East Asia Minerals Appoints Royle as VP Exploration & Business Development Jul 8, 2008
He holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Geology from University of New England, Armidale, NSW.. In his role as Vice President, Exploration and Business Development, Mr. Royle will be responsible for oversight of project generation, acquisition and development throughout the Company. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Dogfish population being rebuilt Jul 4, 2008
They ll eat anything around them, declared Dr. James Sulikowski, a fish biologist at University of New England. Dogfish consume 1. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Phillips Brings Instant Credibility to Yale Jun 27, 2008
Sue Frost resigned from D-III University of Southern Maine to take the same position at the University of New England, replacing Julie Redman, who took a similar position at Converse College in Spartansburg, S.C. Before USM, Frost spent three years at D-I Binghamton, where she was the inaugural coach. Contact Clare Lochary at. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Division over UNE mediator appointment Jun 14, 2008
DIVISION has emerged in the united front that appeared to be behind the hiring of former judge Laurence Street as an impartial adviser in the leadership crisis at the University of New England. Eilis Magner, chair of UNE's academic board and a member of the committee that decided on Wednesday to engage Sir Laurence, denies there was any agreement to involve him in the performance appraisal of vice chancellor Alan Pettigrew, who is half-way through his term and locked in conflict with chancellor... (The Australian)
High costs show greener pastures Jun 13, 2008
And Professor Jim Scott from the centre for sustainable farming systems at the University of New England has a submission that will make Rudd cringe. He says farmers typically receive less than 25 per cent of the price paid at the checkout. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Rudd rebuffs Jakarta on travel warning Jun 13, 2008
June 13, 2008 04:30pm AEST. KEVIN Rudd refused today to lift travel advisories warning tourists of possible terrorist attacks in Bali despite Indonesia's assurances that the security situation has returned to normal. (The Australian)
Sir Laurence Street to help mediate in UNE row Jun 13, 2008
Tensions at Armidale's University of New England, in northern New South Wales, have caused the relationship between chancellor John Cassidy and vice-chancellor Allan Pettigrew to break down. The university's deputy chancellor, James Harris, says the process is only expected to take a couple of weeks. (ABC Regional Online)
Former judge to advise uni on dispute Jun 13, 2008
THE University of New England has appointed a former NSW chief justice, Sir Laurence Street, to provide urgent advice on a public power struggle between its chancellor John Cassidy and vice-chancellor Alan Pettigrew ... "He informed the committee that Sir Laurence Street, QC, who has an impeccable reputation, is impartial and has a strong interest in the University of New England, would be available to provide this advice.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
York High School announces top students Jun 10, 2008
This fall, Brittany will attend the University of New England on an Honors Scholarship Award from The Arts and Sciences Honors Program, and she will take accelerated coursework along with research opportunities. Brittanys plans are to pursue a career in psychology. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
New England witnesses an unaccustomed slugfest Jun 9, 2008
Last week a festering feud between the University of New England's leaders erupted after evidence was produced that the chancellor, the businessman John Cassidy, had asked the vice-chancellor, Professor Alan Pettigrew, to resign and told him their relationship was "finished" ... "[Armidale] is an education city and I think central to that is the University of New England," said Richard Torbay, the independent member for the Northern Tablelands and a member of the university's council. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Qld Police net online fraudsters Jun 6, 2008
June 06, 2008 03:01pm AEST. MORE than 20 online auction fraudsters have been caught by Queensland police, including one man who sold non-existent holidays to about 3000 victims. (NEWS.com.au)
Bees Do It: Right-Left Brain Assymetry In Insects Jun 5, 2008
Insects, with their nervous system so different from that of vertebrates, are also "lateralized", as shown in a paper published in PLoS ONE by Lesley J. Rogers of the Centre for Neuroscience and Animal Behaviour, University of New England (Australia), and Giorgio Vallortigara, of the Centre for Mind/Brain Sciences, University of Trento (Italy). The authors studied memory in bees using a widely tested procedure, known as proboscis extension reflex (PER). (Science Daily)
Third of men still want a virgin bride Jun 1, 2008
University of New England sexuality expert Dr Gail Hawkes said the response was "astounding". "You would not be surprised if we saw that in 1960, not 2008," Dr Hawkes said. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Endicott softball ranked 15th in the nation May 3, 2008
