Week Ending 14 December 2012 -
Synopsis number 1037

University of Dundee News

Biotechnology students pick up prestigious prizes
A team of Dundee University PhD students have won two prizes at the Biotechnology Young Entrepreneurs Scheme in London.
The Courier 14.12.12

Idea bears fruit
A team of Dundee University PhD students have won two prizes at the Biotechnology Young Entrepreneurs Scheme in London.
Evening Telegraph 13.12.12

Art competition
Emerging artists at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design have been given the opportunity to design a Scottish-themed mural which will be displayed in New York City.
Evening Telegraph 13.12.12

Kengo Kuma's still keen on inland V&A
The architect of the V&A at Dundee project has backed a decision to change its site.
The Courier 13.12.12

V&A design judge backs shorewards shift for site
as above
The Courier 14.12.12

Dundee researchers develop 'automatic drug designer'
Researchers at the University of Dundee believe a new automated design system could create drugs quicker and cheaper than currently possible. The scientists have adapted the "Moneyball" approach, which uses the principles of advanced statistical and data analysis to speed up research.
BBC News Online 12.12.12

Automated design system used to develop drugs
as above
The Courier 14.12.12

Study paves way to design drugs aimed at multiple protein targets at once
as above
Health Canal 12.12.12

Study Paves Way to Design Drugs Aimed at Multiple Protein Targets at Once
as above
Science Daily 12.12.12

Hope for new drug creator
as above
The Herald 13.12.12

Automated design for drug discovery
as above
Health 24 13.12.12

New system 'can make drugs cheaper'
as above
ic.Renfrewshire 12.12.12

Dundee University to trial solar-powered bins
Ten solar-powered bins are to be installed on the University of Dundee's campus. A Zero Waste Scotland grant of £41,000 has allowed the university to purchase the new "Big Belly" bins.
BBC News Online 12.12.12

Dundee University to trial 'BigBelly' bins
as above
resource 12.12.12

£41,000 put into bins
as above
Evening Telegraph 13.12.12

Dundee University trials high-tech Big Belly bins
as above
The Courier 13.12.12

Sun to shine on university Big Belly nins scheme
as above
The Courier 14.12.12

Lecturer's new book on bomber
A new book on a Second World War bomber by a University of Dundee author will look at what made the Vickers Wellington aircraft so successful.
Evening Telegraph 11.12.12

Rebuilding Burns: how STV will show the true face of the Bard
The true face of Robert Burns is to be recreated by forensic scientists as part of a new STV documentary.
The Scotsman 11.12.12

Neil brings Bob back to his roots
Dundee funnyman Neil Forsyth brought his comic creation Bob Servant back to his roots last night.
The Courier 11.12.12

Backing for students' anti-poverty campaign
Politicians have backed a student led campaign to force Dundee University to pay staff a 'living wage'.
The Courier 11.12.12

Dundee University on top in students' survey
Dundee University climched the top spot in the latest International Student Barometer (ISB) survey.
The Courier 11.12.12

Foreign students put Dundee uni on top
as above
Evening Telegraph 10.12.12

Numbers book is child's play
From the Law to the Tay Bridge, the landmarks of Dundee are being used to inspire kids to crunch numbers.
Evening Telegraph 10.12.12

Grand final for student
A Dundee medical student has been given the chance to represent the East of Scotland in a UK wide surgical skills competition.
Evening Telegraph 10.12.12

Student in grand final
as above
The Courier 11.12.12

Mott MacDonald to design new research building at the University of Dundee, UK
Mott MacDonald is acting as design engineer on the new £12.5 million Centre for Translational and Interdisciplinary Research (CTIR) building at the University of Dundee which will be dedicated to translating research into cures for disease.
Construction & Maintenance 10.12.12

Violence a wake-up call, says ex-president
Former Irish president Mary Robinson told an audience in Dundee there is 'false complacent' about the peace process in Northern Ireland.
The Courier 10.12.12

A very Dandy exhibition
The 75th birthday of the world's third longest running comic, The Dandy, is being celebrated in a new exhibition that opened on Saturday.
The Courier 10.12.12

Dandy exhibition
as above
Evening Telegraph 07.12.12

Carols by candlelight
Dundee University's annual service of Carols by Candlelight was held at St Paul's Cathedral last night.
The Courier 10.12.12

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