Archive of news for September 2010
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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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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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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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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Passion for health earns Deadly Award
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