The Green and Blue entered this year's TCCC Tournament as the number one seed and quickly defeated the University of New England by the score of 3-0 on Thursday to advance in the winner's bracket. The Gulls are looking to capture their sixth-straight TCCC Championship, and will take on Western New England College on Friday at Endicott Softball Field in Beverly, Mass. (Ecgulls.com)
Fitness regimens based on your sex? May 2, 2008
"I don't think they really are ever going to catch up," says Danielle Day, an assistant professor of exercise and sport performance at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine, who follows the topic. But as researchers have begun to unravel the differences between the sexes with regard to physical activity, they're learning that there's more to the story. (MSNBC -- Health)
Top-seeded Gulls take home conference honors May 2, 2008
Their title defense begins Thursday when they face the winner of the University of New England and Gordon College at Endicott Softball Field in Beverly, Mass. Game time is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. or 20 minutes following the completion of game one. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls shutout UNE to advance in TCCC Tourny May 2, 2008
tossed a complete game shutout to lead the Gulls past the University of New England, 3-0, in the second game of a TCCC Tournament doubleheader held at Endicott Softball Field in Beverly, Mass. The Nor'easters advanced to play Endicott by defeating Gordon College, 9-0, in game one. (Ecgulls.com)
Did the Flores Hobbit Have a Root Canal? Apr 19, 2008
PETER BROWN University of New England ... Paleoanthropologist of the University of New England in Armidale, Australia, who led the initial analysis of LB1, says his own photograph of the occlusal (chewing) surface "shows there is no filling. There are no dental materials or dentists who can color match and hide a cavity in a molar to the degree that would be necessary.". (Scientific American)
Gulls cruise past UNE 17-10 Apr 13, 2008
BIDDEFORD, Maine - Freshman Kellie Cunningham (Derry, N.H.) scored a match-high five goals, and the Endicott College Gulls forged a 10-3 first-half advantage on their way to a 17-10 The Commonwealth Coast Conference women's lacrosse victory over the University of New England Saturday afternoon ... Release Courtesy of the University of New England Sports Information. (Ecgulls.com)
Cosco earns New England Player of the Week Apr 11, 2008
Cosco will now take his act on the road as the Gulls travel to Biddeford, Maine on Saturday to face-off with the University of New England. Game time is slated for 1:00 p.m.. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls fall to 20th-ranked Tufts Apr 11, 2008
The win improves the Jumbos to 6-3 overall, while remaining 2-3 in the NESCAC. Endicott now drops to 7-4 overall, staying put at a perfect 4-0 in the TCCC. The Gulls will return to action on Saturday when they travel to Biddeford, Maine to take on the University of New England in a TCCC match up. Game time is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.. (Ecgulls.com)
Telstra talks up Next G network Apr 10, 2008
Telstra is currently working with a number of third parties, including the University of New England (UNE), to assist them in developing solutions that use the high data speeds and wide coverage of the Next G Network. "The UNE's RMCam product for example is a remote monitoring solution developed to deliver vision and telemetry services, with the key benefits being the mitigation of travel time, personnel expenses and maximising opportunity cost savings associated with staff and capital... (CRN Australia)
Maths + kids = boring: report Apr 9, 2008
A report by the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers and the University of New England has found maths classes are overloaded with content, and teaching methods are uninspiring. And despite the current skills shortage in maths-dependent fields, like engineering, the study also found students don't know much about the career benefits of maths. (ABC Online)
Students avoid doing the maths Apr 9, 2008
Underqualified teachers were also to blame, with more than a quarter of junior secondary maths teachers never having completed a year of university maths, said the report, by the Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers and the University of New England. The findings of The Maths. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
17th-ranked Gulls edge Tufts, 10-7 Apr 9, 2008
Endicott returns to action on Saturday as it travels north to the University of New England for a TCCC match-up with the Nor'easters. Tufts steps back into conference play as well, as the Jumbos will host Bowdoin College in a crucial NESCAC contest. (Ecgulls.com)
Wireless cameras improve surveillance Apr 8, 2008
The University of New England (UNE) is working with Telstra to develop wireless cameras that can be controlled and monitored via the internet. The wireless camera system, known as RMCam, uses Telstra s Next G network for wireless connectivity. (SearchNetworking.com)
