Week Ending 9 May 2008 -
Synopsis number 800

University of Dundee News

University granted Fairtrade status
Dundee University has been granted Fairtrade status. The endorsement by the Fairtrade Foundation is the result of an effort by the university and the student association to stock Fairtrade-approved goods wherever possible.
Press and Journal 09.05.08

Leading role forecast for Dundee research institute Scotland’s position as an international leader in biotechnology will be strengthened by a £10million national life sciences institute in Dundee, it was claimed yesterday. The planned Scottish Institute for Cell Signalling is intended to be the strongest research complex of its kind in Europe. It will link with Dundee University's existing College of Life Sciences and is hoped to lead to the development of drugs to treat cancer and chronic inflammatory diseases.
Press and Journal 08.05.08

Centre aims to find next big disease cure
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The Times 08.05.08

£10 centre to aid life sciences
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The Scotsman 08.05.08

£10m Science Centre To Attract World's Best
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Daily Record 08.05.08

Recruiting started for research centre
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The Courier 08.05.08

Dundee science jobs injection
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Evening Telegraph 07.05.08

Go-ahead sought for multi-storey car park
Plans for a £7million multi-storey car park in Dundee are to go before councillors. Demand created by Dundee University, student housing and business developments has boosted the number of vehicles.
Press and Journal 08.05.08

430 spaces planned for Hawkhill
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The Courier 08.05.08

From the chalkface - people
Professor Anne Anderson, head of the College of Arts, Science and Engineering at Dundee University, has been appointed to the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council.
The Scotsman 07.05.08

Awards
Professor Philip Cohen of Dundee University has been elected a member of the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) of the United States.
The Scotsman 07.05.08

Awards
A Dundee University student has won a major international competition with her efforts to open up instant messaging (IM) on computers to older people.
The Scotsman 07.05.08

Children's writers to meet Dundee readers
Best-selling children's authors Joan Lingard and Colin Bateman will be at the Dundee Literary Festival in June, it has been announced.
Press and Journal 07.05.08

Events for younger readers at festival
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The Courier 07.05.08

Authors set for Dundee
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Evening Telegraph 06.05.08

Dundee student wins engineering award
Dundee University student Ross Whiteside has been granted a prestigious national award from the Royal Academy of Engineering.
Press and Journal 07.05.08

Top award for student engineer
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The Courier 07.05.08

Prized fellowship for Dundee professor
Professor Bill Hunter of Dundee University has been elected to the fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.
The Courier 07.05.08

From the chalkface - awards
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The Scotsman 07.05.08

Minister to visit varsity
Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning Fiona Hyslop will visit Dundee today to view the future of the £10 million National Life Sciences Institute. She will also tour the existing Dundee University College of life Sciences with Sir Philip Cohen.
Press and Journal 07.05.08

Chemicals shield may be key to fight against cancer
A group of chemicals that act as guardians for a potent anti-cancer gene may open the door to new therapies, Scots scientists said yesterday. The chemicals shield p53 fights cancer by triggering DNA repair or the death of damaged cells. Sonia Lain, from Dundee University is quoted.
Press and Journal 06.05.08

More potential cancer-beating chemicals found
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The Courier 07.05.08

Bike and hike team basking in success
A Dundee cancer survivor and her team who completed a monster cycle trip and hike in aid of charity were recovering yesterday. Lorna Stevenson (40), a senior lecturer in Dundee University's school of accounting and finance, was delighted with her team's achievement when they took part in the Maggie's Monster Bike and Hike.
The Courier 06.05.08

Graduate to teach art in twin city
A graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College is aiming to raise funds for a working trip to Dundee's twin city Nablus.
The Courier 06.05.8

BioDundee conference programme revealed
The keynote address at this year's BioDundee International Conference will be given by the city's MSP for the eastern constituency. The conference will also incorporate aspects of Dundee University's exhibition, Designs for Life.
The Courier 06.05.08

Humble mould could be the key to cleaning nuclear test zones
Fungi could be the answer to cleaning up war zones and nuclear testing sites, according to research published this week by Scottish scientists. Experts at Dundee University say fungi - related to the blue streaks in some cheeses - have the ability to clear away radioactive waste.
The Scotsman 06.05.08

