life-saving breast cancer prevention study
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University research showcased on 'The New Inventors'
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Volunteers wanted for physiotherapy study
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University Professor receives prestigious recognition for outstanding career achievement
The University of Newcastle's Professor Derek Smith has been recognised as an outstanding alumnus of James Cook University in Queensland.
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Student hits the road for campaign against poverty
University of Newcastle student Emilie Wiggers has been chosen to join 999 young ambassadors from across the nation for the MAKEPOVERTYHISTORY Road Trip.
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Landmark agreement with Philippines Commission on Higher Education
The University of Newcastle has signed an historic agreement with the Philippines' Commission on Higher Education that aims to build capacity and share knowledge between Australia and the Philippines.
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Central Coast high school students kick start university studies
The University of Newcastle is offering Central Coast high school students the opportunity to get a head start on their university studies.
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Newcastle University Choir presents Rock Around The Clock
The Newcastle University Choir will join with the Dungeon Big Band to present an afternoon of musical hits from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s.
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| 29th |
New Director to lead the Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment
Professor Tim Roberts has been appointed Director of the University of Newcastle's Tom Farrell Institute for the Environment.
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Donation funds new scholarships for Upper Hunter students
The University of Newcastle (UON) Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of up to six new scholarships for undergraduate students thanks to a $100,000 donation from Doyles Creek Mining.
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May 2010
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Writing talent shortlisted for prestigious awards
Dr Karen Hitchcock and her first book Little White Slips are in the running for two prestigious literary awards.
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Mystery manuscript leads to biography
Four years after unravelling the mystery surrounding an unusual antique hand-written manuscript, Emeritus Professor Ken Dutton has written a biography on one of the authors - prominent pioneer settler and Queensland parliamentary official Lieutenant Colonel Charles Gray.
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New Graduate Certificate in Business Administration program launched
The Faculty of Business and Law, the Wollotuka Institute, GraduateSchool.com Pty Ltd, and the NSW Aboriginal Land Council launched a Graduate Certificate in Business Administration program at a dinner held on Wednesday 19 May 2010 in Birabahn on the Callaghan campus.
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Major milestone for Science and Engineering Challenge
There will be celebrations across three Australian states this week to mark the participation of 100,000 students in the University of Newcastle's highly successful Science and Engineering Challenge.
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Celebrating excellence - awarding achievement on the Central Coast
Business and community support for academic excellence will be celebrated at the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus tonight with the annual Scholarships and Awards night.
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New agreement with Chinese university
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Conservation biologist named finalist in national environment awards
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June 2010
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Major partnership to focus on teenage anti-social behaviour
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Babies exposed to smoke in the home
University of Newcastle researchers have found that nearly one-third of Australian babies are regularly exposed to tobacco smoke in their home, increasing the child's risk of respiratory illness, asthma and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
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Central Coast Campus closure
The Central Coast campus at Ourimbah has been closed due to flooding and classes have been cancelled until it is safe for people to enter the campus.
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University Chamber Choir sings winning note
The University of Newcastle's award-winning Chamber Choir has taken out three first prizes at the McDonald's Sydney Eisteddfod.
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New Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Health begins role
Professor Nick Talley, one of the most cited clinical scientists in the field of gastroenterology, arrives at the University of Newcastle tomorrow to take up the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Health.
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$100 million energy project to boost research opportunities
The University of Newcastle has welcomed today's Australian Government announcement of a $100 million Smart Grid, Smart City demonstration project for Newcastle.
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$5 million to revolutionise low emission coal technologies
Researchers from the University of Newcastle have been granted more than $5 million towards four projects exploring low emission coal technologies that have the potential to transform the future of Australia's coal mining industry.
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School students to get a taste of University life
Students from high schools across the Central Coast will learn about university life, when they visit the University of Newcastle's campus at Ourimbah tomorrow for the annual Schools Visit Day.
