News in September 2010
The reality of a nuclear-free Scotland to be debated
28 September 2010 The reality of a nuclear-free Scotland to be debated The reality of Scotland without nuclear power is to be debated at a free event in Aberdeen on Monday (October 11).
Powerful underwater waves - capable of tilting oil rigs - to be discussed in new lecture series
27 September 2010 Powerful underwater waves - capable of tilting oil rigs - to be discussed in new lecture series Powerful waves capable of destroying underwater vehicles, tilting offshore rigs and halting a ship at full power, will be the subject of the first in a new series of lectures hosted by the University of Aberdeen.
50 years of the laser celebrated
23 September 2010 50 years of the laser celebrated The 50th anniversary of the laser will be celebrated at an event in Aberdeen next week.
Chinese delegates attend advanced drilling programme
22 September 2010 Chinese delegates attend advanced drilling programme A senior group from SINOPEC (China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation) have attended a Continued Professional Development training programme on the topic of advanced drilling, at the University of Aberdeen.
Successful launch of new science series
21 September 2010 Successful launch of new science series Two new series of free public science talks hosted by the University of Aberdeen launched to great success yesterday (Monday September 20).
Threat of nature to major cities across the globe, to be explored in free talk
14 September 2010 Threat of nature to major cities across the globe, to be explored in free talk The significant threat natural forces pose to the future of some of the world's major cities will come under the spotlight at a free event in Aberdeen tomorrow.Public perceptions of nuclear power to be discussed
13 September 2010 Public perceptions of nuclear power to be discussed Public perception of the risks and benefits associated with nuclear power will be discussed at an event at the University of Aberdeen this week.
Victorian-inspired event promises an evening of electrifying science
09 September 2010 Victorian-inspired event promises an evening of electrifying science Ever wondered how the human body can endure a bed of nails or why planes can withstand even the severest of lightning storms without falling from the sky?
Climate change talk launches new Fraserburgh science series
09 September 2010 Climate change talk launches new Fraserburgh science series What do the north-east whalers of the 19th century and hydrogen bomb-testing by the Soviet Union in the 1960s have in common?
Geology-inspired Aberdeen art exhibition returns
08 September 2010 Geology-inspired Aberdeen art exhibition returns A geology-inspired exhibition that explores links between art and science is being held at the University of Aberdeen in association with diversified energy services company Senergy for the second successive year.
Industry accreditation for University engineering degrees
06 September 2010 Industry accreditation for University engineering degrees Three University of Aberdeen postgraduate engineering degree programmes have been granted accreditation by leading professional institutions.