News in November 2011
Aberdeen academic argues against increased speed limit
29 November 2011 Aberdeen academic argues against increased speed limit Government proposals to raise motorway speed limits would please a vocal minority of just one in five voters, according to Dr Jillian Anable, senior transport research expert at the University of Aberdeen.
Upland science makes an "X factor" impact at Gateshead
23 November 2011 Upland science makes an "X factor" impact at Gateshead Scientists from Aberdeen, Leeds, Durham, Sheffield and Sussex universities showed that they have got what it takes to make an impact when they were presented with the Rural Economy and Land Use Award at The Sage, Gateshead on November 16.
Archaeologists uncover Pictish seat of power in tiny Scottish village
16 November 2011 Archaeologists uncover Pictish seat of power in tiny Scottish village An excavation has revealed a fortified early medieval settlement and unearthed significant artefacts which position a tiny Scottish village as a seat of major political power and influence.
Students showcase research to energy industry
16 November 2011 Students showcase research to energy industry The University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University joined forces on Thursday 17 November for an annual event showcasing industry-focused engineering research and postgraduate programmes.
University signs agreement with India's specialist energy university
11 November 2011 University signs agreement with India's specialist energy university A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 9 November in Delhi brings together an academic powerhouse in Europe's energy capital with India's dedicated university for teaching and research in energy studies.
Physicists shed new light on supernova mystery
09 November 2011 Physicists shed new light on supernova mystery Physicists from the University of Aberdeen have contributed to a new theory on the mysterious mechanism that causes the explosion of massive, or core, stars.
Postgraduate prospects highlighted at Open Day
03 November 2011 Postgraduate prospects highlighted at Open Day Hundreds of prospective postgraduate students are expected to descend on the University of Aberdeen on Wednesday (November 9) as the institution hosts its annual Postgraduate Open Day.
