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News • 21 Jan 2014
Kimberley extinction prevention plan
Gene bank insures Kimberley wildlife against cane toad threat. Simon Clulow and Sean Doody, have commenced work on a gene banking program to 'future proof'
News • 20 Jan 2014
Hit the surf and source legal advice
Young people are encouraged to tap into expertise of the University’s Legal Centre when it hits the sand for its annual Law on the Beach.
News • 16 Jan 2014
8,000 offered UON places
UON has tonight offered places to 6,724 prospective undergraduate students, following nearly 1,500 offers made in early January to students with ATARs above 90.
News • 16 Jan 2014
New DVC (Research and Innovation)
The University of Newcastle today announced the appointment of Professor Kevin Hall to the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation).
News • 14 Jan 2014
Second-hand smoke
A study of cigarette smoke exposure in multi-unit housing has been instrumental in achieving proposed Strata by-law reforms banning smoking in common areas.
News • 08 Jan 2014
Vale Emeritus Professor Donald George AO 1926 - 2014
Vale Emeritus Professor Donald George AO
News • 19 Dec 2013
Australia Awards
University of Newcastle students win prestigious Australia Awards
News • 18 Dec 2013
Advisory Day
Prospective students can explore their study options in 2014 at the University’s Advisory Day on Thursday 19 December.
News • 18 Dec 2013
Organ failure syndrome
The battle to save accident victims in Intensive Care often extends beyond treating the original injury, with multiple organ failure presenting a threat.
News • 13 Dec 2013
Breast Cancer Breakthrough
Drug cuts breast cancer cases by more than 50 per cent in high risk women
News • 12 Dec 2013
sleep linked to diabetes
Getting less than six hours sleep each night may increase type 2 diabetes risk by 30 per cent, researchers have found.
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