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Students flock to ExperimentFest
More than 1300 Year 12 students from Newcastle, the Central Coast and Mid North Coast will this week gain practical experience of their HSC science syllabus at the University of Newcastle's ninth ExperimentFest.
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University mid-year offers out today
The University of Newcastle will release 901 offers for mid-year enrolment today (Friday) at 9am.
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Newcastle to host state of the art energy research centre
Australian Government backing of $30 million has paved the way for the University of Newcastle to open a world-class energy research facility on a scale unmatched by any university in the country.
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Teachers' Visit Day at the University
University of Newcastle researchers will share their knowledge with school teachers from across the Hunter and Central Coast, at the second annual Teachers' Visit Day, today.
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2,000 high school students descend on University
More than 2,000 students from high schools across the Hunter, Central Coast, mid-north Coast and New England regions will visit the University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus tomorrow for the annual Schools Visit Day.
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Two talented student artists win prestigious scholarship
The University of Newcastle (UON) Foundation has announced emerging artists Nathan Keogh and Nerida Ackland are the joint winners of the 2010 Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Scholarship.
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July 2010
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University professor named in top 100 engineers
University of Newcastle Professor John Carter has been named one of Australia's 100 most influential engineers for 2010.
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Humans have the right bite
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Major health training boost for the Hunter and Central Coast
The University of Newcastle today said the Australian Government's significant investment to expand training facilities at Wyong Hospital would be a boost to the medical workforce in the Hunter and Central Coast regions.
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Prestigious award for Deputy Vice-Chancellor
University of Newcastle Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic and Global Relations), Professor Kevin McConkey has been recognised by the University of Queensland for his outstanding contributions to psychological research, leadership and community service.
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Radiation therapy students scoop the scholarship pool
University of Newcastle radiation therapy students have secured three of four $12,500 scholarships offered this year by the Townsville Cancer Centre.
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University announces $100 million for priority projects
The University of Newcastle has announced funding of almost $100 million over the next five years for a major package of initiatives to support students.
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International recognition for two University of Newcastle graduates
Two University of Newcastle graduates have won prestigious Australia China Alumni Awards for exceptional achievements in their careers.
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Nursing program wins national teaching accolade
An innovative University of Newcastle program that has transformed nursing students' attitudes towards caring for older patients has won a prestigious national teaching award.
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Rural students give health careers a check-up
Forty 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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National accolade for Laureate Professor
The University of Newcastle's Laureate Professor Rob Sanson-Fisher AO has been honoured with the President's Award for Distinguished life time Contribution to Psychology from the Australia Psychological Society.
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New institute director to drive ambitious agenda
The University of Newcastle has appointed engineering heavy-weight Dr Alan Broadfoot as the director of the Newcastle Institute for Energy and Resources (NIER).
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Chamber Choir's World Games win
The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir has taken the world by storm winning gold in two categories at the Sixth World Choir Games in Shaoxing China.
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Research study to stop the spread
University of Newcastle researchers are recruiting a team of '40-something' females to participate in a study to help women prevent weight gain or 'middle-age spread'.
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Newcastle students join national voice
Two University of Newcastle international students have been elected to Australia's new peak representative organisation for international students, the Council of International Students Australia (CISA).
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Newcastle leads national centre of excellence
Researchers from the University of Newcastle will lead a new multi-million dollar Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence to pioneer new scientific approaches to geotechnical engineering design.
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August 2010
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Governor to remember Nobbys' colonial history
The Governor of NSW, Her Excellency Marie Bashir AC CVO will follow in the footsteps of her colonial predecessor Governor Lachlan Macquarie at a ceremony to be held at Nobbys breakwall tomorrow.
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Program motivates blokes to 'SHED' extra weight
A world-first weight loss trial for men conducted by researchers at the University of Newcastle is recruiting new participants to take part in the second trial of this life-changing research.
