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The University of Newcastle Uninews, May, 2005 A review of news and events at the University of Newcastle· ISSN 1032-2272 • May 2005 www.newcastle.edu.au/n ews/ u n i news/ Familiar faces at graduation from a practical, technical college to the evolution of occupational therapy a highly respected engineering school as a professional discipline. She was with a strong research focus. He was one instrumental in the development of of the youngest professors and heads of the 'Newcastle Method' which relies department in an Australian university. on a team approach to patient care Professor Anderson has written nine and uses clear communication, mutual books and over 700 papers. In 2002, respect and creativity to solve complex he was elected a Foreign Associate of functional difficulties. Her contribution the United States National Academy of to the care of elderly people has enhanced Engineering for contributions to system the understanding of what elderly people and control theory, and for international are capable of despite what some may see leadership in promoting engineering as being hopeless circumstances. science and technology. Roger Riordan AM - Doctor of the Bryce Courtenay AM - Doctor of Letters University honoris causa honoris causa Using profits and proceeds from the One of Australia's best-selling authors, sale of his company which developed Bryce Courtenay has published at least the computer anti-virus package VET, 15 books, a host of short stories and Roger Riordan established the Cybec illustrated children's books, many Foundation which supports a wide of which have received national and range of scholarship programs and international accolades in recognition community-based initiatives with of his ability to tell a good yarn. He has the aims of encouraging academic demonstrated a strong commitment excellence, assisting the needy, caring for to community-based programs aimed the environment and supporting the arts. at engaging children through reading, The Cybec Foundation's commitment to protecting endangered wildlife and philanthropy extends to the University of caIling for action on issues such Newcastle thro.ugh a $200,000 trust fund as apartheid, the Vietnam War and in the name of Koiki (Eddie) Mabo which Aboriginal reconciliation. supports the training of Indigenous Dato' Haji Esa Bin Haji Mohamed - medical and health professionals. While delivering the Occasional Address during the Graduation Ceremony held recently at the Ourimbah Campus, Gabi Hollows, Foundation Director of the Fred Hollows Doctor of Architecture honoris causa Elizabeth S C Shing - Doctor of Foundation, congratulated the graduates and commented on the principle of lifelong learning. a fact strongly evidenced by the body of graduates being conferred with their awards. She concurred with Dr Barry McKnight who quoted Alvin Toffler in saying that "the literates of the 21st century will not be those who can read and write. but those Dato' Haji Esa Bin Haji Mohamed is Business honoris causa one of the University of Newcastle's most who can learn, un-learn and re.learn H. Elizabeth S C Shing is Director distinguished alumni. He excelled during General of the Hong Kong Management The culmination of many years of suffered a chronic illness (bone infection) The University also conferred six his studies at the University throughout Association (HKMA), a not-for-profit commitment and hard work was for 15 years, which resulted in a lower honorary degrees during the graduation the 1970s and returned to his home organisation which offers 2,100 different acknowledged and celebrated as our latest leg amputation in the final year of her ceremonies. country, Malaysia, to make a significant professional programs to 50,000 students graduates received their testamurs. Over degree. She has had ongoing bouts of Brian Anderson AO - Doctor of difference to the development of the annually throughout Hong Kong 3,800 students were eligible to graduate illness with long hospitalisations that Engineering honoris causa economy, professional workforce and and China. Her career has spanned at this year's April ceremonies at the have required constant adjustments Brian Anderson was appointed everyday life. He is a leading architect almost 35 years and she is now Callaghan and Ourimbah campuses. to her social and family life, as well as Professor of Electrical Engineering at the who has worked on an extensive and widely recognised as one of Hong Kong's For Christa Hann it's been a long schooling and university studies. University of Newcastle in 1967 and was varied range of projects. leading businesswomen. Throughout this journey to the ceremony where she Christa says her degree is not only a the inaugural Head of the Department Margaret Mort MBE - Doctor of Health time she has also