Week Ending 6 March 2009 -
Synopsis number 842
University of Dundee News
Minister visits Dundee university
Scottish Office minister Ann McKechin visited the College of Life Sciences at Dundee University yesterday.
Press and Journal 06.03.09
Scots minister in visit to Dundee
as above
The Courier 06.03.09
Millions risk exclusion from digital economy
Millions of Britons are missing out on the benefits of the digital economy such as internet shopping, online entertainment and easy access to government services because they either cannot afford or cannot use technology.
Professor Alan Newell from the University of Dundee is quoted.
VNUNET
http://www.vnunet.com/computing/news/2237959/millions-risk-exclusion-digital 06.03.09
Millions risk exclusion from digital economy
as above
computing.co.uk
http://www.computing.co.uk/computing/news/2237959/millions-risk-exclusion-digital 06.03.09
It might never happen ...
If we believed everything we read in the papers, we'd all be gibbering wrecks, too afraid of terrorist attacks, asteroid strikes and knife-wielding hooligans to leave home. These and other media scare stories are the subject of a new book, Panicology. One of the authors Hugh Aldersey-Williams is speaking on 'the mad science of media scare stories' at Dundee University tomorrow.
The Courier 06.03.09
Accolade for college student
Laura Christie, a final-year student at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, has won a major prize at what has been described as the Oscars of the jewellery and metalwork world.
The Courier 06.03.09
College student
as above
Evening Telegraph 05.03.09
Student hardship fund feeling the pinch
The Scottish Government has provided money to bail out Abertay University's cash strapped hardship fund - buy only half of what is needed. Like Dundee University, Abertay has recorded an 11% increase in applications for money from the higher education discretionary fund.
The Courier 06.03.09
Rectal Cancer Outcomes Best With Short-Course Radiation
For people with operable rectal cancer, the most effective treatment is a short course of radiation therapy followed by "high-quality surgery," according to a new study.
The study involved 1,350 rectal cancer patients in the United Kingdom, Canada, South Africa and New Zealand. Professor Robert Steele, of Ninewells Hospital in Dundee, Scotland, and his colleagues randomly assigned the participants to receive five daily treatments of radiotherapy followed by surgery, or to have surgery followed by 25 treatments of chemo-radiotherapy.
Forbes
http://www.forbes.com/feeds/hscout/2009/03/05/hscout624795.html 05.03.09
Rectal Cancer Outcomes Best With Short-Course Radiation
as above
MSN Health & Fitness
http://health.msn.com/health-topics/colon-cancer/articlepage.aspx?cp-documentid=100234302 05.03.09
Radiation Plus Surgery Most Effective Treatment for Rectal Cancer
as above
DG News
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/852571020057CCF685257570007D2E7D 05.03.09
Rectal Cancer Outcomes Best With Short-Course Radiation
as above
empowher
http://www.empowher.com/news/2009/03/06/rectal-cancer-outcomes-best-short-course-radiation 05.03.09
Rectal Cancer Outcomes Best With Short-Course Radiation
as above
US News
http://health.usnews.com/articles/health/healthday/2009/03/06/rectal-cancer-outcomes-best-with-short-course.html 06.03.09
Rectal Cancer Outcomes Best With Short-Course Radiation
as above
KTVN
http://www.ktvn.com/Global/story.asp?S=9959175 06.03.09
Rectal Cancer Outcomes Best With Short-Course Radiation
as above
KLAS
http://www.lasvegasnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=9959175&nav=menu102_6_1 06.03.09
Rectal Cancer Outcomes Best With Short-Course Radiation
as above
LEX
http://www.lex18.com/Global/story.asp?S=9959175&nav=menu203_5 06.03.09
Rectal Cancer Outcomes Best With Short-Course Radiation
as above
WFIE
http://www.14wfie.com/Global/story.asp?S=9959175&nav=3w6r 06.03.09
New exhibition to open at Dundee college
The complex relationship between humans and animals is to be explored in a new art exhibition in Dundee. Entitled Moult-In, the display will be held at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design.
Press and Journal 05.03.09
Places for more trainee teachers
Dundee University is to be allowed to modestly increase the number of teachers it trains.
The Courier 05.03.09
University talents on parade
Dundee University's artistic societies paraded their talents yesterday at an all-day showcase designed to draw new members into their ranks.
The Courier 05.03.09
Percussion duo at Bonar Hall
The last in the series of evening concerts at Dundee University takes place tonight and features one of the world's most exciting young percussion duos.
The Courier 05.03.09
Media stories to be discussed
Media stories of imminent destruction are to be explored in a lecture at Dundee University this weekend.
Press and Journal 04.03.09
New role full of Eastern promise
After more than 20 years in teaching, Dr Stephen Tommis started working for a charity representing gifted children, which led to a post in Hong Kong.
He graduated from Dundee University in geography and economics and then conducted research at Jesus College, Oxford, and gained a D.Phil degree.
