Digest

computers
Many thanks are extended to all who donated their old computers to Uganda. A full container has now been despatched. Jacqui Robertson from the Chaplaincy will advise when another container is due to go and requests that spare or surplus computers are kept.

teaching
Nominations are invited for the Innovative Teaching Awards 2004. Nominations should reach the Academic Secretary by Monday 12 April. Further information about past projects can be obtained at: www.dundee.ac.uk/learning/qeu/qualindex/goodprac.htm

fashion
Kate Gleeson, a fashion psychologist from the University of the West of England, gave a talk on the significance of the French government's impending laws on headscarves and how women are prisoners to fashion at Dundee Contemporary Arts Centre.

members
The Royal Society of Edinburgh is seeking to appoint new members to the Scottish Science Advisory Committee. An application pack can be downloaded from www.scottishscience.org For more information and booking details contact: nnoakes@cityandfinancial.com

prizes
First year students from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences were recently awarded with prizes for coming top of their class. Dean of the Faculty, Professor Chris Whatley, presented the cash prizes - from the Armistead Bursary - at a special ceremony.

scholarships
Applicants are requested for the Entente Cordial Scholarships Scheme. The scheme was established to allow British and French students to study in the other country, with the aim of promoting a positive relationship between the UK and France. More information can be obtained at: www.franealacarte.org.uk/entente

honour
Professor Cheryll Tickle will be awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Science (DSc) from the University of St Andrews in June.

golf
Anyone wishing to compete in this year's Dow Putter should send their name, department, home and work telephone numbers and official golf handicap to n.j.wade@dundee.ac.uk before 18 April.

exhibition
Projects by engineering honours students will be on exhibition in the Ewing building on 31 March.

evidence
Dr Alex Wright, from the Department of Politics, has given evidence to the European and External Relations committee at the Scottish Parliament. His expert testimony dealt with promoting Scotland's interests in the EU and abroad.

record
Guinness has confirmed that the record for fastest ever production of a musical has been broken by the University and Apex Productions. The production of Seven Brides for Seven Brothers was staged in less than 24 hours.

abseil
Nursing students Tina Stewart and Jane Hamer-Millington will be carrying out a charity abseil in April from the Forth Road Bridge to raise money for Childline. To make a donation contact Tina at silverwillow99@yahoo.com

fellowships
The closing date for applications for the next round of Royal Society of Edinburgh/Scottish Enterprise Fellowships is 8 April.

These Fellowships encourage researchers based in Scottish Higher Education Institutions to commercialise their research and form spin out companies.   Enterprise Fellowships are available in, Electronics, Energy, Food, Forest Industries, Life Sciences, Microelectronics, Optoelectronics and Tourism.

The regulations and application form can be found at www.royalsoced.org.uk

botanics
Taking over the helm at the Botanic Garden Coffee Shop and Plant Centre is Shona Romanowska, an honours graduate of DJCAD

A Family Fun day will be held at the Botanic Gardens on 24 April. For further details visit www.botanicgardens.co.uk

travel
Debbie Heys, a final year Architecture student, recently presented an illustrated talk on her award winning Dissertation topic to the Scottish Ecological Design Association and Scottish Design Students. Debbie won the prestigious Krystyna Johnson Travel Award and used the prize money to fund a trip to an international conference on Earth Building in Berlin.