Gulls split doubleheader at UNE Apr 7, 2008
BIDDEFORD, Maine - The Endicott College softball team split a The Commonwealth Coast Conference doubleheader against the University of New England on Sunday afternoon at Claude Dubois Field in Biddeford, Maine ... Release Courtesy of the University of New England Sports Information. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls sweep Regis in TCCC double header Apr 6, 2008
The Pride have now lost four straight, dropping their overall record to 9-7, going 4-4 in the TCCC. The sweep improves the Gulls to 13-2 overall, and are now 5-1 in the TCCC. Endicott will return to the diamond on Sunday when they travel to Biddeford, Maine to take on the University of New England in a double header. Game times are scheduled for 12:00 and 2:00 p.m.. (Ecgulls.com)
Endicott softball postponed for third straight day Apr 1, 2008
The Gulls will then play double headers versus Regis College on April 5th, and the University of New England on April 6th, before finally playing New England College on the rescheduled date of April 7th. The game times for Monday, April 7th have been scheduled for 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.. (Ecgulls.com)
Students spend break helping construct homes Mar 29, 2008
Under Habitat's "Collegiate Challenge," 26 students from Minnesota State University-Moorhead and the University of New England this month helped build four houses at Habitat for Humanity of the West Valley's Johnson Townhomes project, said Adriane Thompson, a Habitat spokeswoman. Throughout April and May, about 50 more students will come from Burlington High School in Burlington, Vt. (AZCentral -- News)
Gulls fade in second half Mar 21, 2008
Wellesley will play at home against the University of New England on Saturday. Endicott will return to action on Tuesday when they host Colby Sawyer at Endicott Stadium in Beverly, Mass. (Ecgulls.com)
Debate over 'little people' intensifies After recent island discovery Mar 20, 2008
The two principal scientists who advanced the separate-species thesis Peter Brown, a paleoanthropologist, and Michael Morwood, an archaeologist, of the University of New England in Armidale, Australia have said they are unmoved by the criticism. And prominent experts on early humans have endorsed the new-species interpretation, including Tim White of the University of California, Berkeley, and Chris Stringer of the Natural History Museum in London. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Gardiner senior is role model for students and staff Mar 17, 2008
"He is an amazing teacher. I started to go to his studio in sixth grade and have been going there ever since, she said.FUTURE OPTIONSJohnson has set her sights on college and has applied to the likes of Bates, Colby, the University of New England, and the University of Maine, Orono. She is interested in studying biology and has considered a career in nursing or perhaps working in a lab setting at a hospital. She acknowledges she is very passionate about stem cell research.The senior is still... (Courier Publications, ME)
New twist in 'Hobbit' debate Mar 6, 2008
The hypothesis has been described as "sheer speculation" by some experts, including Professor Peter Brown of the University of New England in Armidale, Australia, one of the original members of the team that discovered the remains. "The conclusions in this paper are not supported by the facts," he said. (BBC News -- Science)
Hobbit was 'a cretin' Mar 5, 2008
Palaeoanthropologist Peter Brown and archaeologist Michael Morwood, both of the University of New England in Armidale, Australia, stand by their proposal that the skeleton is a new species. Morwood notes that bones from 12 separate hobbits had been unearthed in the original Liang Bua cave, although so far only the one skull has been found. (Nature News Service)
UNE outlasts Endicott in second half Feb 13, 2008
BIDDEFORD, Maine - Consecutive dunks by Jaykyri Simpson (East Cleburne, Texas) and Johnnie Jefferson (Dallas, Texas) capped off a 14-2 second-half run by the University of New England, as the Nor'easters cruised for a 74-62 win over Endicott College in a The Commonwealth Coast Conference game Tuesday evening. The win was the first for the Nor'easters over Endicott since Feb. 16, 2002 - a span of 10 games. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls stunned by Nor'easters, 64-56 Feb 13, 2008
BIDDEFORD, Maine - University of New England guard Alli Gamache (Dudley, Mass. scored a career-high 21 points, and the Nor'easters led from start-to-finish for a 64-56 win over Endicott College in a The Commonwealth Coast Conference game Tuesday evening at the Campus Center in Biddeford, Maine. (Ecgulls.com)
TCCC names Duchesne Player of the Week Feb 12, 2008
Endicott returns to action on Tuesday night as the Gulls put their unblemished conference record on the line against the University of New England. The Nor'easters enter Tuesday's contest with an 11-10 overall record and a 5-4 mark in the conference. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls survive late Pride effort, 61-58 Feb 10, 2008
