News Archive

August 2012

Professor Brian Cox to unveil plaque in honour of Aberdeen Nobel-Prize winner Professor Brian Cox to unveil plaque in honour of Aberdeen Nobel-Prize winner 29 August 2012 A plaque in honour of an Aberdeen Nobel Prize winner will be unveiled by one of the world’s... More
Insights into the Earth’s most extreme locations at the British Science Festival Insights into the Earth’s most extreme locations at the British Science Festival 28 August 2012 Groundbreaking scientific research in some of the world’s most extreme locations will come under... More
Scholar Receives the Award for Best Gaelic Book of 2012 Scholar Receives the Award for Best Gaelic Book of 2012 28 August 2012 This year’s Donald Meek Award for the best Gaelic book of 2012 has been awarded to Dr Moray Watson... More
University Reunion over the British Science Festival University Reunion over the British Science Festival 28 August 2012 The University of Aberdeen will host an event for former students at Europe’s largest science... More
The science of food and nutrition to come under the spotlight at the British Science Festival The science of food and nutrition to come under the spotlight at the British Science Festival 24 August 2012 Ever wondered some people can stick to a diet where others flounder, or whether it was possible to... More
Secondary Pupils to learn about STEM in the Pipeline Secondary Pupils to learn about STEM in the Pipeline 24 August 2012 Secondary school pupils throughout Aberdeen City and Shire are to delve into the world of oil and... More
International flavour for Aberdeen art exhibition International flavour for Aberdeen art exhibition 24 August 2012 More than 45 artists from the UK and beyond have been selected to display their work at a... More
Thousands to descend on Aberdeen as University hosts Open Day Thousands to descend on Aberdeen as University hosts Open Day 24 August 2012 Thousands of prospective students from across the globe will descend on the Granite City next week... More
Secondary School pupils achievements recognised at Awards Ceremony Secondary School pupils achievements recognised at Awards Ceremony 24 August 2012 The academic achievements of secondary school pupils from Ellon Academy were last night honoured in... More
Oscar brings science festival fun to Union Square Oscar brings science festival fun to Union Square 22 August 2012 Shoppers in Aberdeen had a taste last weekend of the fun ahead as the British Science Festival... More
School kids head to British Science Festival School kids head to British Science Festival 22 August 2012 School children will be travelling from all over the north of Scotland to attend next month’s... More
From punk rock to climate science From punk rock to climate science 22 August 2012 Environmental scientist Professor Pete Smith is the latest expert to give a talk taking inspiration... More
‘Cannabis’ receptor discovery may help understanding of obesity and pain ‘Cannabis’ receptor discovery may help understanding of obesity and pain 22 August 2012 Researchers have discovered that a genetic difference in a ‘switch’, which causes over-activity... More
Controversial debate at British Science Festival Controversial debate at British Science Festival 21 August 2012 What would you do to save your child? And showing mercy or a licence to kill – what are your views... More
TechFest in September returns to add family fun to the British Science Festival TechFest in September returns to add family fun to the British Science Festival 20 August 2012 Snot, microbes and robots have long been childhood favourites and this September will see children... More
Aberdeen gets taste of Science Festival fun Aberdeen gets taste of Science Festival fun 20 August 2012 The countdown is on for the British Science Festival hitting the streets of Aberdeen 4-9 September.... More
Safe sun advice may help to raise vitamin D in Scottish mums-to-be Safe sun advice may help to raise vitamin D in Scottish mums-to-be 17 August 2012 Too many women in Scotland are failing to follow current advice on vitamin D supplement use in... More
Last chance ‘in a generation’ to see precious medieval ‘encyclopaedia’ Last chance ‘in a generation’ to see precious medieval ‘encyclopaedia’ 17 August 2012 Visitors to the University of Aberdeen’s library have until Saturday (August 18) to see a lavishly... More
Intelligence papers reveal how Hitler’s close ally sought the help of the British to conspire against him Intelligence papers reveal how Hitler’s close ally sought the help of the British to conspire against him 17 August 2012 The private papers of a former British intelligence officer have revealed the extent of attempts... More
Sectarian divide discussed at first Scottish-Irish Conversation Sectarian divide discussed at first Scottish-Irish Conversation 14 August 2012 The sectarian divide in Scotland continues to dominate headlines and has legal and political... More
Aberdeen student to follow Far East adventure Aberdeen student to follow Far East adventure 08 August 2012 A University of Aberdeen student will travel to the Japanese city of Nagasaki after winning a... More
New Centres put health records at the heart of UK medical research New Centres put health records at the heart of UK medical research 02 August 2012 A consortium of 10 UK government and charity funders, led by the Medical Research Council, has made... More
Identifying best practice in the selection of medical students Identifying best practice in the selection of medical students 02 August 2012 A team led by Professor Jennifer Cleland from University of Aberdeen has been commissioned by the... More
University discusses opportunities for working with Eulji University University discusses opportunities for working with Eulji University 01 August 2012 Visitors from Eulji University in South Korea visited the School of Medicine and Dentistry at the... More
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