Archive of news for 2013
January 2013
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Food is at the heart of a healthy family
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University continues to attract high calibre students
The University of Newcastle has tonight released 8,096 Main Round Offers to prospective undergraduate students.
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| 17th |
University to establish presence in Gosford City
Minister for the Central Coast, Chris Hartcher has welcomed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to bring a new University of Newcastle presence to the Gosford CBD.
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Asthma researchers make virus and allergy breakthrough
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Newcastle approach proves equity and excellence mutually inclusive
University of Newcastle Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Andrew Parfitt, today reaffirmed Newcastle’s support for the nation to reach the target of 20 per cent of university undergraduate enrolments to be students from a low SES background by 2020.
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| 22nd |
Law on the Beach hangs 10
The University of Newcastle is celebrating its 10th year of helping people with its unique, free beachside legal service, Law on The Beach.
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| 26th |
University salutes its Australia Day stars
The University of Newcastle wishes to congratulate the staff and students acknowledged with 2013 Australia Day honours.
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| 30th |
$5.5 million expansion of student services
The University of Newcastle will this year direct $5.5 million to expanding services and amenities for students across all campuses and online.
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February 2013
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International conference tickles the funny bone
Laughter is the best medicine and the University of Newcastle is hosting a three-day conference dedicated to things that give us the giggles, from today.
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Time-saving modelling brings new insights into emphysema
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| 12th |
Science and schooners served up at the pub
The ‘Science in the Pub’ series, where the community can meet scientists and learn about new technologies and ground-breaking research, will be launched in Newcastle on Wednesday, 13 February.
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| 12th |
Love and lust in the ancient world
The passions, erotic rituals and romances of ancient Greece and Rome will be explored in a public talk by Dr Marguerite Johnson at Newcastle Museum to celebrate Valentine’s Day on 14 February.
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| 13th |
Cutting-edge lab simulates real-world radiation therapy
The University of Newcastle will tomorrow open a radiation therapy simulation laboratory - the most comprehensive in Australia - completing the three-stage education cycle for students studying this life-saving treatment.
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| 21st |
Newcastle trailblazer wins prestigious global award
Professor Jameson is well known for his invention of the Jameson Cell, a radically different flotation device that changed the face of mineral processing and now contributes in the region of $4 billion a year in minerals exports to the Australian economy.
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New asthma treatments on the horizon
The introduction of new treatments for asthma and other respiratory diseases is a step closer with the signing of an exclusive license agreement to develop and commercialise new classes of drugs.
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Cure Cancer Foundation Australia invests in Hunter
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| 27th |
Molecule may hold key to melanoma progression
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| 27th |
University of Newcastle backs unified higher education vision
he University of Newcastle said today’s release of the university sector’s first comprehensive higher education policy agenda was an important step in building Australia’s future productivity and economic growth.
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Theology scholarships - helping dreams come true
Applications are now open for 10 University of Newcastle Theology scholarships.
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March 2013
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University salutes outstanding Port Macquarie graduates
Years of hard work and commitment will be rewarded todaywhen more than 60 students don their gowns and caps to graduate at the University of Newcastle’s Port Macquarie campus.
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Newcastle researchers help in the fight against STDs
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| 7th |
Free mobile oral health service hits the road again
The University of Newcastle’s free community mobile oral health service will kick off 2013 on the Central Coast on Tuesday 12 March.
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| 14th |
Researchers delve into the world of food addiction
A University of Newcastle research team is hoping to uncover the hidden world of food addiction with a new project launched this week.
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| 15th |
Highest Hunter honour for leading prostate cancer researcher
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| 15th |
Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) bids farewell following stellar career
Following 13 years with the University of Newcastle, the last four at the helm as Deputy
Vice-Chancellor (Research), Professor Mike Calford will head south to lead the Illawarra
Institute for Health and Medical Research
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Lost frog DNA back from the dead: Lazarus Project
The genome of an extinct Australian frog has been revived and reactivated by a team of scientists using sophisticated cloning technology to implant a “dead” cell nucleus into a fresh egg from another frog species.
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New chairman bringing global vision to HMRI board table
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| 26th |
University scholarships up for grabs
Students at the University of Newcastle are being urged to apply for a scholarship, which can help ease the financial burden associated with study.
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| 26th |
University scholarships up for grabs for Central Coast students
Students studying at the University of Newcastle’s Central Coast campus are being urged to apply for a scholarship, which can help ease the financial burden associated with study.
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| 27th |
Newcastle Innovation farewells Chair of the Board
After more than 20 years helping to guide the strategic direction of Newcastle Innovation, Dr Geoff Leonard AM has announced his retirement as Chair of the Board.
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| 28th |
Postcards reduce self-poisoning events
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| 28th |
Pregnancy researchers target contraction ‘controller’
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April 2013
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Nobel Prize winner to inspire graduates
A Nobel Prize winner, the NSW Chief Scientist and a Hollywood designer and art director will be among the occasional speakers who will inspire students when the University of Newcastle stages its April graduation ceremonies at Callaghan.
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| 11th |
University celebrates week two of graduations
The University of Newcastle’s April graduation ceremonies will continue this week with ceremonies for the Faculty of Science and Information Technology on Friday 12 April and the Faculty of Business and Law on Saturday 13 April.
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| 15th |
$30 million in federal funding paves way for Newcastle city campus
A University of Newcastle city campus has been locked in with Australian Government backing of $30 million announced today by the Federal Minister for Higher Education and Skills, Sharon Bird, and Member for Newcastle, Sharon Grierson.
