News Archive

December 2012

Long standing academic and Principal recognised in New Year’s Honours Long standing academic and Principal recognised in New Year’s Honours 29 December 2012 A leading microbial ecologist who has worked for 34 years at the University of Aberdeen has been... More
Study shows how dark chocolate may be good for our health - particularly if you are male Study shows how dark chocolate may be good for our health - particularly if you are male 21 December 2012 Cocoa-rich dark chocolate might help protect against heart disease and stroke, but probably more so... More
Erin triumphs in the investment game Erin triumphs in the investment game 21 December 2012 A University of Aberdeen student studying for a Diploma in Professional Legal Practice has been... More
The Big Wang Theory: Experiment to Find ‘New’ Particle The Big Wang Theory: Experiment to Find ‘New’ Particle 19 December 2012 We’ve heard of the Higgs boson, or ‘God particle’ but now a University of Aberdeen... More
Call for action on deadly fungal infections Call for action on deadly fungal infections 19 December 2012 A lack of rapid and robust diagnostic tests, safe and effective drugs and preventative vaccines is... More
Trish hopes her book will be judged by its cover Trish hopes her book will be judged by its cover 13 December 2012 A University of Aberdeen employee is hoping her book is judged by its cover as part of a prestigious... More
Could oats keep your gut healthy and help prevent heart disease? Could oats keep your gut healthy and help prevent heart disease? 12 December 2012 Volunteers are required for a new study to see whether oat based food such as the traditional... More
Aberdeenshire Witch Hunt Executions Brought to Light Aberdeenshire Witch Hunt Executions Brought to Light 12 December 2012 The largely forgotten gruesome story of how 24 people were executed in an Aberdeenshire witch hunt... More
History of Art students present an exhibition based on Soviet poster art and the student experience History of Art students present an exhibition based on Soviet poster art and the student experience 12 December 2012 An exhibition by a selection of third year Honours History of Art students, from the University of... More
What is in a name? What is in a name? 11 December 2012 A sculpture which will take up residence on campus in the new year will be named by a member of the... More
‘Good’ bug may have a role in bowel disease ‘Good’ bug may have a role in bowel disease 10 December 2012 A bug thought to be one of the ‘good bacteria’ in our gut may actually have a role in the... More
Siberia beckons for Aberdeen anthropologist Siberia beckons for Aberdeen anthropologist 07 December 2012 The north-east may have experienced the first white-out conditions of the winter but for an Aberdeen... More
Local photographer launches charity calendar Local photographer launches charity calendar 05 December 2012 A local photographer has joined forces with the University of Aberdeen to launch a charity calendar... More
New study study emphasises substantial remaining potential from UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) but need for further action to maximise economic recovery New study study emphasises substantial remaining potential from UK Continental Shelf (UKCS) but need for further action to maximise economic recovery 05 December 2012 A new study from the University of Aberdeen published today highlights the substantial remaining... More
Students, staff and donors celebrate the gift of corporate scholarships Students, staff and donors celebrate the gift of corporate scholarships 05 December 2012 The increasing investment of business and industry in helping talented students to achieve their... More
The egg and sperm race The egg and sperm race 04 December 2012 Everyone knows where babies come from, but for most of humanity’s history people have argued about... More
Aberdeen researchers win Famelab 2013 regional final Aberdeen researchers win Famelab 2013 regional final 03 December 2012 Two postgraduate researchers have fought off stiff competition to win the Scottish final for... More
2012 - At Least it’s Not the End of the World 2012 - At Least it’s Not the End of the World 03 December 2012 With the ‘end of the world’ just weeks away – if you believe some prophecies – a University... More
Better vaccines for tackling disease in fish farming Better vaccines for tackling disease in fish farming 03 December 2012 New and better vaccines to try to prevent disease outbreaks in farmed fish are the aims of a newly... More
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