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Navitas college opening delayed

The University of Newcastle's new international student college will not open at the start of the new year as planned, due to delays in getting its accreditation.

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Newcastle University staff threaten industrial action.

Staff at Newcastle University say industrial action is on the cards if they do not get the payrise they have been seeking for the last 18-months.

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Another Newcastle Uni student threatened with gun

Newcastle police are investigating an attempted armed robbery at the University of Newcastle, in which an overseas student was threatened by a man armed with a gun.

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Academics to withhold exam results over pay dispute

Newcastle University academics have voted to withhold student results as part of their ongoing wage dispute.

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Police question teens over armed attack on Uni student

Two teenagers have been arrested and are being questioned by Newcastle police in relation to an attack on a Newcastle University student this week.

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Uni counts cost of losing compulsory student fees

Newcastle University has told a Senate Inquiry it has lost more than $6 million annually, since the abolition of compulsory student fees five years ago.

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Uni staff satisfied, but struggling with workload

Union officials say while there has been a marked improvement in job satisfaction at Newcastle University, excessive workloads are still a problem.

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Dam decision leaves Hunter water security in doubt

An environmental engineering expert says scrapping the Tillegra Dam has left the Hunter region without a long-term water security plan.

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Hunter jobless rate scrutinised at conference

A national unemployment conference being held in Newcastle over the next two days will be told the region's jobless rate during the global financial downturn was much worse than official figures...

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Newcastle Uni appoints first female V-C

The University of Newcastle has appointed its first ever female Vice-Chancellor.

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Newcastle Uni scores lion's share of Indigenous research funding

More than $500,000 has been awarded to two Newcastle University researchers for their work in Indigenous development.

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Newcastle Uni opens doors for study options

The University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus is opening its doors tomorrow to prospective students looking to explore their study options.

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Hunter students await uni acceptances

HSC students from across the Hunter will find out tonight if their university application has been accepted.

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Healthy increase in Newcastle Uni offers

Newcastle University is encouraging potential students to act quickly with more than 8,000 students being offered places overnight.

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Weather disasters could delay funding for Newcastle Uni's CBD expansion

Newcastle University says the recent natural disasters in Queensland and Victoria may delay the Federal Government's decision to fund an expansion of the campus into the CBD.

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Senior Uni staff pay packets revealed

The union representing academics at Newcastle University says it is relieved the secrecy has finally been lifted on details of senior staff salaries.

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Callaghan College celebrates 10 years

The principal of Newcastle's Callaghan College says the creation of the institution 10 years ago has delivered a better standard of education in Newcastle's western suburbs.

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"Smart" University building for the Central Coast

Newcastle University's Central Coast campus will soon be able to offer its Nursing and Education students a state-of-the-art teaching facility, with the construction of a new $3.8 million building.

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Uni credit rating good news for growth

Newcastle University says its strong credit rating will help cater for growing student numbers.

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Record number of students to graduate

Graduation ceremonies for a record 4,500 students will get underway today at the University of Newcastle's Callaghan campus.

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New research to help asthma sufferers

The University of Newcastle is taking part in a nationwide research program to help people with asthma better control their condition.

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CEOs sleep rough raising money for the homeless

The head of a services organisation at Newcastle University says he spent a cold, sleepless night in Sydney, but gained a new insight into why people become homeless.

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Student accommodation welcomed

Newcastle University's 750-bed campus accommodation upgrade cannot come soon enough for the local Students Association.

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Plans lodged for new energy technology research facility

Newcastle University's Institute for Energy and Resources is looking to build a $13 million research facility to advance its work on developing new energy technologies.

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Specimens from an extensive insect collection donated to the University of...

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Almost 800 late round offers for Newcastle Uni

Newcastle University says it has increased its late round offers to potential undergraduate students by 30 per cent when compared to last year.

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Exposure to cigarette smoke affects female fertility

The latest Newcastle University research has found exposure to cigarette smoke in utero or as a baby can reduce a woman's fertility.

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Police back on the beat in Newcastle

The community will soon see more police in the Newcastle CBD with the local area command returning to beat style policing.

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Mine-affected land research published

It is hoped the publication of research into the rehabilitation of mine-affected land in the Hunter will lead to the restoration of more disturbed areas.

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World first music comp

In a world first, finalists in a Newcastle University music competition will perform live with an internet-linked ensemble from five countries.

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Uni push to keep campus housing fees down

Newcastle University says it works hard to keep its on-campus accommodation fees affordable for students.

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Uni offers advice and info on study options

Newcastle University staff will be on hand at three campuses today to speak with prospective students about study options.

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Research to ensure healthy hearts

Newcastle University researchers are targeting parents and grandparents who have suffered a heart attack or stroke in new research that is aimed at improving heart health in children.

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Uni student services fees to be spent on health & welfare

Newcastle University says it will spend $5.5 million to improve the health and welfare of its students.

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Driver leads police on four pursuits

Police are looking for the driver of a stolen luxury car which led them on a number of pursuits around Newcastle last night.

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Newcastle study into second-hand smoke triggers law reform

The state government will ban cigarette smoking in multi-unit housing after a Newcastle-based study found it placed people at increased health risk.

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