Latest News from DundeeLiving.co.uk http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/ News Feed from DundeeLiving.co.uk en-us <![CDATA[A Segue into Tights]]> Summer may not be over yet (we protest, clinging onto bright dresses and short shorts), but we can’t deny that autumn looms ever closer, bringing with it the promise of a sharp dip in temperature, unwelcome winds and rain that necessitates practical (but not unfashionable) clothing. It is during this…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/194/A_Segue_into_Tights http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/194/A_Segue_into_Tights Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Superfly]]> Superfly is an art exhibiton with a twist, its going to be displayed on the street using advertising boards.

So if your creative all you have to do is send an example of your work to Superfly. A panel of judges will pick the top 10 which will then be…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/195/Superfly http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/195/Superfly Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Last of the Summer Sales]]> As the summer that never really arrived finally begins to wind down, head to most high street stores and their online counterparts to catch the last of the sales. Shopping sales at the end of the season often means you benefit from the biggest markdowns, although the negative implications are…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/193/Last_of_the_Summer_Sales http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/193/Last_of_the_Summer_Sales Mon, 10 Aug 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[£2million Research Grant for Off-Grid Electricity Projects]]> A research consortium led by the University of Dundee has been awarded a £2million grant to explore means of generating and supplying power to rural areas in developing countries which do not have access to centralised electricity networks.

Over 1billion people in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africlack access to electricity,…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/192/2million_Research_Grant_for_Off-Grid_Electricity_Projects http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/192/2million_Research_Grant_for_Off-Grid_Electricity_Projects Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[United's Involvement in the Transfer Market]]> Dundee United have kept themselves busy this summer with various signings and departures like Danny Grainger(United’s former left back) has signed a two year contract with Perth rivals St. Johnstone. The 22 year old commented on the lack of games he participated for United, “I want to play football every…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/190/Uniteds_Involvement_in_the_Transfer_Market http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/190/Uniteds_Involvement_in_the_Transfer_Market Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Swimming Season]]> Although in Dundee it may never feel like it, we are well and truly into that most terrifying of seasons – swimwear season. Yes, it is long past time for magazines to tell us how to get that ‘bikini body’ and instead time for us to stand in changing rooms…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/189/Swimming_Season http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/189/Swimming_Season Thu, 16 Jul 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Double International Exhibition for Dundee Lecturer ]]> An interactive installation created by a lecturer from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design will go on display in Poland later this year, its second international exhibition of the year.

Professor Nigel Johnson earlier this year created his installation, entitled ‘Moments’, for the parallel programme of the Thessaloniki…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/188/Double_International_Exhibition_for_Dundee_Lecturer_ http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/188/Double_International_Exhibition_for_Dundee_Lecturer_ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Jewellery Student Strikes Gold]]> A Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design graduate is celebrating after today receiving one of the UK’s most illustrious awards for emerging jewellery designers.

Hannah Livingston (22) was one of 14 of this year’s graduates from the Jewellery & Metal Design programme at DJCAD, part of the University…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/187/Jewellery_Student_Strikes_Gold http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/187/Jewellery_Student_Strikes_Gold Tue, 14 Jul 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Appointment of New Principal and Vice-Chancellor]]> The new Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dundee has been announced as Professor Pete Downes.

Professor Downes, 55, is currently Vice Principal and Head of the College of Life Sciences at the University, and has been its Acting Principal since the departure of Sir Alan Langlands earlier this…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/186/Appointment_of_New_Principal_and_Vice-Chancellor http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/186/Appointment_of_New_Principal_and_Vice-Chancellor Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Space School Takes Off at Abertay]]> Lucky Dundee school children are spending their first week of holidays in outer space at the annual Abertay University Space School.

NASA Scientists and Astronauts from the Johnson Space Centre in Houston will lead the children in a series of workshops including ‘Introduction to Mars’ and ‘Living in Space’. The…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/185/Space_School_Takes_Off_at_Abertay http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/185/Space_School_Takes_Off_at_Abertay Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Success for Abertay Graduates]]> Almost 1,000 academic awards, including three honorary degrees and the University’s first ever Doctorate of the University, were conferred today (Thursday, 9 July) at the University of Abertay Dundee’s summer graduation ceremonies.

Some 3,000 graduates, friends and family members thronged Dundee’s Caird Hall for morning and afternoon ceremonies conducted with…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/183/Success_for_Abertay_Graduates http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/183/Success_for_Abertay_Graduates Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Dundee & St Andrews to Host Primary Care Conference]]> The universities of Dundee and St Andrews will later this week jointly host one of the UK’s premier health and science conferences.

The 38th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Academic Primary (SAPC) takes place at the United College, St Salvator’s Quadrangle at St Andrews from July 8-10. More…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/182/Dundee_St_Andrews_to_Host_Primary_Care_Conference http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/182/Dundee_St_Andrews_to_Host_Primary_Care_Conference Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:45:00 BST <![CDATA[Brrr...Its Summer]]> Summer is now finally here, although after a few hot and sunny days the weather has taken a turn for the worse. Scottish summers pose a dilemma every year in terms of fashion – i.e. I want to get that print playsuit, but will my legs go purple in the…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/181/Brrr...Its_Summer http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/181/Brrr...Its_Summer Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[New Events at DCA]]> This week we have our second Discovery Family Film Club screening; find out why the night is so mysterious in Nocturna, and don’t miss your chance to take part in our FREE Nocturna workshop on Saturday. It’s also your last chance to see Looking For Eric at DCA, where devoted…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/180/New_Events_at_DCA http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/180/New_Events_at_DCA Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Dare to be Digital Showcased to HRH The Duke of York]]> Dare to be Digital (Dare) , an international computer game design competition run by the University of Abertay Dundee, has been showcased to HRH The Duke of York at an event in London recently.

The event was co-hosted by Turner Broadcasting and UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) in London and…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/179/Dare_to_be_Digital_Showcased_to_HRH_The_Duke_of_York http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/179/Dare_to_be_Digital_Showcased_to_HRH_The_Duke_of_York Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[University to Honour Leading Figures]]> The University of Dundee will confer honorary degrees on six leading figures from the worlds of humanities, sport and science at its Graduation ceremonies next week.

Those receiving Honorary Degrees(Doctor of Laws) at the ceremonies on June 24th, 25th and 26th are:

● Richard Holloway, former Anglican Bishop and Primus…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/178/University_to_Honour_Leading_Figures http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/178/University_to_Honour_Leading_Figures Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Hundreds of Dundee School Children to Attend Literary Event]]> Around 300 schoolchildren from the Dundee area will later this month take part in a series of events aimed at improving standards of literacy and an understanding of science as part of this year’s Dundee Literary Festival.

The programme for the University of Dundee-organised Festival, was been devised in conjunction…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/176/Hundreds_of_Dundee_School_Children_to_Attend_Literary_Event http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/176/Hundreds_of_Dundee_School_Children_to_Attend_Literary_Event Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Realtime Worlds Hits 250 Staff]]> Realtime Worlds, the leading independent video game developer, announced today that its ambitious growth plans have now taken it up to and beyond having 250 staff. And that plans are set for it to continue to grow to considerably more than 300 by early 2010 when it will have launched…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/177/Realtime_Worlds_Hits_250_Staff http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/177/Realtime_Worlds_Hits_250_Staff Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Graduate Skills Award to Boost Employability]]> The University of Dundee is set to launch an innovative new award scheme aimed at boosting the employability of graduates entering the jobs market for the first time.

From the next academic year onwards, all students will have the opportunity to participate in the Dundee Graduate Skills Award, an initiative…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/175/Graduate_Skills_Award_to_Boost_Employability http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/175/Graduate_Skills_Award_to_Boost_Employability Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[SCILLS Bring Top Talent to Scotland]]> The Scottish Institute for ceLL Signalling (SCILLS) – established in October 2008 with a £10 million grant from the Scottish Government and based at the University of Dundee - has made its first key scientific appointments with leading researchers recruited from Europe and North America.

SCILLS is a major new…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/174/SCILLS_Bring_Top_Talent_to_Scotland http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/174/SCILLS_Bring_Top_Talent_to_Scotland Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Civic Reception for Jute Project Pupils]]> The winners of a project which challenged school pupils around Dundee to use their creative skills to revive one of the city’s historic design traditions by making their own unique jute bale ‘marks’ will be revealed tonight at a civic reception.

Hundreds of pupils around the city took part in…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/173/Civic_Reception_for_Jute_Project_Pupils http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/173/Civic_Reception_for_Jute_Project_Pupils Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Summer Galleries at DCA]]> Continuing the series of exhibitions that celebrate the 10th birthday year of DCA, they are presenting three simultaneous summer exhibitions featuring solo artist Susanne Nielson, duo Rob Hunter & John Louden and eleven member art collective Ganghut, artists all closely connected to the flourishing art scene in Dundee. The exhibitions…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/172/Summer_Galleries_at_DCA http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/172/Summer_Galleries_at_DCA Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Writing Workshops to Take Place at Literary Festival]]> Would-be JK Rowling’s will have the opportunity to hone their skills and learn how to get their work published at a series of workshops to be held as part of Dundee Literary Festival.

A series of events aimed at helping budding writers develop will be held across the four day,…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/171/Writing_Workshops_to_Take_Place_at_Literary_Festival http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/171/Writing_Workshops_to_Take_Place_at_Literary_Festival Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[The Shed Pots Another Prize]]> A landmark Perthshire house designed by a team from the University of Dundee and LJRH Architects has picked up another major prize.

Drummond House near Meigle, popularly known as ‘The Shed’, was named winner in the Residential category of the Scottish Design Awards at the weekend.

The house was designed…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/170/The_Shed_Pots_Another_Prize http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/170/The_Shed_Pots_Another_Prize Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Research to Assess the Treatment of Childhood Tooth Decay]]> Dental health researchers from the University of Dundee have been commissioned to lead a £2.87million, UK-wide research project examining various methods of treating tooth decay in children.

Dr Gail Topping, Dr Nicola Innes and Dr Jan Clarkson from the School of Dentistry at Dundee will head up a team comprising…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/169/Research_to_Assess_the_Treatment_of_Childhood_Tooth_Decay http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/169/Research_to_Assess_the_Treatment_of_Childhood_Tooth_Decay Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Nurses Move on After 40 Years at Ninewells Facility]]> Student nurses and midwives at the University of Dundee will this week say goodbye to the building that has been their base for the last 40 years.

