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September 2009 Press Releases

Date	Title	Details
30 September 2009	Wheelchair users get the chance to guide service	Wheelchair users and carers will have the opportunity to help develop future NHS wheelchair and seating services at an event taking place in Dundee tomorrow.
30 September 2009	Counter logic helps bring Polish visual art to a Uk audience	The idea of a jigsaw puzzle lies behind a mysterious and innovative new exhibition of Polish and UK artists’ work taking place at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design.
29 September 2009	Dundee Literary Salons return for a new term	Leading figures from the world of literature have been lined up for a new season of the highly popular Literary Salons, which begin later this week.
29 September 2009	Careers fair offers opportunities for students and graduates	Students from the University of Dundee will have the chance to steal a march on their rivals and talk directly to prospective employers at the Dundee Careers Fair, taking place later this month.
29 September 2009	€1.7million grant to help solve maths cancer puzzle	Mathematicians at the University of Dundee have been awarded a major European grant of almost €1.7million to develop a virtual model of cancer growth and spread.
28 September 2009	'Day of physics' to give taste of university life	Around 120 Advanced Higher pupils from Dundee, Angus, Fife and Edinburgh will head to the University of Dundee tomorrow for a ‘Day of Physics’ designed to give them a flavour of studying the subject at undergraduate level.
28 September 2009	Politicians to gather in Dundee for 'question time' style debate	Politicians from across the spectrum will assemble in Dundee tomorrow night (Monday) for a grilling from the public during what is sure to be a lively Question Time-style debate.
25 September 2009	Fighting a silent killer	A University of Dundee scientist has been awarded £2.2million to explore means of combating fungal infections thought to contribute to the deaths of millions of people each year.
24 September 2009	Awards recognise innovation in e-assessment	The winners of the inaugural Scottish eAssessment Awards, which recognise excellence in this developing field of educational assessment, will be announced in Dundee tomorrow.
24 September 2009	Anniversary exhibition in the University Tower	The 20th anniversary of the Tower Foyer Gallery at the University of Dundee is being celebrated with a special exhibition featuring artworks from the Duncan of Jordanstone College students of 1989.
24 September 2009	Long-serving Duncan of Jordanstone staff member retires	A popular member of staff at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design retires later this week after 41 years of service to the institution.
23 September 2009	Cafe twigs on to Dundee design duo	A pair of designers from the University of Dundee have completed their first major commission within months of graduating, notching the latest success in their fledgling business careers.
23 September 2009	Access success recognised	A new international report examining university entry has hailed the University of Dundee’s Access Summer School as an example of how to effectively prepare students for higher education.
23 September 2009	Potato Genome Sequence released by international group of scientists	The Potato Genome Sequencing Consortium (PGSC), an international team of scientists including researchers at SCRI and the University of Dundee has announced that it has released the first draft sequence of the potato genome.
22 September 2009	Dundee receives healthy boost to research from nation's heart charity	Scientists at the University of Dundee have recently been awarded a prestigious grant of over £87,000 by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) as part of a £300,000 boost for heart research in Scotland.
22 September 2009	Music and readings to mark Burns book launch	Some of the brightest names in Scottish literature and music will next week gather to mark the launch of a new book celebrating the life of Robert Burns.
21 September 2009	Help to avoid the plagiarism traps and succeed in your studies	Students at the University of Dundee will be given assistance to produce quality academic writing and avoid the pitfalls of plagiarism thanks to a new initiative running this semester.
21 September 2009	Flagship Wellcome Trust programme welcomes five more clinical fellows	A programme designed to attract the most promising young doctors to academic research has welcomed five more Fellows to the University of Dundee.
18 September 2009	PhD student tackles social and ethical questions raised by dementia	A PhD student from the University of Dundee has won a British Science Association competition for designing a poster that aks the viewer to consider issues relating to dementia sufferers.
18 September 2009	Fashion and film to promote fair trade philosophy	A film highlighting the plight of sweatshop workers in China, and an ethical fashion show are two of the events lined up for an evening promoting fair trade products to be held at the University of Dundee.
