17 Jun 2014
Breakthrough in p53 cancer research
Scientists at the University of Dundee have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the activity of the p53 tumour suppressor, one of the most important molecules in cancer research. The p53 protein was discovered by Professor Sir David Lane, formerly of the University of Dundee, and is one of the most widely studied factors in cancer research due to its role in a wide variety of cancers. Studies of p53, dating to its discovery in 1979 and its identification as a tumour suppressor ten years later, represent some of the most important contributions to current understanding of the molecular and gen...
16 Jun 2014
Ladies Day brings £40,000 boost for breast cancer research
Pic shows (l-r) Niamh O’Shea (Breakthrough Breast Cancer), Stewart Cuthbertson (Scottish & Southern Energy), Claire McDiarmid (St John’s Shopping Centre), Dr Sarah Vinnicombe (University of Dundee), Tracey Quin (Perth Racecourse) and Graham Ferguson (Timothy Hardie Jewellers). Visitors to Perth Racecourses’ recent ladies day and local businesses have helped to give a £40,000 boost to breast cancer research at the University of Dundee. The Racecourse donated a percentage of ticket sales and sponsorship to Breakthrough Breast Cancer, while collections, raffles, auctions ...
16 Jun 2014
Graduation 2014
Thousands of successful students will feel the tap of the Dundee bonnet this week as the University of Dundee hosts its graduation ceremonies in the Caird Hall. Six graduation ceremonies will take place over the course of the week, a time of great celebration for students and their families. Just under 3000 students will graduate with degrees, postgraduate diplomas and diplomas. Students in their robes will fill City Square before and after each ceremony, with many later making their way to the Garden Parties held in the heart of the University campus. The traditional Dundee bonnet - spun, woven, dyed a...
16 Jun 2014
Speech app helps disabled people to communicate at the dentist
Scottish scientists have developed a speech app which helps children and adults with learning and/or communication disabilities prepare for a visit to the dentist. A visit to the dentist can be an anxious time for most people. But, for people with disabilities that affect communication, visits to the dentist can be particularly stressful. The Stories at the Dentist communication system helps patients with a learning and/or communication disability to know what to expect when visiting the dentist and to be more involved in the decision making process concerning their care and treatment options. “Th...
13 Jun 2014
How technology can re-shape democracy – Small Society Lab on Monday, 16th June
Representatives of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design and the University of Dundee’s Five Million Questions Initiative will next week help explore the potential for technology to revolutionise democracy. They will be taking part in the next Small Society Lab event at Dundee Contemporary Arts on Monday, 16th June. With the Scottish Independence referendum fast approaching, the country is talking about politics like never before. In light of this, the session will explore how democracy can be re-shaped in a way that is more focused on the issues that matter to cities and communities with...