News in August 2009
University announces major donations for new Library and Special Collections Centre
27 August 2009 University announces major donations for new Library and Special Collections Centre Fundraising has gained momentum at the University of Aberdeen thanks to three significant gifts totalling £600,000 being given towards the institution’s new Library and Special Collections Centre.
New exhibition considers the Scottish landscape from a geological perspective
26 August 2009 New exhibition considers the Scottish landscape from a geological perspective A new exhibition exploring the links between art and science is now underway at the University of Aberdeen.
Scottish European Green Energy Centre established in Aberdeen
18 August 2009 Scottish European Green Energy Centre established in Aberdeen First Minister Alex Salmond yesterday marked the establishment of the Scottish European Green Energy Centre in Aberdeen, by visiting the company's new office and announcing the award of a European Regional Development Grant of up to £1.6m.
New degree to tackle oil and gas skills shortage
17 August 2009 New degree to tackle oil and gas skills shortage The University has introduced an MSc in oil and gas Structural Engineering, created through collaboration between the institution and leading Aberdeen based international oil and gas organisations Atkins, Production Services Network (PSN), and Wood Group Engineering (WGE)
University centre extends international collaboration
13 August 2009 University centre extends international collaboration A University of Aberdeen research centre - which focuses on the development and modelling of revolutionary new materials for industries including medicine, defence and aerospace - has announced the extension of a collaborative agreement with a key international institute.
University ranked amongst best in UK for student satisfaction
07 August 2009 University ranked amongst best in UK for student satisfaction The University of Aberdeen is ranked third in Scotland for student satisfaction, according to figures released by the National Student Survey.
