Archive of news for March 2011
March 2011
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Students invited to look to the future
Information sessions designed to inform year 9, 10, 11 and 12 students about career options and study pathways will be held across the Hunter and Central Coast during March.
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New scholarship to boost study of reactions to the environment
Supporting the investigation into allergic and adverse reactions to the environment is the aim of a new research scholarship established at the University of Newcastle.
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Autonomous aircraft fly to the forefront
Research underway at the University of Newcastle could someday improve the capabilities of autonomous aircraft, including their potential use in hazardous situations.
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Climate archive to help predict extreme weather events
Historic climate data never before used by researchers may provide the key to helping communities better prepare for extreme weather events, such as the recent Queensland floods.
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Clinical centre boosts local health training
State of the art facilities to train the region’s next generation of health professionals were unveiled in Taree today with the official opening of the University of Newcastle’s Manning Education Centre.
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$3.8 million ‘smart’ teaching facility for Central Coast campus
Construction of a new teaching space that automatically cools itself and reuses rainwater is underway at the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus.
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University scholarships up for grabs for Hunter students
Students studying at the University of Newcastle are being encouraged to apply for a scholarship to help ease the financial burden of studying.
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University city campus attracts bipartisan support
The two major parties in the New South Wales election have committed their support to establishing a University city campus in the Newcastle CBD.
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Breakthrough tipped for epilepsy treatment
A University of Newcastle researcher is poised to make a major medical breakthrough that could transform the lives of one in three epilepsy sufferers.
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Internationally acclaimed researcher to take up HMRI helm
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Harmony week celebrates cultural diversity
International flavours will be served up at the University of Newcastle this week to celebrate our diverse society during Harmony Week, 21-25 March 2011.
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University Alumni honoured at international Awards
The University of Newcastle scooped the winning pool at the inaugural Australia Singapore Alumni Awards held in Singapore on Friday night.
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Community to learn about education options at forum
Central Coast employers will have the opportunity to share unique insights into their emerging fields at a tertiary education forum to be held this week.
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Chinese university leaders visit to enhance alliance with Newcastle
The University of Newcastle community has this week welcomed a delegation of presidents and senior staff from four Chinese tertiary institutions.
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Inaugural Industry Scholarships help Indigenous students
Indigenous nursing, engineering, business and environmental science students at the University of Newcastle can apply for inaugural scholarships to help fast-track their careers.
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University joins ClimateCam crusade
In the continued fight to reduce its carbon footprint, the University of Newcastle has joined The City of Newcastle’s revolutionary ClimateCam initiative.
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Industry Scholarships help students fast-track careers
It is time for University of Newcastle students to apply for Industry based scholarships that will give them a head start in their careers.
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New prostate cancer treatment doubles survival rates
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Parents targeted to tackle childhood obesity
Latest research shows changing the eating attitudes of parents rather than children is the key to combating childhood obesity.
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Gallop calls for Aussies to step up to help new migrants
Australians must take steps to help recently arrived migrants adjust and become involved in their new community if multiculturalism is to succeed, according to former Western Australian premier, Professor Geoffrey Gallop.
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Society needs to prepare now for ageing
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