Archive of news for April 2012
April 2012
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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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