Fungi may counter uranium - report
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The Courier 06.05.08

Fungi could be toxic way forward
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Press and Journal 06.05.08

Send in the fungi
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Daily Record 06.05.08

Churchill's Dundee years marked
A series of events to celebrate the centenary of Winston Churchill's election as an MP is Dundee will take place next week at Dundee University.
The Courier 05.05.08

At last a Dundee plaque for 'greatest Briton' Churchill
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The Times 05.05.08

A presence in the city
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The Courier 03.05.08

Monitoring 'won't stop Shipmans'
A system for monitoring doctors which is being recommended for introduction in England is unlikely to prevent or deter another serial killer like Harold Shipman, a study claimed today. The researchers are led by Professor Bruce Guthrie from the University of Dundee.
The Sunday Herald 04.05.08

killer doctor alarm 'ineffective'
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Scotland on Sunday 04.05.08

Tayside researchers warn that monitoring system for GPs won't stop a new Shipman
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Press and Journal 05.05.08

GP-monitoring ineffective, say study
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The Courier 05.05.08

No method in place to stop killing spree by new Shipman
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The Times 03.05.08

City set to host medical event
Dundee is set to play hose to more than 200 of the finest minds in medical research at a prestigious international cancer conference next month. Two of the city's pre-eminent scientists, Professor Sir Alfred Cuschieri and professor David Lane, are among the leading figures due to speak at the Dundee-Toulouse Cancer Conference.
The Courier 05.05.08

Cancer treatment that could save 7000 lives a year edges towards trials
Scotland's leading cancer expert has revealed that clinical trials which could save the lives of 7000 people annually will start within a few years.
The Herald 05.05.08

New drug for cancer in 5 years
The lives of half of all cancer victims could be saved or prolonged as a result of clinical trials set to start within five years, Scotland's leading researcher in the field revealed last night. Professor Sir David Lane said work on his earlier discoveries into the link between genes and cancer had reached the stage where drug trials in humans were likely to begin in "four to five years".
Scotland on Sunday 04.05.08

Scientists tackle sport's Achilles' heel
It is named after a demigod and plays havoc with the careers of sporting heroes. Now ordinary mortals have created in the laboratory what nature took millions of years to produce: an Achilles' tendon. Dr Robert Keatch, head of the university's Division of Mechanical Engineering, revealed he used a specially constructed machine and human stem cells to recreate the thickest and strongest tendon in the human body.
Scotland on Sunday 04.05.08

Dave Gorman
Comedian Dave Gorman visited Dundee University last night to talk about his latest adventure and sign copies of his book.
The Courier 03.05.08

Students' night of stories
Dundee University students presented a festival of storytelling last night using the power of a very modern technology.
The Courier 03.05.08

Share a name, get the blame
What's in a name? well, potentially quite a lot if you happen to share it with someone else - as some of Dundee University staff and students have found to their cost.
Evening Telegraph 02.05.08

University of Dundee Radio, TV & online

Dundee marks Churchill centenary
Dundee is marking the 100th anniversary of Winston Churchill being elected a city MP. Exhibitions and talks are being held and a plaque will be unveiled.
BBC News Online http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7390904.stm 09.05.08

Dundee marks Churchill centenary
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Wave 102 09.05.08

Dundee marks Churchill centenary
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Radio Tay 09.05.08

Dundee marks Churchill centenary
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Good Morning Scotland 09.05.08

University granted Fairtrade status
Dundee University has been granted Fairtrade status. The endorsement by the Fairtrade Foundation is the result of an effort by the university and the student association to stock Fairtrade-approved goods wherever possible.
Wave 102 09.05.08

University granted Fairtrade status
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Radio Tay 09.05.08

Hyslop hails life sciences centre
A £10 million life sciences institute will attract "outstanding" international scientists to Scotland, the Scottish Government has said. The forecast came from lifelong learning secretary Fiona Hyslop during a visit to Dundee University where she met staff at the site of the planned centre.
icDumfries http://icdumfries.icnetwork.co.uk/othernews/news/tm_headline=hyslop-hails-life-sciences-centre&method=full&objectid=20874044&siteid=77296-name_page.html 07.05.08

