Week Ending 10 February 2012 -
Synopsis number 994

University of Dundee News

Book celebrates lives of people who donate bodies to science
A book celebrating the lives of those who donate their bodies to medical research is to be published. Artists and writers collaborated with staff and students at Dundee University to produce an anthology dedicated to the "silent teachers".
BBC news online 10.02.12

New York premiere of Dundee-born film
A Dundee documentary exploring how babies emotionally engage has premiered in New York. The film was produced by Dundee psychologist Dr Suzanne Zeedyk.
Evening Telegraph 09.02.12

Chief Scientist for Scotland
A world-renowned Dundee University expert on diabetes is to become Chief Scientist for Scotland.
The Courier 09.02.12

Diabetes expert appointed Chief Scientist for Scotland
as above
diabetes.co.uk 10.02.12

Expert lands post of chief scientist
as above
Evening Telegraph 09.02.12

Chief scientist is appointed
as above
The Scotsman 10.02.12

Workshop to focus on V&A
An international design workshop is to be held at Dundee University next week, focusing on the V&A at Dundee project.
Evening Telegraph 09.02.12

Recital of Pert's works
Music fans can enjoy a sleection of works written by a local composer at Dundee University's chaplaincy Centre tonight.
Evening Telegraph 09.02.12

Stanza event
An introductory event to the StAnza international poetry festival will be hosted in Dundee next week.
Evening Telegraph 08.02.12

Two dimensions head for new dimensions in display of form
Review of Viuola Yesiltac's exhibition 'I really must congratulate you on your attention to detail' at the Cooper Gallery, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, Dundee.

Skimming device found on students' union ATM
A sophisticated cash machine scam has been uncovered at Dundee University.
The Courier 08.02.12

Skimming device found on busy ATM
as above
Evening Telegraph 07.02.12

University's artworks on display
An exhibition has just opened featuring some of Dundee University's latest additions to its fine art collections.
The Courier 07.02.12

Uni exhibition
as above
Evening Telegraph 07.02.12

photo - Chinese New Year
These youngsters celebrated the Chinese New Year at the Dundee University Nursery.
The Courier 04.02.12

Bank sets date for university closure
The Royal Bank of Scotland has confirmed it will close its Dundee University campus branch in the spring despite claims the move make no commercial sense.
The Courier 04.02.12

Re-record not fade away: the story of video in art
Video may now be regarded as a relic of the 20th century but an international exhibition has just opened at Dundee which celebrates the once cutting edge technology.
The Courier 04.02.12

Touts sell tickets to Dalai Lama for £200
It is intended to be an event that brings 'a new world order of compassion' to Dundee. But the Tele can reveal that Dalai Lama's visit has been latched onto by touts seeking to make money from the spiritual lecture.
Evening Telegraph 03.02.12

Dalai Lama tickets sell out in hours in Dundee
It took just over two hours for Dalai Lama tickets to sell out to a large queue of hopefuls in Dundee.
viagogo.co.uk 03.02.12

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