devoted a considerable graduated with first class honors in symbol of her personal achievement, but of Electrical Engineering. He was honoris causa amount of time to community service the Bachelor of Occupational Therapy. a symbol of the sacrifices of others to instrumental in changing the focus of Now in her 80s, Margaret Mort is and philanthropic activities. Christa is profoundly deaf and has help her get through, the fledging Faculty of Engineering recognised as one of the leaders in Early Childhood Music at the Conservatorium Pre-school Music ProfessorJames()n is !beDiroetor of the (Newcastle & Maitland) l1iliv~il»"ARCSp<eial ResearchCentre 18 months to 5 years old The classes offer a variety of enjoyable for.MuI~ Processes where.'lle is activities including songs, rhymes, ~et\lly~ng andtrainingJn.tbe movement and playing of percussion ~~.~.ofl*particles instruments. and b~~~hlIs a1soheen~lect~ to . Infants School Age Music three;,I<amea~:.theAustraiian (Newcastle & Maitland) A~~emyefS9eiace(FAA), theAustratian 5 years to 6 years old '. using the. AC;.demym,~IogicaIScie~eund Through a wide range of musical activities techno.Iogyl.to:~line.CQid frolIl Engineering (FTSE),.and .the Royal children have fun developing their musical ~streaR\s which gt;>esac~ coal Acaderiljl~f~ring,.UK{FREng),. skills. including musical literacy. The program product which#~~~inthe . Pro·.VlCe.:cbancel1or ef the. Fac1ilty is sequential. export!llMkel:o'n#.~JJoo$l: of oiJ;;ngitreering and Built Envfromnent For further information and to appfoXitnately;$l:51!1l1ion·\o.Austiiiliais Professo.MarkJQOessaid thatProfessor ! .. reserve a place call 4921 8900. exports eachyear."c; .. ' . .' .' ·J.anresojj:~gnitionbythe University TIiereare' now,over,2S(h,cellsdri is most appropriate. ''Theappoinlment . ~i()nia.ound\.lk,world,: im.20 eets ...•. ,:hiS."Olltstan.. 'd. ing..seten.' . tific ,,'...... ~litrleS. It isars()~~dfor "",,o~.and."f1 thehigh.esteem.in. J.' which he is held by Iii. peers4>othwilhin . .--. .'... ~!1·C4,,',=a:te~=~~1rom A.ustralia.·:aiKI:oVerSeas." ~ LaureatefrofessOr Graeme~mesan UniNews May 2005 1 Research achievement and development who changed the way older people are supports the position of the Innovative to build. DEST has recently released record of high Quality research in many cared for in Australia; women who are Research Universities Australia group. We 2003 sector-wide performance data aspects of the environment but there transforming education and training in seek a process that: acknowledges that which show that while we hold down has not been a structure to draw this their country and who are leading the the majority of university staff both teach ninth spot in research income and tenth expertise together and engage easily world-wide fight against preventable and research; includes research training spot in combined IGS and RTS income, with the community. This linkage of the blindness; a charismatic author whose as a core element; moderates quantitative we rank only thirteenth in RHD load, University's expertise with local needs is success as a story teller is built on great measures by consideration of opportunity completions and publications. There's critical for the maintenance and repair hardship and loss; a secondary school (early career, interrupted career, teaching room for improvement here. It's also of the regions' environmental assets and science teacher who is an inspiration to responsibilities); includes all academic worth noting that 80 percent of our the implementation of effective and more his students; just to mention a few. staff; defines research broadly and National Competitive Grant income in sustainable development strategies for Among those graduating last week recognises regional responsibilities; and 2004 was earned by just four schools in the growing populations that we selVe. were 80 research higher degree students. looks to the future. the University. Clearly, we must strive to Associate Professor John Rodger is now These graduates enter the pool from Last year was a very good year for build a broader base of success. working with regional government, which our nation's future leaders will research at the University. We increased This year the Research Committee has industry and the community to create a be drawn - in commerce and industry, our research income by more than 20 a number of very important initiatives new Institute that is: shaped by leading social and community development, percent on 2003 to about $40 million and undenvay to provide strategic focus for figures; known for the integrated science and technology, and education graduated 144 research higher degree development of our research capacity: approach it takes to all that it does; and the arts. research students (down from 170 in a review
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