Archive of news for April 2010

April 2010

1st

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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5th

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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5th

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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8th

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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12th

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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15th

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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15th

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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19th

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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21st

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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23rd

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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27th

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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30th

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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