The teaching block at Ninewells has been in use since it was opened in May 1969 in the guise of what was then…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/168/Nurses_Move_on_After_40_Years_at_Ninewells_Facility http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/168/Nurses_Move_on_After_40_Years_at_Ninewells_Facility Wed, 10 Jun 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[£1.9 Million Award For Dundee Scientist]]> A University of Dundee scientist has been awarded a £1.9million Wellcome Trust grant for innovative basic research which could lead to the development of new treatments for a range of debilitating diseases including cancer, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes.

Professor Daan van Aalten, at the College of Life Sciences at Dundee, has…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/167/1.9_Million_Award_For_Dundee_Scientist http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/167/1.9_Million_Award_For_Dundee_Scientist Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Pioneering Scottish Technology Empowers Disabled Children]]> Scottish scientists have developed the first technology of its kind in the world which allows children with communication difficulties to take
control of conversations.

How was school today? is a software system which uses a combination of technologies to enable children with disabilities such as cerebral palsy and learning difficulties…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/166/Pioneering_Scottish_Technology_Empowers_Disabled_Children http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/166/Pioneering_Scottish_Technology_Empowers_Disabled_Children Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Hackers From Abertay in French Competition]]> A crack team of hackers from the University of Abertay Dundee are on their way to France to take part in an international hacking competition.

The five-strong team will compete at the Maubeuge Information Technology Trade Fair in Maubeuge in the ‘Ethical Hacking Challenge’ against students from French universities.

Reminiscent…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/165/Hackers_From_Abertay_in_French_Competition http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/165/Hackers_From_Abertay_in_French_Competition Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Internationally Acclaimed Photographer to Open Exhibition]]> World-renowned landscape photographer Colin Prior will announce the winner of a competition to produce the image that best captures the essence of 21st Century Dundee when he visits the city later this month.

Glasgow-based Colin’s distinguished career has seen him receive international acclaim for prestigious calendar commissions for the likes…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/164/Internationally_Acclaimed_Photographer_to_Open_Exhibition http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/164/Internationally_Acclaimed_Photographer_to_Open_Exhibition Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Centre of Excellence Team Announced for Abertay]]> Abertay University has appointed the project team who will be responsible for creating the UK’s first centre of excellence in computer games education.

The University secured £3 million of investment from the Scottish Government earlier this year to establish the centre of excellence, based on its world-leading courses in computer…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/163/Centre_of_Excellence_Team_Announced_for_Abertay http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/163/Centre_of_Excellence_Team_Announced_for_Abertay Mon, 08 Jun 2009 14:00:00 BST <![CDATA[A Grand Day for Some Cheese and Crackers at Sensation]]> Many British traditions and institutions exist, for example: a good cup of tea, punctuality, The Beatles and enjoying fish and chips and the Spice Girls. In there should be added the iconic and dazzling ‘Wallace and Gromit’, created by Nick Parks and adored by the mass public. These petite plasticine…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/162/A_Grand_Day_for_Some_Cheese_and_Crackers_at_Sensation http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/162/A_Grand_Day_for_Some_Cheese_and_Crackers_at_Sensation Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Operation Clean Up]]> Walking along the streets of Dundee the past couple of weeks has not been the most enjoyable experience, which is a shame considering the truly fantastic weather we have been treated to. The sunshine no doubt puts people in a better mood but even the mood lifting heat and sun…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/161/Operation_Clean_Up http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/161/Operation_Clean_Up Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:20:00 BST <![CDATA[Graphic Novelist to Headline Comics Programme]]> Renowned writer of comics, graphic novels, television programmes and video games Warren Ellis has been confirmed as headlining the Comics Day at his year’s Dundee Literary Festival.

Ellis, best known for his work with US comics giants Marvel and DC, and relative newcomer, Avatar, will be discussing his career when…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/160/Graphic_Novelist_to_Headline_Comics_Programme http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/160/Graphic_Novelist_to_Headline_Comics_Programme Tue, 26 May 2009 08:45:00 BST <![CDATA[Argyll Slate Transformed into Jewellery]]> Slate from Argyll is the unlikely inspiration for, and material used by, a beachcombing student whose jewellery is displayed at this year’s Duncan of Jordanstone Degree Show.

Kimberley Waterhouse (24), originally from Kilmartin, carefully smoothes, shapes and varnishes small pieces of slate by hand to create necklaces and brooches which,…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/159/Argyll_Slate_Transformed_into_Jewellery http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/159/Argyll_Slate_Transformed_into_Jewellery Wed, 20 May 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Sponsors Line Up to Boost Degree Show]]> Local sponsors have come out in force to boost this year’s Degree Show at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design in Dundee, which opens this week.

Degree Show 09 opens tomorrow night (WED 20th) with an exclusive VIP preview - `Designs On…The Future’ - featuring fashion icon Erin…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/158/Sponsors_Line_Up_to_Boost_Degree_Show http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/158/Sponsors_Line_Up_to_Boost_Degree_Show Wed, 20 May 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Enchantingly Bookmarked - Dundee International Book Prize]]> Whether it be cup of tea in one hand wrapped in a blanket on my balcony or sitting in a bustling cafe watching the day unfold I know that what is going on around me will not disturb me from my current book of choice, when I have my head…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/157/Enchantingly_Bookmarked_-_Dundee_International_Book_Prize http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/157/Enchantingly_Bookmarked_-_Dundee_International_Book_Prize Mon, 18 May 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Lightsabres...Camera...Action for Dundee Filmmaker]]> A lightsabre battle in Baxter Park was the unlikely setting for the directorial debut of a Dundee student who has since completed six films, and whose new 19-minute drama will be among the highlights at the 2009 Duncan of Jordanstone Degree Show.

However, John Fairfield (30), may not be around…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/154/Lightsabres...Camera...Action_for_Dundee_Filmmaker http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/154/Lightsabres...Camera...Action_for_Dundee_Filmmaker Fri, 15 May 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Colleen's Swim Raises Cash for Skin Disease Charity]]> A gruelling swim from Ireland to Scotland has allowed a Dundee woman to raise over £2000 for the skin disease charity DEBRA.

Colleen Blair (31) completed the tough North Channel swim from Carrickfergus in Ireland to Portpatrick in Scotland in September 2008. She is only the ninth person ever to…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/153/Colleens_Swim_Raises_Cash_for_Skin_Disease_Charity http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/153/Colleens_Swim_Raises_Cash_for_Skin_Disease_Charity Fri, 15 May 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[The Rebirth of Scottish Rock ]]> Today in general there are few musicians around: there are fewer bands and certainly far less competent musicians than even ten years ago.  Whether we blame it on the internet, multi-national record companies selling the heart and souls of the bands they support or just the general apathy of the…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/150/The_Rebirth_of_Scottish_Rock_ http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/150/The_Rebirth_of_Scottish_Rock_ Thu, 14 May 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Major American Award for Dundee Skin Expert]]> Professor Irwin McLean, of the University of Dundee, has been awarded the American Skin Association Achievement Award for his pioneering work on skin diseases.

Professor McLean, who discovered that mutations on the filaggrin gene cause eczema and other related disorders, was presented with the award at the Society for Investigative…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/151/Major_American_Award_for_Dundee_Skin_Expert http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/151/Major_American_Award_for_Dundee_Skin_Expert Thu, 14 May 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Celtic win 2-1 to Dundee United]]> Dundee United lose points to Celtic with a 2-1 loss away from home. Victory for Celtic takes them to the top of the table. This takes United two points below Hearts and the European spot.

Levein started with an ambitious 4-3-3 formation, with Francisco Sandaza returning to the squad. United…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/155/Celtic_win_2-1_to_Dundee_United http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/155/Celtic_win_2-1_to_Dundee_United Thu, 14 May 2009 11:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Artists and Architects Collaborate for Symposium]]> Luminaries from the world of art and architecture will come together for a one-day International Symposium hosted by the University of Dundee’s Geddes Institute.

Taking place at Dundee Contemporary Arts on Thursday, May 14, the Symposium features a line-up of world-renowned figures from a number of disciplines.

Five sessions are…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/152/Artists_and_Architects_Collaborate_for_Symposium http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/152/Artists_and_Architects_Collaborate_for_Symposium Wed, 13 May 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Take it Off]]> No, not your clothes: just the money you spend on them. Currently, there are a bunch of ongoing sales happening on the high street in Dundee and I intend to let you know where to go to get your bargains.

Office continues to have up to 65% off certain shoes…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/149/Take_it_Off http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/149/Take_it_Off Wed, 13 May 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Intimidation VS Information]]> In 2007/08, police in Scotland recorded 49,655 incidents of domestic abuse, this was an increase on the year before and sadly, the statistics show us that without more information and intervention this figure will continue to rise. In 85% of those crimes, the abuser was male and the victim female.…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/148/Intimidation_VS_Information http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/148/Intimidation_VS_Information Tue, 12 May 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Website Offers Window Into Research Centre]]> A new website launched will showcase the state-of-the-art research facilities at the Clinical Research Centre Tayside to members of the public, researchers and healthcare industry professionals.

In addition, members of the UK pharmaceutical, clinical research organisation, and biotechnology industries will be able to see the exceptional facilities on offer for…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/146/Website_Offers_Window_Into_Research_Centre http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/146/Website_Offers_Window_Into_Research_Centre Tue, 12 May 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[United Draw Against 10 Man Aberdeen]]> Dundee United are now a point away from Hearts in the race for the European spot. The tense 1-1 draw had goals from Lee Miller and David Goodwillie. Aberdeen were reduced to ten men as Mark Kerr was given a red card.

United seemed to be more dominant in the…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/147/United_Draw_Against_10_Man_Aberdeen http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/147/United_Draw_Against_10_Man_Aberdeen Mon, 11 May 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Exhibition of University Architects' Work]]> An exhibition of designs by architecture staff from the University of Dundee, including an award-nominated house in Perthshire, will help mark
the 125th anniversary of the Dundee Institute of Architects.

