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Oldest mouse in captivity wins top science award
31st October 2004, The Independent, UK
Laboratory technician Sandy Keith of Newcastle University will receive an award for looking after a laboratory mouse that lived for a record 1,551 days. No URL
Fears over game release
29th October 2004, The Journal, UK
Concerns about the concepts involved in the computer game 'Grand Theft Auto' and their possible effects upon players are addressed by Dr Joan Harvey (School of Biology).
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Exhibition unites the ancient and modern
29th October 2004, The Journal, UK
Colourful contemporary cast glass artwork was inspired by prehistoric rock art symbols found in the North East for the current exhibition in the Museum of Antiquities, Written in Stone?
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Call to Reward Fishermen Who Cut 'Discarded Catch'
28th October 2004, The Scotsman, UK
Fishermen should be given incentives to deter them from catching fish that they do not want, according to a University research team. Article quotes Tom Catchpole (Geography, Politics and Sociology) and Prof Chris Frid (Marine Sciences and Technology).
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History goes hi-tech
27th October 2004, The Journal, UK
A DNA study by Dr Scott Ashley (School of Historical Studies) is
attempting to shed light on the extent of Anglo-Saxon settlement in
England in the fifth and sixth centuries.
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Northern exposure
27th October 2004, The Guardian, Society pages, UK
Article examines regional identity as the North East prepares to vote for a regional assembly. Quotes Newcastle University professor, John Tomaney (CURDS and Geography Politics and Sociology).
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As decision day nears, the eyes turn to Alnwick
26th October 2004, The Journal, UK
Newcastle University education expert Professor James Tooley and Blyth Valley councillor Wayne Daley will argue for a no vote in the Regional Assembly referendum during a debate in Alnwick this evening.
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A two-way conversation
26th October 2004, Guardian Teaching Awards supplement, UK
Modern languages teacher and Newcastle University PGCE graduate, Chris Harte, is the winner of this year's Teacher Training Agency award for outstanding new teacher.
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Tea could hold back Alzheimer's
26th October 2004, Herald Sun, Australia, Worldwide
A study led by Dr Ed Okello (School of Biology) has found that tea could help improve people's memory, a finding which could lead to the development of a new treatment for Alzheimer's Disease.
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Gold medallist supports boat club
25th October 2004, BBC Online, UK
Olympic gold medal-winning rower and Newcastle graduate, Ed Coode, has launched Newcastle University Boat Club's campaign to raise money for a full-time coach.
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