Telegraph & Argus
http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/news_behind/4171975.New_role_full_of_Eastern_promise/ 04.03.09
Farewell thanks to head
A special presentation has been made to Margaret Cameron, headteacher at Coupar Angus Primary School, by the ACFA Outreach project partners.
Margaret is standing down as headteacher at Coupar Angus to take up a new position in teacher training at Dundee University.
Perthshire Advertiser
http://www.perthshireadvertiser.co.uk/perthshire-news/school-reports/2009/03/03/farewell-thanks-to-head-73103-23044741/ 03.03.09
Exgenesis project sheds light on how regular exercise impacts well-being
Chronic health conditions like heart disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes are rearing their ugly heads in Europe, and researchers have been trying to figure out what steps are needed to put a lid on this problem. For the EXGENESIS ('Health benefits of exercise: identification of genes and signalling pathways involved in effects of exercise on insulin resistance, obesity and the metabolic syndrome') project, improving our understanding of the mechanisms that underlie the beneficial effects of exercise, is the key. The project, supported under the Sixth Framework Programme (FP6), has received EUR 12.7 million in funding.
Professor Grahame Hardie, head of the Division of Molecular Physiology at the College of Life Sciences is quoted.
European Research Headlines
http://ec.europa.eu/research/headlines/news/article_09_03_02_en.html 02.03.09
Exgenesis project sheds light on how regular exercise impacts well-being
as above
Cordis
http://cordis.europa.eu/fetch?CALLER=EN_NEWS&ACTION=D&SESSION=&RCN=30523 02.03.09
Talking to Baby in the Stroller
What direction does your child's stroller face? New research raises questions about stroller design and the role it may play in a child's language development.
M. Suzanne Zeedyk, a senior lecturer in developmental psychology at the University of Dundee in Scotland, studied the way 2,700 families interact with their infants and toddlers while pushing them in strollers.
New York Times blog
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/03/02/talking-to-baby-in-the-stroller/ 02.03.09
One Ride Forward, Two Steps Back
as above
New York Times
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/02/opinion/02zeedyk.html?em 02.03.09
The problem with forward-facing strollers
as above
The Mommy Files
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=46&entry_id=36467 05.03.09
One ride forward, two steps back
as above
International Herald Tribune
http://www.iht.com/articles/2009/03/01/opinion/edzeedyk.php 02.03.09
Your Stroller May Be Melting Your Baby's Brain!
as above
TNR
http://blogs.tnr.com/tnr/blogs/the_plank/archive/2009/03/02/your-stroller-may-be-melting-your-baby-s-brain.aspx 02.03.09
MSP calling for museum plan funding pledge
The Scottish Government must provide 'a firm guarantee in principle' for financial backing concerning the proposed Victoria & Albert museum outlet in the city a Dundee based MSP says.
Evening Telegraph 02.03.09
Scientists leave labs to pass on knowledge
Science researchers from across Scotland gave families an insight into their work at the weekend.
Experts from Dundee and Edinburgh universities and the Scottish Association for Marine Science at Oban led events at Sensation Science Centre in Dundee, entitled Sharing Science.
Press and Journal 02.03.09
Science secrets unveiled
as above
The Courier 02.03.09
Digital age in focus
Professor Anne Anderson, vice-principal of Dundee University and head of the college of art, science and engineering, examined whether the digital age has killed privacy at a public lecture in the university's Dalhousie Building on Saturday.
The Courier 02.03.09
Making light of a walk in the park
More than 500 people wandered through a strange and ethereal Dundee University Botanic Garden on Saturday night, as they took in an innovative sound and light show among the greenery.
The Courier 02.03.09
Marathon bid to aid leukaemia charity
A Dundee University student who witnesses two friends battle leukaemia plans to run the Edinburgh marathon in aid of a British cancer charity.
The Courier 02.03.09
MSP leads calls for arts body in city
A Dundee MSP has called for a leading Scottish arts body to be located in the city.
Mr FitzPatrick said the proposal would support plans to bring an outpost of the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) to Dundee.
The proposal is a joint project between Dundee University and Dundee City Council.
Press and Journal
http://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/Article.aspx/1099120 28.02.09
About face
A new exhibition, opening today at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art, explores some more modern approaches to portraiture.
The Herald 28.02.09
Arthritis award for student
A Dundee University medical student has won a prestigious award, beating competition from students from all over the country.
The Courier 28.02.09
news - briefly
Members of Dundee's University's Medical School Paediatric Club presented a cheque for £250 to the Children's Hospice Association Scotland yesterday.
The Courier 28.02.09
news - briefly
Eight Dundee University law students braved the cold in their bras yesterday in a bid to raise money for breast cancer research.
The Courier 28.02.09
Art convention
Dundee University Students' Association will this weekend host the east of Scotland's only convention of Japanese and manga art.
The Courier 28.02.09
Art event
as above
Evening Telegraph 27.02.09
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