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Archive of news for February 2012

February 2012

2nd

Late Round Offers released

The University of Newcastle released 787 Late Round Offers to undergraduate students on Wednesday night.

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2nd

Improved cancer therapies on the horizon

University of Newcastle researcher Dr Nikki Verrills has been awarded a $360,000 grant to examine a potential new treatment for leukaemia patients.

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3rd

Newcastle Professor elected to top neuroscience post

The University of Newcastle’s Professor John Rostas has formally began his role as President of the Neuroscience Society of Australia and New Zealand (NSANZ).

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8th

Helping hand for Port Macquarie students

Local students enrolled at the University of Newcastle’s Port Macquarie campus are being encouraged to apply for thousands of dollars worth of financial support available to them.

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9th

World-class choir of the year looking for new songbirds

The University of Newcastle’s world champion Chamber Choir is auditioning for new members this month.

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9th

Family estrangement: adult children asked for their experiences

A University of Newcastle academic is taking her research into family estrangement to the next level, examining the experiences of adult children who are not in contact with their parents.

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13th

University presents award to Governor-General of Australia

The University of Newcastle is today presenting an award to the Governor-General of Australia, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, for Outstanding Contribution to the Australian Community.

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15th

Research shows smoking and infertility link

Research at the University of Newcastle suggests that exposure to cigarette smoke as a baby can reduce a female’s fertility.

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22nd

State-of-the-art Central Coast library opens its doors

The University of Newcastle’s Central Coast campus is celebrating the start of the 2012 academic year by throwing open the doors of its $3.2 million library redevelopment today.

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23rd

Scholarships raise the bar for Port Stephens students

The University of Newcastle is urging Port Stephens students to apply for one of the hundreds of scholarships available to them.

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24th

Hats off to 55 Port Macquarie graduates

Vanessa Barbara will be awarded one of the University of Newcastle’s highest honours when she graduates with more than 50 peers at Port Macquarie today.

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27th

University welcomes back students to Central Coast for 2012

After a three-month break, the University of Newcastle came alive today with thousands of students eager to return to their studies and more than 1,200 attending the Ourimbah campus for the first time.

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27th

University welcomes back students to Callaghan for 2012

After a three-month break, the University of Newcastle has come alive today with thousands of students eager to return to their studies and more than 5,000 attending the Callaghan campus for the first time.

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