Week Ending 11 July 2008 -
Synopsis number 809

University of Dundee News

Athlete's trial bid for place at the Olympics
A Dundee athlete will face his toughest challenge yet when he competes in heats for the Olympics trials in Birmingham tonight. Graeme Oudney is an accountancy graduate from Dundee University.
The Courier 11.07.08

Dundee in Olympics guide
Dundee University’s potential as a "high quality" sports training centre for the 2012 London Games will be highlighted in Beijing during next month’s Olympics in the online publication of the London Organising Committee Pre-Games Training Camp Guide.
Evening Telegraph 10.07.08

New £13m clinical centre will be in the Harvard class
A new £13m clinical research centre is to receive funding for a PET-CT scanner which will give it facilities matched only in Japan and at Harvard. The cash pledge for the PET-CT was made by Nicola Sturgeon, Health Secretary, after she toured the new Clinical Research Centre at Ninewells Hospital, which has been developed jointly by the University of Dundee and NHS Tayside.
The Herald 10.07.08

Scanner funding vow for 'research hotel'
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The Scotsman 10.07.08

Research Centre officially opens to aid cancer patient at Ninewells
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Press and Journal 10.07.08

Research centre's scanner boost
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The Courier 10.07.08

Cancer cash vow
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Daily Record 10.07.08

Ninewells centre to get £1.6m cancer scanner
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Evening Telegraph 09.07.08

Concrete cash for Dundee economy
An international conference in Dundee this week is set to make more than £500,000 for the city's economy. About 500 delegates are attending the seventh International Congress, Concrete: Construction's Sustainable Option at Dundee University.
Press and Journal 10.07.08

New doctor saves her choking fiance's life
A Perthshire dad has spoken of the moment his medical graduate fiancee saved his life when he choked while dining at a restaurant in Broughty Ferry. Jamie Taylor was celebrating at Spice restaurant on Tuesday with partner Claire Lomas, who graduated that same day from the Dundee University's medical school.
The Courier 10.07.08

Medical graduate puts training into practice as she save finance's life
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Press and Journal 11.07.08

Day one as a doctor and she saves fiance's life
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The Scotsman 11.07.08

It's ok, I'm a doc ... but only just as above
The Sun 10.07.08

Prestigious honour for Sir Philip Cohen
Professor Sir Philip Cohen, of Dundee University, is being honoured by Britain's leading science body. He is to receive a Royal Medal, awarded to only three people annually by the Royal Society, one each for the physical, biological and applied sciences.
The Courier 10.07.08

Royal Medal for Dundee University bioscientist
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Press and Journal 10.07.08

Family affair as husband and wife both awarded honorary degrees
Dundee University achieved a first yesterday when it awarded honorary degrees to a husband and wife on the same day. Professors Alastair and Margaret Wood joined 250 graduands at the School of Medicine's graduation ceremony to receive the degrees of Honorary Doctor of Laws.
Press and Journal 09.07.08

Honorary degrees for couple
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The Courier 09.07.08

Married couple honoured
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Evening Telegraph 08.07.08

MOU signing with the water minister
Al-Khaleej, http://www.alkhaleej.ae/portal/95ce9b36-77f2-4b90-a541-62b1e74634e3.aspx 08.07.08

Seaweed's potential to fuel cars
A Dundee University scientist is promoting the idea of using seaweed and other algae to run cars on. Geoffrey Codd, professor of microbiology, believes the organisms are a viable source of biofuels.
BBC News Online http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7495635.stm 08.07.08

Opera brings Web standards to classrooms worldwide
Opera today launched a sweeping education initiative aimed at supporting and enhancing Web standards education and training in secondary schools, colleges, universities and businesses worldwide. Andrew Cobley, Lecturer in Internet Programming, Dundee University, is quoted.
Huliq http://www.huliq.com/63763/opera-brings-web-standards-classrooms-worldwide 08.07.08

Opera brings Web standards to classrooms worldwide
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techwhack http://press-releases.techwhack.com/21877-web-standards 09.07.08

Vivienne Westwood Designs Graduation Gowns
Seems that eccentric British designer Vivienne Westwood has developed a bit of a soft spot for university. Recently she was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Dundee. She has also designed a range of graduation gowns for Kings College, London.
Popsugar http://uk.fashion.popsugar.com/1762557 08.07.08

Test-tube babies not at greater health risk than normal babies
More evidence is emerging that babies conceived in test tubes might be just as healthy as normal babies, researchers said. Dr Christopher Barratt, a professor of reproductive medicine at the University of Dundee is quoted.
PR Inside http://www.pr-inside.com/researcher-test-tube-babies-not-at-r691896.htm 08.07.08

Babies From Frozen Embryos Are Just as Healthy
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Fox News http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,378461,00.html 09.07.08

Babies from frozen embryos are just as healthy
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msnbc http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25590308/ 08.07.08

EU project FAST-DOT homes in on laser technology research
Laser technology has revolutionised the world of medicine in ways never before thought of. Led by a team located at the University of Dundee, 18 European partners from 12 countries will pool their knowledge and resources to develop the next generation of lasers which will be used for biomedical applications.
European Commission http://ec.europa.eu/research/headlines/news/article_08_07_08_en.html 08.07.08

Scalpel is Giving Way to a New Generation of Lasers
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azoopetics http://azooptics.com/Details.asp?newsID=2773 08.07.08

A New Line of Lasers using Quantum Dot Materials for Biomedical Applications
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azonano http://www.azonano.com/news.asp?newsID=6778 08.07.08

EU project FAST-DOT homes in on laser technology research
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nanotechnology http://www.nanotech-now.com/news.cgi?story_id=29924 08.07.08

EU project FAST-DOT homes in on laser technology research
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Cordis http://cordis.europa.eu/fetch?CALLER=EN_NEWS&ACTION=D&SESSION=&RCN=29637 08.07.08

Nanosurgery with laser technology
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Nanowerk http://www.nanowerk.com/news/newsid=6326.php 08.07.08

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