News in October 2010
Surveillance concept scoops engineering student top award
27 October 2010 Surveillance concept scoops engineering student top award A University of Aberdeen student has been awarded a prestigious prize for his innovative technological concept.
New chemical engineering laboratory opened
20 October 2010 New chemical engineering laboratory opened A £1million state-of-the-art chemical engineering laboratory has been officially opened at the University of Aberdeen.
How technology can bridge the divide between urban and rural communities in the UK and India
19 October 2010 How technology can bridge the divide between urban and rural communities in the UK and India The potential of technology to bridge the gap between urban and rural communities in the UK and India will be explored at an international workshop this week.
University shares experience of pioneering reform with Cabinet Secretary at international event
19 October 2010 University shares experience of pioneering reform with Cabinet Secretary at international event The University of Aberdeen’s pioneering project of curriculum reform was showcased at an event in Hong Kong yesterday as the country introduces educational reforms which will produce four year degrees similar to those in Scotland.
Seminar to explore ideas from Norwegian energy sector
18 October 2010 Seminar to explore ideas from Norwegian energy sector How people, technology and ideas can best work together towards further developing the energy sector on an international scale, will be the subject of a free seminar at the University of Aberdeen this week.University train on the right tracks
11 October 2010 University train on the right tracks ‘University of Aberdeen’ today (11 October) began transporting passengers across Scotland.
The University of Aberdeen has been named as joint runner-up in a UK-wide sustainability competition
07 October 2010 The University of Aberdeen has been named as joint runner-up in a UK-wide sustainability competition The University was runner-up in the category 'Most sustainable public sector organisation - education' in the 2010 Sustainable facilities Management Awards.
Major award nomination for ‘How was school today?’ project
07 October 2010 Major award nomination for ‘How was school today?’ project A groundbreaking computing project to help profoundly disabled children communicate more effectively, developed by researchers at the Universities of Aberdeen and Dundee, has been nominated for a major industry award.
