Archive of news for May 2012

May 2012

1st

University welcomes new Chancellor

The University of Newcastle’s 6th Chancellor, Dr Kenneth Moss AM, begins his term today. Dr Moss succeeds Professor Trevor Waring AM, who served in the position for eight years.

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8th

Vale Beryl Nashar (1923 - 2012)

It is with great sadness that the University of Newcastle acknowledges the passing of Emeritus Professor Beryl Nashar – our first female professor and the founding head of Geology.

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9th

Personal reflections on show

Four artists have looked within to create uniquely personal pieces in an exhibition to be launched this week at the University Gallery.

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9th

Improving the mental and physical wellbeing of the seriously ill

Internationally-renowned psychologist, Professor Prasuna Reddy of the University of Newcastle will tonight tell a Newcastle audience how the medical care of people with serious mental illness could be improved.

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15th

Vale Keith Morgan (1929 - 2012)

The University of Newcastle marks with respect and sympathy the recent passing of Emeritus Professor Keith Morgan, Vice-Chancellor of the University from 1987 until 1993.

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22nd

Central Coast students and supporters celebrated during Scholars' Week

A Central Coast campus student who suffered burns to 45 per cent of her body in a horrific accident last year is one of 65 students being recognised tomorrow at the Central Coast campus awards night.

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23rd

University farewells international students

The University of Newcastle will bid farewell to 60 international graduates from almost 20 countries on Thursday.

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23rd

Epidemic reporters needed for national flu tracking

The world’s fastest growing online influenza surveillance program is seeking more participants to register their symptoms and help researchers better understand the potentially life-threatening disease.

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29th

Medical student wins national scholarship

A University of Newcastle student whose goal is to improve the health of Indigenous women and children has won a prestigious national medical scholarship.

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29th

Newcastle in global 'top 50' of young universities

QS World Rankings today published their inaugural list of the top 50 universities under the age of 50, placing the University of Newcastle at number 33 in the world.

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29th

Colombo Plan graduate honoured with prestigious award

For the second time running, a Colombo Plan scholar from the University of Newcastle has been awarded the 2012 Eminent Alumni Award at the Singapore Australia Alumni Awards.

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31st

University of Newcastle 2011 Annual Report tabled

The University of Newcastle’s 2011 Annual Report, including its financial statements, has been tabled in NSW Parliament by the NSW Minister for Education, Adrian Piccoli.

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31st

Newcastle professor to lead Australasian medical college

The University of Newcastle’s Professor Nicholas Talley has been appointed President-Elect of Australasia’s largest specialist medical college, the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).

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