News in December 2009
University students honoured in industry competition
14 December 2009 University students honoured in industry competition Two University of Aberdeen Engineering students were awarded for their work in developing real life solutions to industry issues at an event in the city last week.
Principal and Vice Chancellor honoured with Knighthood
14 December 2009 Principal and Vice Chancellor honoured with Knighthood Professor Sir Duncan Rice, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen, received a Knighthood at Buckingham Palace on Friday (December 11).
Scotland's climate history charted in new book
11 December 2009 Scotland's climate history charted in new book Scotland's history of climate conditions and weather has been charted for the first time in a new book by a University of Aberdeen academic.
New power device could help meet UK renewable targets
10 December 2009 New power device could help meet UK renewable targets A new type of power device which could help large networks of offshore wind farms and a European Supergrid become a reality is being investigated by Aberdeen scientists.
Joke generating computer brings festive gags to Glasgow Science Centre
09 December 2009 Joke generating computer brings festive gags to Glasgow Science Centre Heard the one about the computer that tells jokes? A new exhibit launched at the Glasgow Science Centre yesterday (Wednesday December 9) will give children from across Scotland the chance to create their very own Christmas cracker gags this festive season.
Event to highlight research into digital challenges in rural areas
08 December 2009 Event to highlight research into digital challenges in rural areas Research being undertaken at the University of Aberdeen into how digital technologies could transform rural communities, society and business, will be outlined at a free public event tomorrow.