To coincide with the DIA’s anniversary, the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland’s 2009 Convention will be held in Dundee…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/145/Exhibition_of_University_Architects_Work http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/145/Exhibition_of_University_Architects_Work Mon, 11 May 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Shoot First: Minus IQ Visit Dundee]]> Dundee has a good music scene.  Since moving here from Elgin (which has practically nothing to offer in terms of live music) last September I have made it my mission to attend as many live gigs as possible.  On the 28th of April the Underground club opened its doors to…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/144/Shoot_First_Minus_IQ_Visit_Dundee http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/144/Shoot_First_Minus_IQ_Visit_Dundee Fri, 08 May 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Keeping Their Obligations]]> With the economy currently in such a poor condition, it would be easy for councils to neglect their duties and save money wherever they can. Of course council’s do need to make cut backs in these times but it is equally just as important that they do not cease serving…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/143/Keeping_Their_Obligations http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/143/Keeping_Their_Obligations Fri, 08 May 2009 13:30:00 BST <![CDATA[New Fellows Elected to the Academy of Medical Sciences]]> Three academics from the University of Dundee are among forty of the United Kingdom’s leading doctors and medical researchers who have been recognised for excellence in medical science by their election to the Fellowship of the Academy of Medical Sciences.

Academy Fellows are elected for outstanding contributions to the advancement…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/137/New_Fellows_Elected_to_the_Academy_of_Medical_Sciences http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/137/New_Fellows_Elected_to_the_Academy_of_Medical_Sciences Fri, 08 May 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[A New Look for Dundee Architecture Show]]> An interdisciplinary art school utopia and an examination of how allotments can aid diversity and community spirit in the urban environment are among the themes to be explored at this year’s
University of Dundee Architecture School Degree Show.

The Degree Show will be held at the Matthew Building, part of…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/136/A_New_Look_for_Dundee_Architecture_Show http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/136/A_New_Look_for_Dundee_Architecture_Show Thu, 07 May 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Doing it Yourself]]> Unfortunately, nowadays the majority of us can’t afford to shop often, if at all. We want a new dress, a summer skirt or a couple of new tops but even with sales on the horizon, it can be difficult to justify any new purchases – especially if we’re settling for…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/141/Doing_it_Yourself http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/141/Doing_it_Yourself Thu, 07 May 2009 13:30:00 BST <![CDATA[ Sir Philip Cohen to Receive the SBS Achievement Award]]> Professor Sir Philip Cohen, Director of the Medical Research Council Protein Phosphorylation Unit at the University of Dundee, was presented with the Society for Biomolecular Sciences(SBS) Achie vement award.

Sir Philip will receive the honour at the 15th annual conference of the Society, which is being held at the Lille…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/135/_Sir_Philip_Cohen_to_Receive_the_SBS_Achievement_Award http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/135/_Sir_Philip_Cohen_to_Receive_the_SBS_Achievement_Award Thu, 07 May 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Industry Lines up to Support Dare 09]]> An elite group of UK games developers and BBC Scotland are offering mentors to support Dare to be Digital, the ground breaking international computer game design competition developed by the University of Abertay Dundee.

Black Rock Studio, Blitz Games Studios, BBC Scotland, Cohort Studios, Denki, Ninja Theory, Rare, Realtime Worlds,…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/134/Industry_Lines_up_to_Support_Dare_09 http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/134/Industry_Lines_up_to_Support_Dare_09 Wed, 06 May 2009 15:00:14 BST <![CDATA[Tally's to Re-Open!]]> Closed almost two years ago, Tally’s on Old Hawkhill is set to re-open on May 14th. Speaking to Jimmy the new owner of the bar-cum-eatery he said that Tally’s was an “institution” which he hoped to develop into a ‘gastropub’. Before Tally’s closed it was a hub of social activity…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/140/Tallys_to_Re-Open http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/140/Tallys_to_Re-Open Wed, 06 May 2009 13:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Promoting Wider Participation in the Digital Economy]]> People affected by social exclusion could find it easier to access the life-changing benefits offered by digital technologies thanks to a £12million Digital Economy Research Hub being created between the University of Newcastle and the University of Dundee.

Poor health, disability, family breakdown, poverty and unemployment are just some of…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/133/Promoting_Wider_Participation_in_the_Digital_Economy http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/133/Promoting_Wider_Participation_in_the_Digital_Economy Wed, 06 May 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Acting Principal to Race for Diabetes Research]]> Acting Principal of the University of Dundee, Professor Pete Downes, has lent his support to his institution’s Diabetes Research Campaign by agreeing to don his running shoes and take part in this year’s Monikie 10K Race For Research.

Professor Downes, who enjoys running in his spare time, has agreed to…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/132/Acting_Principal_to_Race_for_Diabetes_Research http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/132/Acting_Principal_to_Race_for_Diabetes_Research Tue, 05 May 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Dundee United’s First Victory at Easter Road Since 2002]]> United close the gap for the European spot with a 2-1 away win against Hibernian. As Hibernian were reduced to nine men in the 85th minute, Chris Hogg was shown red as he made a risky challenge on United’s Craig Conway. David Van Zanten was being treated off the pitch…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/139/Dundee_Uniteds_First_Victory_at_Easter_Road_Since_2002 http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/139/Dundee_Uniteds_First_Victory_at_Easter_Road_Since_2002 Tue, 05 May 2009 13:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Academics Help Businesses to Weather Economic Storm]]> With the economic downturn set to continue, academics from Dundee’s two universities are reaching out a helping hand to businesses large and small.

The University of Abertay Dundee, University of Dundee and the Innovation Portal, together with Jim Mather MSP, Minister for Energy, Enterprise and Tourism, are combining forces to…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/131/Academics_Help_Businesses_to_Weather_Economic_Storm http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/131/Academics_Help_Businesses_to_Weather_Economic_Storm Tue, 05 May 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Khoda of Honour for Dundee Animation Graduate]]> An animation graduate from the University of Dundee has seen his short film nominated for a prestigious national award and handed the opportunity to showcase his work to influential industry figures.

Reza Dolatabadi’s film, Khoda, which was originally produced for the final assessment of his studies at the Duncan of…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/130/Khoda_of_Honour_for_Dundee_Animation_Graduate http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/130/Khoda_of_Honour_for_Dundee_Animation_Graduate Mon, 04 May 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Right Around ‘The Corner’ You Can Get All Your Answers]]> March 1996 saw the opening of ‘The Corner,’ a scheme in Dundee aimed at providing a trustworthy, relaxed and confidential sexual health service for young people aged 11-25. The centre was innovative in its approach and deals with a wide range of services with a very personal touch; sexual health…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/138/Right_Around_The_Corner_You_Can_Get_All_Your_Answers http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/138/Right_Around_The_Corner_You_Can_Get_All_Your_Answers Mon, 04 May 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Rock City Dundee: Caird Hall's Lost Past]]> The Caird Hall began as a passing fancy and then became a minor obsession of mine. Situated right in the centre of town this majestic building’s mysterious past has become a source of much intrigue - having hosted bands that have now entered the realm of rock legend.  Provided for…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/129/Rock_City_Dundee_Caird_Halls_Lost_Past http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/129/Rock_City_Dundee_Caird_Halls_Lost_Past Fri, 01 May 2009 16:20:00 BST <![CDATA[The Doghouse Gone for Good?]]> Dundee’s music scene is vibrant and eclectic. There is something for everyone, but when it comes to fresh talent, one of the city’s foremost venues for nurturing this talent is under threat of disappearing. Everyone has perhaps heard recently of The Doghouse’s sudden closure by Dundee City Council over unpaid…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/128/The_Doghouse_Gone_for_Good http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/128/The_Doghouse_Gone_for_Good Fri, 01 May 2009 11:40:00 BST <![CDATA[Dundee Students Show Off Computing Projects!]]> Touchtyping ‘Guitar Hero’ style, a detector for ‘card counters’ in casinos, a piano which corrects the player’s mistakes, and devices to add emotion to your blog responses and build arguments on the internet are all among the innovative projects on show from final-year computing students at the University of Dundee…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/127/Dundee_Students_Show_Off_Computing_Projects http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/127/Dundee_Students_Show_Off_Computing_Projects Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:12:00 BST <![CDATA[Glamour Via the V and A]]> According to The Journal www.journal-online.co.uk The Victoria & Albert Museum of London have agreed that its first branch outside of London is to be opened in Dundee. The proposed scheme has been in the works for some time now, with critics arguing that Dundee is too ‘post-industrial’ to house…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/124/Glamour_Via_the_V_and_A http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/124/Glamour_Via_the_V_and_A Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Sweet Enough]]> My current box containing my monthly supply of snap on needles, long acting insulin, short acting insulin, blood glucose strips and monitoring diary is looking healthy and full; this glow in the dark green box contains the means to keep me alive. I have been a type one diabetic for…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/123/Sweet_Enough http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/123/Sweet_Enough Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Sporting Glory for University of Dundee Team]]> Sporting stars from the University of Dundee have secured the institution’s third British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Trophy of the year.

The University’s women’s rugby team won a close-fought final by beating the University of Bath, who had gone into the game, played at Imperial College, London, as favourites.…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/125/Sporting_Glory_for_University_of_Dundee_Team http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/125/Sporting_Glory_for_University_of_Dundee_Team Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Law Working Group to Boost Dundee Courses]]> A new working group involving lawyers and legal academics has been established to enable the University of Dundee’s School of Law to best meet the challenges of a fast changing legal landscape.

Representatives of local legal firms and Dundee City Council are to sit on the group alongside Mrs Betty…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/122/Law_Working_Group_to_Boost_Dundee_Courses http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/122/Law_Working_Group_to_Boost_Dundee_Courses Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Computer Education Experts Meet at Abertay]]> World experts in the field of Human Computer Interaction are gathered in Dundee this week for an educators conference hosted by the University of Abertay Dundee.

Over 40 experts from various countries including Australia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden will meet in Dundee to discuss such topics as utilising games technologies…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/126/Computer_Education_Experts_Meet_at_Abertay http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/126/Computer_Education_Experts_Meet_at_Abertay Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Sturrock Singers Raise £1700 for Diabetes Research]]> A Dundee singing group who gave their last concert this week after fifteen years together have raised £1700 for the University of Dundee’s Diabetes Research Campaign.

The Liz Sturrock Singers gave their farewell concert on Tuesday night(April 21st)in Trinity Parish Church in Dundee, bringing down the curtain on a decade-and-a-half…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/121/Sturrock_Singers_Raise_1700_for_Diabetes_Research http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/121/Sturrock_Singers_Raise_1700_for_Diabetes_Research Mon, 27 Apr 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Science Centre to Host Alzheimer's Disease Debate]]> A free public debate on Alzheimer’s disease, featuring leading researchers from the University of Dundee who are investigating the disease, will be held at Sensation science centre in Dundee on Tuesday 28th April.

