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July 2007 Press Releases

 

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27 July 2007

International Blissymbolics Symposium - Bliss in the 21st Century

An international symposium on Blissymbolics (a graphic meaning-based written language) is being held at Dundee University’s School of Computing from 28 July to 2 August 2007.

24 July 2007

Dundee doctor wins Weiss medal

A University of Dundee based scientist, Professor Eric Wright, was awarded the prestigious Weiss medal and presented the Weiss Medal Lecture at the International Congress of Radiation Research in San Francisco.

18 July 2007

Professor Alan Vardy elected Fellow of The Royal Academy of Engineering

Professor Alan Vardy, of the University of Dundee, has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, the highest honour accorded to British engineers.

17 July 2007

Gary Player to present inaugural alumni golf trophy

Golfing legend Dr Gary Player will present the inaugural Gary Player Alumni Trophy to lawyer Andy Harris on Thursday July 19th.

16 July 2007

Children enjoy Open Golf at Carnoustie

The Children's Summer Programme run by the Institute of Sport and Exercise at Dundee University will visit the Open Championship at Carnoustie on Tuesday. The kids aged 9- 12 years will visit the Tri-Golf Action Zone at the Exhibition area and be treated to an hour of coaching. The children will brush up on their skills or try the game for the first time under the guidance of qualified golf coaches.

13 July 2007

DUFC footballers visit aspiring sports stars

Children taking part in the annual summer programme run by the Institute of Sports and Exercise at the University of Dundee will be treated to a visit today by Dundee United footballers.

10 July 2007

CSO Clinician Scientist Award 2007 goes to Dundee University academic

The prestigious Scottish Clinician Scientist Award for 2007 has been given to the University of Dundee’s Dr Miles Witham.

9 July 2007

Medal for medic

Medical student Richard Clinghan who graduates on Tuesday, has been awarded the Wimberley award for his contribution to University life.

9 July 2007

Final Graduation Ceremony

The University of Dundee will host its sixth and final graduation ceremony in the Caird Hall tomorrow for the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry.

6 July 2007

Children’s Summer Programme

Children have been enjoying themselves during the first week of the university children’s summer programme.

2 July 2007

Visit of Her Majesty The Queen

Her Majesty The Queen today (July 2nd) visited the University to open the new £15 million education and teaching block at Heathfield and to join a thanksgiving service to mark the University’s 40th anniversary.