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| 22nd |
Newcastle researchers leapfrog ahead in world-first
University of Newcastle researchers have successfully developed a method to freeze frog embryonic cells in a world-first breakthrough that could slow the threat of extinction to hundreds of frog species.
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| 26th |
University of Newcastle wins international medical conference
More than four hundred medical education experts will flock to Newcastle in March 2015 for The Asian Medical Education Association (AMEA) Conference 2015 to be held at the University of Newcastle.
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| 29th |
Tamworth Education Centre tender announced
The University of Newcastle has announced the award of the tender for construction of the Tamworth Education Centre (TEC) to Port Macquarie builder, A W Edwards Pty Ltd.
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May 2013
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Newcastle PhD student's debut novel shortlisted
University of Newcastle Creative Writing PhD graduate, Michael Sala, has had his debut novel well received with nominations for two respected book awards, including the prestigious international Commonwealth Book Prize.
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Newcastle researchers question existence of manflu
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Professor Caroline McMillen opens Newcastle's Healthy University Fair
The University of Newcastle Vice-Chancellor Professor Caroline McMillen opened the University's inaugural Health Fair
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| 8th |
University of Newcastle disciplines ranked in top 200 in the world
The University of Newcastle has ten disciplines which feature in the top 200 in the world, according to new QS World University Rankings published today.
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| 10th |
Mum's the word on pregnancy
University of Newcastle researchers are asking new mums to reflect on their pregnancy and post-birth experience to help researchers design a healthy lifestyle program for other mothers-to-be.
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| 16th |
Newcastle student named NSW International Student of the Year
University of Newcastle Bachelor of Medicine student Mohamed Ehsan Ebrahim has been named the New South Wales Higher Education International Student of the Year.
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| 20th |
Work starts on the Tamworth Education Centre
The University of Newcastle marked the beginning of construction of the $16m Tamworth Education Centre with a turning of the first sod ceremony today.
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| 20th |
Graduate's debut novel wins two awards
Michael Sala Regional Winner of the Commonwealth Book Prize & the New South Wales Premier's Award for New Writing
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| 21st |
University of Newcastle Laureate Professor wins top international medal
University of Newcastle Laureate Professor Graham Goodwin has been named the 2013 recipient of the Rufus Oldenburger Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), in recognition of his fundamental contributions to automatic control theory and practice.
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| 21st |
Newcastle researchers question if the shoe fits
University of Newcastle researchers are lining up eleven of the world’s most innovative running shoe designs to compete in a world-first project testing safety and performance.
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| 23rd |
World-first occupational therapy student website to launch in Newcastle
An innovative and flexible student-centred website, the first of its kind in the world for occupational therapy students, will be launched at the University of Newcastle today, Thursday 23 May.
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| 30th |
Skye's the limit for travelling art scholarship winner
Up and coming artist Skye Jacobson, from Balcolyn, has been named the 2013 winner of the Jennie Thomas Travelling Art Scholarship, one of the most hotly contested scholarships at the University of Newcastle
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New study shows genetic role in education
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June 2013
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Students and supporters celebrate Scholars' Week
Academic excellence is being recognised and rewarded this week, with the University of Newcastle holding its annual Scholars’ Week (3 - 7 June) celebrations. This year 1,500 scholarships worth $5 million are being awarded to University of Newcastle students. 250 scholarships are funded by donations from members of the community, businesses and alumni. The remainder are funded by the Commonwealth Government and the University.
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Newcastle American history lecturer Dr Michael Ondaatje selected for international leadership program IVLP
University of Newcastle Senior Lecturer in American History Dr Michael L. Ondaatje, has been selected by the US Ambassador in Australia and the US State Department to participate in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP).
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University of Newcastle: A world-class university on the rise
The University of Newcastle has climbed seven places to be ranked 26 in the ‘Top 50 Under 50’ announced today.
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University of Newcastle student wins Midwife of the Year
University of Newcastle research doctorate student, Namira Williams, has won the prestigious Australian College of Midwives 2013 NSW Midwife of the Year. Beginning her PhD thesis with the University of Newcastle last August, Namira is focusing on improving care for women with an intellectual disability during and after pregnancy.
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New Chief Operating Officer for University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle has appointed Nat McGregor as its new Chief Operating Officer, from 30 May 2013.
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| 19th |
University of Newcastle Emeritus Professor Terry Wall first Australian to win solid fuels award
University of Newcastle's Emeritus Professor Terry Wall has become the first Australian to be awarded the esteemed Percy Nicholls Award for Notable Scientific or Practical Contributions in the Field of Solid Fuels.
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Researchers investigate link between boys and computer screen time
The University of Newcastle is leading a research project into the link between adolescent boys, the amount of time that they spend in front of a computer or TV screen and their level of physical fitness.
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| 19th |
Institute of Architects honour University of Newcastle students
Three students from the University of Newcastle’s School of Architecture and Design have won medals at the prestigious Australian Institute of Architects’ 2013 NSW Graduate and Student Awards.
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| 20th |
University of Newcastle moves up in Times Higher Education World Top 100 under 50 rankings
The University of Newcastle has moved up five places to be number 40 in the Times Higher Education independent ranking of the world's best universities under 50 years old, published today.
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Game On! City Evolutions shines light on University collaboration
The new City Evolutions project, launching this Friday, will give visitors to Newcastle East the chance to play video games and interact with movies projected onto Watt Street’s heritage buildings using their smartphones, thanks to cutting-edge technology developed by the University of Newcastle.
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July 2013
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New Chief Information Officer for University of Newcastle
The University of Newcastle has appointed Mark Pigot as its new Chief Information Officer.
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