MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY NEW YEAR 2012 AND GONG XI FA CAI

In two weeks' time, we will be celebrating Merry Christmas and the end of 2011. We will usher in the New Year 2011 as well. At the same time, by the 3rd. Week of January 2012, billions of Chinese around the world will celebrate the Chinese New Year of the Golden Dragon. All these festivities will be celebrated within 1 month.

As we celebrate X'mas, New Year and Chinese New Year, may we take this opportunity to wish everyone well. May Peace prevail around the World so that everyone can enjoy happiness, wealth and health. Let us usher in these celebrations by sharing with the unfortunate and provide them with warmth and joy as we are One of the Kind in this Earth of ours.

Happy Holidays and Happy Celebrations to Everyone.

Newcastle Alumni Malaysia

NUMED CAMPUS OFFICIALLY OPENS

Prince Andrew opens university campus

2011/11/01

NUSAJAYA: Prince Andrew, the Duke of York, today opened the campus of Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed) at Educity here.
In his speech, the prince said the opening of the campus would popularise the university and draw students from the world over to the institution.

Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Abdul Ghani Othman and Newcastle University chancellor Sir Liam Donaldson were also present at the event.


About 80 students have begun a five-year course beginning September. The university is targeting a student intake of 900 by 2017.
Abdul Ghani said it is envisaged that the university will become a major contributor to the national effort to raise the number of trained doctors from 3,000 annually to 4,000 in five years' time.

He also said that the opening of the campus provided 50 jobs for the local people. -- BERNAMA

PROGRAMME FOR THE OPENING CEREMONY ON 2ND. NOVEMBER 2011

Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia Business Seminar
Seminar to introduce Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia to the business community.

Date: Wednesday 2nd November 2011 from 1300 until 1500

Venue: Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia campus, EduCity, Nusajaya, Johor, Malaysia. View campus location map.

The seminar will explore how Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia will interact with the healthcare and business community in Malaysia and the wider region.

Programme
12:00 – 13:00: Lunch
13:00 – 13:10: Introduction and Welcome to NUMed
Sir Liam Donaldson, Chancellor of Newcastle University
13:10 – 13:30: Our vision for NUMed
Professor Reg Jordan, Chief Executive Officer & Provost, Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia
13:30 – 14:15: Newcastle Biomedicine Improving Health and Wealth
Professor Chris Day, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University
14:15 – 14:35: Working with Business - Transferring our Experience from Newcastle to Malaysia
Professor Michael Whitaker, Dean of Research and Innovation, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University
14:35 – 15:30: Networking

NUMED CAMPUS TO BE OFFICIALLY OPENED ON 2ND. NOVEMBER 2011

Official Opening of Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia, Nusajaya, Iskandar Johor – 2 November 2011

On behalf of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of the Faculty of Medical Sciences, Newcastle University, Professor Chris Day, I have pleasure in sending you an invitation to the launch of Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia. We would be delighted if you could join us at our campus at EduCity, Nusajaya, Johor, from 12.00 – 15.30 on Wednesday 2 November 2011.

The confirmed programme, travel advice and a map are available on our website: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/numed/business/. The seminar will explore how Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia will interact with the healthcare and business community in Malaysia, Singapore and the wider region.

Please send Accepts/Regrets to: Benjamin.Teo@fco.gov.uk.

A guided tour of the campus will be available for those who wish to arrive early. If you wish to take advantage of this, please contact Pauline.davidson@ncl.ac.uk

To find out more about Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia (NUMed), please visit: http://www.ncl.ac.uk/numed/about

Together with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor, staff from Newcastle University and Newcastle University Medicine Malaysia very much look forward to welcoming you to our new campus.

Yours sincerely,

Best wishes
Martin

Martin Cox
Head of Enterprise team
Research and Enterprise Services
Faculty of Medical Sciences
Newcastle University
Phone: + 44 (0) 191 222 7309
Mobile: + 44 (0) 7910 524909

PA: Ruth Pollard
ruth.pollard@ncl.ac.uk
+ 44 (0) 191 222 3583

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION WEEKEND 2011

Dear Member of Convocation,

As Chair of Convocation it gives me great pleasure to invite you to join us at Convocation Weekend 2011.

This special weekend welcomes all our former students back to campus, providing you with an opportunity to revisit and re-engage with the University, reconnect with friends and staff and understand the latest developments at Newcastle.

