News Archive

May 2012

Health’s ‘hidden’ genome Health’s ‘hidden’ genome 31 May 2012 Conditions such as obesity, depression and inflammatory pain will affect a significant proportion of... More
Aberdeen research contributes to study which suggests climate change led to collapse of ancient civilisation Aberdeen research contributes to study which suggests climate change led to collapse of ancient civilisation 31 May 2012 A team led by researchers at the University of Aberdeen has contributed to a new study which... More
Men and women receive different fertility advice following cancer diagnosis Men and women receive different fertility advice following cancer diagnosis 30 May 2012 There are significant gaps in the information women receive about their future fertility following... More
Eminent historian discusses the life of one of Europe’s most powerful political figures Eminent historian discusses the life of one of Europe’s most powerful political figures 29 May 2012 An eminent historian will draw on his bestselling book when he presents a public lecture in Aberdeen... More
90th anniversary of insulin celebrated at Aberdeen 90th anniversary of insulin celebrated at Aberdeen 28 May 2012 Ninety years ago a University of Aberdeen medical graduate was part of a small team of scientists... More
Asia’s leading university welcomes Aberdeen's leaders of the future Asia’s leading university welcomes Aberdeen's leaders of the future 25 May 2012 Participants on the University’s award-winning International Leadership Development Programme... More
University composer writes ‘Aberdeen anthem’ University composer writes ‘Aberdeen anthem’ 25 May 2012 The University of Aberdeen’s Professor Paul Mealor has penned an ‘Aberdeen anthem’ which will... More
Winner of National Student Survey iPad Winner of National Student Survey iPad 25 May 2012 The winner of the University’s iPad for completing the National Student Survey was presented... More
New health economics degree launched New health economics degree launched 24 May 2012 Scotland’s first postgraduate degree in health economics is being launched by the University of... More
Undergraduate academic resource now available for download Undergraduate academic resource now available for download 24 May 2012 An open access ebook designed to introduce undergraduates to democratic models of business, such as... More
Undergraduate academic resource now available for download Undergraduate academic resource now available for download 24 May 2012 An open access ebook designed to introduce undergraduates to democratic models of business, such as... More
University talks with renewables industry on shaping the future today University talks with renewables industry on shaping the future today 23 May 2012 Academics at the cutting-edge of research and developments in renewable energy are discussing the... More
Professor is top UK health economist and one of best in world Professor is top UK health economist and one of best in world 22 May 2012 A University of Aberdeen professor has been ranked among the top health economists in the world. ... More
Cutting-edge sensor technology to be showcased to industry Cutting-edge sensor technology to be showcased to industry 21 May 2012 Scientists developing cutting-edge sensor technology for the subsea, renewable, marine and fishery... More
Modern dog breeds ‘genetically disconnected’ from ancient ancestors Modern dog breeds ‘genetically disconnected’ from ancient ancestors 21 May 2012 Cross-breeding of dogs over thousands of years has made it extremely difficult to trace the ancient... More
Aberdeen student to embark on prestigious media scholarship Aberdeen student to embark on prestigious media scholarship 21 May 2012 A University of Aberdeen student has secured a prestigious media scholarship which will see her... More
Former colleague remembered with launch of student prize Former colleague remembered with launch of student prize 18 May 2012 The University’s School of Engineering has launched a new student prize in memory of a... More
Study suggest chemicals in the environment could threaten male fertility Study suggest chemicals in the environment could threaten male fertility 16 May 2012 New research from the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with academics in Edinburgh, Aberdeen... More
Winner of 2012 Toulmin prize announced Winner of 2012 Toulmin prize announced 15 May 2012 Moira Taylor, a keen storyteller from Peterhead, scooped the £500 cash prize for her short-story... More
Catholic library and archive to return to Aberdeen Catholic library and archive to return to Aberdeen 15 May 2012 Two important Scottish Catholic library and archive collections of national and international... More
Wasted milk is a real drain on our resources, study shows Wasted milk is a real drain on our resources, study shows 14 May 2012 Milk poured down Britain’s kitchen sinks each year creates a carbon footprint equivalent to... More
Is there oil in Antarctica? Is there oil in Antarctica? 14 May 2012 The prospect of finding oil in Antarctica will be discussed at a free event in Aberdeen on Wednesday... More
Environmental Protection Agency Ireland releases University of Aberdeen study into the use of fracking technology Environmental Protection Agency Ireland releases University of Aberdeen study into the use of fracking technology 11 May 2012 The Environmental Protection Agency Ireland (EPA) has today (Friday May 11) published a report from... More
Eye disease: seeing the way ahead Eye disease: seeing the way ahead 11 May 2012 Ever wondered why routine eye tests are becoming lengthier? The answer to this plus an insight into... More
Students ‘Race to Rio’ Students ‘Race to Rio’ 11 May 2012 Hundreds of University of Aberdeen students will take part in a sporting challenge this weekend,... More
‘Uncovered’ basin gives new insight into impact of West Antarctica ice loss ‘Uncovered’ basin gives new insight into impact of West Antarctica ice loss 10 May 2012 A consortium of British scientists, including a glaciologist from the University of Aberdeen, have... More
Innovative engineering technology scoops industry award Innovative engineering technology scoops industry award 09 May 2012 Innovative technology developed by engineers at the University of Aberdeen scooped a prestigious... More
Graham Stewart of Lloyd’s Register appointed Honorary Visiting Professor of Engineering at University of Aberdeen Graham Stewart of Lloyd’s Register appointed Honorary Visiting Professor of Engineering at University of Aberdeen 09 May 2012 Graham Stewart, Global Technical Director of Energy at Lloyd’s Register, has been appointed as... More
War time surgery documented in new book War time surgery documented in new book 08 May 2012 Two Aberdeen surgeons who have hosted two hugely popular talks on surgery of the Great War have... More
Roman camps and Scotland’s castles explored in lecture series Roman camps and Scotland’s castles explored in lecture series 07 May 2012 Archaeological evidence left by the Romans in Scotland and the future of the country’s castles... More
Mooting society celebrates 25 years Mooting society celebrates 25 years 07 May 2012 The University of Aberdeen’s Mooting society marked their 25th anniversary with the final of the... More
Aberdeen academic delivers prestigious lecture series Aberdeen academic delivers prestigious lecture series 07 May 2012 A University of Aberdeen academic has delivered the Rhind Lectures at the Royal Society of... More
New research projects cement Aberdeen’s position as leading institution for research on The North New research projects cement Aberdeen’s position as leading institution for research on The North 04 May 2012 The University of Aberdeen is launching a new, cross-disciplinary research theme on The North which... More
The mystery of handedness in nature to be discussed The mystery of handedness in nature to be discussed 04 May 2012 Did you know that most seashell are right-handed? Or that some climbing vines show tendencies... More
Leading talent agent to share ‘insider’ perspective of show business Leading talent agent to share ‘insider’ perspective of show business 03 May 2012 One of the world’s leading agents whose clients are a ‘who’s who’ of the red carpet will... More
Scheme offers opportunities for Brazilian students Scheme offers opportunities for Brazilian students 02 May 2012 The University of Aberdeen is participating in a Brazilian Government scholarship scheme to give... More
New venture to improve farming and retail carbon footprint New venture to improve farming and retail carbon footprint 02 May 2012 A new institute to help farmers produce more efficiently and an updated software ‘tool’ that... More
World’s most northerly bottlenose dolphin population stable, report concludes World’s most northerly bottlenose dolphin population stable, report concludes 01 May 2012 The world’s most northerly resident population of bottlenose dolphins is stable and may even be... More
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