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trophy
Jane Wallace, Specialist Registrar in Ophthalmology, was awarded the "Foulds Trophy" at the Royal College of Ophthalmologists Annual Congress in Manchester for her research paper on 'Endoscopic probing for congenital nasolacrimal duct obstruction'.

This trophy is presented for the best paper delivered by an ophthalmologist in training.  This is the fourth National or International award for this work being done in the Departments of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology on congenital naso-lacrimal duct obstruction.

fundraising
Office staff in the Department of Law recently hosted a fundraising lunch. £150 was raised to send to help the children of Beslan recover from the recent terrorist atrocities.

connections
Student volunteers are now being recruited for the second cohort of 'Peer Connections', a Student Services initiative that brings students together in mentoring and befriending roles. Training starts in January 2005. For more information contact l.donnelly@dundee.ac.uk

visitors
The University hosted a visit by a group of staff from Finnish Universities. The group from Finland are visiting Scottish Universities and Agencies to explore quality systems of higher education in Scotland. An overview of the University's quality systems and quality assurance, and enhancement of taught provision was provided by Alan Davidson. Information on quality assurance of Research Degree programmes was provided by Professor Alan Dobson.

exchange
Applications for the Royal Society of Edinburgh's International Exchange Programme should be submitted before 30 November. Further details on eligibility and application forms can be found on the Society's website: www.royalsoced.org.uk

charity
Three fourth year student primary teachers and a second year DJCAD graphic design student have raised £1925 for the McMillan cancer research campaign and Carpathian Aid in Romania by walking the West highland way.

rolex
Applicants are sought for 12th cycle of Rolex Awards for Enterprise. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2005. Prospective entrants can complete the official application form available on the Rolex Awards website: www.rolexawards.com. Further information and application forms can also be obtained by writing to the Secretariat at the Rolex Awards for Enterprise, PO Box 1311, 1211 Geneva 26, Switzerland.

law
Professor Waelde of CEPMLP recently acted as the Director of Studies for the research seminar Academy of International Law at the Peace Palace. The Academy's research seminar brought together 25 fellowship-funded promising young scholars in the field of international investment law. Hague Academy appointments are among the most coveted honorific appointments in the field of international law.

mentors
A scheme launched by Nature and NESTA (the National Endowment for Science Technology and the Arts) is aiming to recognise outstanding achievement in scientific mentoring and the fostering of scientific creativity with two new awards.

Candidates may be from any natural sciences discipline. Of the two awards, the first is for £7,000 and recognises lifetime achievement. The second, of £5,000, will go to a scientist in mid career. Researchers can nominate themselves or be recommended by colleagues and ex-colleagues and each candidate must include independent testimonials from five researchers who have been mentored by their nominee. Nominations will be open until 30 November 2004. For full details and nomination forms see: www.nature.com/nature/nestaawards