The two teams continue conference play Feb. 12, as Regis takes on Western New England College, and Endicott faces off against the University of New England. Release Courtesy of Regis College Sports Information. (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls down Regis College, 71-62 Feb 10, 2008
The Gulls take on the University of New England on Feb. 12 as well. Release Courtesy of Regis College Sports Information. (Ecgulls.com)
Take two aspirins and call for more reform Jan 8, 2008
Adam Johnston is a solicitor and is undertaking a Masters by Research in law at the University of New England, Armidale. He has had a long term interest in health policy and has served on a variety of consultative and community advisory committees in the health sector. (On Line opinion)
Federal grant to promote health care in northern New England Jan 8, 2008
Hospitals, the University of Maine, the University of New England and the Jackson Laboratory are among the facilities that will be connected, Baldacci said. The network is designed to provide health care providers with quick and convenient access to the latest research and medical advances, expert support and team consultations, said Collins, R-Maine. (Concord Monitor)
Providence College To Host 2008 NEILA Southeast Lacrosse Co... Jan 4, 2008
The sites and dates are: North Site: January 12th, 2008 - University of New England, Maine Southeast Site: January 26th, 2008 - Providence College, R.I. (live team practice sessions) South Site: February 2nd, 2008 - Yale University, Conn. (live team practice session). (Friars.com)
Autopsy to solve circus worker's death Dec 28, 2007
An animal behaviourist from the University of New England said it was unlikely an elephant was to blame for the man's death. Professor Gisela Kaplan says many animals, especially elephants, remember if someone treated them poorly and they may later attack that person. (The Age)
Time to stop talking Dec 20, 2007
"The peak time for phoning family and friends is in the afternoon," Professor Michael Bittman, of the University of New England, says. "There's one peak around 3pm, which suggests a school-leaving connection, and another peak around 6pm, which points towards them heading home for dinner.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Thorpe moves to scuttle doping claims Dec 20, 2007
November 11, 2007 05:15pm AEDT. IAN Thorpe has provided the country's drug testing agency with medical evidence in an attempt to clear his name of doping. (Yahoo News -- Swimming)
9/11 rebuild goes on, despite grisly finds Dec 20, 2007
Brendan O'Keefe UNIVERSITY of New England students accused of plagiarism will escape punishment, but staff may be disciplined. Also in The Australian. (Yahoo News -- World Trade Center)
CHA announces three docs for Windsor Street clinic Dec 19, 2007
She earned her medical degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a pediatrics residency at Baystate Medical Center. She will see children and teenagers. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Physician got his start in dietary, laundry departments Dec 12, 2007
He earned his D.O. degree at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, and completed a Residency at Upstate Medical University, Syracuse. He was appointed to the AMH medical staff in 2003. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
WEDDING: Thorell Burgert Nov 30, 2007
and received her master s degree in Occupational Therapy at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. She is employed at the Cardinal Cushing Center in Braintree. (Hingham Journal, MA)
It's a bloke's world but this winner is not afraid to cop it sweet Nov 26, 2007
University of New England research released this month found that the average wage for a first-year apprentice was only $20 more than the dole, which not only puts them below the poverty line, it also leaves them about $70 worse off than fellow school-leavers who opt for a junior wage in an unskilled job offering no further training. But poor pay is only part of the picture, the now fully qualified Picton motorcycle mechanic believes. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Berlin native wins $500 scholarship Nov 23, 2007
Cruanes, a senior at the University of New England, Biddeford, Maine, is majoring in occupational therapy with a minor in Psychology. Upon graduation, she plans to pursue a master's degree in occupational therapy. (New Britain Herald, CT)
Turnbull denies donor influence Nov 19, 2007
The report, prepared by the former head of the CSIRO Office of Space Science, Ken McCracken, and University of New England Emeritus Professor of Physics Neville Fletcher, recommended a trial only go ahead after more scientific work on the proposal and if it could be done "at no great expense". The water commissioner, Peter Cullen, at the time said he was "a bit surprised" that the full $10 million funding had been announced. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
UNE explores prospect of dental school Nov 17, 2007
