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Toys have lasting impact on brain

23rd December 2004, BBC Online, Worldwide

Toys that stimulate a young child's mind could permanently boost their brain function, according to US research. Includes comment from Professor Janet Eyre, School of Clinical Medical Sciences at Newcastle University.
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Science department closures threaten medicine, warns BMA

23rd December 2004, The Guardian, UK

University science closures could affect UK medical research capacity, warns the British Medical Association. Newcastle's withdrawal of pure physics is cited as an example of a recent closure.
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EU project calls for fishing industry to increase its role in marine management

22nd December 2004, Cordis News, Worldwide

North Sea fishermen must play a greater part in taking care of the marine environment, according to researchers led by Professor Chris Frid, of Newcastle University's School of Marine Sciences and Technology.
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My heroine, my beautiful sister

22nd December 2004, Daily Telegraph, UK

Feature about up-and-coming children's book author Stuart Hill, who studied English, classics and ancient history at Newcastle University. No URL

Call to reverse closure decision

21st December 2004, The Journal, UK

Article quotes the University statement on the closure of pure physics courses and future provision of applied and interdisciplinary physics. No URL

Exeter University cuts to go ahead

21st December 2004, The Guardian, UK

Controversial plans to close two Exeter University departments were formally ratified last night - the move triggers a legal challenge from parents and students.
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Electrokinetic's £210.000 boost

20th December 2004, The Journal, Northern Business Daily, UK

Newcastle University spin-out business, Electrokinetic which specialises in disposing of liquid waste, to receive investment from Northern Enterprise Ltd (NEL). No URL

'Let gifts save our science courses'

20th December 2004, The Journal, UK

Article about university fundraising, referring to a recent speech by Newcastle University Chancellor, Chris Patten.
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The old stones say: 'This land is ours'

20th December 2004, The Journal, UK

Feature on Milfield Plain near Wooler, one of the best prehistoric landscapes in the country. Includes comment from Dr Clive Waddington, School of Geography, Politics and Sociology and Honorary Graduate, Stan Beckensall.
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Out with the old?

20th December 2004, The Journal, UK

Feature considering the pros and cons of regeneration, asking whether we should wipe out or celebrate the forces which shaped the North-East into what it is today. Includes comment from Dr Chris Whitehead, School of Arts and Cultures.
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