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Obituaries: Ian Mowat
19th September 2002, The Times, UK
Ian Mowat, University librarian (including Newcastle 1992-97), strove to increase international co-operation between libraries and put research collections online. He died in a hill walking accident on 6 Sept.
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Unite 'well placed' for future
19th September 2002, Ananova online news, World News
Unite, the student accommodation business whose customers include Newcastle University, has drawn a line under its decision to withdraw from a key contract in Sheffield as it talks up its prospects for the future.
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Squirrels hand about for tasty ready meals
18th September 2002, The Journal, North East
Red squirrel expert Peter Lurz (Centre for Land Use and Water Resources Research) has found that squirrels harvest fungi such as mushrooms and toadstools and then hang them out to dry on tree branches in readiness for future meals. Article also refers to the call from John Richards, Professor of Botany, to eliminate Giant Hogweed from Britain.
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We're on our way - but not there yet
18th September 2002, The Journal, North East
Article about why regional government could mean responsibility without power, co-written by John Tomaney (CURDS) who has co-authored a report 'Restoring the balance' which is published this week by the Institute for Public Policy Research.
Universities 'should be assets to local economy'
18th September 2002, EducationGuardian.co.uk, World News
Universities should be "giants" in their regions, boosting the local economy with ideas and highly skilled people, Lord Dearing, one of the government's key advisers on higher education, told delegates at a conference to mark the 25th anniversary of the University's Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies.
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Measles and flu may be linked to cancer
18th September 2002, Financial Times, UK
Scientists at Newcastle University (led by Dr Louise Parker, School of Clinical Medical Sciences) have discovered a probable link between childhood brain cancer and exposure to measles or influenza.
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Make sure online banking adds up
17th September 2002, The Journal, North East
According to research by Professor Feng Li, professor of e-business at University of Newcastle upon Tyne Business School, new entrants to the industry pose a major threat to traditional banks and building societies.
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Call to strengthen regional assemblies
16th September 2002, Financial Times, UK
The government should push ahead with its plans for elected regional assemblies but strengthen their powers, the Institute for Public Policy Research said yesterday. Article features comment from Professor John Tomany, CURDS.
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The Sunday Times University Guide
15th September 2002, Sunday Times supplement, UK
Featuring the Sunday Times league table of UK universities and HE colleges, compiled using data in seven distinct areas: teaching quality; research quality; A-level/Higher points; employment (numbers of students assumed to be unemployed six months after graduating); Firsts/2:1s awarded; student/staff ratio; and dropout rate.
Newcastle came 24th; Durham 13th; Northumbria 61st; Sunderland 96th=; and Teesside 102nd.
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Cells 'may fail'
12th September 2002, The Times, UK
Stem cells may not be the miracle cure-alls that scientists are hoping for, Professor Tom Kirkwood (Clinical Medical Sciences) told the BA Festival of Science yesterday.
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