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Finalists have three minutes to explain their world
Complex ideas like how to inject captured carbon into bricks and pavers will be given an express delivery by post-graduate students at the University of Newcastle today.
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Scribble draws out collective talents
A graphic novel written and illustrated by students and lecturers from the University of Newcastle will be launched at Wallsend Library tonight.
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Inaugural Sanitarium Scholarship awarded to Honours student
University of Newcastle Central Coast campus honours student Selin Tan has been awarded a new scholarship established by the Sanitarium Health Food Company.
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Newcastle graduates rise above the rest
Bachelor degree graduates from the University of Newcastle are paid more than the national average for their first professional job, according to the latest findings of the Australian Graduate Survey.
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New TV campaign puts University in the spotlight
An innovative advertising commercial will help build the reputation of the University of Newcastle and help it cement its place in the competitive tertiary education sector.
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Scholarships give Coast students on the job experience
Three Central Coast students will get vital on-the-job experience as part of a scholarship scheme that will also help meet the cost of their university study.
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The Llewellyn Chest showcased in state library
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Teddy hospital to help gain children's trust
Third-year medical students from the University of Newcastle Medical Society will fine-tune their 'Teddiology' skills when they host the second annual Teddy Bear Hospital at Civic Park in Newcastle tomorrow.
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Japanese teachers visit University to polish their English
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Meet our fungal friends
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| 18th |
Indigenous students win bursary to help with uni costs
Four Indigenous students from the Central Coast will get help to pay for text books and study resources thanks to a grant scheme supported by a local reconciliation council.
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| 20th |
Technical officer retires after almost four decades
Senior Technical Officer John Pearson, from the Faculty of Science and Information Technology, will retire this week after working at the University of Newcastle for more than 37 years.
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| 27th |
ANU and University of Newcastle sign MOU
New Masters programs in history and museum studies will be among the first initiatives to come out of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Australian National University and the University of Newcastle.
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Educational relationship strengthened through MOU
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September 2010
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Illustration students vie for prestigious award
Students with a passion for flora and fauna illustration will compete for one of the University of Newcastle's most prestigious awards tomorrow, the 2010 Margaret Senior Wildlife Illustration Award.
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Legislative responsibility needed to protect our most vulnerable
Australia's Human Rights Commissioner will today argue there is a deficit in our democratic process that leaves disadvantaged members of society vulnerable to human rights violations.
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Million dollar merger to tackle energy crisis
Researchers from the University of Newcastle and CSIRO's Energy Centre have joined forces to develop a solar cell technology that could address the global energy crisis.
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Amanda's in running for State crown
A University of Newcastle PhD student has been named a State finalist in the Telstra Business Women's Awards.
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Campus security enhanced with new projects
The University of Newcastle has boosted its on-campus security with two new initiatives - the distribution of 6,500 personal safety whistles and the purchase of five state-of-the-art patrol bicycles.
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Healthy lifestyle study targets families
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Newcastle climbs in world rankings
The University of Newcastle has risen 10 places in the QS World University Rankings® for 2010.
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University lecturer wins prestigious award for short stories
Local author and University of Newcastle lecturer Dr Karen Hitchcock has taken out the Steele Rudd Award at the Queensland Premier's Literary Awards for her collection of short stories Little White Slips.
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Recognition for top dad
On the back of Fathers' Day 2010, University of Newcastle Associate Professor Philip Morgan has been honoured with a NSW Community Father of the Year Special Commendation award.
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| 14th |
Oil rig safety to be improved by $500,000 University rust study
A $500,000 University of Newcastle joint research project will improve the safety of oil rigs and platforms in tropical oceans by investigating how quickly their moorings rust.
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Consul General of India visits campus today
The Consul General of India, Mr Amit Dasgupta, will make a special visit to the University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus today to make a symbolic donation.
