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December 2007 Press Releases

 

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31 December 2007

CBE for Professor Mike Ferguson

Professor Mike Ferguson, Dean of Research in the College of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee, has been awarded a CBE in the New Year’s Honours List.

20 December 2007

Dundee website named among science world's best

A commitment to making science fun and accessible to all has landed a Dundee University website a major plaudit.

20 December 2007

Simple push filling wins crown in battle against tooth decay

A simple technique using a preformed crown offers an improved and effective method to fight tooth decay in children’s molars.

17 December 2007

Running researchers present cheque for Diabetes campaign

A group of researchers and other staff from the College of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee have raised over £1500 for the Diabetes Research Campaign, which hopes to raise funds to support the world-class research being carried out into the disease at Dundee.

17 December 2007

Trial of Medicines to treat arthritis pain attracts £26m investment to Scotland

A study of medicines to treat the pain of arthritis, which reinforces Scotland's place as a leader in the delivery of major clinical trials, was launched today (December 11, 2007).

14 December 2007

Pupils see reality of artificial intelligence

School pupils from all over Tayside will be given a glimpse into the world of artificial intelligence at the University of Dundee on Monday when the School of Computing host their Christmas lectures.

12 December 2007

Honorary graduates awards for innovative teaching

Four members of the teaching staff at the University of Dundee will be honoured on Thursday (December 13th) for their work in producing innovative teaching.

10 December 2007

Higher biology Christmas symposium

The College of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee is hosting students from local schools this week at a Christmas Lecture Symposium.

10 December 2007

Student experience at Dundee gathers plaudits

Student life at the University of Dundee has been rated among the best in the UK, according to a major survey of students.

10 December 2007

Wildlife Crime experts meet at University of Strathclyde

Thirty of Scotland’s leading Wildlife Crime authorities will be joined by experts from the Metropolitan Police and the RSPB for a Conference on ‘Forensic Investigation of Wildlife Crime’, which is being held on 13th December at the University of Strathclyde.

10 December 2007

Forgotten chairs

Students from the Interactive Media Design course at the University of Dundee are hosting a new exhibition, Forgotten Chairs.

7 December 2007

Traditional Candlelit Service of Lessons and Carols

The service takes the form of the traditional nine Lessons and Carols and the singing will be led by the University Choirs. ‘This is one of the highlights of the academic year’, said the University Chaplain, the Rev Dr Fiona Douglas, ‘when members of the local community and the University and their families come together’. Mince pies and mulled wine will be served after the service.

5 December 2007

John Clark Motor Group deliver major boost to student DRIVE team

University of Dundee students who are building their own race car for a national competition have been given a major boost by John Clark Motor Group with a three-year sponsorship deal.

4 December 2007

University race team gain John Clark sponsorship

Dundee University students who are building their own racing car to take part in a national competition have secured a major sponsorship deal with the John Clark Motor Group.

3 December 2007

Double Saltire success for Dundee authors

The College of Arts and Social Sciences at the University of Dundee has scored a notable double success in the annual Saltire Society Literary Awards.