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University and Senergy launch world-leading MSc in Petrophysics and Formation Evaluation
24 May 2013 University and Senergy launch world-leading MSc in Petrophysics and Formation Evaluation A pioneering collaboration aimed at inspiring the next generation of much-needed petrophysicists into the energy sector has been hailed by industry leaders as an ''invaluable catalys'' towards helping to address the worldwide skills shortage in the sector.
University researchers create a buzz on Beechgrove Garden
24 May 2013 University researchers create a buzz on Beechgrove Garden Researchers at the University's dot.rural digital economy hub feature in this week's episode of BBC2's Beechgrove Garden, which will be screened across the UK on Sunday 26 May at 8.30am.
New university partnership to support industry and government on offshore wind
22 May 2013 New university partnership to support industry and government on offshore wind Three of Scotland's east coast universities are combining their expertise and experience - and advantage of location - to launch a new institute aimed at becoming the recognised global authority on the delivery and implementation of offshore renewable energy.
Oil industry research sheds light on where life exists on Earth and beyond
17 May 2013 Oil industry research sheds light on where life exists on Earth and beyond The North Sea oil and gas industry's pursuit of new oil reserves has contributed to a greater understanding of where life exists on Earth and may even help us look for life on other planets.
Deep Sea scientists team up with flower arrangers for Chelsea Flower Show
16 May 2013 Deep Sea scientists team up with flower arrangers for Chelsea Flower Show In an unlikely collaboration, marine chemists at the University of Aberdeen who search the sea bed for new drugs have teamed up with the Scottish Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (SAFAS) for the Chelsea Flower Show.
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.
University academic honoured by leading Polish institution
14 May 2013 University academic honoured by leading Polish institution Professor Marian Wiercigroch FRSE has been awarded the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa by Lodz University of Technology (LUT) in Poland, joining an elite group of leading scientists and political dignitaries who have been honoured by the Polish university.
The Oil & Gas Academy of Scotland to receive funding boost
10 May 2013 The Oil & Gas Academy of Scotland to receive funding boost The Oil & Gas Academy of Scotland (OGAS) - in which the University of Aberdeen is a partner - was today (10 May 2013) given a cash boost by First Minister Alex Salmond to improve oil and gas training facilities and develop other energy sector skills courses
Geology Students visit the BP HIVE
29 March 2013 Geology Students visit the BP HIVE Students from the exploHUB and the Integrated Petroleum Geoscience MSc courses were given a subsurface tour at BP last week.
University announces new Halliburton scholarships for African students
04 March 2013 University announces new Halliburton scholarships for African students A new scholarship scheme launched by one of the biggest energy services companies in the world will enable students from sub-Saharan Africa to gain all the benefits of postgraduate education at the heart of the mature North Sea industry.