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Award sparks love of natural history
Third Year Natural History Illustration student at the University of Newcastle, Susan Sparks, has won this year's prestigious Margaret Senior Wildlife Award with her illustrations of local flora and fauna, recorded in Throsby Creek mangrove, the Stockton Sandpit and the coastal heath of Awabakal Nature Reserve.
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Solar-cell technology featured on ABC's New Inventors tonight
University of Newcastle Professor Paul Dastoor will showcase his ground-breaking solar-cell technology when he appears on the ABC's New Inventors television show tonight at 8pm.
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Lecturer awarded $15,000 to better teach the teacher
Dr Nicole Mockler has dedicated her adult life to educating children and now after being awarded a $15,000 fellowship, the University of Newcastle lecturer will research the best methods to teach the teacher.
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Erina students get a taste for the science of sport
Erina High School students will learn how the human body works, and how to measure and improve physical performance when they take a 'behind the scenes' tour of the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus Exercise and Sport Science labs on Tuesday (21 September).
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| 19th |
International expert to share Rwandan experience
Renowned international gender expert, Professor Shirley Randell AO will reveal how women have led Rwanda's recovery since the genocide, when she speaks at the University of Newcastle this week.
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| 21st |
180 seconds to explain Parkinson's Disease
University of Newcastle postgraduate student Gabrielle Briggs will this week compete in the final of the Trans-Tasman Three Minute Thesis competition.
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Canto Ostinato showcased on Thursday night
The musical phenomenon Canto Ostinato will be presented at Newcastle Conservatorium this Thursday night from 7.30pm.
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Two University projects in 'The New Inventors' grand finalThe University of Newcastle will be centre stage tonight when two university-based projects go head to head with three others in the grand final of the ABC's 'The New Inventors'. |
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Gabrielle Briggs wins second place in grand final
Congratulations to Gabrielle Briggs who has taken out second place in the Three Minute Thesis trans-Tasman grand final, held in Queensland this week. |
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University lecturer unknotting night time leg cramps
One in two people over the age of 60 experience night time muscle cramping, which can cause sleep disturbance, ongoing muscle pain, unhappiness and falls in sufferers.
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Newcastle showcases training systems to African colleagues
The Hunter's innovative vocational, education and training systems were on show to African counterparts this month. |
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University welcomes scholarships support from Doyles Creek Mining
Helping to meet the boom in demand for geology graduates is the aim of a five new scholarships for students from the Hunter Valley thanks to a $100,000 donation from Doyles Creek Mining.
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University study opens new doors for young carer
Balancing study with caring for her disabled mother is a normal day in the life of University of Newcastle Central Coast campus student Belinda Leicester.
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| 29th |
Passion for health earns Deadly Award
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October 2010
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University of Newcastle graduation
Semester two graduation ceremonies for University of Newcastle students will be held on Thursday 7 October 2010 and Friday 8 October 2010 in the Great Hall, Callaghan campus.
A total of 1,903 students are eligible to graduate.
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Diary Note: University produces A Taste of Honey
Class, race, gender and sexual orientation will be put into question when the University of Newcastle delivers its next student production A Taste of Honey, directed by student Peter Hellier.
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| 6th |
Next steps for our new inventors
Congratulations to our two incredible research teams involved in ‘The New Inventors’ grand final.
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| 6th |
International healing expert in Newcastle
American expert on the ‘Science of Healing’, Dr Esther Sternberg will discuss the link between stress and illness and the green environment and wellness, as part of the University of Newcastle’s ArtsHealth Symposium this week.
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University researcher receives Aerospace award
University of Newcastle Associate Professor Tristan Perez has been recognised with an Inaugural Hunter Aerospace Industry Award in the Research and Development category.
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| 8th |
Time to get 'on ya bike' for the planet
The University of Newcastle is gearing up to reduce its environmental footprint on Ride to Work Day on Wednesday October 13.
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| 11th |
Law school takes the show on the road
The University of Newcastle’s Law School will hit the road this week in a bid to encourage students from rural and regional New South Wales to pursue a career in law.
