4 June 2001

photo opportunity 7.45pm, Tuesday 5th June, Tower conference suite, 1st floor, Tower Building, University of Dundee.

Students from the University of Dundee who have been tutoring school pupils will receive certificates tomorrow night marking their contribution to the pupils and schools where they were placed in Fife.

Professor David Swinfen, Vice Principal of the University of Dundee will present the certificates and address teachers, Fife Council representatives and University staff .

Fourteen students visited Fife schools for an afternoon every week for 10 weeks, assisting pupils with projects, computers and experiments in their chosen subjects.

Dr John Blicharski, Director of the Wider Access Study Centre at the University of Dundee said: "The tutoring scheme provides positive role models for pupils as well as more individual attention to help them learn. Students improve their self-confidence and personal skills - so it's a win-win situation for all involved."

Contact Dr John Blicharski 01382 344124