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Young ones who risk their health
31st March 2004, The Journal, UK
Skin cancer expert Dr Mark Birch-Machin (Clinical and Laboratory Sciences) comments on new reports that teenagers are ignoring health warnings about skin cancer and other diseases. No URL
Women look best once a month
31st March 2004, Nature, Worldwide
Both men and women consider a woman's face to be at its most attractive when she is at the peak of her fertility in the menstrual cycle, according to research by Dr Craig Roberts and colleagues at Newcastle University.
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Planned writers' centre a 'jewel in cultural crown'
30th March 2004, The Journal, UK
Article about the Northern Writers' Centre, a joint project between New Writing North and Newcastle University. No URL
One little mouse is making a big impact
30th March 2004, The Journal, UK
Article about the creator of Minimus, the fictional mouse which is making Latin more accessible for school pupils, who is visiting Newcastle University to give a series of talks to children. No URL
Pill for all ills?
29th March 2004, The Times, UK
A health expert in Wales suggests that aspirin could be reclassified as a vitamin. With comment from Dr Julia Newton of Newcastle University's Institute for Ageing and Health.
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Designers seek new vision on homes policy
29th March 2004, The Guardian, UK
Britain's architects are launching a debate on housing policy and design. Contributors include Newcastle University's Centre for Urban and Regional Development Studies.
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The real team players
27th March 2004, The Telegraph, Weekend supplement, Uk
Feature about university sporting events other than the Boat Race, including the Stan Calvert Cup competition between Newcastle and Northumbria universities. No URL
You can diet if you really want
27th March 2004, The Times, UK
Feature on diet and exercise, referring to a Newcastle University study which found that many people will not stick to a long-term exercise programme even if they are subject to intensive encouragement.
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Judges reveal four finalists to contend Gulbenkian Museum Prize
26th March 2004, 24-Hour Museum, Worldwide
The University's Museum of Antiquities is one of four finalists for the 2004 Gulbenkian Prize for Museum of the Year. The winner will be announced on 11 May.
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Minister's hint on assembly powers
26th March 2004, The Journal, UK
A North East regional assembly could be given powers including control over the police, according to Government minister, Phil Hope, who addressed at meeting at Newcastle University last night.
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