Week Ending 30 May 2008 -
Synopsis number 803

University of Dundee News

Dundee expert gets grant for cancer study
A Dundee-based researcher has been given a £194,000 grant to study the role of dietary fats in breast cancer. Dr Colin Palmer, based at Dundee University, has discovered a receptor within cells in the breast that binds certain types of fats and appears to directly control tumour growth.
Press and Journal 29.05.08

Top surgeon retires
A retiral celebration was held at Ninewells Hospital yesterday for a surgeon with over 40 years' service. Mr Wood was appointed a senior lecturer at Dundee University in 1976.
The Courier 29.05.08

Focus on careers in NHS
Careers and guidance staff attended an information event at Dundee University yesterday about healthcare opportunities in the NHS.
The Courier 29.05.08

NHS careers advice event
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Evening Telegraph 28.05.08

Hundreds of surgeons gather in Dundee
About 300 surgeons from throughout Europe converged on Dundee yesterday to view some of the world's most advanced keyhole surgical techniques. The event has been organised in partnership with Dundee University and the university's Cuschieri Skills Centre.
Press and Journal 28.05.08

Dundee focus of keyhole surgery worldwide
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Evening Telegraph 26.05.08

From the chalkface - awards
The Guildry Incorporation of Dundee has presented five travel scholarships, worth £400 each to conservation students at Dundee University.
The Scotsman 28.05.08

Award for acclaimed scientist
An acclaimed Dundee scientist has been awarded the Scottish Crop Research Institute Peter Massalski Prize for meritorious research. Dr Roberts is a fellow of the Royal Microscopical Society, a Scottish Enterprise Tayside science ambassador to Scottish schools and an honorary lecturer and examiner for Dundee University.
The Courier 28.05.08

Strange stories about city abound
Author and publisher Sharon McPherson was at the Dundee branch of Waterstone's on Commercial Street last night to sign copies of her new book, Dew on the Law and Other Strange Stories about a Scottish City. Ms McPherson, who writes under the pseudonym Cambrella McMahon, set up Pumpkin Press in 2006, while a literature student at Dundee University.
The Courier 28.05.08

Honorary degree for journalist held by gunmen in Middle East
Journalist Alan Johnston is to be awarded an honorary degree by his former university, it was announced yesterday. He will be honoured by the University of Dundee at the graduation ceremony for the College of Arts and Social Sciences on 18 June.
The Scotsman 27.05.08

BBC man honoured
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Daily Record 27.05.08

Degree for BBC man
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The Times 27.05.08

Hostage honour
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The Sun 27.05.08

Honour for Gaza hostage
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Daily Express 27.05.08

Reporter honoured
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Daily Mirror 27.05.08

University to honour journalist and judge
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Press and Journal 27.05.08

From the chalkface - awards
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The Scotsman 28.05.08

Honorary degree for ex-hostage
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The Herald 27.05.08

Pair to be honoured by university
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The Courier 27.05.08

Degrees for high-profile graduates
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Evening Telegraph 26.05.08

Local income tax 'would be illegal'
The Scottish Government's plans to scrap the council tax have been dealt a fresh blow by a prominent academic who claims its proposed replacement may be illegal under European and UK law. Prof Himsworth is due to appear before the committee today with Prof Richard Kerley, of Queen Margaret University, and Prof Alan Page, of Dundee University.
The Scotsman 27.05.08

SNP suffers 'Wobbly Wednesday' as flagship policies run into trouble
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The Times 29.05.08

SNP plans for local income tax 'will ineviatably end up in court'
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The Herald 29.05.08

Wobbly Wednesday for SNP as three key promises are shot down
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Daily Record 29.05.08

Expert brands SNP local income tax plans 'a nightmare'
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The Herald 28.05.08

Top authors to head literary festival list
Renowned writers William Boyd, Ian Rankin and James Kelman are to headline the Dundee Literary Festival 2008 event.
The Herald 27.05.08

Literary festival set to be real page turner
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Press and Journal 27.05.08

Concern at financial plight of postgraduate students
The president of Dundee University's student union is calling for an inquiry into he "persecution" of hundreds of postgraduate students after they were told to pay their graduate endowment fees immediately.
The Courier 27.05.08

Top doctor in 'lethal concoction' warning
One of Scotland's leading doctors has warned that drug addicts are dicing with death when they take a lethal cocktail of heroin, alcohol and benzodiazepines. Dr Alex Baldacchino, consultant psychiatrist with NHS Fife and senior lecturer in addictions at Dundee University is quoted.
The Courier 27.05.08

Work of surgeons around the world on view in Dundee
Surgeons in operating theatres around the world will from today be showing off their skills in Dundee. The conference will take place in Dundee University's West Park Conference Centre, where four large screens will let co-ordinators switch between live operations going on around the world.
The Courier 27.05.08

The keyhole revolution
Keyhole surgery is one of the wonders of modern medicine, making operations safer, easier to recover from and less daunting. Professor Sir Alfred Cuschieri is mentioned along with the Surgical Skills Unit her set up at Dundee University in 1992.
The Courier 26.05.08

Bands boost Malawi fund
Belfast-based act The Eleventh Note played a Music for Medicine gig organised by a group of Dundee medical students at Fat Sams nightclub last night.
The Courier 26.05.08

Dundee team find cancer clue in heat
A small study at Ninewells Hospital in Dundee has prompted big hopes of a break through in detecting breast cancer. The Dundee discovery is causing interest around the world. But, in a paper published in the International Journal of Surgery, the Dundee University team point our that more investigation needs to be done.
The Courier 26.05.08

