Call for better antenatal classes
Researchers in Dundee found many women expected an easy labour and were left traumatised by unplanned caesarean sections or forceps deliveries. Co-author Deirdre Murphy, professor of obstetrics and gynaecology at Dundee University, called for urgent improvements in antenatal care.
Press & Journal 14.11.03
Campus campaign on waste concerns
A student environmental activist group concerned with human rights and the environment is about to embark on a campaign to make Dundee University a more environmentally friendly place to study.
The Courier 14.11.03
Book looks into Arab-Israeli war
Until the consequences of the Six Days war have been unravelled, there will be no peace in the Middle East, broadcaster and writer Jeremy Bowen told a packed lecture at Dundee University last night.
The Courier 14.11.03
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Dundee-based painter Delia Baillie, this year's winner of the Alastair Salvesen Scholarship, is one of 15 artists celebrating the award with an exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh.
The Courier 14.11.03
Evidence ignored, hearing told
After US doctors conducted a full skeletal scan on an 11-week-old baby they found multiple fractures which they believed to have been the result of physical abuse, a disciplinary hearing was told yesterday.
The Courier 14.11.03
Forging links with Rwanda
Fiona Lavin, of the Education Department at Dundee University, is heading out to the capital, Kigali, in the first of a series of planned visits.
Evening Telegraph 13.11.03
Differing views on war explored
An Institute at Dundee University was launched last night with a talk from an international journalist.
The Courier 13.11.03
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An anti-gun campaigner from Montenegro last night told an audience at Dundee University of the devastating effects of small arms proliferation in the Balkans.
The Courier 13.11.03
Dundee students learn of Balkan gun misery
As above
Press & Journal 13.11.03
Cyclists raise £3,000 for research centre
The pedal power of 14 cyclists has raised more than £3,000 for a new research centre in Dundee.
Press & Journal 13.11.03
US Honours 'special debt' to NATO chief Robertson
George Bush yesterday awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian honour, to Lord Robertson of Port Ellen in a brief ceremony at the White House, saying that "America owes special debt" to outgoing NATO secretary-general. Lord Robertson is a graduate of the University of Dundee.
The Scotsman 13.11.03
From one George to another
As above
The Herald 13.11.03
US doctor dismisses 'baby battering' views as rubbish
The controversial views of a Scottish expert on "baby battering" cases were yesterday dismissed as "a lot of rubbish" by a specialist from the United States.
The Scotsman 13.11.03
US lecturer's cancer insight
A visiting lecturer from the US today gave an insight into the chemistry of cancer at the University of Dundee.
Evening Telegraph 12.11.03
Thin-film research could lead to flexible displays and cheaper motherboards
Professor Jim Cairns at the University of Dundee has developed a cost-effective process for fixing atoms or molecules to a range of surfaces. The technique could have applications in electro-plating, circuit board production, liquid crystal displays, plasma display panels and gas sensors.
Computer Weekly 11.11.03
University's virtual learning for nurses
Dundee University is behind a groundbreaking international scheme to train nurses virtually over the internet.
The Courier 11.11.03
Food test advances cancer research
Researchers at St Andrews University, under the guidance of John Cummings, of Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, have developed a method of measuring in humans the presence of plant based chemicals called phyto-oestrogens, which are found in 300 high-fibre foods.
The Times 11.11.03
British supreme court 'illegal'
Hundreds of Scotland's most experienced lawyers believe government plans to create a UK supreme court would be unlawful. Ian Page, professor of public law at Dundee University, said: "Rightly or wrongly the consultation gives the impression that a decision has already been taken.
The Herald 11.11.03
Focus on dangers of mouth cancer
Dundee University has several events lined up this week to increase awareness about the dangers of mouth cancer.
The Courier 11.11.03
Raising mouth cancer awareness
As above
Evening Telegraph 10.11.03
Amnesty guest
Anti-gun campaigner Kaca Djurickovic will be in Aberdeen and Dundee next Wednesday as a guest of Amnesty International UK.
Press & Journal 11.11.03
Virtually ready for nursing
From 2005, it will be possible to train nurses online - with virtual patients offering students a number of advantages over the real thing.
The Scotsman 10.11.03
New tests will show if foods can help fight against cancer
Scientists have developed tests to find out if certain foods, such as soy, can prevent cancer.
The Scotsman 10.11.03
New hope in cancer cases
As above
The Courier 10.11.03
Hope amid the horror - The Monday Interview
Saleyha Ahsan, a third-year medical student at Dundee University, travelled to Palestinian-occupied territories in the summer of last year, spending two months in Ramallah and Dundee's twin town of Nablus during another turbulent period in the area's embattled history.
The Courier 10.11.03
Lord Robertson set for top US honour
President George Bush will this week present NATO Secretary General George Robertson, Graduate of the University of Dundee, with America's highest civilian honour.
The Courier 10.11.03
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Dundee University rector Fred MacAulay joins the cast of Tayside Opera for their production of Johann Strauss II's comic operetta Die Fledermaus this week, playing the part of drunken prison warder Frosch.
