Archive of news for October 2010
October 2010
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University of Newcastle graduationSemester 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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Diary Note: University produces A Taste of HoneyClass, 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 inventorsCongratulations to our two incredible research teams involved in ‘The New Inventors’ grand final.
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| 6th |
International healing expert in NewcastleAmerican 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 awardUniversity 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 planetThe 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 roadThe 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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| 11th |
Scholarships help students to learn on-the-jobYear 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 AwardsUniversity 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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Well-known donor appointed to University of Newcastle Foundation BoardThe 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 developmentForging 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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| 15th |
Inspiring graduates crownedThe 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 crownHundreds 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 UniversityResearch 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 GlendaleGlendale 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 studentsJulie 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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Sex expert to speak about intimacy and ageingSex 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 SydneySydney 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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| 22nd |
Breakfast for breast cancerUniversity 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 BoardThe 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 fundingThe 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 historyHistorian 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 programThe 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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University recognised at 2010 NSW Premier's Export AwardsThe 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 researchersThe dynamic and life-changing inventions of five Hunter researchers have been recognised at the 2010 Newcastle Innovation Awards.
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