18 September 2009	21st Century peace-making: The Gandhi Way	Arun Gandhi, grandson of the famous Indian political and spiritual leader and himself a renowned activist, will visit the University of Dundee next month to talk about how to bring lasting peace to the world.
17 September 2009	British Lessons for US Health Care Reform	The New England Journal of Medicine is currently running a series of articles on Health Care Reforms for the USA following on the Obama proposals Stability & Security for All Americans.
15 September 2009	Launch of investment fund creates further opportunities to spin-out	A new venture fund has been created to help finance spin-out companies emerging from the University of Dundee.
15 September 2009	iTea and biscuits for 'Silver Surfers'	The School of Computing at the University of Dundee will help to bridge the digital divide next week when events aimed at introducing older users to computing and technology take place.
14 September 2009	Cancer wonder drug recognised with Lasker Award for Dundee alumnus	A University of Dundee alumnus has received one of the most prestigious awards in science and medicine for his work in developing a drug that has saved thousands of lives and revolutionised the field of cancer drug discovery.
13 September 2009	Success of degree show recognised with prestigious award	The success of this year’s record-breaking Dundee Degree Show has seen the University of Dundee pick up a prestigious prize at the Scottish Event Awards 2009.
11 September 2009	Food security the focus of the first in a new season of lectures	What we eat, how it is grown, and the challenges we face in feeding a rapidly expanding population at a time of climate change will be discussed at a lecture taking place in Dundee next week.
10 September 2009	PAMIS celebrates yet again	A Dundee charity is celebrating after being awarded nearly £250,000 for a new project that will help people with profound and multiple disabilities make the transition to supported self management.
10 September 2009	Booker Prize winner leads tributes to Burns	Booker Prize-winning author DBC Pierre is among the contributors to a new book celebrating the life of Robert Burns, published by Dundee University Press, marking the 250th anniversary of the birth of Scotland's national poet.
10 September 2009	New research points to links between subjective family status and health	How people view the socio-economic status of their family can have profound implications for their well-being and health, according to new research carried out in Scotland and Spain.
9 September 2009	Diverse and challenging exhibits at Dundee Masters Show	A 3D animation of breast cancer diagnosis; everyday occurrences usually seen as banal and familiar; and the role of designers in fighting identity theft are among the diverse subjects covered at this years Dundee Masters Show 2009.
9 September 2009	Pupils map out road to good health	Primary school pupils from Dundee will be at Ninewells Hospital on Friday to receive prizes they won in an art competition that challenged them to think about issues relating to health care.
9 September 2009	£13,000 cheque presentation in honour of Tealing woman	The brave fundraising campaign that a Tealing woman embarked upon whilst fighting breast cancer inspired her family to carry on the work after her death and raise thousands of pounds for research into the disease.
8 September 2009	Campaign moves forward with the presentation of petition	A campaign to improve toilet facilities for people with profound and multiple learning difficulties took another step forward today when a petition bearing more than 3000 signatures was presented at the Scottish Parliament.
8 September 2009	Inspiring tales from women who broke through the "glass ceiling"	Career progression, leadership, the work-life balance, and the "glass-ceiling problem" are among the issues facing women in science and engineering to be discussed at a workshop afternoon later this week.
8 September 2009	"Spirit of Auld Charlie" to tour Dundee	A racing car, designed and built by students at the University of Dundee, will go on a city-wide tour next week to thank sponsors who have thrown their weight behind the project.
6 September 2009	Freshers Class of 2009 arrive in Dundee	Around 3500 students will embark on their academic career on Monday when the University of Dundee welcomes this year’s undergraduate and postgraduate intake.
3 September 2009	The face of evil reconstructed in Dundee	A 3D recreation of the face of notorious serial killer William Burke is one of the exhibitions at this year's Dundee Masters Show.
1 September 2009	Celebrating 'Changing Places - Changing Lives' success	Shona Robison MSP and Jackie Baillie MSP will join charity workers in celebrating the success of the `Changing Places - Changing Lives’ campaign.