Archive of news for June 2013
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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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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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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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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