Week Ending 22 October 2010 -
Synopsis number 926

University of Dundee News

Time is running out for V&A choice
There are only six days left to have your say in the architectural competition which will settle the design of Dundee's proposed offshoot of the V&A.
The Courier 22.10.10

Time is running out for V&A choice
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Radio Tay 22.10.10

Exercise to beat bowel cancer, experts advise
Exercise has long been known to help people lose weight, but keeping active could also have another benefit. Professor Annie Anderson of the University of Dundee who is also the chief nutritional advisor to Bowel Cancer UK is quoted.
UK Net Guide 22.10.10

Community School of Auchterarder pupils become Band Heroes
Pupils at the Community School of Auchterarder have been taking part in a unique project to ease the move from primary to secondary school. The Community School of Auchterarder was one of three Perthshire schools chosen for the pilot, which was run by Dundee University for Teaching Learning Scotland.
ic.Perthshire 22.10.10

Dundee University's warning over jobs
Dundee University said a "strategic review" of its activities will cost 195 jobs, 50 fewer than earlier worst-case estimates.
The Courier 20.10.10

University of Dundee to axe 195 jobs
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Times Higher Education 22.10.10

Wider cuts leave Dundee University's strategic review 'dead', union claims
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The Courier 22.10.10

Dundee University announces job losses
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BBC News Online 20.10.10

Uni outlines job cuts
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Radio Tay 20.10.10

Dundee University face 200 jobs axe
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STV 20.10.10

University urged to retain jobs
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The Courier 21.10.10

Dundee University may cut 195 staff
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Press and Journal 21.10.10

Budget fears for Scots universities after £2.9bn funding cuts in England
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The Herald 21.10.10

Dundee University may cut 195 staff
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Press and Journal 21.10.10

University reveals plans to cut 1 in 10 jobs to make savings
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The Scotsman 21.10.10

University will slash up to 195 jobs
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Daily Record 21.10.10

Call to scrap plan for university staff cuts
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Evening Telegraph 20.10.10

University of Dundee faces staff cuts
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The Sun 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Stirling Observer 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Kilmarnock Standard 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Irvine Herald 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Rutherglen Reformer 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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ic.Lanarkshire 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Dumfries and Galloway Standard 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Perthshire Advertiser 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Ayrshire Post 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Lennox Herald 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Wishaw Press 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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ic.Scotland 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Paisley Daily Express 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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ic.RenfrewshireM 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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ic.Dumfries 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Hamilton Advertiser 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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East Kilbride News 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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The Visitor 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Press Association 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Isle of Man Today 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Selkirk Today 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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The Southern Reporter 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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The Stornoway Gazette 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Hawick News 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Whitby Gazette 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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East Lothian News 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Mid Lothian Advertiser 20.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Northumberland Gazette 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Longridge News 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Harborough Mail 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Dewsbury Reporter 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Driffield Times 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Selby Times 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Goole Courier 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Matlock Mercury 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Burnley Express 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Worksop Guardian 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Hebden Bridge Times 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Spenborough Guardian 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Thorne Gazette 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Bridlington Free Press 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Sunderland Echo 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Morley Observer 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Gainsborough Standard 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Brighouse Echo 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Morpeth Herald 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Leigh Reporter 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Diss Express 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Rugby Advertiser 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Lynn News 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Buxton Advertiser 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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The Bucks Herld 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Wakefield Express 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Mirfield Reporter 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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South Yorkshire Times 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Horncastle News 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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New Post Leader 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Pendle Today 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Pontefract and Castle Express 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Belper News 21.10.10

University may cut up to 195 jobs
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Buckingham Today 21.10.10

Winter's tale
Book lovers can look forward to a treat next week when they'll get a second helping of the Dundee literary Festival, which is relaunching as a winter programme of events.
The Courier 20.10.10

Dundee fans told £500,000 must be found
It is understood that the club owe the university something in the region of £14,000 for use of their pitches and sports science facilities.
The Courier 20.10.10

'Cut back on red meat'
Meat eaters are being urged to cut back their consumption, in the wake of research that links red meat to cancer.
Evening Telegraph 19.10.10

Consumers advised to eat less red meat
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The Courier 20.10.10

Links to aid diabetes research
Diabetes researchers at Dundee University and health bodies in Tayside and Kuwait have signed an agreement pledging to work more closely together.
The Courier 19.10.10

Dundee University to tackle diabetes
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Radio Tay 19.10.10

Research agreement
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Evening Telegraph 19.10.10

Science festival kicks off with free lecture
Dundee's role in beating the world's worst diseases will be highlighted next week as Dundee Science Festival gets under way.
Press and Journal 19.10.10

Fitting start to city's celebration of science
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The Courier 19.10.10

Participation key at Forfar gallery's latest exhibition
An exhibition featuring the work of artists with learning difficulties opened in Angus yesterday. Two professional guest artists, Moira Payne and David Johnston, are exhibiting alongside the group. Moira is an art lecturer at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design.
Press and Journal 19.10.10

Love your gut
They're said to help our digestion, fight bugs, and relieve condition such as eczema and hayfever, but are probiotics as friendly as they're made out to be? Dr Sandra McFarlane from the microbiology and gut biology group at the University of Dundee is quoted.
Scotland on Sunday 17.10.10

New self-service system introduced at library
Actor Brian Cox joined students at Dundee University yesterday to open a new Info-Zone.
Press and Journal 16.10.10

Family Viewing
Beginning today and running for the next two weekends, DCA will host Scotland's biggest international film festival for young people.
The Courier 16.10.10

Joanna scoops £25,000 to develop Pillow Talk
A Dundee art school graduate has come up with an invention to help long-distance lovers stay close to one another's hearts.
Press and Journal 16.10.10

Heartfelt idea garners grant
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The Courier 16.10.10

Get on your bikes, city students urged
Students in Dundee are being invited to get on their bikes to save the planet.
Press and journal 16.10.10

View of students as 'paying customers'
A former Dundee University rector today said the institution's ranking system led to a 'dreadful under-appreciation of teaching and a view of students as paying customers.'
Evening Telegraph 15.10.10

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