New unit cues up action
Mention Springfield and animation in the same breath and the dysfunctional adventures of Homer, Marge, Bart and the rest of The Simpsons clan would probably spring to mind. But in Dundee's very own Springfield - off Perth Road in the heart of the Dundee University campus - cutting-edge Scottish film animation is being created and without a yellow-featured atomic plant worker in sight
The Courier 15.11.02
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As part of Dundee University's aim to allow its museum collections to be seen by a wider audience, its museum service has teamed up with the Scottish Fisheries Museum in Anstruther for Ocean's Dance
The Courier 15.11.02
More needed to beat killer disease
The TICR campaign is issuing a heart-felt plea for volunteers to help in the fight against Scotland's number one killer - cardiovascular disease
The Courier 15.11.02
£3.8m students' union expansion approved
A £3.8 million expansion to Dundee University Students' Union, featuring the additional of a new debating chamber and the extension and refurbishment of retail and bar areas, has been given final approval by the University Court
Evening Telegraph 13.11.02
Green light for £3.8m union revamp
As above
The Courier 14.11.02
Fourth award in a year
Dario Alessi of the Medical Research Council protein phosphorylation unit at Dundee University, has just topped an extraordinary year by winning the sixth high-profile award of his career and the fourth this year for his double-pronged research aiding the fight against cancer and diabetes
The Courier 14.11.02
Call for reasoned debate on GM crops
Open-mindedness and a reasoned, balanced debate about genetically modified crops was called for last night by Dr Gavin Ramsay during a public lecture at Dundee University
The Courier 14.11.02
University appoints deputy principals
The University of Dundee has appointed two new deputy principals, Professor Geoff Ward and Malcolm Horner
The Courier 13.11.02
Flamingos face extinction in 100 years
The world's largest single population of flamingos could be wiped out within 100 years because their natural diet of blue-green algae is causing periodic mass-deaths, research by a team of Scottish scientists has found. Professor Geoffrey Codd, a microbiologist at Dundee University, said previously investigations focused on increasing human pressures due to the influence of tourism, industrial and agricultural pollution.
The Scotsman 13.11.02
Evening of discussion set to attract architecture buffs
The lecture will form part of What Is A Sense of Place?- themed residency involving Wendy Gunn, a postdoctoral research fellow of the University of Dundee
Press & Journal 13.11.02
Silver surfer speaks at Dundee conference
Dundee University's division of applied computing yesterday staged workshops to bring business face-to-face with the customers they are excluding
Press & Journal 12.11.02
IT need of elderly highlighted
As above
The Courier 12.11.02
80-year-old granny addresses IT experts
As above
Evening Telegraph 11.11.02
US students appeal for Thanksgiving dinner's essential ingredient
A group of homesick American students have put out an appeal for pumpkins after their plans for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner were jeopardised
Press & Journal 12.11.02
Search for elusive pumpkin
As above
The Courier 12.11.02
Onybody ken o' a pumpkin?
As above
Evening Telegraph 11.11.02
Dundee students show off their artwork
Two talented fine art students have staged am exhibition of their work which is open to the public
Press & Journal 11.11.02
Space cadets New exhibition gives promising art students vital experience
As above
The Scotsman 09.11.02
Student pass final frontier
As above
The Courier 09.11.02
Students' art on show
As above
Evening Telegraph 08.11.02
Cure hope for athletes' heart killer
Doctors have discovered the cause of sudden death syndrome (SDS), a condition that has killed a number of young athletes. Chris Proud, professor of biochemical physiology at Dundee University, has discovered the biological process which leads to a build-up of protein around the heart, causing the muscle to thicken so much that it leads to heart failure
The Sunday Times 10.11.02
Cure hope for killer condition
As above
Daily Mail 11.11.02
Breakthrough may lead to heart condition treatment
As above
The Courier 11.11.02
'Death gene' found
As above
The Express 11.11.02
The ancient disease that's biting back
Since the beginning of human history, mankind has been powerless to the scourge of infectious disease. Records since the pre-biblical times tell of devastating epidemics sweeping across countries and continent, indiscriminate in their attack. Professor Alan Fairlamb comments
Evening News - Scotland 11.11.02
Researchers' flamingo find
Researchers from Dundee University have provided a major insight into the causes of mass flamingo deaths in east african lakes. Geoffrey Codd, professor of microbiology at Dundee University comments
The Courier 11.11.02
Curse of the A-bomb - Top experts finds clear evidence of cancer link
Sue Rabbitt-Roff, senior research fellow at Dundee University, has produced a devastating new study into the health of Britain's nuclear test veterans
The Sunday Mirror 10.11.02
East Wind serenade blows away any doubts
Although originally the local group East Wind had planned to play octet by Gounod at their lunchtime concert in Dundee University Chaplaincy yesterday, few in the audience would conclude that they had not profited by hearing instead the E flat Serenade (K375) by Mozart
The Courier 09.11.02
Profile: Dr Tom Shepherd
Recently appointed Chief Executive of CXR Biosciences
Biotechnology Scotland issue 18 Autumn 2002
Higher university fees are 'inevitable'
Nearly two-thirds of UK university principals are now in favour of charging higher fees to students or view them as inevitable, according to a survey out yesterday. Sir Alan Langlands, principal at the University of Dundee comments
The Scotsman 09.11.02
Flamingos could be wiped out within 100 years
Professor Geoffrey Codd speaks about his research
Good Morning Scotland 13.11.02
Making IT accessible for older people
Norman Alm interview
Good Morning Scotland 11.11.02
Chance to get a flavour of Dundee varsity's courses
Abertay University is throwing open its doors this month to give potential students a flavour of some of its most popular courses
Press & Journal 09.11.02
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Pupils were invited to the University of Abertay, Dundee, yesterday for a biotechnology taster day
The Courier 09.11.02
University creates model of 'ideal city'
A project which uses technology to help develop the working relationships between five of Scotland's cities has been unveiled at St Andrews University
The Courier 15.11.02
University lectures
The University of St Andrews will host the first of a series of new events organised by the 'reborn' Tayside Classical Association today
The Courier 13.11.02
Quiz book gets to bottom of Dundee
A new quiz book with the emphasis firmly on Dundee is set to hit the shops next week
The Courier 12.11.02
Graduates urged to donate more
A University principal has stepped into the debate on the funding of higher education by calling on graduates and businesses to step up private donations
The Scotsman 12.11.02
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