Week Ending 28 September 2007 -
Synopsis number 769

University of Dundee News

New rector's tough talk at first event
The new rector of Dundee University, former diplomat Craig Murray, used his installation address yesterday to fire a series of warning shots across the bows of the university administration on the way they treat students, as well as green and other issues.
The Courier 27.09.07

Scientists funded to develop eczema drug
Scientists have been awarded £1.3million to develop new drugs to combat a painful skin condition, it was announced yesterday. The grant from the Medical Research Council will fund three new research posts at Dundee and St Andrews universities to tackle eczema.
The Courier 27.09.07

Research into developing eczema drugs wins £1.3m
as above
Press and Journal 27.09.07

Recognition for Litfest
The Dundee Literary Festival has been shortlisted for a prestigious Times Higher Education Supplement Award. Festival Director, Anna Day, is quoted.
Evening Telegraph 27.09.07

Search for missing man's body begins
Police investigating the disappearance eight years ago of motorcyclist Adam Alexander began preparations to excavate in a field near Errol yesterday. A police spokeswoman said officers had enlisted Professor Sue Black, a professor of anatomy and forensic anthropology, to help with the investigation.
The Courier 26.09.07

Body Hunt continues
as above
Evening Telegraph 25.09.07

Researcher gets award from Dundee
A Leading computer researcher has been awarded a prestigious grant to become a visiting professor at Dundee University. Vicki Hanson, one of the world's leading researchers on computing technologies for older and disabled people, has been awarded the Leverhulme Trust grant to become a visiting professor.
Press and Journal 25.09.07

New rector in further controversy
Craig Murray will be officially installed as rector of Dundee University tomorrow - with yet more controversy trailing in his wake. The former ambassador's website was shut down after Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov threatened legal action over an article published on it earlier this month. Mr Murray, whose installation as rector follows a traditional pub crawl through Dundee city centre, has said he hopes to have his site back online today.
The Courier 25.09.07

Accounting retirals
A reception was held at Dundee University's school of accounting and finance yesterday to mark the retirement of three members of staff.
the Courier 25.09.07

Anger at threat to McIntosh Patrick class
Dundee University last night denied it was forcing the closure of a popular community art class - once tutored by famed painter James McIntosh Patrick - because it failed to turn a profit.
The Courier 25.09.07

MSP unhappy at gardens response
A Scottish minister's response to questioning about extra funding for the threatened Dundee University Botanic Gardens has been called "dismissive".
The Courier 25.09.07

Ruby couple share anniversary with Dundee university
A Couple who married at Dundee University chaplaincy the year the university opened celebrated their ruby wedding anniversary at the weekend.
Press and Journal 24.09.07

New bishop installed in special service
The new Scottish Episcopal bishop for Aberdeen and Orkney was installed at a service at the weekend. The Right Rev Gillies, who previously held the position of chaplain to Dundee University, said he was looking forward to his new role.
Press and Journal 24.09.07

Film festival timetable
The timetable for this year's Dundee Mountain Film Festival has been announced, and promises to bring yet another line up of esteemed guests, exhibitions and presentations to the city. The festival will take place on November 21-24 at the Bonar Hall and Dundee University's Tower Building.
The Courier 24.09.07

Book celebrates the significance of circles
A Book examining the significance of circles has been unveiled at Dundee University. Simply entitled Circles, it has been launched together with an exhibition of art, which analyses the subject in relation to everyday life. Professor of visual psychology Nick Wade said: "Circles are powerful perceptually and they convey symbolic significance in human art and artefacts."
Press and Journal 22.09.07

All smiles as dentists go back to school
Dentists from across the world returned to Dundee yesterday for a class reunion celebrating 50 years since their graduation. The class of 1957 returned to the city's Dental School from as far afield as Florida and Norway to take part in the event.
Press and Journal 22.09.07

Lecture aims to exorcise ghosts
The mystery of spooks, scares and all things sinister might finally be revealed next month during an investigation into the paranormal at Dundee University.
The Courier 22.09.07

University residences sold
Former Dundee university student residences left derelict in a desirable part of the west end have now been sold.
The Courier 22.09.07

University of Dundee Radio, TV & online

Research grant for eczema drugs
Scientists in Dundee and St Andrews have been awarded more than £1m to develop new drugs to combat a painful skin condition. The £1.3m grant from the Medical Research Council will fund three new research posts to tackle eczema.
BBC News Online http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/tayside_and_central/7014517.stm 27.09.07

Cash boost for eczema drug research
as above
Channel 4 http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/science_technology/cash%20boost%20for%20eczema%20drug%20research/850357 27.09.07

Major cash award for eczema treatment development
as above
STV http://www.stv.tv/content/news/headlines/display.html?id=opencms:/news/Major_cash_award_for_eczema_treat_200709 27.09.07

Research grant for eczema drugs
as above
Radio Tay 27.09.07

Research grant for eczema drugs
as above
Wave 102 27.09.07

Orient express for five-year-old pupils
Youngsters at a Bideford school are on the express route to learning the language of the Orient! "A study undertaken by Dundee University suggested that English is the hardest language to learn to read - so our youngsters have already overcome the most difficult hurdle!"
North Devon Gazette http://www.northdevongazette.co.uk/northdevongazette/news/ 26.09.07

Ceremony to install new bishop
Hundreds turned out to see the new Scottish Episcopal bishop for Aberdeen and Orkney installed in his new position. Church figures from home and abroad attended the St Andrew's Cathedral service of consecration to appoint the Right Rev Bob Gillies, who was elected to the position earlier this year. The Right Rev Gillies, pictured, who previously held the position of chaplain to Dundee University.
Evening Express
http://www.thisisaberdeen.co.uk/ 24.09.07

Snowman's creator has a pop at ads
Snowman creator Raymond Briggs is fuming at the kiddies' favourite being used to sell junk food and drink. Food expert Annie Anderson, from the University of Dundee is quoted.
Sunday People http://www.people.co.uk/news/tm_headline=snowman-s-creator-has-a-pop-at-ads&method=full&objectid=19833248&siteid=93463-name_page.html 23.09.07

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