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Inside track: The business end of a llama
19th February 2002, Financial Times, World News
Scientists from Newcastle University (led by Prof. Paul Younger, Civil Engineering) have developed a method to treat the polluted mine water using llama droppings.
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Early trumpet is given an airing
15th February 2002, The Journal, North East
A concert featuring the natural trumpet - an early predecessor of the modern instrument - is being staged as part of the 11-day Newcastle Early Music Festival at Newcastle University tonight (King's Hall, 7.30pm).
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Why euros are the soft option
15th February 2002, The Journal, North East
The euro is weaker than the pound or the deutschmark - as far as its metallic content goes. Dr Steve Bull (MM&M Engineeering) says the coins are between 10 and 20 per cent softer than sterling.
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Next steps in joint training for health professionals
15th February 2002, PR Newswire, UK
New "common learning" programmes for undergraduate health professionals will be developed over the next two years. Four universities - Newcastle; Kings College, London; Sheffield Hallam; Southampton - have won more than £2.5 million of funding to develop multi-professional education,where health professionals share skills and knowledge on core subjects.
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Footballers' disease link
15th February 2002, The Journal, North East
Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Ray King has renewed calls for research into the links between Alzheimer's and football after his brother died from the disease. Story includes expert comment from Jim Edwardson, Head of the Institute for the Elderly.
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We're no longer on speaking terms
15th February 2002, The Journal, North East
Article about the measures being taken to stop the decline in take-up of modern languages at North East universities, which features comment from Prof. Colin Riordan, head of the School of Modern Languages. No URL
Private schools 'back state links'
13th February 2002, The Guardian, UK
Private schools have responded positively to the government's invitation to sponsor the new city academies. Article also mentions Newcastle University as a recipient of SRIF.
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Child cancer care attacked
9th February 2002, The Journal, UK
Professor Andy Pearson (Clinical Medical Sciences) comments on a study which says child cancer victims are missing out on follow-up care that is vital to their long-term health.
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Centre hopes to beat key illnesses
7th February 2002, The Journal, UK
A multi-million pound research centre to develop new treatments for illnesses such as stroke and diabetes is being launched by Newcastle Hospitals Trust and Newcastle University.
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UCU battles private enterprise
2nd February 2002, THES, UK
The UCU has launched a campaign against partnerships between universities and the private sector, such as Newcastle's arrangement with an international student recruitment company. No URL
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