The event will offer the public an excellent opportunity to listen and pose questions to three of…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/119/Science_Centre_to_Host_Alzheimers_Disease_Debate http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/119/Science_Centre_to_Host_Alzheimers_Disease_Debate Fri, 24 Apr 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Retailers Selling Video Games to Underage Children]]> There is an ongoing debate in society on the effects that violent video games such as Grand Theft Auto and Resident Evil have on children. Are these games truly an influence for the drunken, violent behaviour we see, not only in Dundee but also across Scotland on a Friday, and…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/117/Retailers_Selling_Video_Games_to_Underage_Children http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/117/Retailers_Selling_Video_Games_to_Underage_Children Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Obama's First 100 Days - Public Lecture in Dundee]]> The first 100 days of a US Presidency has always been viewed as a key milestone, and one of America’s most distinguished journalists and political commentators will discuss Barack Obama’s first few months in power at the University of Dundee this weekend.

Political heavyweight Charlie Cook has written for almost…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/118/Obamas_First_100_Days_-_Public_Lecture_in_Dundee http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/118/Obamas_First_100_Days_-_Public_Lecture_in_Dundee Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[A Hidden Gem]]> Sitting quietly along the front of Dock Street you would pass what seemed like your typical pub, but The Bond is something entirely different. This pub has become a firm favourite for me and my other half and we visit it regularly. On first entering The Bond you realise it…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/116/A_Hidden_Gem http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/116/A_Hidden_Gem Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Social Innovation Camp 2009]]> Social Innovation Camp June 2009 call for ideas has opened!

We’re looking for the best ideas for web-based tools that can change stuff that matters.

Over one weekend at the Saltire Centre, Glasgow we’re bringing together some of the best of the UK’s software developers and designers with those at…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/120/Social_Innovation_Camp_2009 http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/120/Social_Innovation_Camp_2009 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:02:00 BST <![CDATA[Feeling Charitable?]]> Looking for a way to fill your wardrobe without the guilt of parting with cash? Then Shelter has come up with the perfect solution. If, like me, you’re looking for a way to get rid of those clothes you don’t wear anymore to make space for new items to carry…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/114/Feeling_Charitable http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/114/Feeling_Charitable Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[A New Hope: Sarah Coloso]]> It is no small truth that Dundee has a great wealth of musical talent.  Unfortunately it can sometimes be difficult to find original sounding young bands who are not simply trying to cater to the popular ‘indie’ genre.  It is a shame that some of the best musicians in Dundee…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/113/A_New_Hope_Sarah_Coloso http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/113/A_New_Hope_Sarah_Coloso Tue, 21 Apr 2009 15:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Draw Pushes Dundee United to Fourth]]> Dundee United and Kilmarnock draw at Tannadice with chances few and far between. United are only five points away from Hearts and the European spot. Paul Dixon picked up a red card late in the game with a last-man foul on Killie’s Danny Invincible.

Manager Craig Levein kept a similar…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/115/Draw_Pushes_Dundee_United_to_Fourth http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/115/Draw_Pushes_Dundee_United_to_Fourth Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[£3.5 Million to Battle Potato Blight]]> Researchers at the University of Dundee are to lead a £3.5million project investigating how microbes are able to cause the notorious crop disease late blight – responsible for the Irish potato famine and still wreaking havoc around the world.

Late blight is still the most destructive potato disease in the…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/112/3.5_Million_to_Battle_Potato_Blight http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/112/3.5_Million_to_Battle_Potato_Blight Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Win pushes United Up to Fifth in the Table]]> Dundee United clinched a tight victory against Hamilton Academical on Saturday with Craig Conway scoring the early winner with only four minutes on the clock. The 1-0 away triumph takes United to fifth place in the Scottish Premier League.

United remained optimistic with chances from Francisco Sandaza, James Wesolowski and…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/111/Win_pushes_United_Up_to_Fifth_in_the_Table http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/111/Win_pushes_United_Up_to_Fifth_in_the_Table Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Top Accountancy Conference Comes to Dundee]]> As the state of the world’s financial markets continues to dominate news headlines, delegates at this year’s British Accounting Association’s annual conference are set to have plenty to discuss when they gather at the University of Dundee this month.

Bonus payments, executive salaries and some of the factors which fed…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/110/Top_Accountancy_Conference_Comes_to_Dundee http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/110/Top_Accountancy_Conference_Comes_to_Dundee Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[University to Host National Astronomy Conference]]> Astronomers, physicists and space scientists from across Scotland will come together to discuss the latest happenings in Scottish astronomy at a conference hosted by the University of Dundee later this month.

The 2009 Robert Cormack Bequest Meeting on Scottish Astronomy will feature a fascinating programme of talks and other events.…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/109/University_to_Host_National_Astronomy_Conference http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/109/University_to_Host_National_Astronomy_Conference Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Daly Faces 12 Months Sidelined]]> Dundee United’s 26 year old striker Jon Daly is out for twelve months after picking up a double cruciate ligament tear. Daly picked up the injury last Saturday as United drew 2-2 against Hibernian. Similarly, in 2007 when Daly arrived at the club he suffered a posterior cruciate ligament injury…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/108/Daly_Faces_12_Months_Sidelined http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/108/Daly_Faces_12_Months_Sidelined Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Dundee Students to Work With World-Leading Design Firm]]> A group of students from the University of Dundee are experiencing the reality of life in the world of professional design after embarking upon a project with one of the world’s leading brand consultancies.

Third-year graphic design students from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design are taking part…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/107/Dundee_Students_to_Work_With_World-Leading_Design_Firm http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/107/Dundee_Students_to_Work_With_World-Leading_Design_Firm Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[ISE Helping Golfers Get in the Swing]]> Golfers are being urged to increase their fitness for the good of their game and their bodies with a range of specialised services from the Institute of Sports and Exercise at the University of Dundee.

The game of golf has clearly evolved in recent years, as can be seen from…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/106/ISE_Helping_Golfers_Get_in_the_Swing http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/106/ISE_Helping_Golfers_Get_in_the_Swing Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Wangbar Launch Rock-Paper-Scissors Viral Game]]> Dundee based Interactive Media company Wangbar today launched a secret viral web game aimed at getting organisations to compete against one another in a brutal but spectacularly fun version of “Rock Paper Scissors”.

Starting at 4pm, the game provided 15 minutes of fierce competition between representatives from companies such as…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/105/Wangbar_Launch_Rock-Paper-Scissors_Viral_Game http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/105/Wangbar_Launch_Rock-Paper-Scissors_Viral_Game Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:16:00 BST <![CDATA[Peking Uni to Partner Abertay's Computer Games Excellence]]> Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning will today preside over the signing of an international memorandum of understanding between Abertay University in Dundee and Peking University, in the People’s Republic of China.

Abertay’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Bernard King CBE, will sign the memorandum in Peking with Executive…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/104/Peking_Uni_to_Partner_Abertays_Computer_Games_Excellence http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/104/Peking_Uni_to_Partner_Abertays_Computer_Games_Excellence Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Cabinet Secretary Plays Dundee Game in Shanghai]]> A computer game developed in Dundee was played in Shanghai by Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning to mark the launch of a new partnership between Abertay University and Shanghai University.

Fiona Hyslop MSP was presiding over the signing of a memorandum of understanding that will see Shanghai’s…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/103/Cabinet_Secretary_Plays_Dundee_Game_in_Shanghai http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/103/Cabinet_Secretary_Plays_Dundee_Game_in_Shanghai Fri, 10 Apr 2009 11:55:00 BST <![CDATA[Student Consultation System Hit for Dundee Uni]]> Students at the University of Dundee can now instantly log their views on aspects of campus life thanks to an innovative piece of new technology.

The Library and Learning Centre at the University has created an innovative way of capturing quick student feedback through a touchscreen kiosk.

The kiosk is…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/102/Student_Consultation_System_Hit_for_Dundee_Uni http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/102/Student_Consultation_System_Hit_for_Dundee_Uni Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Realtime Worlds Pays Overtime]]> Realtime Worlds, the leading independent video game developer, announced today that is now offering paid overtime to its developers. This is on top of one of the most generous benefits packages in the industry which includes profit sharing, share options, flexitime, private medical insurance, life insurance, pension package, income protection,…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/101/Realtime_Worlds_Pays_Overtime http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/101/Realtime_Worlds_Pays_Overtime Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Major Award For Scottish Research on Bell's Palsy]]> Scottish scientists who found that early treatment with steroids significantly improves the chances of a complete recovery from the disfiguring condition Bell’s Palsy have been named winners of the Research Paper of the Year Award at the inaugural BMJ Group Awards.

The research paper, originally published in the New England…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/98/Major_Award_For_Scottish_Research_on_Bells_Palsy http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/98/Major_Award_For_Scottish_Research_on_Bells_Palsy Wed, 08 Apr 2009 15:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Mouse Gene Leads to a New Breakthrough]]> An international collaboration between scientists at the University of Dundee and research groups in Ireland and Japan has discovered a genetic defect in mice that leads to allergic inflammation, comparable to that seen in human eczema and related allergic diseases.

The work confirms the role of the filaggrin gene in…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/99/Mouse_Gene_Leads_to_a_New_Breakthrough http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/99/Mouse_Gene_Leads_to_a_New_Breakthrough Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Realtime Worlds Expands Operations Team]]> Realtime Worlds, the leading independent video game developer, announced today that it has boosted its Operations Team in Boulder, CO. with the high profile appointments of Will Leverett as Director of Customer Service, and of Patrick Bays as Manager of Game Operations.

Will Leverett has worked for the past eleven…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/96/Realtime_Worlds_Expands_Operations_Team http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/96/Realtime_Worlds_Expands_Operations_Team Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Enterprising Students Celebrated]]> The entrepreneurial endeavours of students from the University of Dundee was celebrated at a glittering awards ceremony.

The annual Enterprise Gym Award Dinner took place at Discovery Point on Thursday, April 2nd.  Now in their fourth year, the Awards celebrated the innovation and dedication displayed by students who have engaged…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/95/Enterprising_Students_Celebrated http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/95/Enterprising_Students_Celebrated Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Proper Games Launch New Game]]> On the 7th, 8th and 9th of April, Proper Games’ first game is released on PX, XBLA and PSN!