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) -- The University of New England is exploring the prospect of starting the first dental school in Maine and northern New England. School officials said Thursday it would cost an estimated $17 million for the Biddeford-based university to build a dental school on its Portland campus, but that it needs investors and foundations to be partners before it can move forward. (Concord Monitor)
Worm gives uni students a wriggle on in lectures Nov 12, 2007
The University of New England is running its own trial, but was still determining whether it was education or entertainment, said the learning and teaching centre's Belinda Tynan. Dr Tynan baulked at comparing the devices to the election worm, saying that many academics had feared it would be used to measure their performance, which was not the case. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Endicott Voted 5th in Men's Basketball Preseason Poll Nov 7, 2007
TEAM, POINTS (1st Place votes) Wentworth, 182 (8) Western New England, 163 (3) Gordon, 160 (1) Roger Williams, 159 (2) Endicott, 144 Curry, 139 Nichols, 117 Colby-Sawyer, 109 Salve Regina, 79 New England College, 70 University of New England, 51 Anna Maria, 47. Release Courtesy of The Commonwealth Coast Conference Office. (Ecgulls.com)
At unis three into two will go Nov 4, 2007
The University of New England is signing up more students each year for its summer courses to help them get through their degree faster. "Law and business students are cutting a three-year degree down to 2 years," faculty manager Judy McDonald said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Women's Soccer Semifinal: Live Online Today! Nov 1, 2007
Endicott, who compiled a 14-5 overall record through the regular season, defeated the University of New England, 4-0, last Saturday to advance to the semifinal round. Gordon, with an overall mark of 13-5-1, knocked off Curry College, 1-0, to earn the right to play the Blue and Green. (Ecgulls.com)
All-TCCC Women's Volleyball Team Announced Oct 31, 2007
FIRST TEAM OH - Blakely Burns, Gordon, Junior OH - Michelle Doody, Colby-Sawyer, Freshman L/DS - Taylor Forsberg, Colby-Sawyer, Junior S - , Endicott, Senior MB - , Endicott, Junior OH - Ashley O'Keefe, Western New England, Senior MH - Alexandra Toregas, University of New England, Junior ... HONORABLE MENTION OH - Cassandra Auguste, Eastern Nazarene, Freshman S - Katharina Boes, Western New England, Freshman S - Alissa Ehmke, University of New England, Senior L/DS - , Endicott, Junior OH -... (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls Hold Off Eastern Nazarene, 3-1 Oct 31, 2007
The Hawks upset the University of New England on Tuesday, 3-1. Game time is slated for 7:00 p.m. in Beverly, Massachusetts. (Ecgulls.com)
Defence headhunts ATO tech whiz Oct 31, 2007
October 30, 2007 04:29pm AEDT. LATE on Friday the Department of Defence dropped a bombshell on one of the federal government's largest agencies. (Australian IT)
Trio of Gulls Earn Weekly Honors Oct 30, 2007
Hall added 51 assists and six digs in a three-game sweep of University of New England, and then tallied nine digs and two blocks in a four-game win over Roger Williams University ... Phillips posted 12 kills and six digs in a critical five-game win over Colby-Sawyer, added 13 kills and three digs in a three-game sweep of University of New England and finished the week with 15 kills and three blocks in a four-game victory over Roger Williams ... In the key conference wins, Nolan posted 16 digs in... (Ecgulls.com)
The Cougar Lounge - The Hippie Dippy Shake Oct 29, 2007
"It used just 1/40th of the energy it does while awake, which probably allows the possum to survive lean times in Australia's unpredictable climate," says Lounge Scientist #15, Fritz Geiser, a researcher at the University of New England in New Southa Wales, Australia, who reportedly was nodding off as he was speaking. What could be more unpredictable than the Cougar football season. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Gulls Sweep Nor'easters, Down Hawks Oct 28, 2007
BEVERLY, MA - In a battle between the top two records in The Commonwealth Coast Conference, the Endicott women's volleyball team made a statement in the form of a, 3-0, victory over the University of New England in the first match of a Saturday morning tri-match in Beverly, Massachusetts ... University of New England pulled within three, 23-20, as (Higganum, CT/Haddam-Killingworth) hit a kill attempt on the near side a bit too far ... In the middle match of the Endicott hosted tri-match, Roger... (Ecgulls.com)
Gulls Roll On in TCCC Tournament Oct 28, 2007
BEVERLY, MA - All-Conference forward (Southold, NY/Mattituck) scored twice to lead the top seeded Endicott College women's soccer team to a 4-0 win over the eighth seeded University of New England in the first round of The Commonwealth Coast Conference Tournament on Saturday. The Blue and Green found their offensive stride early on as (Lynn, MA/Lynn Classical) opened the scoring in the 14th minute when she carried the ball into the UNE penalty area and beat Nor'easters goalkeeper Leigh Engel... (Ecgulls.com)
