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Research aiding drive for growth
31st March 2003, The Journal, UK
Speakers at a conference about growth through North-East research included Lord Sainsbury, Science and Innovation Minister, and Professor John Goddard, Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Newcastle University.
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No such thing as a safe tan, says cancer chief
31st March 2003, Northern Echo, UK
Skin cancer expert, Dr Mark Birch-Machin (Clinical & Laboratory Sciences), is backing the Cancer Research UK's SunSmart campaign, urging everyone take greater care in the sun. No URL
Queen of the Desert
30th March 2003, Scotland on Sunday, UK
Feature about Gertrude Bell, one of the architects of modern-day Iraq, whose diaries are posted on Newcastle University's website. Includes comment by Jim Crow, School of Historical Studies.
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It's a fatal flaw - I need perfection
28th March 2003, The Scotsman, UK
Profile of Rowan Atkinson, Britain's richest TV star, mentioning that he studied engineering at Newcastle University.
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Defusing the skin cancer timebomb
28th March 2003, The Journal, UK
Nearly twice as many Britons as Australians are dying of skin cancer, says Cancer Research UK. With comment by Dr Mark Birch-Machin. No URL
Has George an appetite for peace?
28th March 2003, Northern Echo, UK
Feature examines the discussions between George Bush and Tony Blair in Camp David which largely figured a post-Saddam Iraq and questions American commitment to rebuilding the country. Includes comment from Professor of International Politics, David Campbell (School of Geography, Politics and Sociology). No URL
Magnetic bugs cut sewage sludge
28th March 2003, Nature, Worldwide
Japanese research suggests that magnetic bacteria could reduce sewage sludge cost-effectively. With comment from Dr Tom Curtis of Newcastle University (School of Civil Engineering & Geosciences),
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'Inclusive' uni to increase access
28th March 2003, The Journal, UK
Hundreds of students from less privileged backgrounds may soon be in line for places at Newcastle University thanks to a cash injection. No URL
Thalidomide may slow some prostate cancers
28th March 2003, Yahoo, Worldwide
The drug thalidomide may slow the progression of prostate cancer in some patients, according to premiminary research led by Dr Marcus Drake of Newcastle University's School of Surgical & Reproductive Sciences.
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Leading the way in bid to beat a killer
27th March 2003, The Journal supplement, Tyneside Vision, UK
Feature on the many research initiatives being undertaken at the University to understand how different cancers develop and researching and refining treatments for them.
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