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Friday 9 September 2011 at 2.00pm

The University of Newcastle’s Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition warmly invites you to celebrate the launch of this new Research Centre.

The establishment of this interdisciplinary and inter-faculty Research Centre signifies the importance of research to enhance the health and wellbeing of Australians. The formation of the Centre recognises a dynamic group of researchers who are attracting national and international attention for the quality and impact of their innovative research.

FEATURING

2.00pm

Welcome and Introductions –
Professor Mike Calford, Deputy Vice Chancellor - Research

2.15pm

Guest speaker - Dr Angela Worthington, Cardiologist

2.25pm

Overview of the PRC in Physical Activity and Nutrition –
PRC Director, Professor Ron Plotnikoff

2.35pm

Presentations from the Centre’s leading researchers

3.00pm

‘3-Minute Thesis’ PhD presentations: Our University finalists

3.15pm

Higher Degree students poster presentations

3.30pm

PRC research programs in action! and afternoon tea

4.00pm

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WHEN

2.00pm – 4.00pm

WHERE

Level 2, Advanced Techology Centre, University Link Road, The University of Newcastle, Callaghan

RSVP

Monday 5 September 2011

Telephone

02 4921 7792

EMAIL

Airlie.Johnson@newcastle.edu.au

Image courtesy of the University of Newcastle's 2011 Engaging Communities publication.