Archive of news for 2012

January 2012

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University is full of opportunities - find out more

University of Newcastle staff and students will be on hand to talk to prospective students about study options and to give help changing preferences or applying for alternative entry options, at an Advisory Day on Wednesday 4 January 2012.

February 2012

2nd	Late Round Offers released The University of Newcastle released 787 Late Round Offers to undergraduate students on Wednesday night. Read more >

2nd	Improved cancer therapies on the horizon University of Newcastle researcher Dr Nikki Verrills has been awarded a $360,000 grant to examine a potential new treatment for leukaemia patients. Read more >

3rd	Newcastle Professor elected to top neuroscience post The University of Newcastle’s Professor John Rostas has formally began his role as President of the Neuroscience Society of Australia and New Zealand (NSANZ). Read more >

8th	Helping hand for Port Macquarie students Local students enrolled at the University of Newcastle’s Port Macquarie campus are being encouraged to apply for thousands of dollars worth of financial support available to them. Read more >

9th	World-class choir of the year looking for new songbirds The University of Newcastle’s world champion Chamber Choir is auditioning for new members this month. Read more >

9th	Family estrangement: adult children asked for their experiences A University of Newcastle academic is taking her research into family estrangement to the next level, examining the experiences of adult children who are not in contact with their parents. Read more >

13th	University presents award to Governor-General of Australia The University of Newcastle is today presenting an award to the Governor-General of Australia, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO, for Outstanding Contribution to the Australian Community. Read more >

15th	Research shows smoking and infertility link Research at the University of Newcastle suggests that exposure to cigarette smoke as a baby can reduce a female’s fertility. Read more >

22nd	State-of-the-art Central Coast library opens its doors The University of Newcastle’s Central Coast campus is celebrating the start of the 2012 academic year by throwing open the doors of its $3.2 million library redevelopment today. Read more >

23rd	Scholarships raise the bar for Port Stephens students The University of Newcastle is urging Port Stephens students to apply for one of the hundreds of scholarships available to them. Read more >

24th	Hats off to 55 Port Macquarie graduates Vanessa Barbara will be awarded one of the University of Newcastle’s highest honours when she graduates with more than 50 peers at Port Macquarie today. Read more >

27th	University welcomes back students to Central Coast for 2012 After a three-month break, the University of Newcastle came alive today with thousands of students eager to return to their studies and more than 1,200 attending the Ourimbah campus for the first time. Read more >

27th	University welcomes back students to Callaghan for 2012 After a three-month break, the University of Newcastle has come alive today with thousands of students eager to return to their studies and more than 5,000 attending the Callaghan campus for the first time. Read more >

March 2012

1st	All systems go for contemporary new accommodation at Callaghan The Development Approval for the new accommodation precinct offering some 780 additional beds on the University of Newcastle’s Callaghan campus received the green light today. Read more >

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International alliance delivers treasure trove of data

An international consortium comprising around 100 scientists and mathematicians, including Australian researchers, has for the first time pooled shared knowledge and data to deliver a holistic understanding of the biological changes in a cell.

April 2012

3rd	Newcastle scientists step closer to Alzheimer's blood test An interdisciplinary team of scientists at the University of Newcastle has shown the potential of a simple blood-based test to identify people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, before any symptoms appear. Read more >

11th	New program to train NSW doctors in leadership The NSW Director-General of Health, Dr Mary Foley, has officially launched an innovative University of Newcastle Masters program for doctors working in the state’s hospitals. Read more >

11th	GRANEX to bring solar heat and electricity to The Forum Hunter-based invention GRANEX® will soon be powering and heating The Forum Sports and Aquatic Centre at the University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus thanks to a $770,000 grant from the Australian Solar Institute. Read more >

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University celebrates April graduation

The 2012 April graduation ceremonies will be held over two weeks. A total of 3,900 students will graduate this year, with 12 ceremonies to be held at the university’s Callaghan campus. Ceremonies begin Thursday 12 April and continue on Friday 13 April and Saturday 14 April with further ceremonies to be held on Friday 20 April and Saturday 21 April.

May 2012

1st	University welcomes new Chancellor The University of Newcastle’s 6th Chancellor, Dr Kenneth Moss AM, begins his term today. Dr Moss succeeds Professor Trevor Waring AM, who served in the position for eight years. Read more >

8th	Vale Beryl Nashar (1923 - 2012) It is with great sadness that the University of Newcastle acknowledges the passing of Emeritus Professor Beryl Nashar – our first female professor and the founding head of Geology. Read more >

9th	Personal reflections on show Four artists have looked within to create uniquely personal pieces in an exhibition to be launched this week at the University Gallery. Read more >

9th	Improving the mental and physical wellbeing of the seriously ill Internationally-renowned psychologist, Professor Prasuna Reddy of the University of Newcastle will tonight tell a Newcastle audience how the medical care of people with serious mental illness could be improved. Read more >

15th	Vale Keith Morgan (1929 - 2012) The University of Newcastle marks with respect and sympathy the recent passing of Emeritus Professor Keith Morgan, Vice-Chancellor of the University from 1987 until 1993. Read more >

22nd	Central Coast students and supporters celebrated during Scholars' Week A Central Coast campus student who suffered burns to 45 per cent of her body in a horrific accident last year is one of 65 students being recognised tomorrow at the Central Coast campus awards night. Read more >

23rd	University farewells international students The University of Newcastle will bid farewell to 60 international graduates from almost 20 countries on Thursday. Read more >

23rd	Epidemic reporters needed for national flu tracking The world’s fastest growing online influenza surveillance program is seeking more participants to register their symptoms and help researchers better understand the potentially life-threatening disease. Read more >

29th	Medical student wins national scholarship A University of Newcastle student whose goal is to improve the health of Indigenous women and children has won a prestigious national medical scholarship. Read more >

29th	Newcastle in global 'top 50' of young universities QS World Rankings today published their inaugural list of the top 50 universities under the age of 50, placing the University of Newcastle at number 33 in the world. Read more >

29th	Colombo Plan graduate honoured with prestigious award For the second time running, a Colombo Plan scholar from the University of Newcastle has been awarded the 2012 Eminent Alumni Award at the Singapore Australia Alumni Awards. Read more >

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