Archive of news for April 2010
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
Hunter researchers have shown that coronary heart disease patients who feel depressed or anxious can benefit from group therapy.
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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
IBIS-II, a major international breast cancer prevention study, has reached an important milestone with 100 women from the Hunter region volunteering to take part. However, many more volunteers are needed to help reach the international goal of 10,000 women.
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University research showcased on 'The New Inventors'
A revolutionary technology platform that can be used for geothermal power generation and waste heat recovery has won a place in the grand final of the ABC television show 'The New Inventors'.
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Volunteers wanted for physiotherapy study
Researchers at the University of Newcastle are looking for volunteers who suffer from poor balance or dizziness due to a stiff or painful neck for the next stage of a 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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| 22nd |
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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| 22nd |
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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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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