Archive of news for April 2012

April 2012

3rd

Newcastle scientists step closer to Alzheimer's blood test

An interdisciplinary team of scientists at the University of Newcastle has shown the potential of a simple blood-based test to identify people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, before any symptoms appear.

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11th

New program to train NSW doctors in leadership

The NSW Director-General of Health, Dr Mary Foley, has officially launched an innovative University of Newcastle Masters program for doctors working in the state’s hospitals.

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11th

GRANEX to bring solar heat and electricity to The Forum

Hunter-based invention GRANEX® will soon be powering and heating The Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre at the University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus thanks to a $770,000 grant from the Australian Solar Institute.

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12th

University celebrates April graduation

The 2012 April graduation ceremonies will be held over two weeks. A total of 3,900 students will graduate this year, with 12 ceremonies to be held at the university’s Callaghan campus. Ceremonies begin Thursday 12 April and continue on Friday 13 April and Saturday 14 April with further ceremonies to be held on Friday 20 April and Saturday 21 April.

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16th

Caps off to excellent teachers

The eight recipients of the 2011 Vice-Chancellor's teaching awards will be officially honoured at the University of Newcastle’s graduation ceremonies this week.

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20th

University celebrates second week of graduation

The University of Newcastle’s April graduation ceremonies will continue this week with ceremonies to be today, Friday 20 April and Saturday 21 April.

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27th

University appoints new leader for business and law

The University of Newcastle has appointed leading business and organisational development researcher and academic, Professor Richard Dunford, to the position of Pro Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Business and Law.

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