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| 11th |
Scholarships help students to learn on-the-job
Year 12 students hoping to attend university in 2011 have the opportunity to gain vital on-the-job experience as part of an exciting industry scholarship scheme.
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| 12th |
High achievers up for Alumni Awards
University of Newcastle graduate Yasser Hamed, who developed animation software tools for the feature film Happy Feet and Alice in Wonderland, is one of three finalists for the 35th Newton-John Alumni Award, which will be announced tomorrow night.
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Well-known donor appointed to University of Newcastle Foundation Board
The University of Newcastle (UON) Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of long time donor, Mrs Jennie Thomas AM, as a member of the Foundation Board.
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| 14th |
University Central Coast chief takes on community development
Forging more links between the community, industry, business and the University will be the enhanced role of University of Newcastle Central Coast Campuses Pro Vice-Chancellor and Director, Professor Stephen Crump.
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| 15th |
Inspiring graduates crowned
The University of Newcastle Alumni has announced that Cheong-Chua Koon Hean has won the 2010 Convocation Medal for professional excellence.
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| 18th |
Students chase Science and Engineering Grand Challenge crown
Hundreds of Australia’s brightest young minds will be stretched to the limit in the quest to win the University of Newcastle’s Science and Engineering Grand Challenge in a three day finale.
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| 18th |
World-leading academics enhance sociological research at University
Research at the University of Newcastle will be enhanced with the appointment of two world-renowned professors of Sociology.
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| 18th |
New medical teaching and training infrastructure for Glendale
Glendale Medical Centre have partnered with the University of Newcastle to create dedicated teaching and training facilities within a new medical centre located in Glendale.
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| 19th |
Patients get back on their feet with help of University students
Julie Steele has suffered with foot pain most of her adult life, now with the help of podiatry students from the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus, the Wyee mother is back on her feet again.
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Sex expert to speak about intimacy and ageing
Sex therapist Bettina Arndt will discuss how couples cope with changes in desire as they age at a lecture held at the University of Newcastle this week.
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Challenge crown lands in Sydney
Sydney Technology High School has been crowned Australian Champion School at the University of Newcastle’s 2010 National Science and Engineering Grand Challenge.
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| 22nd |
Breakfast for breast cancer
University of Newcastle Central Coast campus staff and students will host a Pink Ribbon Breakfast on Monday October 25 to raise money for breast cancer research and patient care.
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| 25th |
University donors acknowledged with Honour Board
The University of Newcastle will honour its many donors with the unveiling of a Donor Honour Board.
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| 25th |
University of Newcastle receives record ARC funding
The University of Newcastle has been awarded a record $14 million from the Australian Research Council (ARC) for 38 projects across the fields of health, science, engineering and education.
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| 26th |
Historian debates view of Australian history
Historian and author Professor Henry Reynolds will present an alternative view of Australia’s early colonial history at a free public lecture, on Wednesday 27 October.
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| 26th |
$1.1 million for University-based mental health program
The University of Newcastle’s Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH) has been awarded a further $1.1 million to continue to provide mental health assistance to people living in rural regions.
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University recognised at 2010 NSW Premier's Export Awards
The University of Newcastle has been recognised as a top exporter taking out second place in the Regional Export Award category at the 2010 NSW Premier’s Export Awards.
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Innovation awards for Hunter's top researchers
The dynamic and life-changing inventions of five Hunter researchers have been recognised at the 2010 Newcastle Innovation Awards.
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November 2010
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Newcastle ranks on international top cities list
Newcastle was the only Australian city to be named on Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Cities list in its Best in Travel 2011 guide published today.
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Students score career goals with the help of Central Coast Mariners
Five University of Newcastle Central Coast campus exercise and sports science students will obtain vital experience working with elite athletes thanks to an industry placement program with the Central Coast Mariners Football Club.
