Archive of news for August 2012
August 2012
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Young women needed to help shape new weight loss program
University of Newcastle researchers are calling for young women to help develop a new weight loss program designed specifically for them.
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Children's art pavilion undergoes unique unmaking
The University of Newcastle lecturer and architect who designed the Children’s Art Pavilion at Newcastle Region Art Gallery, has encouraged the public to be involved in its unique unmaking.
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Newcastle researcher finalist for national award
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Explore our world and discover your future at Central Coast Open Day
Come along to Central Coast Open Day on Saturday 18 August to explore and discover the wide range of study and training options available in the region.
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Chamber Choir shines with gold medal glory
The University of Newcastle Chamber Choir has struck gold at the Australian National Eisteddfod held in Canberra.
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Electric vehicle festival making sustainable transport fun
The future will be on show this weekend when the University of Newcastle’s Tom Farrell Institute hosts the Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Festival.
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| 14th |
Former politician calls for business with a conscience
Former leader of the Australian Democrats and Labor Shadow Minister, Cheryl Kernot, will present the University of Newcastle’s 2012 Society and Health Lecture tonight.
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Resurrecting iconic artworks sale
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University of Newcastle ranks in world's top four per cent
The University of Newcastle has been ranked in the top 4 per cent of universities in the world by the 2012 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU)* released this week.
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Diabetes prevention trial calls for men to shape up
A University of Newcastle research team is sizing up Hunter men for a new program aimed at reducing the rising rates of type 2 diabetes.
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University opens door to greater community collaboration
The University of Newcastle is launching a new online platform designed to forge closer ties with the region’s community, business and industry.
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Fulbright scholar clicks on web-based weight loss
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Prospective students offered a taste of uni life
The University of Newcastle will roll out the welcome mat to prospective students this Saturday, showcasing study options and the breadth of university life at its annual Open Day.
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Professor Crump takes expertise to the world stage
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Study reveals potential new treatment for chronic coughing
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| 28th |
University of Newcastle engaged in student safety
The safety and security of all members of our campus community is a top priority for the University, and we welcome input from all parts of the community to support our students and staff.
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Port Macquarie study options showcased
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| 30th |
Lecture to shine light on political persecution of PM Gillard
A leading Australian journalist and author, Dr Anne Summers AO, says the ‘political persecution’ of Prime Minister Julia Gillard may breach federal laws designed to protect people’s rights at work.
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Playtime with dads prepares kids for classroom survival
An Australian-first website is encouraging dads to 'get serious' about playtime in a bid to to better prepare their kids for school.
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