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Sex offenders lost by region's police forces
29th January 2007, Northern Echo, UK
(Northern Echo, p1)
Article mentions that a pilot scheme using polygraph tests for paedophiles to assess risk of their reoffending was piloted by Don Grubin, Professor of Forensic Psychiatry.
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Science City sparks a critical reaction
29th January 2007, The Journal, UK
Gateshead councillors want to change the name of Newcastle Science City but Newcastle's Council leader says this would not add very much, especially as the major scientific partner is Newcastle University.
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Gum disease cancer link disputed
29th January 2007, BBC online, UK
American researchers have linked gum disease with pancreatic cancer - but Dr Philip Preshaw, of Newcastle University's School of Dental Sciences, advises caution on the findings.
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Seaweed: slimy, sexy and saleable
28th January 2007, The Observer, UK
Feature about Britain's only kelp factory, referring to Newcastle University research on the dietary benefits of eating alginate, a product of seaweed.
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North East England
28th January 2007, Sunday Times, UK
Twelve-page supplement on North East England including profiles of Newcastle University scientists, Professors Paul Younger, Anthony O'Neill, Tom Kirkwood, Alison Murdpoch, Tom Shakespeare, Karim Nayernia, Malcolm Young, Herbie Newell and Doctors Lidija Siller and Lyle Armstrong. No URL
Would you die of boredom if you lived forever?
27th January 2007, Daily Mail, UK
Feature about ageing, including reference to the theories of Professor Tom Kirkwood, Director of the Institute for Ageing and health at Newcastle University.
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Belsay gets that artistic touch again
27th January 2007, The Journal, UK
Recent Newcastle University graduate Francesca Steele will join original and experimental theatrical artists and designers in bringing a series of cutting-edge art installations to Belsay Hall Castle and gardens.
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Solitary cells of scholars cut off by loss of community
26th January 2007, THES, UK
Many academics feel isolated in their work - but Jill Golightly, research policy manager at Newcastle University, explains how the Beehive building brings people together. No URL
City is 'no closer to stem cell holy grail'
23rd January 2007, The Journal, UK
The group behind the Science City regeneration plan have said that there will be no development on the former Tyne Brewery site for at least three years. The site was bought by the University, the City Council and One North East in 2005.
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Experts in heart disease discovery
23rd January 2007, The Journal, UK
Scientists at the University's Institute for Ageing and Health have identified a method to help predict which elderly people are more likely to develop heart failure.
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