Archive of news for October 2011
October 2011
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Art’s role in easing autoimmune illness symptoms
An innovative Newcastle research project is measuring the impact of creating art on the symptoms and overall wellbeing of people living with an autoimmune illness.
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| 6th |
Hats off to next crop of Newcastle graduates
Semester two graduation ceremonies for University of Newcastle students will be held today, Thursday 6 October and tomorrow, Friday 7 October in the Great Hall, Callaghan campus. The University will award honorary degrees to four high achievers including 2010 Australian of the Year Professor Patrick McGorry, journalist and social commentator David Marr, internationally-renowned electrical engineer Dr Toshiyuki Yamada and President of the Friends of the University and retired journalist Vic Levi.
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Institutions sign up to create education precinct
Three leading institutions will formalise a commitment to establishing an education precinct in the Ourimbah town centre that is poised to deliver significant economic and social benefits to the region.
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Women's health worse in rural areas
A new national report shows that women living in regional and remote areas experience poorer health than their city counterparts.
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$12.7 million to support Newcastle’s vital health research
The University of Newcastle has attracted $12.7 million in research funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the highest allocation for any university outside a capital city.
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| 18th |
Nation's young bright minds chase grand science crown
Over 1000 students from 24 schools from across Australia will put their minds to the test this week in the bid to win the University of Newcastle’s 2011 Science and Engineering Grand Challenge.
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| 19th |
Pharmacy student serves up right medicine
University of Newcastle student Emma Smith is among the top four pharmacy students in Australia, after making the grand final of a national skills competition.
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| 21st |
Weight loss research aimed at internet generation
A University of Newcastle researcher is hoping to harness the power of the internet to help fight one of Australia’s biggest public health issues, obesity.
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| 24th |
Chancellor's contribution to Australian psychology celebrated
University of Newcastle Chancellor, Professor Trevor Waring, has received a national accolade for his contribution to the field of psychology.
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| 27th |
Conservatorium raises curtains on state-of-the-art facility
The Newcastle Conservatorium will officially unveil a state-of-the-art music technology facility today, that will connect students to the world.
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| 27th |
Former UN director to share key to social equity
former United Nations director will suggest the key to Australia’s future is a shift in focus from chasing wealth to achieving wellbeing when he delivers a public lecture at the University of Newcastle tonight.
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| 27th |
Changing of the guard as the University farewells Vice-Chancellor Professor Nick Saunders
University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Professor Nicholas Saunders will retire tomorrow after seven years at the helm.
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| 28th |
Aspirin shown to halve cancer rates in people with hereditary risk
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| 28th |
University welcomes a donation of extraordinary insects
The University of Newcastle’s unique Natural History Illustration program is set to benefit from a large donation of rare and beautiful insects.
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| 31st |
Fathers needed to pop bubble wrapped generation
Australia’s leading fatherhood expert has warned overprotective parents are in danger of spawning a bubble wrapped generation
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| 31st |
International students close the chapter on university studies
The University will bid farewell to 90 international graduates from almost 20 countries today.
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University welcomes new Vice-Chancellor Professor Caroline McMillen
Professor Caroline McMillen today took over the helm as the University of Newcastle’s Vice-Chancellor and President.
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| 31st |
Lifting weight for prostate cancer
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