News Archive

October 2012

New study shows eye movement tests accurately detect schizophrenia New study shows eye movement tests accurately detect schizophrenia 31 October 2012 There is a long history of research on impaired eye movements associated with schizophrenia. ... More
Announcing a new era in Alzheimer’s Announcing a new era in Alzheimer’s 30 October 2012 TauRx Therapeutics Ltd announced today the initiation of two global Phase 3 clinical trials in mild... More
Aberdeen presents specially commissioned tartan to the University of Hong Kong as it celebrates its centenary Aberdeen presents specially commissioned tartan to the University of Hong Kong as it celebrates its centenary 30 October 2012 A specially commissioned tartan was presented to the University Hong Kong (HKU) by the University of... More
Medical student takes on world’s toughest assault course Medical student takes on world’s toughest assault course 26 October 2012 A second year medical student is to take on the planet’s most extreme assault course, which will... More
Public invited to make special sound map of Aberdeen Public invited to make special sound map of Aberdeen 26 October 2012 The public are being invited to take part in an exciting new public artwork that will see the... More
Researchers develop cocktail of bacteria that eradicates C.diff Researchers develop cocktail of bacteria that eradicates C.diff 26 October 2012 Rowett scientist Professor Harry Flint and his team are part of a research collaboration which has... More
Digital Futures in focus as UK experts gather in Aberdeen Digital Futures in focus as UK experts gather in Aberdeen 23 October 2012 The impact of advances in digital technology on many aspects of our lives in the future takes... More
Stranded? Experiences needed to help research Stranded? Experiences needed to help research 23 October 2012 A postgraduate student from the University of Aberdeen travels to the west coast this week as part... More
Professor honoured by election to Academia Europaea Professor honoured by election to Academia Europaea 22 October 2012 Professor Kevin Edwards from the Department of Geography and Environment has been elected a member... More
Students succeed at first Energy Apprentice challenge Students succeed at first Energy Apprentice challenge 22 October 2012 Two University of Aberdeen students participated in a gruelling academic challenge to finish in the... More
Funding for student and research into rare disease Funding for student and research into rare disease 22 October 2012 A Scots charity founded by the parents of a teenager who lost her life to a rare disease is helping... More
Aberdeen lights up Abu Dhabi Aberdeen lights up Abu Dhabi 19 October 2012 The University of Aberdeen has played a role in two major educational events in the Middle East. ... More
Exhibition of photographs by Queen Victoria’s granddaughter on display in Scotland for the first time Exhibition of photographs by Queen Victoria’s granddaughter on display in Scotland for the first time 18 October 2012 Photographs of Saudi Arabia taken by Queen Victoria’s granddaughter in the year oil was first... More
Curator to reveal the stories behind the exhibits Curator to reveal the stories behind the exhibits 18 October 2012 One of the curators of an exhibition which includes some of the earliest recorded interpretations of... More
Business School student scoops £1,000 dissertation prize Business School student scoops £1,000 dissertation prize 17 October 2012 A University of Aberdeen Business School student has scooped a top prize and £1,000 for his MSc... More
Chemist honoured for liquid crystal research Chemist honoured for liquid crystal research 12 October 2012 A University of Aberdeen scientist has been recognised for his outstanding and influential work in... More
Top award for outstanding neuroscientist Top award for outstanding neuroscientist 12 October 2012 A leading neuroscientist has been honoured for his research which has helped further our... More
A star is born: Aberdeen student is new supernova in international astrophysics A star is born: Aberdeen student is new supernova in international astrophysics 11 October 2012 Twenty-two year old student James McLeman is seeing his future quite literally in the stars.... More
Professor John Nisbet Professor John Nisbet 11 October 2012 Professor John Nisbet died on Friday, October 5, 2012, aged 89 years.... More
'Milestone’ biography of Hitler set for TV mini-series 'Milestone’ biography of Hitler set for TV mini-series 10 October 2012 The research of University of Aberdeen academic Dr Thomas Weber will be brought to the screen by a... More
Aberdeen's hosts talk by The Precariat author Aberdeen's hosts talk by The Precariat author 10 October 2012 A leading researcher who is attracting much academic and media attention for his latest book about... More
Recruits sought for fish oil study Recruits sought for fish oil study 10 October 2012 Researchers are trying to recruit men and women over 65 onto a University of Aberdeen study to see... More
University celebrates achievements of STAR students University celebrates achievements of STAR students 09 October 2012 Undergraduates, postgraduates, academics and employers celebrated the achievements of students at... More
Researchers of tomorrow gather to explore journey to a PhD Researchers of tomorrow gather to explore journey to a PhD 09 October 2012 A unique conference in Aberdeen this autumn will bring together the next generation of academic... More
Leadership in focus for new Henley-Aberdeen programme Leadership in focus for new Henley-Aberdeen programme 08 October 2012 A unique partnership between the University of Aberdeen and one of the world's leading business... More
May the force be with them May the force be with them 05 October 2012 They may not be green but they do live in an ocean far, far away, and now they share the same... More
GDF SUEZ E&P UK sponsors University of Aberdeen course in £40,000 investment GDF SUEZ E&P UK sponsors University of Aberdeen course in £40,000 investment 05 October 2012 GDF SUEZ E&P UK is sponsoring a course at the University of Aberdeen to help further oil and gas... More
‘Big Pharma’ constraints outlined ‘Big Pharma’ constraints outlined 04 October 2012 The scientist who co-founded a University of Aberdeen spin-out company that was bought by a... More
Archaeology Professor shares expertise with the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris. Archaeology Professor shares expertise with the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris. 03 October 2012 Professor Keith Dobney (Archaeology Department) has recently begun an invited two-month Visiting... More
Death of Neil Smith (1954-2012), world renowned geographer Death of Neil Smith (1954-2012), world renowned geographer 03 October 2012 Neil Smith, Sixth Century Professor of Geography and Social Theory at the University of Aberdeen,... More
Classic Brit award for Royal wedding composer Classic Brit award for Royal wedding composer 03 October 2012 Royal Wedding composer Paul Mealor has achieved another extraordinary accolade after the chart... More
Automated translation of sign language into text is now a reality Automated translation of sign language into text is now a reality 03 October 2012 Imagine holding your smartphone at someone using sign language and then their words start scrolling... More
Aberdeen signs pioneering research partnerships in Brazil Aberdeen signs pioneering research partnerships in Brazil 02 October 2012 The University of Aberdeen is involved in two pioneering research partnerships formally signed on... More
Chapel service to introduce John Swinton as new Master of Christ’s College Chapel service to introduce John Swinton as new Master of Christ’s College 02 October 2012 Reverend Professor John Swinton will be introduced as the new Master of Christ’s College at a... More
"DNA" sequencing to create new rice variety with greater health benefits 02 October 2012 DNA techniques are being used to analyse genes in rice in pioneering research which aims to develop... More
Law professor in launch of new Scottish Constitutional Futures Forum Law professor in launch of new Scottish Constitutional Futures Forum 02 October 2012 Professor Paul Beaumont is part of a new initiative launched by academics from five Scottish Law... More
Changing health professional roles across Europe studied Changing health professional roles across Europe studied 01 October 2012 Researchers are to look at how the roles of health professionals across Europe have changed and... More
Understanding eating behaviour Understanding eating behaviour 01 October 2012 An Aberdeen psychologist will explore the social, cultural and emotional pressures that shape our... More
University signs pioneering research partnerships in Brazil University signs pioneering research partnerships in Brazil 01 October 2012 The University of Aberdeen is involved in two pioneering research partnerships formally signed on... More
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