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| 3rd |
Security on Callaghan campus
There have been two attacks recently on the Callaghan campus. For their personal safety, everyone on campus is urged to observe the following security measures.
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| 8th |
Conservatorium open wide
Newcastle Conservatorium will open its doors to the public on Sunday 14 November.
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Launch of the great Australian novel
The Co-op Bookshop and Brolga Publishing will launch The Great Australian Novel – A Panorama by Jean-François Vernay, translated from French by the University of Newcastle’s Dr Marie Ramsland.
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| 8th |
Preserving lost languages
Preserving the world’s threatened Indigenous languages will be the aim of a new University of Newcastle research group to be launched this week.
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| 8th |
Postgraduate study showcased at expo
With recent research revealing the median salary of coursework masters graduates is more than 50 per cent greater than the average weekly wage*, the University of Newcastle will host an expo showcasing postgraduate study options.
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| 11th |
New technology set to transform student assessment
A University of Newcastle joint research project could transform the way health students are assessed in the future.
The Australian Learning and Teaching Council has granted $220,000 to The eOSCE: Advancing technology to improve students’ learning and reliability, which will be led by Newcastle’s Dr Suzanne Snodgrass.
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| 12th |
Newcastle secures $10.4 million for health and medical research
The University of Newcastle has been awarded $10.4 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for a record 20 projects, including $3.1 million for research targeting respiratory diseases.
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| 17th |
Staff survey results released
The University of Newcastle today released its latest staff survey results.
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| 17th |
Newcastle academics scoop top teaching awards
Three University of Newcastle academics have been recognised for their passion and innovative teaching methods at the prestigious Australian Awards for University Teaching.
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| 18th |
Newcastle at genetic research forefront
The University of Newcastle is set to lead the way in genetic research with the arrival of a new technology that will deliver unprecedented accuracy.
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| 18th |
New Lecturer in Theology announced
The University of Newcastle’s theology discipline is set to be strengthened following the appointment of the new Lecturer in Theology.
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| 18th |
Indigenous health centre opens its doors
The birth and health outcomes for Aboriginal women will be improved with the opening of Tamworth’s new Gomeroi gaaynggal Centre this Saturday.
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| 19th |
Professor honoured with international award
The University of Newcastle’s Professor Kevin Galvin and industry partner Ludowici have won a prestigious international award for innovation and excellence.
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| 22nd |
University researchers prove a tilt of the head can lure a mate
The angle we tilt our head can play a significant role in how attractive we are to the opposite sex, according to latest research.
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| 22nd |
Coveted fellowships go to Newcastle
Associate Professor Kristian Krabbenhoft, who is exploring ways to predict avalanches and landslides, was one of two University of Newcastle researchers to receive a coveted Australia Research Council (ARC) Future Fellowship.
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| 23rd |
Prestigious honour for global planner
Global leader in urban planning Mrs Cheong-Chua Koon Hean, has been awarded one of the University of Newcastle’s highest honours.
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| 24th |
Students graduate in Hong Kong
The University of Newcastle will pay tribute to graduates at a special ceremony in Hong Kong tonight.
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| 24th |
Island classroom for University students
Lady Elliot Island will become the classroom for a group of University of Newcastle Central Coast campus students, taking part in an educational and research field trip to the Great Barrier Reef this month.
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| 25th |
Chamber choir releases songs of China
The University of Newcastle’s world-renowned Chamber Choir will launch its highly-anticipated CD Jasmine and Wattle tomorrow at the opening of the University Gallery’s China Song exhibition.
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| 25th |
Endeavour awards allow researchers to broaden learning horizons
A University of Newcastle PhD student will investigate how different cultures cope with cancer and its treatment with the help of a Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Award.
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| 25th |
Poets' eyes on Poetry Prize
The winner of the 2010 Newcastle Poetry Prize, Australia’s most widely recognised and respected poetry award, will be announced this Saturday 27 November.
