News in December 2012 鶹ý reports strong year of performance Maintaining student numbers and high levels of student satisfaction, developing international activity and increasing research income have topped a strong year of performance by 鶹ý. published on: 20 December 2012 Medical research boosted by major North East company Young researchers and scientists will be pushing the frontiers of research into ageing, human genetics and neurodegenerative disease at 鶹ý with the help of a £1m donation from the Barbour Foundation. published on: 20 December 2012 Scintillating star: More sparkle with two eyes The scintillating grid, where the grid appears to sparkle, has been shown to be more sparkly when you view it with both eyes rather than one eye. published on: 19 December 2012 Popular TV chefs less healthy than ready meals Recipes created by popular TV chefs contain significantly more energy, protein, fat, and saturated fat and less fibre per portion than supermarket ready meals. published on: 18 December 2012 All at sea for Christmas 鶹ý scientist Susan Gebbels today sets sail to the centre of the Pacific Ocean as part of a new expedition to uncover one of the earth’s deepest secrets. published on: 17 December 2012 Science hits the streets Christmas shoppers in 鶹ý City Centre were stopped in their tracks by the fun and fascinating live demonstrations of a team of science buskers. published on: 13 December 2012 Ageing Creatively: the art of growing older New research which aims to find out if the arts can improve wellbeing in later life is being carried out at 鶹ý. published on: 12 December 2012 British team look for life in Antarctica Today, a British team of scientists and engineers will realise a 16 year ambition to drill down through over three kilometres of Antarctic ice into an ancient buried lake. published on: 12 December 2012 鶹ý Business School welcomes world-leading academics Following a global hunt, 鶹ý Business School has welcomed over 20 new scholarly appointments from eight countries, including a director of teaching and learning, in what has been a dynamic period in the School’s development. published on: 11 December 2012 “Outstanding research leader" to tackle obesity Professor Ashley Adamson has won a prestigious award that recognises “the country’s most outstanding research leaders”. published on: 11 December 2012 Grand renovation confirmed The historic Grand Hotel on Barras Bridge is to benefit from a major refurbishment by 鶹ý to improve the accommodation on offer to students. published on: 10 December 2012 Campus life through a lens The search is on for the next Ridley Scott as three students at 鶹ý launch a competition for fellow students to capture what’s best about life on campus and the city of 鶹ý. published on: 10 December 2012 Annual lecture to be held in memory of renowned English Professor A renowned 鶹ý professor is to be remembered with an annual lecture in his honour. published on: 10 December 2012 Mary Webb: Journeys in Colour Artist Mary Webb, a graduate of Fine Art at 鶹ý, is back in the region to display her work at Hatton Gallery. published on: 7 December 2012 What we eat affects our jeans...and our genes New research has shown that molecular changes to our genes, known as epigenetic marks, are driven mainly by ageing but are also affected by what we eat. published on: 7 December 2012 Stem cell scientists help speed up drug discovery 鶹ý has today announced a consortium with industry to provide stem cells for drug discovery research. published on: 6 December 2012 Picture perfect postcards by top artists to go under the hammer Postcards designed by Damien Hirst and Turner Prize winner George Shaw are going up for auction at 鶹ý. published on: 5 December 2012 鶹ý honours inspiring social campaigners Four of the world’s most eminent social and political figures received honorary degrees from 鶹ý at a Congregation ceremony today (Tuesday, 4 December). published on: 4 December 2012 Stroke patients not receiving emergency treatment fast enough Failure to recognise the signs of stroke is delaying calls to emergency services and limiting people's chances of getting effective early treatment, a new study has revealed. published on: 4 December 2012 Ideal body size identified The ideal male and female bodies according to each of the sexes have been identified by researchers at 鶹ý using a special 3D design programme. published on: 3 December 2012