We’d love it if you’d come and help us celebrate on the 1st floor of the Abertay Union on Wednesday the 8th April 2009. Doors are open from 8:30 and it…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/100/Proper_Games_Launch_New_Game http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/100/Proper_Games_Launch_New_Game Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:12:00 BST <![CDATA[All Aboard the Ruffibus: Limited Seats Left]]> Ruffian Games have put out a final call for developers to join their merry band on a journey to make awesome games.

Having established their studio in 2009 Ruffian’s recruitment drive is near an end and the places remaining are few. Development Director Gareth Noyce said: “We’re very close to…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/97/All_Aboard_the_Ruffibus_Limited_Seats_Left http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/97/All_Aboard_the_Ruffibus_Limited_Seats_Left Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:37:00 BST <![CDATA[Plant Research at Dundee Attracts Funding From BBSRC]]> Research at the University of Dundee into how plants respond to changes in environmental conditions and stress has been boosted by research grants from the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council(BBSRC) totaling over £1million.

Professor John Brown, of the Division of Plant Sciences within the College of Life Sciences at…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/94/Plant_Research_at_Dundee_Attracts_Funding_From_BBSRC http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/94/Plant_Research_at_Dundee_Attracts_Funding_From_BBSRC Fri, 03 Apr 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Saturday Evening Lecture at Dundee - The Settlers Cookbook]]> Shepherd’s Pie spiced up by chilli and ketchup-containing curry are just two of the hybrid recipes that author Yasmin Alibhai-Brown will use to tell the story of her family’s nomadic history in the latest University of Dundee Saturday Evening Lecture.

Her book, The Settler’s Cookbook: A Memoir of Love, Migration…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/93/Saturday_Evening_Lecture_at_Dundee_-_The_Settlers_Cookbook http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/93/Saturday_Evening_Lecture_at_Dundee_-_The_Settlers_Cookbook Fri, 03 Apr 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Students Get Cash Boost from Nightclub]]> Animation students from the University of Dundee can draw upon the financial support of city nightclub Kage as they prepare their Degree Show exhibitions.

Kage’s £300 donation will help the 18 BA (Hons) Animation students meet costs associated with making their films for the Degree Show. The pool of money…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/92/Students_Get_Cash_Boost_from_Nightclub http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/92/Students_Get_Cash_Boost_from_Nightclub Thu, 02 Apr 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Minister to Open Health Careers Access Conference]]> Minister for Public Health, Dundee East MSP Shona Robison, will be joined by pupils from Menzieshill High School and University of Dundee medical students to launch a conference that will examine widening access to careers in the health services.

Working in Health Access Network (WHAN) is a Scotland-wide organisation that…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/90/Minister_to_Open_Health_Careers_Access_Conference http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/90/Minister_to_Open_Health_Careers_Access_Conference Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Louise Martin Opens International Conference at Abertay]]> Louise Martin CBE opened an international sports conference at Abertay University in Dundee on March 26th.

Former competitive swimmer Martin, who famously led Scotland’s successful Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games bid, was the first ever woman to hold a post on the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) Executive and also the first…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/91/Louise_Martin_Opens_International_Conference_at_Abertay http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/91/Louise_Martin_Opens_International_Conference_at_Abertay Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Prize Winning Author to Help Launch University Anthology]]> Whitbread Prize-winning author Ali Smith will help launch the latest edition of New Writing Dundee, a University of Dundee book that champions new writing from around the world, when she takes part in a Literary Salon in the city tomorrow.

Originally a magazine produced by students at the University, the…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/88/Prize_Winning_Author_to_Help_Launch_University_Anthology http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/88/Prize_Winning_Author_to_Help_Launch_University_Anthology Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:08:00 BST <![CDATA[Cherry on Top for Dundee Design Students]]> Design students at the University of Dundee planted a cherry tree on campus today as a mark of sustainability and the issues it brings to modern design.

Helped by staff from the University’s Botanic Gardens, the students from the Design Studies programme planted the cherry tree at the rear of…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/89/Cherry_on_Top_for_Dundee_Design_Students http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/89/Cherry_on_Top_for_Dundee_Design_Students Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Bike Pool Scheme to Help Cut Carbon Footprint]]> The University of Dundee will unveil the latest tools in its bid to reduce carbon emissions on Thursday when staff take delivery of state-of-the-art bicycles for a new bike pool.

Environment & Sustainability Officer Trudy Cunningham and Mark O’Reilly from the University’s Bicycle Users Group will visit the Bike Worx…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/87/Bike_Pool_Scheme_to_Help_Cut_Carbon_Footprint http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/87/Bike_Pool_Scheme_to_Help_Cut_Carbon_Footprint Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:02:00 BST <![CDATA[New Vision for Dundee Degree Show]]> The hugely popular annual Degree Show at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design in Dundee will have a new look this year as it moves into new premises.

This year’s show will be held in the Vision building at Seabraes in Dundee, from May 23rd to June 6th,…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/86/New_Vision_for_Dundee_Degree_Show http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/86/New_Vision_for_Dundee_Degree_Show Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:21:00 GMT <![CDATA[Microsoft Call for Dundee Design Students]]> Design students at the University of Dundee have been selected for the second year running as the UK’s sole representatives in the Microsoft Design Expo, a major international competition which features some of the most prestigious design schools in the world.

The Dundee students are drawn from the University’s unique…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/85/Microsoft_Call_for_Dundee_Design_Students http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/85/Microsoft_Call_for_Dundee_Design_Students Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Dundee Forensic Artists Rebuild Face of Cleopatra's Sister]]> The face of the sister of Cleopatra, the last Egyptian Pharoah, has been brought back to life by forensic art experts at the University of Dundee.

The forensic art team at the university – who last year reconstructed the face of the German composer Bach - were commissioned to recreate…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/84/Dundee_Forensic_Artists_Rebuild_Face_of_Cleopatras_Sister http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/84/Dundee_Forensic_Artists_Rebuild_Face_of_Cleopatras_Sister Thu, 26 Mar 2009 11:44:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Exhibition Celebrates Duncan of Jordanstone Graduates]]> The latest exhibition in the University of Dundee’s Lamb Gallery, `As it is when it was’, celebrates Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design graduates, many of whom have gone on to achieve considerable success in their artistic endeavours.

It coincides with Dundee Contemporary Arts’ 10th anniversary exhibition The…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/81/New_Exhibition_Celebrates_Duncan_of_Jordanstone_Graduates http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/81/New_Exhibition_Celebrates_Duncan_of_Jordanstone_Graduates Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:07:00 GMT <![CDATA['Picturing Dundee' Photography Competition]]> Which images best capture the essence of modern Dundee? The University of Dundee is challenging photographers of all abilities to produce pictures that define the face of the city in the 21st century.

‘Picturing Dundee - The University of Dundee Photography Competition’ offers great prizes as well as the opportunity…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/80/Picturing_Dundee_Photography_Competition http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/80/Picturing_Dundee_Photography_Competition Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[£1million Boost For Innovative Medical Research at Dundee]]> Research into innovative medical technology which could change the way gene therapies are designed and delivered has been boosted by grants of over £1million to the University of Dundee.

Two research groups at the University have each been granted more than £500,000 through the Medical Research Council’s prestigious Milstein Fund…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/79/1million_Boost_For_Innovative_Medical_Research_at_Dundee http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/79/1million_Boost_For_Innovative_Medical_Research_at_Dundee Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:09:00 GMT <![CDATA[Realtime Worlds Offers Lifeline in Credit Crunch]]> Realtime Worlds, the leading independent video game developer, announced today that it is attending next weeks Game Developer Conference in San Francisco to look for more than 40 additional staff to fill current vacancies. The company is offering a unique contract package tailored to appeal to those who would like…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/82/Realtime_Worlds_Offers_Lifeline_in_Credit_Crunch http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/82/Realtime_Worlds_Offers_Lifeline_in_Credit_Crunch Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:56:00 GMT <![CDATA[RSE Honour for Four Dundee Professors]]> Four scientists from the University of Dundee are among the latest new Fellows to be elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

The new Fellows to be elected from the University are:

Professor Irene Leigh, Vice Principal and Head of the College of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing, and Professor of…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/75/RSE_Honour_for_Four_Dundee_Professors http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/75/RSE_Honour_for_Four_Dundee_Professors Mon, 23 Mar 2009 15:39:00 GMT <![CDATA[Scottish Institute For Policing Research - 2nd Annual Report]]> The `unique collaboration’ between Scotland’s senior police officers and the academic research community is now viewed internationally as a model of good practice and is increasingly shaping the approaches being taken by other collaborative research bodies in the UK.

In his second Annual Report, Professor Nick Fyfe, Director of the…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/71/Scottish_Institute_For_Policing_Research_-_2nd_Annual_Report http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/71/Scottish_Institute_For_Policing_Research_-_2nd_Annual_Report Mon, 23 Mar 2009 13:32:00 GMT <![CDATA[Universities to Face Off for Charity ]]> The sporting elite from the Universities of Dundee and Abertay will gohead-to-head next month when they compete for this year’s Tay Games Varsity Challenge Trophy.

Around 200 students will compete in nine different sports on Wednesday, April 1st.  Teams from the two universities will contest matches in rugby, football, Gaelic…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/76/Universities_to_Face_Off_for_Charity_ http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/76/Universities_to_Face_Off_for_Charity_ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Snow Patrol to Support U2]]> Dundee formed band Snow Patrol are set to support leading band U2 on their 360 degree tour this summer.

They will support one of the biggest bands in the world on the Milan and Gothenburg legs of the tour, performing on a unique stage which affords an unobstructed view for…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/78/Snow_Patrol_to_Support_U2 http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/78/Snow_Patrol_to_Support_U2 Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:15:00 GMT <![CDATA[Sport Students to Represent Uni in National Championships]]> Seven teams from the University of Dundee will be aiming for glory this weekend when they travel to Sheffield for the finals of the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Championships.

The women’s volleyball side will be leading the University’s charge after enjoying unprecedented success this season.

Having already won…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/72/Sport_Students_to_Represent_Uni_in_National_Championships http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/72/Sport_Students_to_Represent_Uni_in_National_Championships Thu, 19 Mar 2009 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Real Time Worlds Launches New Website]]> Realtime Worlds have now launched their new website.

Realtime Worlds are a leading games company specialising in the entertainment sector and are based in Dundee.

With over 200 staff, they have developed such games as Lemmings and Crackdown with key members of staff boasting experience developing Grand Theft Auto!

