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Events for October 2009

This page is an archive of events for October 2009 listed from the first event through to the latest event to occur within this period.

October 2009

07 th

2nd ArtsHealth Conference - Arts Health Pain Pleasure the image music text of pain and healing

The 2nd ArtsHealth Conference will bring together academics and practitioners from the creative arts, science, humanities, architecture, health and medicine to focus on research that explores the connection between creativity and the health of individuals and communities.
Venue: Newcastle City Hall
Category: Conference
09 th
at 8:30 AM

Callaghan October Graduation Ceremony 2009

Congratulations! It is with pride and satisfaction that the University of Newcastle invites potential graduates to participate in the forthcoming Graduation Ceremony.

Venue: The Great Hall
Category: Ceremony
12 th

Semester 2 Resumes

Semester 2 resumes on Monday 12 October 2009
Category: Holiday
12 th
at 6:00 PM

Just Health - Providing or Profiting

Dr. Melanie Jansen will explore Australia's health system, the political ideology surrounding it, and more general theories of justice in the provision of health care.
Venue: Royal Newcastle Centre (Eastern end of John Hunter Hospital)
Category: Seminar
13 th
at 6:00 PM

Anecdote Apophthegm and the 'real' Alexander - Public Lecture by Professor Brian Bosworth

Professor Brian Bosworth, conjoint in the School of Humanities & Social Science at The University of Newcastle, will deliver the 2009 Trendall Lecture.
Venue: Promenade Room, Noah's On The Beach, Newcastle
Category: Lecture, Public
15 th

Psychology Colloquium: Spatial attention and visual awareness: Two dissociable processes

Seminar presented by Dr Matthew Finkbeiner (Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science Macquarie University). All staff and students are welcome.

Venue: Keats Reading Room (Lower Ground Floor, Aviation Building , Room AVLG17
Category: Information Session, Lecture, Public, Seminar
15 th
at 11:30 AM

Donate blood on the Central Coast campus

Australian Red Cross Blood Service Donormobile
Venue: Central Coast campus
Category: Public
16 th
at 2:00 PM

DIAC Permanent Residency Information Session

Find out about the latest changes to General Skilled Migration, presented by a Department of Immigration and Citizenship representative.

Venue: ATC 210
Category: Information Session
16 th
at 8:00 PM

The Tom Vincent Quartet

This sophisticated contemporary jazz ensemble will be performing at the Newcastle Conservatorium Concert Hall (cnr Auckland and Laman Sts Newcastle) as part of their national tour. The concert begins at 8pm. Tickets are available at the door. Don't miss the Tom Vincent Quartet - Tom Vincent - Piano, Eamon McNelis - Trumpet/Vocals, Leigh Barker - Double Bass, Hugh Harvey - Drums
Venue: Newcastle Conservatorium Concert Hall
Category: Concert
19 th
at 10:00 AM

Donate blood at the Callaghan Campus

Australian Red Cross Blood Service Donormobile
Venue: Outside the Bar on the Hill
Category: Public
20
at 6:00 PM

David Maddison Lecture

"The future of health care training and delivery in Australia" by Professor Nicholas Talley
Venue: Royal Newcastle Centre Lecture Theatre, John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle
Category: Lecture
21 st
at 6:30 PM

'Cheapside' by David Allen/Drama Dept

Come and be immersed in the underworld of Cheapside London in the Renaissance time. Watch the struggles of writer, Robert Greene as he competes against new kid on the block - Shakespeare.
Venue: Drama Studio
Category: Performance
21 st
at 7:00 PM

Australian International Animation Festival in Newcastle

Bringing the best short animations in the world to Newcastle. 110 films from 26 countries to amaze, delight, amuse and confuse you. From the heartwarming to the bizarre this collection covers the lot. Choose from 8 fantastic sessions or see the lot with a festival pass.
Venue: The Playhouse Civic Theatre
Category: Festival
22 nd
at 12:00 PM

Psychology Colloquium: Gender differences in perceptions of secondary school students

Victoria Clay, Family Action Centre, University of Newcastle will present "School life and Self-concept: Gender differences in perceptions of secondary school students".
Venue: Keats Reading Room (Lower Ground Floor, Aviation Building , Room AVLG17, Callaghan Campus
Category: Information Session, Lecture, Public, Seminar
23 rd
at 6:00 PM

Human birth: when size does matter and timing is everything

The Mothers and Babies Research Centre is celebrating 20 years of research discoveries benefiting women and their babies in the Hunter and worldwide.
Venue: The Hunter Room, Newcastle City Hall
Category: Lecture
23 rd
at 9:30 AM

Mothers and Babies Research Centre 20th anniversary informal symposium

To celebrate 20 years of research, the Mothers and Babies Research Centre will hold a symposium including a showcase of current and previous research and includes lab tours.
Venue: John Hunter Hospital, Royal Newcastle Centre Lecture Theatre
Category: Seminar
26 th
at 10:00 AM

Donate blood at the Callaghan Campus

Australian Red Cross Blood Service Donormobile
Venue: Between Auchmuty Library and Shortland Union
Category: Public
28 th
at 7:00 AM

Hunter Visions

The University of Newcastle and the Hunter Business Chamber have joined forces in an exciting new initiative, 'Hunter Visions'.
Venue: Hunter Business Chamber, 99 Selwyn St, mayfield
Category: Forum
28 th
at 6:00 PM

John Turner Memorial History Lecture

The 2009 John Turner Memorial History Lecture will be presented by Dr Nancy Cushing.
Venue: Newcastle City Hall, Hunter Room
Category: Lecture
29 th
at 12:00 PM

Psychology Colloquium: Spatial attention and visual awareness: Two dissociable processes

Seminar presented by Dr Matthew Finkbeiner (Macquarie Centre for Cognitive Science Macquarie University). All staff and students are welcome.

Venue: Keats Reading Room (Lower Ground Floor, Aviation Building , Room AVLG17
Category: Information Session, Lecture, Public, Seminar
30 th
at 12:00 PM

Pompeii: wood fuel supply

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Classics) presents a seminar on Pompeii by Dr Robyn Veal - BSc BA (Hons) MBA Phd.

Venue: MCG28C
Category: Seminar
30 th
at 2:30 PM

Peak Resources: When will They Occur?

When can we expect Peak Coal? Like oil, we predict that both coal and platinum will experience peak behaviour well before the end of the 21st century. If true, then there will be major challenges in supplying global requirements in the medium term. Professor Geoffrey Evans will discuss how technology and supply and demand will impact on resources, and what predictions can be made for the future.
Venue: Computing and Information Sciences Building CT202
Category: Forum, Information Session, Lecture, Public, Seminar