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25th September 2002, The Independent, UK
Mentions Bioprofiles Ltd, the company set up by Kirsten Wolff (School of Biology) which uses DNA fingerprinting to help insurers identify trees that are causing houses to subside.
No URL but see press release.
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Obituary: Sir Robert Wilson
24th September 2002, The Independent, UK
Developer of the International Ultraviolet Explorer satellite Robert Wilson was one of Britain's leading scientists in the second half of the 20th century, gained his first degree in Physics from King's College (now the University).
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Young put buzz in business
23rd September 2002, The Journal, North East
Feature about Newcastle's rising class of young entrepreneurs, with expert comment from Professor Pooran Wynarczyk, Small Enterprise Research Unit, Schookl of Geography, Politics and Sociology.
Cold Comfort
22nd September 2002, The Straits Times, World News
Is the US the new Roman Empire of the 21st century and Bush its emperor? Article previously published in The Guardian, featuring comment by Jeremy Paterson, School of Historical Studies.
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Red squirrel saved from extinction
22nd September 2002, The Observer, UK
After decades of decline and the threat of extinction, the population of red squirrels is expected to grow again for the first time in 80 years. Article cites research by Dr Peter Lurz, School of Biology.
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Looking for trouble
21st September 2002, Guardian Weekend, UK
Feature about BBC correspondent Kate Adie, which mentions her time studying Scandinavian studies at the University.
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Hail Bush: A new Roman empire
20th September 2002, Sydney Morning Herald, Australia, World News
Feature on power of USA, asking whether it is the 21st century equivalent of the Roman empire. Includes comment from Jerry Paterson of Newcastle University (School of Historical Studies).
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A-level surge swells campuses
20th September 2002, THES, UK
This year's record A-level results have boosted enrolments at many old universities, leaving some students struggling t find places in hall. Article reports that this university's intake has risen by 2 per cent.
Morris orders inquiry as row deepens
20th September 2002, Journal, North East
Article features Jilly Morrison, 19, of Haydon Bridge High School, Northumberland wo lost a place to read English Literature at Newcastle University after she was wrongly given a B instead of an A for her A-level paper.
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Call for power to North East assembly
19th September 2002, Northern Echo, North East
The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) warns that the Government's proposals as they stand risk devolving "responsibility without power" to regional assemblies. Mentions the involvement of Professor John Tomaney (CURDS).
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