13 Mar 2014
Directors’ decisions explored in new book by University academic
The challenges and responsibilities that UK company directors face at a time of an evolving corporate culture and regulatory framework have been outlined in a new book by a University of Dundee researcher. Professor Alice Belcher is an expert in company law, corporate governance and insolvency law among other topics. Her latest book, ‘Directors’ Decisions and the Law’, examines the difficulties of implementing corporate governance and legal requirements in a practical way that aids rather than impairs the success of an organisation. Professor Belcher addresses key tensions involved in t...
12 Mar 2014
University IT staff hand late Christmas present to The Brae
Christmas cheer among staff in the IT department at the University of Dundee has led to a late present for the Brae Riding School for the Disabled. IT staff at the University held a charity raffle at their Christmas party which raised £221.50, which they are now presenting to the Brae. Staff donated and gathered prizes for the raffle, bought tickets and took part in money raising games. “Our Staff Support Group asked staff to provide suggestions of where we should donate the money raised and they have selected The Brae as it received the most nominations,” said Carolyn Bain, graphic desig...
12 Mar 2014
Lifestyle interventions can improve health outcomes in patients at risk of colorectal cancer
Direct interventions in diet and physical activity among patients at risk of colorectal cancer can lead to significantly improved weight reduction, helping tackle a major risk factor for the disease, a new study led by the University of Dundee has shown. Obesity is a recognised risk factor for colorectal and other cancers. Recent UK estimates on cancer preventability indicate that 47% of colorectal cancer can be prevented through attaining a healthy body weight, appropriate levels of physical activity and dietary fibre intake and reductions in red and processed meat and alcohol. The BeWEL study l...
11 Mar 2014
Poems and pehs at city football grounds
Fans at Dundee’s United’s Scottish premiership game with St Johnstone at Tannadice Park tomorrow night will have more than just the match’s talking points and their traditional half-time snack to chew over. As part of a joint initiative between Literary Dundee and the city’s two professional football clubs, napkins bearing a poem especially written for fans by Bill Herbert are being distributed with pies, or “pehs” in the local vernacular, bought at the game. The napkins were well-received at Dundee FC’s recent win over Morton at Dens Park with one fan tweeting &...
11 Mar 2014
Dundee and Abertay set to duke it out once again
Photo opportunity: 4pm on Wednesday, 12th March at Institute of Sport and Exercise, Old Hawkhill. Representatives of both sides will be facing off ahead of next week’s challenge. Around 500 sportsmen and women from Dundee’s two universities will once again go head to head next week when they compete for the Tay Varsity Challenge Trophy. This year the event has been sponsored by Microsoft Windows, which has allowed greater participation from both Universities and more sports to be involved in the event. Teams from the University of Dundee and Abertay University will contest the seventh annual...