Archive of news for October 2010

October 2010

5th

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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5th

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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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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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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13th

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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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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20th

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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22nd

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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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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29th

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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29th

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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