December 2013

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

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.

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

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

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 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.

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.

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.

Five of the world's top international speech pathologists are discussing their latest research at the three-day 'Communicating Together' Symposium in Newcastle from 2-4 December.

A Hunter stroke drug trial that yielded rapid treatment benefits for patients will expand nationally and internationally.

Hundreds of swimmers will take their marks on the starting blocks today at the region's only indoor heated 50 metre swimming pool as part of the Special Olympics 2013 Asia Pacific Games.