University staff and students recognised for public engagement with research
16 May 2013 University staff and students recognised for public engagement with research Staff and students from across the University have been recognised for their significant efforts in engaging members of the public with research at a recent awards ceremony.
Pottery reveals Ice Age hunter-gatherers' taste for fish
17 April 2013 Pottery reveals Ice Age hunter-gatherers' taste for fish Hunter-gatherers living in glacial conditions produced some of the world's earliest pots in order to cook fish, according to the findings of a pioneering new study which reports the earliest direct evidence for the use of ceramic vessels.
Aberdeen's Dr. Agusta Edwald is Visiting Researcher at the University of Manitoba
07 April 2013 Aberdeen's Dr. Agusta Edwald is Visiting Researcher at the University of Manitoba Dr. Agusta Edwald (University of Aberdeen Archaeology Department) will begin an invited two month visiting researcher appointment at the University of Manitoba (Department of Icelandic Language & Literature) on the 8th of April.
Aberdeen professor talks to the BBC about Scottish mercenaries in medieval Europe
28 March 2013 Aberdeen professor talks to the BBC about Scottish mercenaries in medieval Europe Archaeology's Professor Neil Price speaks to the BBC about Scottish battles on foreign soils and his role in the Scottish Archaeological Research Framework.NERC Doctoral Studentship for 2013 Available Now! Apply Now!
28 February 2013 NERC Doctoral Studentship for 2013 Available Now! Apply Now! The Archaeology Department is pleased to announce the availability of a Natural Environmental Research Council funded PhD, commencing on 30 September 2013, to award to a suitable applicant.
University of Aberdeen retains prestigious badge of excellence for researcher development
19 February 2013 University of Aberdeen retains prestigious badge of excellence for researcher development The University of Aberdeen has successfully retained a nationally recognised award for excellence in supporting researcher career development. The HR Excellence in Research badge is awarded by the European Commission in association with Vitae - the UK's overarching body for researcher development.
Science but not as we know it - University unveils exciting March events
19 February 2013 Science but not as we know it - University unveils exciting March events From busking scientists to topical debates about why our trees are dying - the National Science & Engineering Week 2013 programme launched today boasting something for everyone.
AHRC development grant Awarded to Archaeology's Dr Jeff Oliver and co-investigators at Aberdeen
19 February 2013 AHRC development grant Awarded to Archaeology's Dr Jeff Oliver and co-investigators at Aberdeen Community Heritage Development Award will enable Aberdeen researchers in Archaeology, Anthropology, Education, History, and the Library and Historic Collections to work with community collaborators to bring new insights to the historical archaeology of 19th century Aberdeenshire.
Ancient tooth decay DNA reveals effects of changing diets
15 February 2013 Ancient tooth decay DNA reveals effects of changing diets DNA from tartar preserved on the teeth of ancient skeletons has revealed the consequences of changes in human diet and health from the Stone Age to modern day.
Search for the first 'man's best friend'
11 February 2013 Search for the first 'man's best friend' Scientists at the University of Aberdeen hope to find out when and where dogs first became man's best friend by examining DNA and bones from ancient remains of wolves and dogs.