Convocation Weekend 2011 offers a packed weekend programme commencing on Friday 17th June and with a whole variety of academic and social activities for you to choose from or for you to build your own activities around. Get in touch with old friends and use the weekend as the perfect excuse for a night on the Toon!



This year we are also partnering with the highly popular EAT www.eatnewcastlegateshead.com and VAMOS www.vamosfestival.com Festivals which provide further outstanding opportunities for a thoroughly stimulating weekend with great food and culture.

The weekend kicks off on Friday with a Business School panel debate “Going for Growth” on the prospects for balancing the economy amidst public spending cuts. This promises to be a lively discussion with confirmed speakers including Sir Ian Wrigglesworth and Paul Walker.

Saturday morning will see the University campus open and ready to welcome graduates and friends of the University from around the world. We’re excited to announce that no fewer than 18 schools are taking part this year, all of which have prepared stimulating events, talks & debates that can be enjoyed with complimentary refreshments.

A tour highlighting the latest campus changes will be followed by a complimentary lunch at the Courtyard including a presentation on the Union building development which is nearing completion. For the more sporting minded a pulsating Alumni football match is scheduled for Brunton Park with a 1.00 pm kick-off.

Highlights of the afternoon include the annual meeting of Convocation. Convocation is the statutory body that represents all alumni and ensures that your views and ideas are understood by the University. Convocation provides alumni with an opportunity to discuss matters of current interest and hear the Vice Chancellors report on the latest activities and developments at the University. This year we have seen the subject of University funding and the issues of tuition fees at the top of the public agenda. This is your opportunity to ask questions or air your views on these and any other matter. If for any reason you cannot make it but want to register a question please contact me by Email ChairofConvocation@ncl.ac.uk and I will arrange for your question to be raised with the appropriate member of the Executive Board.

This year we also have elections for the Alumni Consultative Group (ACG). The candidates profiles are now available on www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni and you can vote (you each have eight votes) up to the deadline of the 10th June in order to make sure that the election is as representative as possible. The new Chair and Vice Chair of ACG will then be elected at Convocation on the 18th June so come along and ensure your vote counts! This will be followed by what we are sure will be a very thought provoking public lecture delivered by architect and graduate Mr Jeremy Blake

NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY CONVOCATION WEEKEND

Dear Graduate,

As Head of the School of Agriculture, Food & Rural Development, I am writing to invite you to Newcastle University’s Convocation Weekend, which will take place between Friday 17^th and Sunday 19^th June 2011.

The School will be taking part in the morning school events as part of the of the weekend, and I am especially excited to invite you to visit us on Saturday 18^th between 10am-12pmhttp://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/events/cw11/programme/page.htm?agriculture-food-rural-development-event

This year the weekend will also partner with the highly popular EAT and VAMOS Festivals which provide further outstanding opportunities for a thoroughly stimulating weekend; as an example our guests are invited to join the EAT launch pa rty on the Friday night at the Stephenson Works.

Highlights of the afternoon include the annual meeting of Convocation, the statutory body that represents all alumni and ensures that their views and ideas are understood. Convocation will provide alumni with an opportunity to discuss matters of current interest and hear the Vice-Chancellor’s report on the latest activities and developments at the University. This will be followed by what we are sure will be a very thought-provoking public lecture delivered by architect and graduate Mr Jeremy Blake, entitled ‘A Sustainable Revolution’.

Convocation Weekend on campus will culminate on Saturday evening with a delightful summer evening soir�e. Guests will be greeted with a refreshing beverage and will enjoy a delicious spread of food prepared by our talented chefs at the Courtyard. Some interesting entertainment will be sure to set the mood and old friends will once again be reunited for what we are sure will be the best Convocation Weekend yet. For those still looking to dance the night away, a Latin Garden will be a further option with the Bacalao Men from Venezuela performing live.

For up-to-date details of the programme, online booking and further information please visit the alumni website:http://www.ncl.ac.uk/alumni/events/cw11

You can also register and reserve your place at any of the weekend events by contacting Maria Szpitun in the alumni office on 0191 222 3638 or by e-mail at: maria.szpitun@ncl.ac.uk

With very best wishes,

Dr Alan Younger

Head of the School of Agriculture, Food & Rural Development