The Courier 10.11.03
NHS set to tell Tayside public to watch their mouths
Dental staff at NHS Tayside will be playing an active role in this year's Mouth Cancer Awareness Week.
Press & Journal 08.11.03
Literary line up for book lovers
Dundee University's book events programme for late autumn/winter is the biggest ever, with a series of wide-ranging topics and authors.
The Courier 08.11.03
Artist begins tour of US to promote new course
Calum Colvin. a renowned Scottish artist and professor of fine art photography will begin a tour of the US this weekend
Press & Journal 08.11.03
Artist on US tour
As above
The Courier 08.11.03
Queen boost for cancer fund
The Northern Scottish Philharmonic Orchestra (NSPO), the Dundee Choral Union and National Youth Choir of Scotland-Dundee Children's Choir will perform a musical spectacular at the Caird Hall, Dundee, tonight in aid of the University of Dundee's Ninewells Cancer Campaign.
The Courier 08.11.03
Caird Hall musical spectacular tonight
As above
Press & Journal 08.11.03
Pupils impress at lunchtime concert
When school pupils come to perform at the lunchtime concerts in Dundee University Chaplaincy, there is always a touching earnestness in their singing and playing.
The Courier 08.11.03
Architecture in focus
Jane Wernick, who designed Fife Maggie's Centre, gave the Tayside and Fife branch British Association's public lecture at Dundee University.
The Courier 08.11.03
Most people think of pants when they think of Jockey. The photgrapher Albert Watson though of Scotland. The result was sheer magic
Interview with Albert Watson, graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art.
The Herald magazine 08.11.03
Phone company disputes 'health hazard' claims
A mobile phone company yesterday disputed claims by one of the world's leading medical scientist that the highly controversial TETRA transmitting system "may constitute a health hazard" to people living near installation sites.
The Courier 08.11.03
Phone firm disputes 'health hazard' claims
As above
Evening Telegraph 07.11.03
Inaugural ITEAS Lecture
A lecture, entitled Anti-Europeanism and Anti-Americanism was delivered by Mr Godfrey Hodgson, distinguished author and journalist last night at Dundee University
Radio Tay 13.11.03
College to upgrade quality of training
Preparations will soon be made to upgrade the College of Health Sciences (CHS) into a Royal College. Steps will be taken to win international accreditation for CHS courses, said newly appointed dean Dr Shawki Ameen, who specialised in medical education from the University of Dundee in Scotland.
www.gulf-daily-news.com/Articles.asp?Article=66419&Sn=BNEW 11.11.03
Food hope in breast cancer study
Methods of treating breast cancer through eating high-fibre foods like strawberries, lentils and soy are being examined by Scottish scientists. The work by St Andrews-based researcher, Dr Margaret Ritchie, has been described as "exceptionally important" and "invaluable" by independent academics. Professor John Cummings, from the University of Dundee, has helped Dr Ritchie identify several suitable biomarkers to give a reliable biochemical snapshot of human exposure.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/3255531.stm 10.11.03
Graduate earns major accolade
A software system which is already saving both time and money required for crucial DNA research at the Scottish Crop Research Institute at Invergowrie last night earned an award-winning graduate of Abertay University in Dundee a further top accolade.
The Courier 14.11.03
Radical funding plans
The Principal of Abertay University in Dundee has called on policy makers to "think out of the box" as they formulate plans for the future funding of higher education in Scotland.
The Courier 14.11.03
Principal's loan plan to avoid top-up fees
The Scottish high education sector should borrow money from the private sector to avoid the introduction of top-up fees, claims a Scottish university principal.
The Herald 13.11.03
Olympic hopefuls at Abertay University
The Univeraity of Abertay Dundee has unveiled its Elite Athletes Development Programme 2003/04 - a lineup that includes five olympic hopefuls.
The Courier 08.11.03
Abertay reveals members of athletes scheme
As above
Press & Journal 08.11.03
TV shows encourage idiots and yobs, says BBC chief
In a speech at the University of St Andrews, Roger Mosey, who is tipped as a successor to the BBC director general Greg Dyke, will warn that British broadcasters are in danger of leading world in television shows which encourage "hooliganism and loutish" behaviour.
The Independent 13.11.03
Expert medical witness 'ignored criticism of brittle bone theory'
A Scottish bone specialist ignored stinging criticism when he continued to preach how battered babies were accidentally hurt, the General Medical Council heard yesterday.
The Herald 11.11.03
Weather lottery launched
Representative of Tayside Primary Care and Keyhole Kate Charitable Foundation were at Ninewells Hospital yesterday to launch a new joint fundraising scheme.
The Courier 11.11.03
Tayside health bosses launch fundraiser
As above
Press & Journal 11.11.03
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A new art exhibition to raise funds to help make patients and Ninewells Hospital more comfortable opened at the Roseangle Gallery in Dundee last night.
The Courier 08.11.03
GMC hearing told of controversial diagnosis
An eminent consultant was a "rogue" medical expert who gave "misleading" evidence in court cases involving alleged child abuse, the General Medical Council heard yesterday.
The Courier 08.11.03
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