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Thursday 17 July 2008 University helps Year 12 Students prepare for HSC exams The University of Newcastle is offering HSC students a helping hand with their studies, and the opportunity to gain new perspectives on their subjects, through a series of workshops tomorrow.
Wednesday 16 July 2008 University excels at Challenge Students of the University of Newcastle returned from their East Coast Challenge campaign with four medals from six sports.
Tuesday 15 July 2008 Law students argue their way to success Two University of Newcastle students have taken out the prestigious Kirby Cup at this year's Australian Law Students' Association (ALSA) conference.
Monday 14 July 2008 Health pioneer receives Canadian honour A leading University of Newcastle researcher who pioneered work into the psycho-social impact of cancer has been recognised with an honorary doctorate from the University of Waterloo in Canada.
Monday 14 July 2008 Chamber Choir hits the right note The semi finals now await the University of Newcastle's Chamber Choir in Prime's Battle Of The Choirs.
Wednesday 9 July 2008 University unveils new robotics team - meet the NUManoids The University of Newcastle's world renowned NUbots have set their sights on the latest robotics soccer challenge, forming the NUManoids to compete in a new league at the 2008 RoboCup competition.
Tuesday 8 July 2008 Newcastle signs research agreement with Japanese university The University of Newcastle has strengthened its long-standing relationship with Kumamoto University in southern Japan, entering a new agreement for research collaboration.
Tuesday 8 July 2008 Latest academic promotions Congratulations to the following colleagues who have been promoted to Associate Professor or Professor, effective 1 July 2008.
Monday 7 July 2008 Understanding Cancer Biology and Improving Human Outcomes through Clinical Trials Leading breast cancer researcher Professor John Forbes will discuss in a public lecture this week how information-based approaches can improve outcomes for cancer sufferers.
Monday 7 July 2008 Art student lands top prize A University of Newcastle fine art honours student has received the highest award in the 2008 William Fletcher Foundation prizes.
Monday 7 July 2008 Chamber Choir on song The University of Newcastle's Chamber Choir has sung its way through to the quarter finals of Prime's Battle Of The Choirs.
Friday 4 July 2008 Early childhood education in the spotlight The Australian Government's position on early childhood education will be in the spotlight next week at the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus.
Friday 4 July 2008 Students take off for opportunity of a lifetime in Beijing Forty communication students from the University of Newcastle will leave next week for the opportunity of a lifetime - working at the 2008 Olympic Games and Paralympics in Beijing.
Year 10 Insight Days
More than 50 Indigenous Year 10 students from Central Coast high schools have had a taste of university life recently through a program coordinated by Project Officer Rebecca Jacobs and run by the Gibalee Centre.
Thursday 3 July 2008 Newcastle Professor leads global push for clean coal technology The University of Newcastle's Professor Terry Wall has been selected to lead an international working group to push forward the global introduction of a new clean coal technology.
Thursday 3 July 2008 Tune in to see Chamber Choir compete The University of Newcastle's Chamber Choir will battle against the nation's best in Prime's Battle Of The Choirs this Sunday.
Wednesday 2 July 2008 University welcomes new Singapore CEO A leader in the development of international higher education in Australia and the Asia-Pacific has been appointed as the new Pro Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the University of Newcastle's Singapore operation - UON Singapore Pte Ltd.
Wednesday 2 July 2008 Addressing the impact of drought on Indigenous communities The impact of drought on the mental health of Indigenous Australians will be the focus of a forum being held tomorrow at the University of Newcastle's Centre for Rural and Remote Mental Health (CRRMH).
An industrial relations system for the 21st Century
The University of Newcastle's Professor Mark Bray has outlined a vision for Australia's industrial relations policy, at a meeting of unions and academics in Sydney.
Monday 30 June 2008 University mid-year offers out today The University of Newcastle will release a record 1106 offers for mid-year enrolment today at 9am.
Monday 30 June 2008 Fine art on display for awards Eight art students will this week vie for the prestigious Brian and Rohma Cummins Awards.
Friday 27 June 2008 GradSchool.com scoops top prize GradSchool.com has secured top place in the online business category of the 2008 MAP Marketing Fastest Growing awards.
Thursday 26 June 2008 Farewell to graduating international students More than 50 students from 21 countries will be farewelled tomorrow following the completion of their studies at the University of Newcastle.
Tuesday 24 June 2008 Media alert - Experiment Fest picture opportunities Determining the phosphoric acid content in cola drinks, working out the flight path of a fast moving object, and investigating the transfer of light by optical fibres are just some of the scientific feats around 1,400 local HSC students will be involved in over the next two weeks.
Monday 23 June 2008 Creating a piece of history - 2008 sculpture competition In celebration of 20 years of teaching and learning, a unique sculpture will be created and take pride of place at the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus.
Monday 23 June 2008 Should doctors be selling drugs for the pharmaceutical industry? A University of Newcastle researcher has questioned whether the senior doctors who help companies sell drugs are independent experts, or simply drug representatives in disguise.

Events:

Improving and Maintaining the Hunter Region's Biodiversity
Venue: The Conservatorium, cnr Laman St and Auckland St, Newcastle
Date: Friday 25 July 2008
Time: 2pm-5pm
Register at www.newcastle.edu.au/tfi
Mike Nock Trio
8pm, Thursday 24 July 2008
Harold Lobb Concert Hall at the University of Newcastle's Conservatorium. Download PDF for more information.
Newcastle Innovation Inventors Day
Friday 25th July 2008, Industry Development Centre, Newcastle (Callaghan) Campus
Do you have a novel idea that you think is innovative and worth patenting? Download flyer (PDF) for more information.
Revamped lunchtime concerts underway at the Con
The University of Newcastle's 2008 lunchtime concert series has been launched with the series reflecting Professor Richard Vella's new vision for the Conservatorium.

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