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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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Angel spreads its wings
11th September 2002, The Journal, North East
Angel Biotechnology, a new company which has links to Newcastle University, is to create up to 85 jobs after receiving a £400,000 cash boost from Northern Enterprise Ltd.
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Sir George Alberti appointed National Clinical Director for Emergency Access
11th September 2002, PR Newswire, World News
Professor Sir George Alberti has been appointed by Health Secretary Alan Milburn as the new National Clinical Director for Emergency Access.
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Ian Mowat: Librarian with an appetite for change
11th September 2002, The Independent, UK
Obituary for former University Librarian, Ian Mowat, who fell to his death while walking in Glencoe last weekend.
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Perfect prescription to solve waiting times
10th September 2002, The Journal, North East
Three Northumberland nurses are doing a 15-week course at Newcastle University to become the North-East's first "nurse prescribers" - able to prescribe certain drugs or make adjustments for people on long-term medication.
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Internet banking sparks major shake-up
10th September 2002, Ninemsn online (Australia), World News
Internet banking has caused the biggest shake up in the UK financial services industry since the 17th century, according to research by Professor Feng Li of Newcastle University Business School.
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