Week Ending April 16 2004 - Synopsis number 593

University of Dundee News

Fabric of life
Have you ever been distracted by Jon Snow's ties? You're trying to watch the news, to listen to the important information the man is imparting, and instead you find yourself mesmerised by the piece of cloth hanging round his neck. Well next time, as you curse yourself for missing half the broadcast, seek comfort in the fact the item of clothing may well have come from Fife where Jane Keith is fast becoming tie designer to the stars.
The Courier 16.04.04

Spreading the word
As someone from south of the border, who once though Hogmany was something to do with a plethora of pigs; has smiled bemusedly at people complaining of being in a "fankle"; and nodded understandingly when people have recounted tales of seeing someone "fair gaun his dinger"; I have to say I was intrigued to hear the Dr Victor Skretkowicz, of Dundee University's English department has put a Scots Dictionary online.
The Courier 16.04.04

Football fund-raisers on film
The fund-raising efforts of the Dundee FC supporters, and in particular fans' group Dee4Life, are to be captured in a documentary being made by a young Dundee film-maker. Duncan of Jordanstone graduate Aileen McGibbon is funding the film, her first venture since graduating, out of her own pocket.
The Courier 16.04.04

St Andrews to honour range of high achievers
Figures from the worlds of media, politics, arts and science are to gain academic recognition from St Andrews University for their achievements and contribution to Scottish life. Scottish figures include Professor Cheryl Tickle, biologist at Dundee University.
The Herald 16.04.04

St Andrews honorary degrees
As above
The Courier 16.04.04

Fruitie Bar's healthy message
A scheme by Dundee University's Institute of Sport and Exercise to get children eating fruit rather than junk food has been hailed a success.
The Courier 15.04.04

Reassurance on campus safety
Dundee, Abertay and St Andrews Universities yesterday reassured students of their safety, following a survey in which 75% of female students said they don't feel safe walking around campus at night.
The Courier 15.04.04

Racing to save hearts in run-up to retirement
Still racing to save people's hearts even in the run-up to his retirement, Professor Hugh Tunstall-Pedoe, of Dundee University, will run his third London Marathon on Sunday, hoping to beat a time of 4hr 40min.
The Courier 15.04.04

Prof's charity effort
As above
Evening Telegraph 14.04.04

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A human rights campaigner who has spent the last eight months living in Basra and Baghdad will speak in Dundee at Dundee University's Tower Building on Wednesday at 8pm.
The Courier 15.04.04

Campaigner's talk
As above
Evening Telegraph 14.04.04

Scots team to study link between obesity and diabetes
Researchers at Dundee University are to investigate the link between obesity and the risk of developing diabetes.
The Scotsman 14.04.04

Probe into why there's a fat chance of diabetes
As above
Press & Journal 14.04.04

Volunteers needed for health study
As above
The Courier 14.04.04

Study to examine diabetes-obesity link
As above
Evening Telegraph 13.04.04

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One of Scotland's most remarkable climbers was at the University of Dundee's Tower Lecture Theatre last night to give an illustrated talk about his life.
The Courier 14.04.04

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The controversial art works of three Dundee University students went on show last night in a new exhibition at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design.
The Courier 14.04.04

Iraq conflict inspires gas-mask creations
As above
Press & Journal 14.04.04

Opportunity knocks for developers
Edinburgh's historic old tenements are now regarded as a national treasure but not so long ago they were regarded as nothing more than a blot on the landscape. Now, a highly respected Dundee University academic, Professor Charles McKean, has called for Dundee's surviving medieval heritage to be recognised and preserved for future generations.
The Solicitors Propery Guide April issue 930

Link Between Obesity and Diabetes Investigated
Researchers at a university are to investigate the link between obesity and the risk of developing diabetes. Dr Dan Cuthbertson, of the University of Dundee explained: "There has been much speculation about linking obesity to diabetes, but we want to uncover the evidence and find out if there are certain stages of obesity which predispose you to diabetes or whether there are different levels of risk in different people."
PA News 13.04.04

Bar vandals give DUSA a headache
Dundee University Students' Association's new £1 million bar has been plagued by vandalism since it opened last Friday.
The Courier 13.04.04

Too-complex technology irritates the over-50s
Businesses throughout Scotland are failing to maximise their markets by ignoring the spending power of the grey pound, say academics at the two Dundee universities.
The Courier 13.04.04

Online Oldies
As above
The Courier 13.04.04

Businesses urged to help older generation switch on to technology
As above
Press & Journal 13.04.04

A life less ordinary
"A bit of bad luck" in 1989 saw Jamie Andrew and his friend Jamie Fisher stranded for five days at the top of a mountain in the French Alps in the midst of a raging storm. Jamie Fisher lost his life and Jamie Andrew lost his hands and feet to frostbite. Jamie Andrew will be in Dundee tomorrow to relate his remarkable story in the University of Dundee's Tower Lecture Theatre at 7.30pm.
The Courier 12.04.04

The good and wise look to the East for the entrepreneurs of tomorrow
Works by many of Scotland's top artists are on display in Dundee University's Bonar Hall from today, with the opening of Cancer Research UK Scotland's 7th Biennial Art Exhibition.
Sunday Herald 11.04.04

