Archive of news for July 2010
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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