Their…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/77/Real_Time_Worlds_Launches_New_Website http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/77/Real_Time_Worlds_Launches_New_Website Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:47:00 GMT <![CDATA[Innovative Technology Projects Receive National Recognition]]> Assistive technology projects developed at the University of Dundee have been held up as exemplary at a major exhibition of technology that can enhance the lives of older and disabled people.

Rolf Black and Dr Annalu Waller from the University’s School of Computing attended the opening of the ATcare Design…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/70/Innovative_Technology_Projects_Receive_National_Recognition http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/70/Innovative_Technology_Projects_Receive_National_Recognition Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:43:00 GMT <![CDATA[National Prizes for Duncan of Jordanstone Graduates]]> Eye-catching degree show exhibitions have led to several Duncan of Jordanstone graduates scooping prizes at a major new exhibition showcasing Scotland’s finest emerging artistic talent.

They won seven of the 22 prizes awarded to participants at the inaugural RSA New Contemporaries, a Royal Scottish Acdemy exhibition promoting the country’s best…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/69/National_Prizes_for_Duncan_of_Jordanstone_Graduates http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/69/National_Prizes_for_Duncan_of_Jordanstone_Graduates Wed, 18 Mar 2009 12:34:00 GMT <![CDATA[Dundee to be Scotland's First Fibrecity]]> By installing a network of fibre optic cables across the city, Dundee will be the first city in Scotland to become a Fibrecity.

This means residents, businesses and organisations have the opportunity to improve their communication facilities and networks offering a much higher speed at which data can be sent…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/73/Dundee_to_be_Scotlands_First_Fibrecity http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/73/Dundee_to_be_Scotlands_First_Fibrecity Tue, 17 Mar 2009 15:30:00 GMT <![CDATA[Platinum Success for Duncan of Jordanston Student]]> Laura Christie, a final-year student at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design in Dundee, has won a major prize at what has been described as `the Oscars of the jewellery and metalwork world’.

Laura (21), from Dalgety Bay in Fife, was presented with a Silver Award for Platinum…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/62/Platinum_Success_for_Duncan_of_Jordanston_Student http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/62/Platinum_Success_for_Duncan_of_Jordanston_Student Tue, 17 Mar 2009 12:43:00 GMT <![CDATA[DCA Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary]]> DCA are to hold an open day on Saturday 21st March to celebrate their 10th Anniversary. There will be lots going on throughout the day including free talks, demonstrations, events, children’s workshops, cinema screenings, tours of the building and much more.

You will find the full schedule of events for…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/74/DCA_Celebrates_10_Year_Anniversary http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/74/DCA_Celebrates_10_Year_Anniversary Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:35:00 GMT <![CDATA[Eco-Partnerships Scheme for Abertay]]> The University of Abertay Dundee has announced a new Eco-Partnerships scheme worth £1.1 million.

The scheme aims to assist businesses in Tayside and Fife to improve their environmental performance and provide economic support to small and medium sized businesses by creating and sustaining employment.

Eco-Partnerships is a new initiative from…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/68/Eco-Partnerships_Scheme_for_Abertay http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/68/Eco-Partnerships_Scheme_for_Abertay Thu, 12 Mar 2009 13:27:00 GMT <![CDATA[Game in Scotland]]> Game in Scotland is to be held on Saturday 14h March at 12 noon in Fat Sams Nightclub Dundee.

Scotland is well known across the world for its successful games development. In particular Dundee is home to top selling titles such as, Grand Theft Auto, Lemmings and multi-award winning
Crackdown…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/67/Game_in_Scotland http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/67/Game_in_Scotland Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:40:30 GMT <![CDATA[£33m Funding Package for Dundee Waterfront]]> A huge funding package for Dundee Waterfront was completed today, it was confirmed £33m would be added to the project to help with development.

The Scottish Enterprise will invest over £33m to match the amount already committed by Dundee City Council.

The £70m partnership project aims to transform the Tayside…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/65/33m_Funding_Package_for_Dundee_Waterfront http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/65/33m_Funding_Package_for_Dundee_Waterfront Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Government Investment for Abertay's "Dare to be Digital"]]> The Scottish Government has pledged sponsorship of £60,000 allowing two international teams to join the Dare to be Digital computer game design competition at the University of Abertay Dundee.

This new sponsorship will bring two teams from India and China to the Dare hothouse at Abertay University where they will…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/63/Government_Investment_for_Abertays_Dare_to_be_Digital http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/63/Government_Investment_for_Abertays_Dare_to_be_Digital Tue, 10 Mar 2009 11:01:00 GMT <![CDATA[Young Dundee Artist Behind New Successful Beer]]> The work of University of Dundee art student Heather Brennan has become something of a design phenomenon – while still at university – after her work was chosen to brand a new lager by Scottish drinks company BrewDog.

Heather’s work caught the eye of BrewDog MD James Watt after a…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/61/Young_Dundee_Artist_Behind_New_Successful_Beer http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/61/Young_Dundee_Artist_Behind_New_Successful_Beer Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[New Tayside Police Telephone Number]]> Tayside Police now has a new non-emergency number - 0300 111 2222.

This number should be used by the public is any non-emergency situation, such as passing on information or to seek advice.

This number has been updated from the previous number of 0845 600 5705, whcih was proven difficut…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/66/New_Tayside_Police_Telephone_Number http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/66/New_Tayside_Police_Telephone_Number Mon, 09 Mar 2009 13:35:00 GMT <![CDATA[Dundee City Council Civic Award 2009]]> Proposals by a University of Dundee student for an escalator to carry people with mobility problems up the city’s notoriously steep Hilltown have helped her win this year’s Dundee City Council Civic Award.

Angela Harper, originally from Gretna, received a £200 cash prize after impressing the judging panel with a…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/64/Dundee_City_Council_Civic_Award_2009 http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/64/Dundee_City_Council_Civic_Award_2009 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 11:30:00 GMT <![CDATA[Daniels Returns to Dundee]]> After cancelling very last minute 9 years ago, Paul Daniels is set to return to Dundee. Although Daniels had been given measurements in advance for their venue The Bonar Hall, he claimed it was too small or their performance.

Assistant and wife Debbie Mcgee stated “Hopefully we can return sometime…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/57/Daniels_Returns_to_Dundee http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/57/Daniels_Returns_to_Dundee Fri, 06 Mar 2009 10:30:00 GMT <![CDATA[Moult In Exhibition]]> The complex relationship between humans and animals will be explored in a new exhibition that opens at Duncan of Jordanstone College this Friday.

“Mount-In” features work from Lauren Gaunt and Ashley Nieuwenhuizen, two recent graduates of the College who undertook a joint residency at the Scottish Sculpture Workshop in Lumsden…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/60/Moult_In_Exhibition http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/60/Moult_In_Exhibition Thu, 05 Mar 2009 13:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Dreamz4u: Annual Pig Snout Day]]> Dreamz4u is a charity to help young people across the UK. They make the dreams come true for children with an array of illnesses from cystic fibrosis to Down syndrome and brain tumours.

Their Annual Pig Snout Day is due to take place on 18th April, which marks their 2…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/56/Dreamz4u_Annual_Pig_Snout_Day http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/56/Dreamz4u_Annual_Pig_Snout_Day Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Knife Crime on the Rise]]> Recent figures have shown knife crime is growing across Tayside and Fife. In 2003-2004 figures in Fife were 235, this has risen to 314 in 2007-2008.

Mid Scotland and Fife MSP Liz smith is calling for local police to undertake new campaigns to try and clean up knife crime in…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/55/Knife_Crime_on_the_Rise http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/55/Knife_Crime_on_the_Rise Wed, 04 Mar 2009 14:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[The Mad Science of Media Scare Stories]]> From bird flu to melting icecaps, the media assails us with stories of our imminent destruction. Why do they do it, why do so many people lap it up, what harm - or good - does this do to society, and how can we learn to deal more rationally with…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/59/The_Mad_Science_of_Media_Scare_Stories http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/59/The_Mad_Science_of_Media_Scare_Stories Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Groucho's Set an Example of Public Awareness]]> Groucho’s become an institution within the music scene of Dundee long ago by buying and selling CD’s, records, cassettes, videos and DVD’s since 1976. Their impeccable dedication to public service was once again brought to attention moments after serving the eager ‘T in the Park queue’.

Having sold tickets for…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/58/Grouchos_Set_an_Example_of_Public_Awareness http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/58/Grouchos_Set_an_Example_of_Public_Awareness Mon, 02 Mar 2009 18:46:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rush Hour Train Service]]> It has been announced a new train service is to run between Dundee and Edinburgh to fill the busy morning rush.

Although timings and stops have not been confirmed, a Spokesman from ScotRail said these details will be announced as soon as a decision has been met.

An MSP for…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/54/Rush_Hour_Train_Service http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/54/Rush_Hour_Train_Service Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:22:30 GMT <![CDATA[24 Hour Access to Baxter Park]]> Even with recent disruption for locals living near Baxter Park, the park gates are to remain open 24 hours a day. Dundee City Council are legally obliged to keep the gates open at all times, as the paths running through Baxter Park are considered to be core paths.

Scottish Government…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/45/24_Hour_Access_to_Baxter_Park http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/45/24_Hour_Access_to_Baxter_Park Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:25:10 GMT <![CDATA[Walk in the Park]]> March 11th marks National No Smoking Day, NHS Tayside have organised an event at Dundee’s Camperdown Park on 15th March for the public to begin their healthier and smoke free life.

Walk in the Park is open to everyone, offering two walks - either a 2.2km or a 5.4km both…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/52/Walk_in_the_Park http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/52/Walk_in_the_Park Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:16:00 GMT <![CDATA[Manga at Mono]]> Dundee University Students Association will this weekend host the east of Scotland’s only convention of Japanese anime and manga art.

The D-Con event is being hosted by the University’s Anime Art Society and will feature the creators of some of the best-selling cult comics, including Ross Burt, the man behind…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/53/Manga_at_Mono http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/53/Manga_at_Mono Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:28:00 GMT <![CDATA[Abertay Team Head to Grand Final]]> A team of students from Abertay University’s Dundee Business School are the only Scottish team to make it to the finals of a prestigious UK wide business competition.
The five-strong team are heading to London’s Bedfont Lakes to take part in the Grand Final of the IBM Universities Business Challenge…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/51/Abertay_Team_Head_to_Grand_Final http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/51/Abertay_Team_Head_to_Grand_Final Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:35:00 GMT <![CDATA[Top Athletes Excel in Dundee Uni Scholarship Programme]]> A sports scholarship programme offered by the University of Dundee is helping six of Scotland’s most promising young athletes combine their studies with dreams of sporting stardom.