From Scotland with Loathing
If Jack McConnell is to attract Americans and their dollars to Scotland, he must put aside his misgivings over Sir Sean Connery. In his speech McConnell wants to talk about the pioneering biotechnology research taking place at Dundee University.
Sunday Times 11.04.04

Students reunion event planned for next year
Dundee University Students Association is planning a weekend of events to reunite former students.
The Courier 10.04.04

Police call for public vigilance in fight against terrorism
Tayside Police yesterday urged vigilance from the public as it launched a major advertising campaign aimed at countering the threat of terrorism. The move comes just days after a Dundee University study found that 80% of Scottish children between six and eight knew what terrorism was.
The Courier 10.04.04

Cash boost for TICR appeal
Plans to establish a centre of excellence in cardiovascular research at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, have been boosted by £200,000.
The Courier 10.04.04

£200,000 boost for TICR appeal
As above
Evening Telegraph 09.04.04

Art sales will raise research cash
An art exhibition and sale, in aid of Cancer Research UK Scotland, opened today in the University of Dundee's Bonar Hall.
Evening Telegraph 09.04.04

University of Dundee Radio & TV

Chocs away
Research carried out in America has found evidence that delicious and oh-so-tempting chocolate can work wonders for your health. Her insistence that dark chocolate is better for you than the milky variety is backed up by a Dundee University study which found that volunteers who ate dark chocolate cut the risk of developing blood clots by an amazing 75%. Dr Gwen Kennedy, research fellow in vascular diseases at the university, said that eating a bar of dark chocolate on plane journeys could reduce the risk of developing deep vein thrombosis.
http://icperthshire.icnetwork.co.uk/lifestyle/ 14.04.04

Scottish firm uses pgm catalyst to recycle plastic
Greenward Environmental Technology, which is based in Dundee, has formulated a system that overcomes some of the difficulties normally found in recycling plastics.
http://www.platinum.matthey.com/media_room/1081940402.html 14.04.04

Diabetes link study
Scots researchers are hoping to uncover the link between obesity and the risk of developing diabetes. The University of Dundee team want overweight men aged 18-35 who do not have diabetes to get in touch so they can study them.
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/ 14.04.04

The massacre that dare not speak its name
What took place in the Jenin refugee camp two years ago on April 3 didn't happen, if the North American media are to be believed. Derrick Pounder, professor of forensic medicine at Dundee University visited the ruined camp and said: "Claims that a large number of civilians died and are under the rubble are highly credible. It is not believable that only a few people have been killed, given the reports we have that a large number of people were inside three- and four-storey buildings when they were demolished".
http://usa.mediamonitors.net/content/view/full/6220/ 14.04.04

Obesity and diabetes link studied
Experts at Dundee University have begun a three-year drive to examine the link between obesity and diabetes.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/3622571.stm 13.04.04

Dundee firm develops chemical feedstock recycling catalyst
The University of Dundee has invented and patented the catalyst formula to be used in chemical feedstock recycling which is an alloy of palladium and zinc. Scotland-based Greenward has an agreement to obtain a licence from the University of Dundee to produce a catalyst that that cleans the emissions from the feedstock recycling process.
http://www.letsrecycle.com/materials/plastics/news.jsp?story=3227 13.04.04

University of Abertay News

Planning for new student residences
Dundee's Abertay University say they will be able to provide student accommodation ranking amongst the best in the UK if plans to build on nearby site get the go ahead.
Evening Telegraph 15.04.04

Student block set to change city skyline
Dundee's skyline will be changed if plans by Abertay University to build a £20 million nine-storey student accommodation in the city centre get the go-ahead.
The Courier 15.04.04

Deadline nears for games whizz-kids
Organisers of Scotland's only student computer game competition, Dare to be Digital, which is to be held in Dundee this summer, are expecting a record number of entries this year.
The Courier 14.04.04

Computer games competition record
As above
Evening Telegraph 13.04.04

University considering new courses
Abertay University chiefs are considering nine new courses to be introduced to the university next year.
The Courier 10.04.04

Academics to study soil's secrets of life
Two professors at the University of Abertay Dundee are travelling to Chicago this week, where will use some of the world's most advanced technology to look inside the structure of soil.
The Courier 10.04.04

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Two professors at the University of Abertay Dundee are travelling to Chicago this week, where will use some of the world's most advanced technology to look inside the structure of soil.
Evening Telegraph 09.04.04

University of St Andrews News

Shortlisted for major environmental prize
The three finalists shortlisted for the St Andrews Prize for the Environment - now in its sixth year - were announced last night.
The Courier 15.04.04

University honour for TV newscaster
Newscaster Sir Trevor McDonald is to be honoured by St Andrews University this summer with an honorary doctorate.
The Courier 14.04.04

Student models strut their stuff at preview
Stunning student models at St Andrews University yesterday turned on the glamour ahead of their annual fashion show.
Press & Journal 14.04.04

Cut above
As above
The Herald 14.04.04

First-class fashion - St Andrews University Fashion Week begins As above
The Scotsman 14.04.04

National News

Bravehearts fear the fees
Top-up fees will give English universities a new income stream - and that could lead to Scottish institutions falling behind.
The Independent 15.04.04

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