Issue 439, 27 September 1999 Main news stories Kosovo refugees settling in with University help White Rose scoops £2.9m from fund Dental team leading the plaque attacks Media service tops the polls Guests from Belarus Arthritis breakthrough brings patients faster treatment BBC staff switch on to virtual MA Compost project proving where there's muck there's grass Earth turns for Innovation Centre partners Bat researchers spread their wings to preserve our furry flying friends In the news - Letters - News in brief - Events - Ads - Noticeboard - Back Issues - Honours - New chairs - Obituaries - Retirement Search this issue - all issues Info - Feedback/comments - Webmaster - University of Leeds