Turning science fiction into fact
Dundee is emerging as a world leader in satellite and space technology research, thanks in large part to the endeavours of Dr Steve Parkes and his Space System Research Group at Dundee University
The Courier 24.12.02
International prize for MS researchers
Research into multiple sclerosis by scientists at Dundee University as part of a collaborative international study has won the EU Descartes prize
The Herald 24.12.02
University at heart of MS break-through
As above
The Courier 24.12.02
Major research role for Dundee
As above
Evening Telegraph 23.12.02
Lectures resume in February
The Tayside and Fife branch of the British Association's public lecture programme has taken a breather for the festive period but will be back at the Tower Theatre on February 9
The Courier 24.12.02
New book on Dundee proves popular
Come Christmas morning people across Dundee will be ripping off wrapping paper to reveal a copy of Andrew Murray Scott's latest publication Modern Dundee: A life In The City Since World War Two. According to Dundee University history lecturer Professor Charles McKean the importance of knowing about the history of your home can never be overstated
The Courier 21.12.02
University honour for specialist
An ear and throat specialist at Ninewells Hospital has been awarded an honorary professorship by Dundee University
The Courier 23.12.02
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Miss Claudia Tipping, Errol, and Mr David Cunningham, Peebles - Logie and St Johns Church, Dundee
The Courier 23.12.02
Student's picture plea
Vikki Baird, who is in her fourth year at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design has made an international plea in her bid to fill an entire room with pictures from all over
the world.
BBC online 27.12.02
Student gets treatment for meningococcal infection
St Andrews University's student support service has set up an information helpline following the disclosure that an undergraduate is being treated for suspected meningococcal infection
The Courier 23.12.02
Cash injections aim to revitalise urban living
Tens of millions of pounds will be pumped into Scottish cities every year to transform them into better places to live, work, shop, travel and spend your leisure time
Sunday Herald 22.12.02
Hardship blamed for dropout figures
University dropouts are costing the taxpayer £20 million a year. It was revealed yesterday
The Courier 23.12.02
Scottish tuition fees likely to go nationwide, Blair hints
Tony Blair has given the strongest hint so far he will follow Scotland by replacing upfront tuition fees in England and Wales with a graduate endowment scheme
The Scotsman 23.12.02
Geldof's PR firm wins Tory contract
The PR firm set up by Sir Bob Geldolf has won the contract to spearhead the Conservative election campaign in Scotland
The Courier 23.12.02
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Dundee Association of Women Graduates toured The Space
The Courier 23.12.02
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