News Archive

June 2012

Leading figures in Scottish public life among those to be honoured by University Leading figures in Scottish public life among those to be honoured by University 29 June 2012 One of Scotland’s leading police officers, a north-east philanthropist and entrepreneur, and a... More
Call for public to help chart the UK’s bumblebee population Call for public to help chart the UK’s bumblebee population 26 June 2012 Have you ever wondered which bumblebees roam your garden? Scientists and conservationists are... More
University researcher wins pharmacy award University researcher wins pharmacy award 26 June 2012 A University of Aberdeen researcher has been recognised for her work in the field of drug misuse.... More
Festival of walking, writing and ideas Festival of walking, writing and ideas 26 June 2012 28th-29th August, 2012, King’s College Conference Centre, Old Aberdeen.... More
Endangered language takes Aberdeen academic to deepest Siberia Endangered language takes Aberdeen academic to deepest Siberia 25 June 2012 An Aberdeen anthropologist will brave sub-zero conditions in north-east Siberia as he embarks on a... More
Precious medieval ‘encyclopaedia’ to go on public display for the first time Precious medieval ‘encyclopaedia’ to go on public display for the first time 25 June 2012 A lavishly illustrated medieval book which once belonged to King Henry VIII is to go on public... More
University presented with mental health initiative award University presented with mental health initiative award 25 June 2012 Successfully helping students overcome stress and mental health issues by engaging in exercise has... More
Student engineering group commended Student engineering group commended 22 June 2012 The University of Aberdeen chapter of the Society of Petroleum Engineers have been presented with... More
Scientists: climate change is causing decline of specialised plant species Scientists: climate change is causing decline of specialised plant species 20 June 2012 Climate change has impacted on upland plants and vegetation over the past half century, new evidence... More
Future reproductive outcomes for women who have had an ectopic pregnancy Future reproductive outcomes for women who have had an ectopic pregnancy 20 June 2012 Women who experience an initial ectopic pregnancy—when the embryo implants outside the womb,... More
Event to tell tales of the history of Bennachie Event to tell tales of the history of Bennachie 20 June 2012 As a symbol of the north-east landscape, Bennachie has been the focus for many tales – both tall... More
Food scientists prepare to take Royal Highland Show by storm Food scientists prepare to take Royal Highland Show by storm 19 June 2012 Too many cooks may spoil the broth but when food science experts from the University of Aberdeen... More
Microscopy expert receives image award Microscopy expert receives image award 18 June 2012 Capturing a hair-raising image of a Moth Fly in minute detail has earned a University of Aberdeen... More
Birthday honours for University staff Birthday honours for University staff 15 June 2012 Two University of Aberdeen academics have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.... More
University project for older people wins major European award University project for older people wins major European award 14 June 2012 A project led by the Centrefor Rural Health - a research unit involving the University of the... More
'Heavy Metal, Sex and Granites' - critical role of granite in evolution of life on Earth revealed 'Heavy Metal, Sex and Granites' - critical role of granite in evolution of life on Earth revealed 13 June 2012 It’s one of the world’s toughest forms of rock, used to create buildings and monuments across... More
Sex and Sewage Sex and Sewage 12 June 2012 People have had an impact on the planet for millennia but the increase in man-made chemicals... More
Olympic honours for geography and former law students Olympic honours for geography and former law students 08 June 2012 The University is delighted to congratulate a current Geography student and a former Law student who... More
Could oats and barley grown in the north be even better for our health? Could oats and barley grown in the north be even better for our health? 07 June 2012 Scientists are investigating if oats and barley grown in the north of the UK are even better at... More
Aberdeenshire pupils display archaeological treasures Aberdeenshire pupils display archaeological treasures 07 June 2012 Pupils in Oyne and Keig Schools have been displaying the results of their own archaeological... More
Visitors to the University of Aberdeen go wild for Rani the tiger Visitors to the University of Aberdeen go wild for Rani the tiger 06 June 2012 The tiger in the Zoology Museum finally received a name as part of the Museum’s competition Name... More
Physician Assistant for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Physician Assistant for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary 05 June 2012 NHS Grampian has appointed its first UK trained physician assistant – an innovative new post... More
Exhibition extended due to popular demand Exhibition extended due to popular demand 05 June 2012 The exhibition, Set in Silver, has attracted over 7000 visitors to the University Library and will... More
Cancelled – early morning opportunity to see the transit of Venus Cancelled – early morning opportunity to see the transit of Venus 05 June 2012 An early morning event at the University of Aberdeen to let amateur astronomers see the planet Venus... More
Brian Cox among famous faces to appear at British Science Festival Brian Cox among famous faces to appear at British Science Festival 04 June 2012 Popular TV physicist, Brian Cox, has been announced as one of a host of well-known and well-loved... More
Last-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the transit of Venus Last-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the transit of Venus 04 June 2012 Astronomers in north-east Scotland will have a last-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the planet... More
Cancer professor pipes out Prowlers Cancer professor pipes out Prowlers 04 June 2012 Hundreds of women were piped out on an annual fundraising walk by a University of Aberdeen cancer... More
Aberdeen students honoured for outstanding achievements Aberdeen students honoured for outstanding achievements 01 June 2012 A single mother who has overcome learning difficulties to achieve her degree, and a mature student... More
Volunteers sought to capture the 'sound of music' on Bennachie Volunteers sought to capture the 'sound of music' on Bennachie 01 June 2012 One of Scotland's most famous hills is set to come alive with the sound of music later this month.... More
Step into King’s Museum for new exhibition of ‘feet’ Step into King’s Museum for new exhibition of ‘feet’ 01 June 2012 A new exhibition at King’s Museum, designed by a group of anthropology, archaeology and history... More
Opportunity to deliver a good plug for recycling Opportunity to deliver a good plug for recycling 01 June 2012 Businesses, residents and organisations are being urged to recycle their broken electronics at a... More
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