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Archive of news for June 2012

June 2012

1st

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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4th

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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8th

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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8th

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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12th

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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13th

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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14th

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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18th

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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20th

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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27th

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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