The athletes, who have already achieved significant success in their chosen fields including national and international titles, championships and even an Olympic youth…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/32/Top_Athletes_Excel_in_Dundee_Uni_Scholarship_Programme http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/32/Top_Athletes_Excel_in_Dundee_Uni_Scholarship_Programme Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Is Privacy Dead In The Digital Age?]]> The challenges of protecting our privacy at a time when technology has provided ever more sophisticated methods of monitoring our behaviour will be explored in the latest in the 2009 series of Saturday Evening Lectures at the University of Dundee this weekend.

Professor Anne Anderson, Head of the College of…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/50/Is_Privacy_Dead_In_The_Digital_Age http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/50/Is_Privacy_Dead_In_The_Digital_Age Thu, 26 Feb 2009 12:30:18 GMT <![CDATA[Legal Documnets 'Filed' at Dundee Fly-Tip]]> Legal documents were found scattered around a fly-tipping hot spot in the Downfield area of Dundee, a city councillor has revealed.

Strathmartine SNP representative Stewart Hunter said he was “concerned” about the find, which appeared to include letters from a solicitor to clients and a list of clients.

Cllr Hunter…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/42/Legal_Documnets_Filed_at_Dundee_Fly-Tip http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/42/Legal_Documnets_Filed_at_Dundee_Fly-Tip Thu, 26 Feb 2009 10:10:00 GMT <![CDATA[Class Size Targets in Dundee Not Being Met]]> Primary one to three pupils in Dundee are less likely to be in a class of 18 or less than anywhere else in Scotland, according to figures published today

Only 3.9% of youngsters in their first three years of primary education during 2008 were in an environment which meets the…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/44/Class_Size_Targets_in_Dundee_Not_Being_Met http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/44/Class_Size_Targets_in_Dundee_Not_Being_Met Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:15:00 GMT <![CDATA[Israeli Goods Boycott Call at Dundee University]]> Students gathered at Dundee University to show their support for a campaign to boycott Israeli goods on campus.

Hosted by the university’s Stop The War group, the public meeting, entitled Reclaim The University, attracted a number of speakers in favour of an ethical investment policy, including the university’s rector Craig…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/41/Israeli_Goods_Boycott_Call_at_Dundee_University http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/41/Israeli_Goods_Boycott_Call_at_Dundee_University Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:50:00 GMT <![CDATA[Disclosure - Public May be at Risk]]> Foreign nationals are able to take jobs in this country without full checks into their backgrounds.

Clearly, the vast majority of people who come to Scotland from the expanding European Union and beyond are hard-working, decent folk with no hint of criminality in their past. Nevertheless, concerns are growing about…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/39/Disclosure_-_Public_May_be_at_Risk http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/39/Disclosure_-_Public_May_be_at_Risk Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Baxter Park Gangs]]> Residents in the Baxter Park area of Dundee have vowed to start a petition to demand that the authorities do more to stop gangs of young people assembling there.

Their pledge follows a night of disturbances in the park on Friday, in which two youngsters were reportedly injured.

A councillor,…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/38/Baxter_Park_Gangs http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/38/Baxter_Park_Gangs Wed, 25 Feb 2009 11:05:00 GMT <![CDATA[One in Five Face Axe at RBS]]> Hundreds of staff of the Royal Bank of Scotland in Tayside and Fife face an agonising wait to see if they will keep their jobs after it emerged 20,000 posts are under threat as part of a massive restructuring plan.

The announcement came less than two weeks after RBS, which…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/40/One_in_Five_Face_Axe_at_RBS http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/40/One_in_Five_Face_Axe_at_RBS Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:30:00 GMT <![CDATA[Standard of Care at Dundee Care Homes]]> Most care homes in Dundee have been classed as adequate or good by the Care Commission, but inspectors have found some homes with significant weaknesses.

Last April the commission, which is based in the city, began grading on a six-point scale all the services it is responsible for overseeing across…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/36/Standard_of_Care_at_Dundee_Care_Homes http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/36/Standard_of_Care_at_Dundee_Care_Homes Mon, 23 Feb 2009 14:30:38 GMT <![CDATA[Craig Mackie - Intensive Golf Coaching at Scotscraig]]> Young golfers at Scotscraig Golf Club, Tayport, were honing their skills yesterday in an intensive coaching session with resident professional Craig Mackie.

The eight junior players were selected for the level 3 coaching programme following a series of skill tests and talent identification days. Recognised by the Scottish Golf Union,…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/35/Craig_Mackie_-_Intensive_Golf_Coaching_at_Scotscraig http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/35/Craig_Mackie_-_Intensive_Golf_Coaching_at_Scotscraig Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:10:15 GMT <![CDATA[Denki or Not?]]> If you have noticed strange adverts around town which say little but look rather interesting then fear not - we have answers. Brian Baglow of Denki privided an explantion the other day.

The adverts are Denki’s answer to the usual videogames dilemma of finding the right people for the job.…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/34/Denki_or_Not http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/34/Denki_or_Not Mon, 23 Feb 2009 12:59:51 GMT <![CDATA[Dundee Uni Formed Snow Patrol to Headline T in the Park]]> Friday will see the last batch of tickets go on sale for this year’s T in the Park. Dundee University formed band Snow Patrol are already set to headline the Balado festival alongside Blur, Kings of Leon, Razorlight and The Killers.

The 16th T in the Park event will take…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/33/Dundee_Uni_Formed_Snow_Patrol_to_Headline_T_in_the_Park http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/33/Dundee_Uni_Formed_Snow_Patrol_to_Headline_T_in_the_Park Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:35:00 GMT <![CDATA[Dundee Jazz Singer Anxious After Rebel Attack]]> A Dundee jazz singer was in the air and on her way to Sri Lanka, as Tamil Tiger rebels used two planes to attack the country’s main airport last night.

Alison Burns was on the last leg of her journey from the UK to the Sri Lankan capital Colombo, when…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/31/Dundee_Jazz_Singer_Anxious_After_Rebel_Attack http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/31/Dundee_Jazz_Singer_Anxious_After_Rebel_Attack Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:35:00 GMT <![CDATA[Winter Salt Bill Soars for Dundee City Council]]> Dundee City Council’s expenditure on salting icy and snowy roads has risen by nearly half a million pounds from last winter.

The £1,489,864 spent so far this year compares to the £1,010,052 that went towards salt for the winter 2007/8 — a hike of £479,812.

This year’s figure equates to…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/30/Winter_Salt_Bill_Soars_for_Dundee_City_Council http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/30/Winter_Salt_Bill_Soars_for_Dundee_City_Council Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:15:00 GMT <![CDATA[Monikie Race to Support Diabtes Research Campaign]]> The University of Dundee’s Diabetes Research Campaign is to benefit again from the support of hundreds of runners set to take part in the second annual Monikie 10km Race.

The Diabetes Research Campaign is aiming to raise £3million towards state of the art research and patient care facilities across Angus,…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/28/Monikie_Race_to_Support_Diabtes_Research_Campaign http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/28/Monikie_Race_to_Support_Diabtes_Research_Campaign Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:22:50 GMT <![CDATA[V & A Dundee: Making it Happen]]> A feasibility study commissioned by Dundee city partners demonstrating
the potential impact of establishing a presence for the Victoria &
Albert Museum on the city’s waterfront will be discussed at a major
conference, ‘V&A at Dundee: Making it Happen’, on 24th and 25th
February.

The conference, which takes place at…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/27/V_A_Dundee_Making_it_Happen http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/27/V_A_Dundee_Making_it_Happen Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:11:09 GMT <![CDATA[Falsified Letters by Tayside Fire and Rescue]]> A row broke out on Tuesday between the Fire Brigade Union locally and Tayside Fire and Rescue’s chief fire officer over claims that falsified letters had been submitted during the campaign to retain 24-hour cover at Balmossie Fire Station.

Chief Fire Officer Stephen Hunter claims four of the 1300 letters…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/26/Falsified_Letters_by_Tayside_Fire_and_Rescue http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/26/Falsified_Letters_by_Tayside_Fire_and_Rescue Wed, 18 Feb 2009 17:15:25 GMT <![CDATA[3 Day Delay for Post Office]]> Joe FitzPatrick (Dundee West MSP), welcomed confirmation of the new premises for Lochee Post Office, but said he is disappointed there will be a period of three days (excluding a Sunday) when local people will be without the service.

The current branch, which has continued to operate from the Tesco…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/25/3_Day_Delay_for_Post_Office http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/25/3_Day_Delay_for_Post_Office Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:33:54 GMT <![CDATA[Additional Payments for Officers]]> More than 400 Tayside Police officers are set to receive special payments totalling almost £750,000 for carrying out “demanding” jobs.

Details of the special priority payments (SPPs) was presented for approval on Tuesday 18th to members of the joint police board’s personnel sub-committee.

SPPs came into force in 2003, as…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/24/Additional_Payments_for_Officers http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/24/Additional_Payments_for_Officers Wed, 18 Feb 2009 12:25:43 GMT <![CDATA[Princess Anne Opens The Brae]]> Princess Anne was in Dundee on Tuesday to perform the official opening of the city’s first purpose-built riding school for the disabled.

The princess was invited to The Brae centre, off Arbroath Road to the east of the city, as patron of the Riding for the Disabled Association.

The £500,000…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/23/Princess_Anne_Opens_The_Brae http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/23/Princess_Anne_Opens_The_Brae Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:58:29 GMT <![CDATA[Dundee Develops a Green Potato]]> An “environmentally sound” potato which needs less water and fertiliser than other varieties has been created, it was revealed yesterday.
The Vales Sovereign, which is also resistant to high levels of disease and is cheap and easy to grow, was developed by the Scottish Crop Research Institute in Dundee. It…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/22/Dundee_Develops_a_Green_Potato http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/22/Dundee_Develops_a_Green_Potato Mon, 16 Feb 2009 13:11:00 GMT <![CDATA[Student Loses Hair at RAG Week]]> Students at Abertay University have been taking part in a number of fundraising activities during the University’s Raise and Give (RAG) week.

Third year computer games technology student Dave Brown raised over £300 when he agreed to have his long locks shorn by Student Association Vice President Kevin Brown.

