Consul general visits city
The new consul general for the United States visited the lord provost in Dundee City Chambers yesterday
The Courier 29.08.03
Fund-raising for diabetes centre
Over the past four weekends scientists in the School of Life Sciences have been fund raising for their new Diabetes Research Centre at four Tesco stores in Dundee and Perth
The Courier 29.08.03
Diabetes fundraising
As above
Evening Telegraph 28.08.03
Award winning film challenges views
Paralympian Allan McGregor's link-up with Dundonian filmmaker has paid off, with the collaboration winning and award at this year's Arbroath-based Fairport Film Festival
Forfar Dispatch 28.08.03
The Menace is after a million
Troublesome cartoon character Dennis the Menace is hoping for a good turnout on Saturday, September 20 for a coffee morning in the Kirriemuir Old Parish Church Hall. The Ninewells Cancer Campiagn operates under the auspices of the University of Dundee
Forfar Dispatch 28.08.03
Lord Provost puts best foot forward for TICR
Dundee's Lord Provost will demonstrate his gratitude at being given a new lease of life when he participates in The Institute for Cardiovascular Research (TICR) trek at Pitlochry this weekend
The Courier 28.08.03
Ex-jockey Carson boosts appeal
Former jockey Willie Carson has joined a Dundee charity's appeal to raise money for a new research centre at Ninewells Hospital, it was revealed yesterday
The Courier 28.08.03
Carson helps 'stirrup' Tayside TICR funds
As above
Evening Telegraph 27.08.03
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A Crail woman is making final preparations for a charity trek along a 100-mile section of the Great Wall of China
The Courier 28.08.03
Dundee's bio-industries are leading the way, says Darling
Dundee has been hailed as leading the way for the country's bio-industries by the Scottish Secretary
Press & Journal 28.08.03
Darling hails Dundee's biotech prowess
As above
Evening Telegraph 27.08.03
Widespread interest in novel flat
The modest, two-bedroom former council flat may go unnoticed by some house-hunters, only a small plaque on the wall giving away its famous former resident. But the next owner will shortly take over the propoerty where the internationally acclaimed writer George Mackay Brown produced much of his work. He was awarded honorary doctorates from the Open University, Dundee University and Glasgow University
The Scotsman 28.08.03
Firm to embark on artificial artery trials
A Dundee-based medical technology company which is involved in the development of artificial arteries which can mimic the spiral flow of blood through the body is hoping to embark on highly significant clinical trials next year
The Courier 27.08.03
Simulator Harvey set to go online
Harvey, the revolutionary, life-size mannequin used by the University of Dundee to teach medical students skills in clinical practice, is set to go online today
The Courier 26.08.03
Drug discovery set to transform treatment
Until recently, protein phosphorylation was seen as an arcane area of research with an arcane area of research with no commercial applications in medicine. It's universal importance was only realised in the 1990s when researchers such as Sir Philip Cohen and his team at Dundee University pinpointed the role that the molecular switches played in regulating many of the body's most important metabolic processes
Financial Times 26.08.03
Adults get employment guidance
Career advisers were at Dundee's Wellgate Centre on Saturday to answer queries onlearning, training and employment opportunities in Tayside. Members of NETWORK for adult guidance Tayside, including representatives from Dundee University, Careers Scotland, Dundee College, the city council and Open University, gave advice and information alongside learndirect scotland staff who helped research courses throughout the country
The Courier 25.08.03
Eyes down at conference
Scientists gathered for the biggest international conferenceon eye movement at Dundee University's West Park Conference Centre will be sharing research on questions such as this over the next three days
The Courier 23.08.03
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Patricia Vieira was named top female student and winner of the St Katherine's Fund Prize during a ceremony to mark achievements at this year's Dundee University Access Summer School
The Courier 23.08.03
Boost for heart research unit
The Institute for Cardiovascular Research (TICR), based at Dundee University's medical school, moved £800 closer today to raising the £3.5 million needed for the creation of a centre for excellence to treat and prevent heart related illnesses
Evening Telegraph 22.08.03
Mark Owen announces UK tour
Mark Owen has announced details of his first UK solo tour since signing a new record deal with Universal Records. The former Take That singer will begin the tour at Dundee University on September 14.
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_813817.html 29.08.03
No end to female trickery
St Andrews-based scientists have studied female flies which can change their appearance to make them appear more fertile and trick males into mating with them
The Courier 29.08.03
Medal recognition for "superbugs" scientist
St Andrews University scientist Professor James Naismith, is to be awarded a major prize for outstanding research in the field of "superbugs"
The Courier 27.08.03
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