University of Aberdeen retains prestigious badge of excellence for researcher development
19 February 2013 University of Aberdeen retains prestigious badge of excellence for researcher development The University of Aberdeen has successfully retained a nationally recognised award for excellence in supporting researcher career development. The HR Excellence in Research badge is awarded by the European Commission in association with Vitae - the UK's overarching body for researcher development.
Science but not as we know it - University unveils exciting March events
19 February 2013 Science but not as we know it - University unveils exciting March events From busking scientists to topical debates about why our trees are dying - the National Science & Engineering Week 2013 programme launched today boasting something for everyone.
Academic excellence rewarded with University of Aberdeen Merit Scholarship
16 January 2013 Academic excellence rewarded with University of Aberdeen Merit Scholarship Students from North America who take up studies at the University of Aberdeen will have the opportunity to benefit from a scholarship programme which offers a fee discount for the final year of most undergraduate degree courses.
Digital Futures in focus as UK experts gather in Aberdeen
23 October 2012 Digital Futures in focus as UK experts gather in Aberdeen The impact of advances in digital technology on many aspects of our lives in the future takes centre-stage this week as 300 of the UK's leading researchers and industry experts converge on Aberdeen to share challenges, opportunities, innovations and research.
Automated translation of sign language into text is now a reality
04 October 2012 Automated translation of sign language into text is now a reality Imagine holding your smartphone at someone using sign language and then their words start scrolling across the screen.
University signs Memorandum of Understanding with Ecuadorian university
27 September 2012 University signs Memorandum of Understanding with Ecuadorian university The University of Aberdeen's College of Physical Sciences welcomed the Rector of an Ecuadorian University specialising in scientific and technological education on Wednesday (September 26).
Futuristic technology - including "talking" robots - could transform industry
13 September 2012 Futuristic technology - including "talking" robots - could transform industry A new generation of software that will allow computers and robots to 'converse' with a person is being developed by University of Aberdeen scientists.
Cutting-edge technology to empower people with speech impairments and limited mobility
04 September 2012 Cutting-edge technology to empower people with speech impairments and limited mobility Technology to empower people who have impaired speech and mobility as a consequence of illness or a stroke to live independently has been developed by University of Aberdeen scientists, and was presented today at the British Science Festival 2012.
Brian Cox among famous faces to appear at British Science Festival
04 June 2012 Brian Cox among famous faces to appear at British Science Festival Popular TV physicist, Brian Cox, has been announced as one of a host of well-known and well-loved celebrity scientists who will appear at this year's British Science Festival in Aberdeen.