Tiny image wins a big prize
Small is beautiful, according to the international Nikon microscopy competition. It has awarded a prize to Dundee University researcher Paul Andrews for his image of a cancer cell dividing, in shades of purple, and jellyfish-green fluorescent protein, GFP.
Times Higher Education Supplement 08.11.02
Lensman cells out for top prize
As above
The Courier 08.11.02
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The Herald 08.11.02
English spells trouble for dyslexic children
The complexity of English spelling makes it the most difficult European language for dyslexics, according to new research. Dundee University's literacy research group found that children classed as dyslexic in some countries would be considered adequate readers in English
Times Education Higher Supplement 08.11.02
Study verifies value of SATs
Research has produced fresh evidence that American-style aptitude tests can help to identify disadvantaged students who could flourish in higher education. Dundee University's Wider Access Study Centre investigated the scholastic assessment test's effectiveness in gauging the academic potential of 74 students at its access summer school
Times Education Higher Supplement 08.11.02
Brain teasers beat exams in university tests
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The Herald 08.11.02
Hyperbaric unit launched at Ninewells
A Doctor at the University of Dundee yesterday realised his dream of creating a hyperbaric medicine unit in Ninewells Hospital to treat patients with high concentrations of oxygen
The Courier 08.11.02
Breath of life
As above
The Courier 08.11.02
A beautiful subject?
Dundee's new degree aims to persuade students that maths is not boring
The Independent 07.11.02
Concert of baroque music impresses
One virtuoso musician prepared to explore and make known the rich legacy of Scottish music of the 17th and 18th centuries is Rob MacKillop, who gave the first Dundee University's new series of evening concerts in the chaplaincy last night
The Courier 07.11.02
Universities get £250,000 for joint project
The Universities of Dundee & Aberdeen have been awarded almost £250,000 for a joint project aimed at bringing together the studies of art and anthropology
Press & Journal 07.11.02
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The Courier 07.11.02
Universities to share £250,000 grant
The Universities of Dundee and Aberdeen have been awarded nearly £250,000 by the Arts and Humanities Research Board (AHRB) to fund a three-year interdisciplinary project aimed at bringing together the studies of art and anthropology
The Courier 06.11.02
And it's off with our bonnets to Dundee University's three latest award winners!
A scientist from the University of Dundee has been named one of Europe's best - an is one of only 4 scientists in the UK to receive the accolade this year. Dr Daan van Aalten (32) has been selected by the European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO) as one of 23 of the best young biomedical and life scientists in Europe
Scottish Recruitment 30.10.02
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A scientist from Dundee University, Dr Steve Safrany, has been selected by the British Council to visit India next week to meet other young scientists and spark ideas for new science projects between India and the UK
The Courier 05.11.02
Dismay voiced over train ticket incident
A student, travelling from a Dundee University to his home in Arbroath, attempted to pay for a single ticket with a £20 note, which the conductor refused due to lack of change before accusing the student of attempted fraud
Evening Telegraph 04.11.02
Dundee music rings out
Music composed in Dundee in the 17th century is to once again ring out in the city. The strains of lute, cittar and guitar music will fill the Chaplaincy Centre at Dundee University
Press & Journal 02.11.02
Music of the lute
As above
The Courier 07.11.02
Organisation relocates HQ
Formerly based in New Zealand, the International Association of Community Development (IACD) has relocated to the University of Dundee
Press & Journal 02.11.02
Rendition required balancing act
One of the problems facing performers in Dundee University Chaplaincy is judging the balance between instruments
The Courier 02.11.02
International base
As above
Evening Telegraph 01.11.02
Delivered lecture
Conservative spokesman on justice and home affairs Lord James Douglas Hamilton delivered a lecture at the University of Dundee today
Evening Telegraph 01.11.02
Russians visitors
A group of Russian politicians visited Dundee today to gain an insight into local democracy in Scotland
Evening Telegraph 01.11.02
Calico Jack in talks with Orange over mobile phone software deal
The future is bright for a small mobile phone software firm that last week finalised its spin-out from Dundee University and is now in contract talks with Orange to develop applications for the next generation of phones
The Sunday Times 03.11.02
Discovered: unseen photos of The Beatles
unseen Beatles shots turn up in Scotland. Rare images hidden in university archives
Amateur Photographer magazine 02.11.02
Hyperbaric unit
Talks about the new Hyperbaric unit launched at Ninewells
North Tonight 07.11.02
Forensic Scientists
Professor Derek Pounder talks about the problems of having forensic scientists on short term contracts
Good Morning Scotland 08.11.02
Microsoft roadshow visits Abertay varsity
Staff and students of the University of Abertay Dundee have been getting an in-depth look at a new technology which may revolutionise software development
Press & Journal 06.11.02
Students are Technically Ahead
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The Courier 06.11.02
University helps big business tackle fraud
Counterfeit fraudsters may soon find their criminal activities much more difficult thanks to a partnership between the world's leading premium drinks business, Diageo, and the University of St Andrews
The Courier 06.11.02
City claims an academic first
Dundee achieved a rather unexpected academic first yesterday when it became the only Scottish city to open an education and training centre in the middle of a shopping centre
The Courier 08.11.02
Top-up fees: a battle rages
Ministers are at war over universities charging more for tuition. The issue is though to have led in part to Estelle Morris resigning. Now, reveals Lucy Hodges, Number 10 and the dons are arguing about bursaries for poorer students. Will the Government come unstuck?
The Independent 07.11.02
On-line gallery set to boost profile of Scots artists
Scotland's first on-line contemporary art gallery is launched next week, aimed at bringing art to a wider audience and promoting the country's newest talent
The Scotsman 08.11.02
Students 'lack basic language skills'
First year students are arriving at university without a basic knowledge of language structure and grammar, a leading academic has claimed
The Herald 07.11.02
Universities would do better to strike out alone
Britain's 172 universities are in financial chaos. More than 50 are trading at a loss.
The Times 06.11.02
A monstrous betrayal of ALL children
Most parents who send their children to private schools are desperately worried. They know that more and more universities are discriminated against their offspring
Daily Mail 05.11.02
Entrepreneurs must do it for themselves
It's a familiar story. "Scotland's battered electronics industry was dealt with another hammer blow last night after Chunghwa Pictures Tubes axed 600 jobs at its North Lanarkshire plant"
The Sunday Times 03.11.02
Universities' anger grows with fresh budget delay
Relations between universities and the Government hit a new low yesterday after Charles Clarke postponed an announcement of their funding next year
The Times 04.11.02
Universities to block private pupils who join state system
Universities are to crack down on middle class parents who try to beat the university entrance system by moving their children from private to state schools when they start their A levels
The Times 04.11.02
Fee school pupils 'should pay for university'
Parents who can afford independent education should pay the cost of their children's university courses as well, says the body inquiring into social exclusion
Daily Telegraph
Jam, jute, journalism... and art
No Scots are on the 2002 Turner Prize shortlist - so why is a venue at Dundee its real winner, asks Iain Gale
Scotland on Sunday 03.11.02
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