Dave,…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/20/Student_Loses_Hair_at_RAG_Week http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/20/Student_Loses_Hair_at_RAG_Week Sat, 14 Feb 2009 11:59:00 GMT <![CDATA[Child of 3 Was Part of Gang of Vandals]]> A child aged only three was part of a gang of youths hurling paint at an abandoned house, police revealed yesterday.
Tayside Police said the child was reported in relation to an incident of vandalism in Fintry area of Dundee in May 2008.

A force insider said: “The child was…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/19/Child_of_3_Was_Part_of_Gang_of_Vandals http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/19/Child_of_3_Was_Part_of_Gang_of_Vandals Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:26:32 GMT <![CDATA[Challenge for First Division Title]]> His squad is as strong as it’s been this season, but Dundee boss Jocky Scott feels he’ll need each and every one of them if the Dens men are to maintain a serious challenge for the First Division title.

When he took over in November, Jocky had to work with…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/18/Challenge_for_First_Division_Title http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/18/Challenge_for_First_Division_Title Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:32:55 GMT <![CDATA[Stolen Car Drama]]> Police are hunting two men following an early morning stolen car smash drama in Dundee.

Residents were awoken by a loud bang around 7.45am in St Fillans Road, in St Mary’s, when a stolen Silver Peugeot 205 collided with two parked cars.

Smoke began pouring out from under the stolen…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/17/Stolen_Car_Drama http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/17/Stolen_Car_Drama Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:08:59 GMT <![CDATA[Dundee United Must Bounce Back]]> Dundee United skipper Lee Wilkie admits that after exiting both domestic cup competitions in the space of 11 days, the Tangerines need to get back to winning ways as soon as possible, or their pursuit of third place and European football next season will also be in jeopardy.

A cruel…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/16/Dundee_United_Must_Bounce_Back http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/16/Dundee_United_Must_Bounce_Back Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:58:38 GMT <![CDATA[Go Green Week]]> From 9th - 13th February 2009, students at the University of Dundee will be raising awareness of environmental issues by hosting a ‘Go Green Week’

Go Green Week is a national event being co-ordinated by People & Planet groups around the country, including the one at the University.

The week…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/15/Go_Green_Week http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/15/Go_Green_Week Mon, 09 Feb 2009 19:54:08 GMT <![CDATA[Waterfront Development on Hold]]> Construction was suspended yesterday for a £17 million development on Dundee’s waterfront.

Shortly after 7.30am, security told workers to down tools and vacate the site on Victoria Dock.

Edinburgh based FM Developments is building 160 flats and 32 townhouses on the dock and has developments under way throughout Scotland, including…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/13/Waterfront_Development_on_Hold http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/13/Waterfront_Development_on_Hold Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:22:24 GMT <![CDATA[The View Hope to Top the Album Chart]]> It’s likely that Dundee band The View may just miss out on the top spot in this weeks album chart.

The first few days of sales of new their new album Which Bitch? have seen the Dryburgh lads fall slightly behind last week’s number one, Bruce Springsteen.

The band are…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/12/The_View_Hope_to_Top_the_Album_Chart http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/12/The_View_Hope_to_Top_the_Album_Chart Thu, 05 Feb 2009 19:52:39 GMT <![CDATA[McLeish Outlets to be Saved]]> It was announced today that the four Dundee shops that closed due to the collapse of McLeish Brothers have been saved.

Peckhams are set to take over outlets at Whitehall Street in Dundee and at Brook Street in Broughty Ferry.

A founder of the firm, Stewart McLeish, will take over…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/11/McLeish_Outlets_to_be_Saved http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/11/McLeish_Outlets_to_be_Saved Tue, 03 Feb 2009 18:12:44 GMT <![CDATA[Hundreds snap up new View album]]> The two-year wait for a new album by Dundee band The View came to an end today, as hundreds of their hometown fans braved the appalling weather to grab a copy (writes David Clegg, Grapevine writer).
The Dryburgh lads’ second LP, Which Bitch?, has received strong reviews and seemed to…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/10/Hundreds_snap_up_new_View_album http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/10/Hundreds_snap_up_new_View_album Tue, 03 Feb 2009 11:23:19 GMT <![CDATA[Strike Threat by Dundee Bus Drivers]]> Bus services across Dundee could be hit after drivers voted to take strike action over pay.

The workplace ballot of National Express Dundee drivers is understood to have come out overwhelmingly in favour of industrial action. The timing of any planned walk-out and what effect it would have on bus…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/9/Strike_Threat_by_Dundee_Bus_Drivers http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/9/Strike_Threat_by_Dundee_Bus_Drivers Sat, 31 Jan 2009 19:52:26 GMT <![CDATA[London Museum V & A Comes to Dundee]]> The Victoria and Albert museum is poised to open an offshoot in Dundee, its first outside London, in a move that promises to revitalise one of Scotland’s most deprived cities.

The venture, part of an ambitious plan to reverse Dundee’s industrial decline, will concentrate on areas such as fashion, photography…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/8/London_Museum_V_A_Comes_to_Dundee http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/8/London_Museum_V_A_Comes_to_Dundee Sat, 31 Jan 2009 09:22:45 GMT <![CDATA[Dundee Developer Urges Action to Help Games Industry]]> In order to safeguard the future of the UK games industry and prevent the loss of thousands of jobs, the head of Dundee firm Realtime Worlds has said - the government should offer tax breaks to software development studios.

Colin MacDonald warned that the games industry, which employs nearly 30,000…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/7/Dundee_Developer_Urges_Action_to_Help_Games_Industry http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/7/Dundee_Developer_Urges_Action_to_Help_Games_Industry Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:36:15 GMT <![CDATA[Secretary of State Visits Abertay]]> The Secretary of State for Scotland Jim Murphy visited Abertay University on 22nd January 2009 as part of a series of regional visits across Scotland.

Mr Murphy visited the School of Creative technologies and Computing, which provides students with an opportunity to work closely with the computer games industry. This…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/6/Secretary_of_State_Visits_Abertay http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/6/Secretary_of_State_Visits_Abertay Sat, 31 Jan 2009 08:31:49 GMT <![CDATA[Knife Horror for Dundee Newsagent]]> A Dundee newsagent was stabbed in the stomach today as an armed robber tried to make off with cash from his till.

It’s the second armed raid on a paper shop in the city this week.

The raid at Tabloids newsagents and off-licence in the Nethergate took place just after…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/4/Knife_Horror_for_Dundee_Newsagent http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/4/Knife_Horror_for_Dundee_Newsagent Wed, 28 Jan 2009 16:20:00 GMT <![CDATA[Rent at the Rep]]> Wondering what else you can do with your summer?  The quick blast of glorious weather acknowledged and now long gone, back from your holiday or simply a little bored… well our very own Dundee Rep could be the answer to all your problems. Starting on the 11th August and running…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/191/Rent_at_the_Rep http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/news/191/Rent_at_the_Rep Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:30:00 BST <![CDATA[Good Luck Grouchos!]]> On Sunday 14th June the winners of the Dundee Retail Awards will be announced. Organisations such as Dundee Boarders, the Dundee Rep Theatre Cafe and Hanna’s Contemporary Art Gallery are just a few up for an award.
We wish Groucho’s luck with retaining the Independent Retailer of the Year award…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/feature/7/Good_Luck_Grouchos http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/feature/7/Good_Luck_Grouchos Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:45:21 BST <![CDATA[Tag Games Unleashes Car Jack Streets on iPhone]]> Car Jack Streets iPhone, one of the most anticipated iPhone releases to date exploded onto App Store, courtesy of developer Tag Games.

Created by members of the original Grand Theft Auto team, the title is the closest thing to the original Rockstar franchise available on any mobile device. Utilising the…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/feature/6/Tag_Games_Unleashes_Car_Jack_Streets_on_iPhone http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/feature/6/Tag_Games_Unleashes_Car_Jack_Streets_on_iPhone Tue, 12 May 2009 10:00:00 BST <![CDATA[Dundee film maker reaches final five of Empire Competition]]> Empire Online Competition ‘Done in 60 Seconds’, sponsored by Jameson Irish Whiskey, challenges film makers to condense an entire movie into a comical 60 seconds.

Local film maker Ewan Smith has reached the final of the prestigious competition with their take on Cloverfield. ‘Roverfield’ features a huge terrifying Jack Russell…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/feature/5/Dundee_film_maker_reaches_final_five_of_Empire_Competition http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/feature/5/Dundee_film_maker_reaches_final_five_of_Empire_Competition Tue, 03 Mar 2009 13:19:10 GMT <![CDATA[Abertay Become UK Centre of Excellence for Computer Games]]> The University of Abertay Dundee is to become the UK’s first ever university centre of excellence for computer games education thanks to a £3 million investment from the Scottish Government.

Abertay’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Bernard King said: “The global, interactive, creative media sector has a potential market value to…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/feature/4/Abertay_Become_UK_Centre_of_Excellence_for_Computer_Games http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/feature/4/Abertay_Become_UK_Centre_of_Excellence_for_Computer_Games Thu, 12 Feb 2009 18:22:44 GMT <![CDATA[DCA: A Modern Success Story]]> Since Donald Dewar cut the ribbon on Dundee Contemporary Arts (DCA) in March 1999, the building has transformed the cultural life of the city and established its place not only on the Scottish stage, but on the world stage of art. Formerly a derelict building playing host to local skateboarders,…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/feature/3/DCA_A_Modern_Success_Story http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/feature/3/DCA_A_Modern_Success_Story Mon, 02 Feb 2009 20:05:27 GMT <![CDATA[Game In Scotland]]> Game in Scotland is a free event which will give you the perfect chance to meet Scotland’s top games developers.

Scotland is home to some of the world’s most successful games development studios creating top selling titles includig the Grand Theft Auto franchises, State of Emergency, Harry Potter: Quidditch World…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/feature/2/Game_In_Scotland http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/feature/2/Game_In_Scotland Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:39:18 GMT <![CDATA[Abertay's Student Village!]]> Work on the long-awaited new Student Village proposed for Parker Street in Dundee is scheduled to start next month, the University of Abertay Dundee confirmed today.

The 498-bedspace complex will take 20 months to build and is planned to be ready in time for the 2010/11 academic year. Around 10…

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]]> http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/feature/1/Abertays_Student_Village http://www.dundeeliving.co.uk/feature/1/Abertays_Student_Village Mon, 26 Jan 2009 21:04:32 GMT