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Students' woes described as "wee shame" by new rector.
Ms Lorraine Kelly, presenter of GMTV’s programme for wummin, has been elected as student rector at Dundee University. Lorraine has promised that the problems facing students will be addressed during her year in office.

She told The JT: "It’s obvious that the whole question of student debt has to be addressed, more on that later, but now, combination skin: just how do you deal with it?"

Warming to her theme, Ms Kelly expressed fear that student top-up fees being introduced in England might negatively impact on Scotland: "A university like Dundee with world class staff might find academics being lured south - it’s a real problem - as is refreshing your summer wardrobe for less than £100."

Of pressing concern, Ms Kelly argued , was the whole area of student health generally, with many undergrads forced to work part-time to support their studies: "There's a real danger of student burn-out, almost as dangerous as those hidden hazards in the kitchen that we need to be on the lookout for."

Long time viewer of Lorraine’s morning show, Agnes Anxiety, expressed fears that Lorraine’s new job might mean she has less time for GMTV. "I look forward to seeing Lorraine’s cheery wee face in the morning. It gives me a real boost and keeps me going ‘til my first Temazepam of the day kicks in."

Inside: Lorraine to plan campaigning year at breakfast meeting with Dundee student leaders, if they can be arsed getting out of bed that is…
March 2004

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