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| 29th |
Economic experts discuss aftermath of the GFC
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 |
Conference to promote family wellbeing
Promoting the wellbeing of families is the focus of an international conference to be held at the University of Newcastle this week.
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| 30th |
Web portal will open new doors to education for coast residents
Inspiring Mid-North Coast residents to pursue tertiary education options is the aim of a new website launched today by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, the University of Newcastle and other education providers.
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December 2010
| 1st |
Students debate parental discipline at annual competition
Students from local high schools will debate if parents should be "sent off‟ with a red card for bad behaviour at the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus‟s annual debating competition.
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| 1st |
A new home for Newcastle's green giants
With $500,000 in new funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC), Newcastle will build a super-sized greenhouse to accommodate giant plants for its biofuel research.
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| 2nd |
Indigenous relationships close to researcher's heart
The complex history of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians could not be better told than by University of Newcastle historian Associate Professor Victoria Haskins.
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| 3rd |
Writers make the Best of Australia's cut
Six University of Newcastle academics and students have been published in the respected annual anthology series Best Australian Stories 2010 and Best Australian Poems 2010, produced by Black Inc.
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| 6th |
Newcastle joins world leaders at Biomarker discovery conference
A University of Newcastle researcher will join other world leaders in data analytical techniques for biomarker identification at this week’s inaugural Biomarker Discovery Conference in Shoal Bay.
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| 7th |
Girls explore science and maths options at University summer school
High school girls from across NSW will learn forensic secrets used to solve crimes and make a car powered by a hydrogen cell at the Girls Choices Summer School.
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| 7th |
Newcastle secures $2.7 million for health and medical researchers
Seven University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded a total of $2.7 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for fellowships to continue vital health and medical research.
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| 10th |
TUNRA Bulk Solids founder awarded prestigious medal
University of Newcastle Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts has been honoured nationally by peak professional body, The Institution of Engineers, Australia, with the prestigious Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal.
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| 14th |
David Maddison building cleared
There was a fire today, 14 December, on the third floor of the University’s David Maddison building located on the corner of Watt and King Streets, Newcastle.
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| 14th |
Newcastle students' ATARs released Thursday 16 December
Newcastle's HSC students will be able to access their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) from 9am Thursday 16 December 2010.
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| 14th |
New Inventors host to shine spotlight on Newcastle students designs
Australia’s best known supporter of innovation and invention, James O’Loghlin, will put University of Newcastle industrial design students under the spotlight this week.
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| 15th |
Central Coast campus library gets $2.6 million facelift
Work on the $2.6 million upgrade of the Central Coast campus library began this month and when completed will meet student demand for more learning and meeting spaces.
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| 16th |
Chamber choir presents Christmas Concert
The University of Newcastle’s world-renowned Chamber Choir will shine with festive spirit when it hosts its popular Christmas Concert this Saturday (18 December).
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| 17th |
Nick Saunders to retire from University of Newcastle
Nick Saunders to retire from the University of Newcastle. New Vice-Chancellor announced.
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| 20th |
EXPERT LIST
PLEASE KEEP: This is a reference list for several University experts and their availability during the Christmas and New Year period.
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| 22nd |
Using CO2 to build a better world
A University of Newcastle research project that aims to address the world’s escalating carbon dioxide emissions by turning them into building products has attracted national attention.
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| 26th |
Research investigates a cultural differences in coping with cancer
A University of Newcastle PhD student will investigate how different cultures cope with cancer and its treatment with the help of a Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Award.
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| 27th |
Storm safety a lifesaver for summer season
University of Newcastle meteorologist Martin Babakhan is warning people to be wary of deadly lightning.
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| 30th |
Newcastle scoops the Indigenous research pool
Of the nine Australian Research Council’s Indigenous Research Development (IRD) grants allocated nationally, two were awarded to Newcastle projects equating to some 25 per cent of the funds available.
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