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News - December 2007

Monday 3 December 2007 Farewell to graduating international students More than 100 students from 28 countries will be farewelled today following the completion of their studies at the University of Newcastle.
Wednesday 5 December 2007 Smart thinking for safer structures A University of Newcastle engineer has won a major research award for designing computer programs to evaluate the stability of structures such as mine tunnels, road cuttings, building foundations and dams.
Wednesday 5 December 2007 National employment conference kicks off in Newcastle Delegates and speakers from across the world will converge on Newcastle tomorrow to discuss recent labour market developments and government policy challenges at a time of rising underemployment and skills shortages.
Wednesday 5 December 2007 University staff recognised for work during 2007 Seven teams and 22 individual staff have been recognised with University awards for their exceptional efforts in 2007.
Friday 7 December 2007 Conference to consider the devaluation of unpaid work Leading New Zealand academic Professor Marilyn Waring will present her views today on how unpaid work, particularly that of women, is consistently devalued by standard measures of economic activity.
Friday 7 December 2007 University academics named among best teachers in NSW Five University of Newcastle academics will today be dubbed among the best teachers in New South Wales. Associate Professor Frans Henskens, Dr Tracy Levett-Jones, Ms Katherine Lindsay, Dr Josephine May and Dr Dianne Osland will receive the esteemed Quality Teaching Awards (QTA).
Friday 7 December 2007 Newcastle's young leaders in the spotlight David Newham has been recognised for his drive and passion for improving the lives of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, being named the winner of the 2007 University of Newcastle Leadership Award.
Monday 10 December 2007 Maths and Science Summer School kicks off today Showing the exciting world of maths and science, and highlighting the opportunities for females in traditionally male-dominated fields are the aims of the inaugural Year 9 Girls Summer School at the University of Newcastle.
Thursday 13 December 2007 A drink to healthy ageing Researchers at the University of Newcastle say a glass of wine a day may be of benefit to the health of older women.
Monday 17 December 2007 Antibiotic treatment targets difficult asthma Hunter researchers have shown that a commonly available antibiotic can improve the quality of life of patients with difficult asthma, and may also generate significant health care savings.
Monday 17 December 2007 University of Newcastle Advisory Days Advisory Days at the University of Newcastle in January will enable prospective students to speak to University staff and students about study options, preferences, preference changes and alternate entry to the University.
Tuesday 18 December 2007 Sport Science students put theory to the test Students and staff from the University of Newcastle Central Coast campus will today put theory into practice as they undertake performance testing on some of the region's up-and-coming athletes.
University of Newcastle Christmas/New Year shutdown
The University of Newcastle will be closed for the Christmas break from 5pm, Tuesday 18 December 2007 and reopen Monday 7 January 2008.
Thursday 27 December 2007 University of Newcastle Advisory Day University of Newcastle staff and students will be on hand to talk to prospective students about study options, preferences, preference changes and alternative entry, at an Advisory Day on Thursday, 3 January 2008.
Friday 28 December 2007 Achieving new-found respect for a local broadcasting icon After eight years at the helm of Newcastle's flagship community broadcasting station, 2NURFM's John McGahen will hang up his headphones and step down as General Manager next Monday.
Monday 31 December 2007 Reconstructing Australia's economic geography New research at the University of Newcastle is investigating how to better use Australia's labour force statistics to generate more accurate estimates of regional employment and unemployment.

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