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'Tis the fright before Christmas...
15th December 2005, Daily Telegraph, UK
Most companies reliant on consumer spending are reporting very little festive cheer. Dr Paul Benneworth gives a north east perspective on seasonal trends.
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Study suggests infections are cause of child cancer
13th December 2005, Reuters, Worldwide
Common infections that affect mothers and babies may trigger certain types of childhood cancers, suggests statistical analysis undertaken by a team led by Dr Richard McNally (Clinical Medical Sciences/Child Health).
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Face to face with our Viking past
12th December 2005, The Journal , UK
Report from an event co-ordinated by Newcastle University where people donated their DNA for a forthcoming TV programme investigating the area's genetic heritage.
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Animal health conference open to all
10th December 2005, The Journal, UK
Article about 'The Animal Health Conference: Past, Present and Future animal Health Issues' which was organised by students from the Faculty of Science, Agriculture and Engineering and took place in the Agriculture Building. No URL
Funding boost for universities
10th December 2005, The Journal, UK
Newcastle University has been awarded funding for 240 extra student places as part of a Higher Education Funding Council for England (Hefce) £110m boost to help meet national and regional needs. No URL
Asbestos victims to receive cancer drug
10th December 2005, The Journal , UK
Cancer patients in the North-East will finally get the life-extending drug Alimta, developed in the region by Professor Hilary Calvert, Professor of Medical Oncology, who gives his reaction to the news.
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The legacy of the angry dreamer
9th December 2005, Northern Echo, UK
Emeritus Professor of Music, Richard Middleton, comments on the life and death of John Lennon. No URL
Degrees of success run in the family
9th December 2005, The Journal , UK
Surrey University Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bernard Weiss, has received a DEng from the University, watched by his 90-year-old mother, who graduated in 1940.
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On the trail of our genetic heritage
8th December 2005, The Journal , UK
The first stage of a Channel 4 TV project led by Dr Caroline Relton (Institute of Human Genetics) investigating the region's genetic heritage takes place at the Centre for Life on Sunday.
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Elderly 'fuelling dentist demand'
8th December 2005, Financial Times, UK
People keeping their own teeth well into old age are placing unprecedented demand on dentists, a report for the government says. Professor Jimmy Steele (Dental Sciences) is quoted as one of the report's authors.
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