Hyslop hails life sciences centre
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Radio Tay 07.05.08

Hyslop hails life sciences centre
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Wave 102 07.05.08

Hyslop hails life sciences centre
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Radio Scotland News 07.05.08

Hyslop hails life sciences centre
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STV 07.05.08

Hyslop hails life sciences centre
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icLanarkshire
http://iclanarkshire.icnetwork.co.uk/news/scotland/headlines/ 07.05.08

Hyslop hails life sciences centre
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icRenfrewshire http://icrenfrewshire.icnetwork.co.uk/tm_headline=hyslop-hails-life-sciences-centre&method=full&objectid=20874051&siteid=63858-name_page.html 07.05.08

Hyslop hails life sciences centre
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icWestlothian
http://icwestlothian.icnetwork.co.uk/news/nationalnews/nationalnews/ 07.05.08

Hyslop hails life sciences centre
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icScotland http://icscotland.icnetwork.co.uk/news/scottish/tm_headline=hyslop-hails-life-sciences-centre&method=full&objectid=20874048&siteid=50141-name_page.html 07.05.08

Hyslop hails life sciences centre
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Hamilton Advertiser http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/05/07/hyslop-hails-life-sciences-centre-51525-20874043/ 07.05.08

Hyslop hails life sciences centre
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Press Association
http://ukpress.google.com/article/ 07.05.08

Hyslop hails life sciences centre
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Guide & Gazette http://www.guideandgazette.co.uk/latest-scottish-news/MP-visits-life-sciences-centre.4055714.jp 07.05.08

MP visits life sciences centre site
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Hamilton Advertiser http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/05/07/mp-visits-life-sciences-centre-site-51525-20872330/ 07.05.08

A New View on the Roots of Itchy Skin
For millions of people who suffer from chronic eczema, life can become a hellish existence in which patches of dry skin become red and inflamed and constantly cry out: scratch me! The major breakthrough came in 2006, when Irwin McLean, a geneticist at the University of Dundee in Scotland, and Dr. Alan Irvine, a pediatric dermatologist at Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Dublin, Ireland, reported that chronic eczema was rampant among families carrying a defective gene for filaggrin, a skin protein that serves as a natural moisturizer.
New york Times http://health.nytimes.com/ref/health/healthguide/esn-eczema-ess.html 07.05.08

New courses at Dundee Uni
The University of Dundee is offering all law students the chance to become qualified to practise in all three of the UK’s jurisdictions. Dundee is already the only law school in the UK to offer degree programmes in both Scots and English law.
The Times Online http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/law/student/ 06.05.08

Fungi to fight nuclear fall-out
Fungi could help clean up nuclear hotspots, scientists at a Scottish university have discovered. Researchers at Dundee University have found evidence that fungi can "lock" depleted uranium into a mineral form.
BBC News Online http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7384500.stm 06.05.08

Fungi Enlisted To Clean-Up Depleted Uranium
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scienceagogo http://www.scienceagogo.com/news/ 06.05.08

Nature's "eco-warrior" Against Harmful Effects of Uranium
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Medindia http://www.medindia.net/news/Natures-eco-warrior-Against-Harmful-Effects-of-Uranium-36304-1.htm 06.05.08

Fungi could reduce uranium risk
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Press Association http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hL-LPpTTGoeMbUjBWxgvl87RnfEA 06.05.08

Fungi could reduce uranium risk
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Channel 4 http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/science_technology/ 06.05.08

Fungi could reduce uranium risk
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Talk 107 06.05.08

Fungi could reduce uranium risk
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Radio Tay 06.05.08

Fungi could reduce uranium risk
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wave 102 06.05.08

Fungi could reduce uranium risk
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BBC Radio 06.05.08

Fungi could reduce uranium risk
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BBC World Service 06.05.08

Fungi lock depleted uranium out of harm's way
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New Scientist http://environment.newscientist.com/article/dn13829-fungi-lock-depleted-uranium-out-of-harms-way.html 06.05.08

Fungi have a hand in depleted uranium's environmental fate
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Biology News http://www.biologynews.net/archives/2008/05/05/ 06.05.08