Current news at the University of Newcastle
This Month - February 2012
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University presents award to Governor-General of AustraliaThe 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.
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World-class choir of the year looking for new songbirdsThe University of Newcastle’s world champion Chamber Choir is auditioning for new members this month.
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Family estrangement: adult children asked for their experiencesA 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.
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Helping hand for Port Macquarie studentsLocal 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.
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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).
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Late Round Offers releasedThe University of Newcastle released 787 Late Round Offers to undergraduate students on Wednesday night.
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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.
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Last Month - January 2012
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University trailblazers saluted in honours listThree University of Newcastle researchers have each received one of the highest honours in the 2012 Australia Day honours list.
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Virtual treatment room to help cancer battleIn an Australian first, a virtual radiotherapy treatment room will be used to train student radiation therapists in the safe and effective delivery of high doses of radiation to affected cancer sites in the body.
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University releases Main Round OffersThe University of Newcastle released 8,345 Main Round Offers to undergraduate students tonight.
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| 17th |
Sun, surf and free legal advice this summerThe University will celebrate its ninth year of offering free legal advice through the Newcastle Legal Centre’s flagship summer program, Law on the Beach.
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| 16th |
Tracking women’s food intake to feed new weight loss program
Tracking women’s food intake to feed new weight loss program
Researchers at the University of Newcastle are exploring innovative ways for young women to monitor what they eat.
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Hypothermia under microscope for stroke treatment
A University of Newcastle research team is investigating the optimum use of hypothermia to reduce further brain injury to stroke patients.
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University is full of opportunities - find out moreUniversity 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.
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