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Reach for the stars with North space
2nd November 2004, Northern Echo, UK
Newcastle University graduate Adam Thorpe has set up a lifestyle company offering various experiences including a flight to space. No URL
Obituary: Dr Michael Smethurst
2nd November 2004, The Scotsman, UK
Retired Director-General of the British Library Michael Smethurst, who once worked at Newcastle University as an archivist, has died aged 70.
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Mumps hits universities
2nd November 2004, Daily Telegraph, UK
Oxford, Manchester, Leeds, Kent, Nottingham and Birmingham universities have planned vaccination days for students after a sharp rise in cases of mumps. There have been no reported cases at Newcastle University although the situation is being monitored.
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Free beans for students as loans are delayed
1st November 2004, Daily Mail, UK
More than 100,000 students, including about 150 at Newcastle University, are experiencing delays in their student loans. No URL
New cancer drug boosts hope
1st November 2004, Northern Echo, UK
A new treatment for a type of lung cancer will become available in the next few months. Article quotes Professor Hilary Calvert of the Northern Institute of Cancer Research at Newcastle University. No URL
Profile: Chris Patten
1st November 2004, BBC Online, UK
Chris Patten, Chancellor of Newcastle and Oxford Universities, is to be made a Lord after stepping down as a European Commissioner.
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New universities snub tradition in vocational shift
1st November 2004, Financial Times, UK
Britain's new universities are abandoning traditional academic courses in favour of vocational degrees as they vie for students in an increasingly competitive educational market place, a Financial Times survey has found.
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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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