Archive of news for June 2012
June 2012
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Newcastle scores second world stage coup
For the second time in a week, the University of Newcastle has been ranked among the best in the world by an independent global ranking system.
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University welcomes NSW health and medical research review
The University of Newcastle applauds the commitment to high quality medical research demonstrated in the NSW Health and Medical Research Strategic Review 2012 and the State Government’s response.
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Appeal to support disadvantaged students
The University of Newcastle has launched its second Annual Appeal to raise money for the Shaping Futures Scholarship Fund, which provides $4,000 scholarships for academically gifted students facing hardship.
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Simulation centre equips students for medical reality
A life-sized medical manikin that can repeatedly give birth will be used to teach the next generation of medical students at a new University training centre based at the John Hunter Hospital.
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Queen's honours list praises education leaders
A former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Newcastle is one of three outstanding members of the University’s community recognised in the 2012 Queen’s birthday honours list.
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Challenge recharged with vital funding spark
The future of the University of Newcastle's Science and Engineering Challenge looks brighter thanks to a critical funding recharge from the Australian Government.
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Graduates honoured at Australian Indonesian Alumni Awards
Three University of Newcastle graduates have been recognised at the Australian Indonesian Alumni Awards in Jakarta.
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Chamber choir on song for second world title in the USA
The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir will this week embark on its fifth international tour, during which it will defend a world title and sing in some of the United States’ most distinguished venues.
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University serves up state-of-the-art food science laboratory
A $400,000 refurbishment of a food science laboratory at the University of Newcastle is complete, offering students a first-class training facility that mimics the professional environment of an industrial kitchen.
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| 26th |
Eccentric professor's legend lives on
Well-known University of Newcastle Classics professor and eccentric, the late Godfrey Tanner, will be celebrated at an event tomorrow night to mark the 10th anniversary year of his death and announce the winner of the 2012 Godfrey Tanner Undergraduate Scholarship.
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| 26th |
Future mums needed for study into influenza and pregnancy
With the flu season well and truly upon us, a group of researchers from the University of Newcastle, John Hunter Hospital and HMRI is seeking women who are planning to become pregnant to participate in a study into the effect of influenza on pregnant women.
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Time to celebrate Central Coast graduates
More than 400 students will celebrate the completion of their studies at the Central Coast campus on Thursday 28 June and Friday 29 June.
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