News in June 2011
Aberdeen project aims to engage rural communities in the wonders of science
27 June 2011 Aberdeen project aims to engage rural communities in the wonders of science Academics from the University of Aberdeen will travel around remote areas of Scotland, giving informal public talks to local communities on research being undertaken at the institution into how digital technologies could transform rural communities, society and business.
Aberdeen leads subsea strand of Scotland's new Sensor Hub
23 June 2011 Aberdeen leads subsea strand of Scotland's new Sensor Hub A new Knowledge Exchange Hub involving leading Scottish universities, private companies and the public sector is being established to help Scotland develop into a world leader in the development and use of sensor systems.
Brazil mission aims to increase academic links
23 June 2011 Brazil mission aims to increase academic links Representatives from the University of Aberdeen have been in Brazil this week, as part of a delegation led by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.
Good and bad trace elements in our diet in spotlight
21 June 2011 Good and bad trace elements in our diet in spotlight Beneficial trace elements in food such as iron found in beef, iodine in seaweed and zinc found in oysters and potatoes are coming under scrutiny at a key three-day conference taking place at the University of Aberdeen.
New device could revolutionise major knee surgery
17 June 2011 New device could revolutionise major knee surgery Damage to the cruciate knee ligaments has cut short the careers of many sports stars but treatment for the injury could be revolutionised by a new device which has just secured a top innovation award.
Will robots ever take over the world?
14 June 2011 Will robots ever take over the world? Could robots one day take the place of humans in duties such as caring for the elderly and if so, how can they 'learn' to take on such tasks?
University chemist awarded prestigious national medal
09 June 2011 University chemist awarded prestigious national medal A University of Aberdeen chemist has been awarded the Cyril Hilsum Medal by the British Liquid Crystal Society.
Scientists, business and communities urged to get involved in Europe's biggest Science Festival
06 June 2011 Scientists, business and communities urged to get involved in Europe's biggest Science Festival Aberdeen is well known for its scientific discoveries over the years and in 2012 the focus of Europe's science community will be on the Granite City when it hosts a major science festival.