Scientists in Dundee hail breast cancer breakthrough
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Press and Journal 26.05.08

Scots cancer discovery
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Sunday Express 25.05.08

Testing times? Just relax
As millions of young people across the country knuckle down to exams, what can parents do to help them through the ordeal? Sally Ingram of Dundee University's counselling service is quoted.
The Times 24.05.08

2008 Dyer Craft of Dundee Award
Final year graphic design students Gareth Davies, Jordan Nelson and Kevin Pearson were jointly awarded the 2008 Dyer Craft of Dundee Award at the annual degree show at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design today.
Evening Telegraph 23.05.08

University of Dundee Radio, TV & online

Uranium munching fungi
Recently, Dundee University researchers found evidence that fungi can “lock” depleted uranium (DU) into a mineral form that may be less likely to find its way into plants, animals or water supply (Current Biology, May 6).
The Hindu http://www.hindu.com/seta/2008/05/29/stories/2008052950031700.htm 29.05.08

'Poll tax' warning over SNP plan
Scottish plans for a local income tax could lead to the sort of unrest Scotland experienced with the poll tax, a law expert has warned. Professor Alan Page of Dundee University is quoted.
BBC News Online http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7423627.stm 28.05.08

Law expert warns MSPs of ‘poll tax’ scenario
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Accounancy Age http://www.accountancyage.com/accountancyage/news/2217759/law-expert-warns-msps-poll-tax 29.05.08

Law expert warns MSPs of ‘poll tax’ scenario
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Financial Director http://www.financialdirector.co.uk/accountancyage/news/2217759/law-expert-warns-msps-poll-tax 29.05.08

Law expert warns MSPs of ‘poll tax’ scenario
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Management Consultancy
http://www.managementconsultancy.co.uk/accountancyage/news/ 29.05.08

Indian doc leads breakthrough in breast cancer detection
A Goa-born surgeon researching and teaching at the Dundee University in Scotland has pioneered a new method for the early detection of breast cancer.
expressindia.com http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Indian-doc-leads-breakthrough-in-breast-cancer-detection/315610/ 28.05.08

Indian surgeon leads breakthrough in breast cancer detection
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The Hindu http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/blnus/18281401.htm 28.05.08

Indian surgeon leads breakthrough in breast cancer detection
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Deccan Herald
http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/May282008/ 28.05.08

Breakthrough in breast cancer detection by Indian doc
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zeenews.com http://www.zeenews.com/articles.asp?aid=445519&sid=ENV 28.05.08

Indian makes breast cancer discovery
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Times of India
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/HealthSci/ 28.05.08

Indian surgeon pioneers breast cancer detection
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Hindustan Times
http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/ 28.05.08

Test opens new door on breast cancer
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The Telegraph http://www.telegraphindia.com/1080529/jsp/nation/story_9335164.jsp# 29.05.08

Indian surgeon leads breakthrough in breast cancer detection
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New Straits Times
http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/NST/Thursday/ 29.05.08

Touchscreen turntables make music tactile
Budding DJs with monster digital music collections, check this out: the ATTIGO TT takes the standard set-up for vinyl vandals, but swaps the standard decks for two touch screens. It's the work of Scott Hobbs, a student at Dundee University, who made the system as part of his final year product design project.
Electricpig http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2008/05/27/touchscreen-turntables-make-music-tactile/ 27.05.08

Touchscreen Displays + Mixer = DJs' Ultimate Tool?
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wired http://blog.wired.com/music/2008/05/touchscreen-dis.html 29.05.08

Indian surgeon leads breakthrough in breast cancer detection
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bernama.com http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news_world.php?id=335974 29.05.08

Kidnap ordeal journalist honoured
BBC journalist Alan Johnston, who was kidnapped in Gaza last year, is to be awarded an honorary degree by his former university. Mr Johnston graduated from Dundee University in 1985 and will be honoured there next month.
BBC News Online http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7419967.stm 26.05.08

Johnston to get honorary degree
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Wave 102 26.05.08

Johnston to get honorary degree
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Radio Tay 26.05.08

Johnston to get honorary degree
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Hamilton Advertiser http://www.hamiltonadvertiser.co.uk/news/breaking-news/2008/05/26/johnston-to-get-honorary-degree-51525-20975856/ 26.05.08

Honorary degree for BBC correspondent Johnston
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Holdthefrontpage.co.uk
http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/news/080527alan.shtml 27.05.08

Johnston to get honorary degree
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The Press Association
http://ukpress.google.com/article/ 26.05.08

Johnston to get honorary degree
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Guide & Gazette http://www.guideandgazette.co.uk/latest-scottish-news/Johnston-to-get-honorary-degree.4120158.jp 26.05.08

Johnston to get honorary degree
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Buteman http://www.buteman.co.uk/latest-scottish-news/Johnston-to-get-honorary-degree.4120158.jp 26.05.08

Johnston to get honorary degree
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Arbroath Herald http://www.arbroathherald.co.uk/latest-scottish-news/Johnston-to-get-honorary-degree.4120158.jp 26.05.08

Johnston to get honorary degree
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Galloway Gazette http://www.gallowaygazette.co.uk/latest-scottish-news/Johnston-to-get-honorary-degree.4120158.jp 26.05.08

Gaza kidnap journalist Johnston honoured by Dundee University
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The Herald
http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/news/ 26.05.08

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