News in February 2010
Fresh funding for research into UK’s first submerged stone remains
26 February 2010 Fresh funding for research into UK’s first submerged stone remains Researchers, who discovered the first submerged stone remains of their kind in the UK, have been awarded additional funding to continue their search off Orkney.
Farmers should be paid to protect our hills, say experts
26 February 2010 Farmers should be paid to protect our hills, say experts The UK uplands play a huge part in our daily lives, but their future is under threat.
Foremost transport journalist appointed as University fellow
25 February 2010 Foremost transport journalist appointed as University fellow One of the UK's foremost transport journalists has been appointed by the University of Aberdeen as an Honorary Research Fellow.
Science and engineering to come under spotlight
25 February 2010 Science and engineering to come under spotlight Want to unlock some of the secrets of the brain? Maybe you could be sold on science at Thainstone Market? Think you can create the best lego robot? Or fancy checking out our science buskers at Union Square?
Students of tomorrow descend on Aberdeen
24 February 2010 Students of tomorrow descend on Aberdeen Would-be science and engineering students from across Britain and beyond are visiting the University of Aberdeen today (Wednesday, February 24).
The future of the British taxi explored in new book by Aberdeen academic
23 February 2010 The future of the British taxi explored in new book by Aberdeen academic Black in London, yellow in New York, and a saviour in the early hours of the morning - the taxicab is a common sight and convenient for city dwellers across the globe.
National Subsea Research Institute launches to Far East market
19 February 2010 National Subsea Research Institute launches to Far East market The National Subsea Research Institute (NSRI) launched to the Far East market at an event today (Friday February 19).
FirstGroup and Centre for Transport Research extend partnership
18 February 2010 FirstGroup and Centre for Transport Research extend partnership FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, has extended its partnership with the University of Aberdeen's Centre for Transport Research (CTR).
How science tells us that nothing is predetermined - explored at free public event
15 February 2010 How science tells us that nothing is predetermined - explored at free public event Almost 100 years ago Albert Einstein said ‘God does not play dice’ - referring to his belief that randomness was not fundamental to nature.
Astronomer Royal for Scotland launches new Deeside science series
12 February 2010 Astronomer Royal for Scotland launches new Deeside science series The future of space tourism and the scientific evidence for supermassive black holes — these will be amongst the topics up for discussion as a new public science series launches in Aberdeenshire.
Love under the Stars
12 February 2010 Love under the Stars Looking for something different to do this Valentine’s night?
Digital future of the Cairngorms National Park to be explored in seminar
09 February 2010 Digital future of the Cairngorms National Park to be explored in seminar The challenges of managing the UK’s largest National Park will be outlined at a free talk at the University of Aberdeen tomorrow (Wednesday February 10).
University welcomes record number of applications
08 February 2010 University welcomes record number of applications The University of Aberdeen has announced today (Monday February 8) a 32% increase in undergraduate student applications - the highest increase amongst Scotland’s ancient universities and 10% above the UK national average.
University launches UK tour of Parent Sessions
05 February 2010 University launches UK tour of Parent Sessions Parents from across the UK and Ireland will be given the unique opportunity to learn more about university life in Aberdeen as a new series of events launches next week.
Arctic bound student to share experience with Aberdeen pupils
04 February 2010 Arctic bound student to share experience with Aberdeen pupils An Arctic bound student who is set to brave some of the world's harshest conditions will give Aberdeen school pupils an insight into preparations for her trip today (Thursday February 4).
Why so vague? New book by Aberdeen academic examines the fuzzy logic of language
01 February 2010 Why so vague? New book by Aberdeen academic examines the fuzzy logic of language Ever wondered what temperature it is when weather forecasters tell us it’s a ‘warm’ d
