Archive of news for December 2010
December 2010
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Students debate parental discipline at annual competition
Students from local high schools will debate if parents should be "sent off‟ with a red card for bad behaviour at the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus‟s annual debating competition.
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A new home for Newcastle's green giants
With $500,000 in new funding from the Australian Research Council (ARC), Newcastle will build a super-sized greenhouse to accommodate giant plants for its biofuel research.
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Indigenous relationships close to researcher's heart
The complex history of relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians could not be better told than by University of Newcastle historian Associate Professor Victoria Haskins.
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Writers make the Best of Australia's cut
Six University of Newcastle academics and students have been published in the respected annual anthology series Best Australian Stories 2010 and Best Australian Poems 2010, produced by Black Inc.
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Newcastle joins world leaders at Biomarker discovery conference
A University of Newcastle researcher will join other world leaders in data analytical techniques for biomarker identification at this week’s inaugural Biomarker Discovery Conference in Shoal Bay.
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Girls explore science and maths options at University summer school
High school girls from across NSW will learn forensic secrets used to solve crimes and make a car powered by a hydrogen cell at the Girls Choices Summer School.
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Newcastle secures $2.7 million for health and medical researchers
Seven University of Newcastle researchers have been awarded a total of $2.7 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for fellowships to continue vital health and medical research.
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TUNRA Bulk Solids founder awarded prestigious medal
University of Newcastle Emeritus Professor Alan Roberts has been honoured nationally by peak professional body, The Institution of Engineers, Australia, with the prestigious Peter Nicol Russell Memorial Medal.
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| 14th |
David Maddison building cleared
There was a fire today, 14 December, on the third floor of the University’s David Maddison building located on the corner of Watt and King Streets, Newcastle.
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| 14th |
Newcastle students' ATARs released Thursday 16 December
Newcastle's HSC students will be able to access their Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) from 9am Thursday 16 December 2010.
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| 14th |
New Inventors host to shine spotlight on Newcastle students designs
Australia’s best known supporter of innovation and invention, James O’Loghlin, will put University of Newcastle industrial design students under the spotlight this week.
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Central Coast campus library gets $2.6 million facelift
Work on the $2.6 million upgrade of the Central Coast campus library began this month and when completed will meet student demand for more learning and meeting spaces.
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| 16th |
Chamber choir presents Christmas Concert
The University of Newcastle’s world-renowned Chamber Choir will shine with festive spirit when it hosts its popular Christmas Concert this Saturday (18 December).
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| 17th |
Nick Saunders to retire from University of Newcastle
Nick Saunders to retire from the University of Newcastle. New Vice-Chancellor announced.
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EXPERT LIST
PLEASE KEEP: This is a reference list for several University experts and their availability during the Christmas and New Year period.
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| 22nd |
Using CO2 to build a better world
A University of Newcastle research project that aims to address the world’s escalating carbon dioxide emissions by turning them into building products has attracted national attention.
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Research investigates a cultural differences in coping with cancer
A University of Newcastle PhD student will investigate how different cultures cope with cancer and its treatment with the help of a Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Endeavour Award.
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Storm safety a lifesaver for summer season
University of Newcastle meteorologist Martin Babakhan is warning people to be wary of deadly lightning.
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Newcastle scoops the Indigenous research pool
Of the nine Australian Research Council’s Indigenous Research Development (IRD) grants allocated nationally, two were awarded to Newcastle projects equating to some 25 per cent of the funds available.
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