School of Health Sciences News Archive

3rd  Dec

Cath Johnston has won an HWA Clinical Supervision Fellowship


Monday, 3rd December 2012.  Cath Johnston, from Physiotherapy, has been awarded an inaugral Health Workforce Australia Clinical Supervision Fellowship. Congratulations from the School of Health Sciences.

 


19th  Nov

Professor Clare Collins has won an "Excellence in Innovation" award


Monday, 19th November 2012.  Congratulations to Professor Clare Collins, PRC Co-Director and Theme Leader of the Therapeutic Nutrition group.  She has won an 'Excellence in Innovation' award for her work in the field of nutrition and dietetics, and her focus on optimising food intake by helping people make healthy food choices.
Clare received the award last Friday (9th November 2012) at the Innovation in the Spotlight annual awards, an initiative of Newcastle Innovation.  The awards were presented in recognition of a long-standing research career that has a major focus on transferring expertise into practical solutions for industry and the community.

 


7  Nov

The Faculty of Health 2012 Staff Awards


The Faculty of Health 2012 Staff Awards were held on Wednesday, 7th of November. The evening was a great success and congratulations to the School of Health Sciences staff who were presented their awards for excellence:

  • Teaching and Learning Staff Excellence:
    Mr Jeff Marley
  • Casual Academic Staff Excellence:
    Dr Belinda Neve
  • International Collaborations Staff Excellence:
    Mr John Tessier
  • Indigenous Collaborations Staff Excellence:
    A/Professor Fiona Blinkhorn
  • Professional Staff Excellence:
    Mr Philip Jacobson
  • This year we also celebrated our staff who have attained 15 and 25 year awards of service:
    • 15 Year Service Awards:
      Ms Anna Bukey, A/Professor Shane Dempsey and A/Professor Helen Warren-Forward
    • 25 Year Service Awards:
      Ms Valerie Nie

22  Aug

Fullbright scholar clicks on web-based weight loss


Wednesday, 22nd August 2012. A globally recognised leader in online weight loss programs will this week challenge a Newcastle audience to judge whether traditional face-to-face programs are 'old hat'. 


1  Aug

Young women needed to help shape new weight loss program


Wednesday, 1st August 2012. University of Newcastle researchers are calling for young women to help develop a new weight loss program designed specifically for them. 


27 Jun

Congratulations!


Wednesday, 27th June 2012. Congratulations to the following SHS staff who have been promoted to Associate Professor, effective 1 July 2012, in the recent Faculty and University promotions round:

  • Associate Professor Shane Dempsey
  • Associate Professor Surinder Baines.

25 Jun

Monday's Medical Myth: Chocolate causes acne


Monday, 25th June 2012. Why not tuck into a kit-kat as our Professor Clare Collins dispels the myth that chocolate causes acne. 


20 Jun

University serves up state-of-the-art food science laboratory


Wednesday, 20th June 2012. A $400,000 refurbishment of a food science laboratory at the University of Newcastle is complete, offering students a first-class training facility that mimics the professional environment of an industrial kitchen. 

ABC News Article:
New food lab unveiled at Newcastle Uni
Program Convenor, Dr Lesley MacDonald-Wicks says the revamp and technology update means students can learn the necessary skills in an industrial kitchen.


15 Mar

Food guidelines for pregnant women need review


Thursday, 15th March 2012. A University of Newcastle study has identified a major diet dilemma for pregnant women and those trying to conceive - avoiding potentially risky foods while maintaining an adequate nutrient intake. 

Herald Sun Article:
Bacteria battle sends mixed messages to mothers
Friday, 23rd March 2012. Pregnant women are so paranoid about contracting a potentially dangerous bacteria they exclude entire food groups, and their bodies and babies may miss out on vital nutrients.


23 Jan

Virtual treatment room to help battle cancer

Monday, 23rd January 2012. In an Australian first, a virtual radiotherapy treatment room will be used to train student radiation therapists. 


2011


2 Dec

Congratulations!

Friday, 2nd December 2011. Congratulations to the following SHS staff who have been promoted to Senior Lecturer in the recent Faculty of Health Academic Promotions round:

  • Dr Naomi Findlay
  • Dr Lesley MacDonald-Wicks
  • Mr Peter Osmotherly

31 Aug

New $2 million Central Coast podiatory clinic to kickstart careers

Wednesday, 31st August 2011. A $2 million state-of-the-art podiatry clinic was officially opened today, significantly boosting services for the Central Coast community. 


24 Aug

Central Coast students sink teeth into teaching oral care

Wednesday 24 August 2011. Central Coast community members are being encouraged to brush up on their oral hygiene by visiting the University of Newcastle’s Oral Health Clinic during Oral Health Month.


7 Jul

University takes dental care to orphaned and isolated Timorese

Thursday, 7th July 2011. Lecturers and students from the University of Newcastle have volunteered their expertise to tend to the medical needs of orphans and children in West Timor.


4 Jul

Newcastle academics swoop national teaching awards

Monday, 4th July 2011.  Seven Univsersity of Newcastle academics have been awarded prestigious national citations for having a positive impact on the learning experience of their students.


31 May

Internet weight loss research scores heavy praise

Tuesday, 31st May 2011.  A University of Newcastle researcher has won a prestigious award for her research on a web-based weight loss program.

29th  Nov

Congratulations!


Thursday, 29th November 2012.  Congratulations to the following SHS staff who have been promoted to Senior Lecturer in the recent Faculty of Health Academic Promotions round:

  • Dr Tracy Burrows
  • Gjyn O'Toole