December 2013

Butter gets points for taste; margarine for being easy to spread. But the healthiest option is not strictly called butter or margarine – it's a "spread".

Part of the Callaghan Campus Ring Road, from Richardson Road to Wirra Crescent, will be closed from 10 December 2013 until 31 January 2014, while essential work is carried out to deliver water, electrical and communications services to the new Student Accommodation Development.

This is the final 'From the PVC' and FEDUA Flyer for 2013. Thank you for all your contributions, story ideas and feedback throughout our first year.

It's the time of year for giving, and in lieu of printing Christmas cards in 2013, the University of Newcastle will use these funds to support the Smith Family Christmas Appeal

Legendary performance artist Stelarc is one of several international experts participating in a University of Newcastle-hosted symposium this week that will challenge the idea that art and science exist at opposite ends of the spectrum.

A new initiative in Speech Pathology is creating Work Integrated Learning opportunities while enhancing the lives of residents of a local aged care facility.

Leading higher education professionals, governments and businesses in the Asia Pacific have arrived in Newcastle to connect and collaborate at The 13th Association of Universities of Asia and the Pacific (AUAP) Learning and Sharing Forum, which will facilitate discussion on major global and regional opportunities, challenges and trends in higher education.

The Australian and New Zealand Association of Health Professional Educators (ANZAHPE) has announced its 2015 conference will be held in Newcastle, Australia.

The bedside manner of Australia's potential future doctors is being put to the test this week at the University of Newcastle and University of New England as candidates compete for a place in the prestigious Bachelor of Medicine - Joint Medical Program (JMP).

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) has named UON research academic Dr James Hambleton as one of 10 New Faces of Civil Engineering.

Students, staff and guests of the Newcastle Law School were recently treated to an interesting and dynamic lecture by former Attorney General of Australia, The Hon Mark Dreyfus QC, MP.

Top economic experts are in Newcastle to discuss the legacy of higher unemployment and the need for true full employment in the wake of the global financial crisis.