18 Jun 2014
‘Getting down to Earth’ – Café Science Dundee on 23rd June
The next instalment of the Café Science Dundee series is set to get down and dirty in an attempt to explain why soil is so vital to life on this planet. Professor Wilfred Otten from Abertay University will lead the event, entitled ‘Getting down to Earth: a closer look at life below our feet’, at Avery & Co, South Tay Street, from 7pm on Monday, 23rd June. Professor Otten is Chair of Biophysics of Soil Ecosystems and Director of the SIMBIOS Centre at Abertay. His main research interest is to advance our understanding of soil science and the role of soil processes in ecosystem functi...
18 Jun 2014
Malena wins Wimberley Award 2014
Photo opportunity: 9.15am on Wednesday, 18th June outside Henry’s Coffee House, City Square. Malena and her family will be available ahead of the Graduation ceremony. Law graduand Malena Bruessel has been named this year’s winner of the University of Dundee’s Wimberley Award, given to the student who has made the most distinguished contribution to University life. Malena (22), who will graduate tomorrow, has combined her academic endeavours with participation in all aspects of student life during her time at Dundee. She is a founding member of the newly established Dundee International ...
17 Jun 2014
Professor Bruce Guthrie appointed Scottish Primary Care Research Champion
Professor Bruce Guthrie, of the University of Dundee, has been appointed to the post of Scottish Primary Care Research Champion. The Scottish Primary Care Research Champion is a new role, which takes on the responsibilities previously held by the Clinical Lead of the Scottish Primary Care Research Network. The appointment of Professor Guthrie was made by the Chief Scientist Office following a process of competitive recruitment. Professor Guthrie said, “It is an honour to take on this role, which will build on the work of Professor Frank Sullivan and all the Scottish Primary Care Research Network st...
17 Jun 2014
Graduation allows Norman’s family to celebrate his life
Photo opportunity: 1.45pm on Wednesday, 18th June outside Henry’s Coffee House, City Square. Gail and her family will be available ahead of collecting Norman’s degree. Graduation is an emotional time for all involved but the University of Dundee’s ceremony on Wednesday afternoon will take on special significance for the family of the late Norman Riding. Norman, a former Royal Navy paramedic, died last November just months before completing his BSc Chemistry course following a five-year battle with cancer, leaving behind wife Gail, daughter Catie (10) and son Callum (12). He wil...
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...