Archive of news for March 2012

March 2012

1st

All systems go for contemporary new accommodation at Callaghan

The Development Approval for the new accommodation precinct offering some 780 additional beds on the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan campus received the green light today.

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2nd

International alliance delivers treasure trove of data

An international consortium comprising around 100 scientists and mathematicians, including Australian researchers, has for the first time pooled shared knowledge and data to deliver a holistic understanding of the biological changes in a cell.

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4th

Newcastle student praised at NSW International Student Festival

University of Newcastle student Vishnu Vigneswaran has been praised for his dedication to others and tireless community efforts, at the 2012 NSW International Student Festival.

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6th

University of Newcastle welcomes new Regional Australia Institute

The contribution of regional universities will be a key element in the work of the new Regional Australia Institute recently launched by the Australian Government.

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7th

Free mobile oral health service to brighten smiles on Central Coast

A free community mobile oral health service run by the University of Newcastle was launched on the Central Coast on March 7.

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13th

University of Newcastle an employer of choice for women

The University of Newcastle has today been awarded a prestigious Employer of Choice for Women citation for 2012.

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15th

Food guidelines for pregnant women need review

A University of Newcastle study has identified a major diet dilemma for pregnant women and those trying to conceive – avoiding potentially ‘risky’ foods while maintaining an adequate nutrient intake.

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22nd

Study shows dramatic benefit of new stroke therapy

A new clot-busting drug therapy has achieved significant treatment benefits for acute stroke victims in a groundbreaking three-year study by the HMRI Stroke Research Group.

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27th

Olympic village architect wins gold medal

The University of Newcastle professor who has designed multiple Olympic Games venues and villages has been awarded the Australian Institute of Architects’ highest accolade, the Gold Medal.

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