News Archive

March 2012

Potential for coastal power debated in Inverurie Potential for coastal power debated in Inverurie 30 March 2012 The potential of Scotland’s coastline to generate energy will be discussed in Inverurie at the... More
Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta to deliver lecture in Aberdeen Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta to deliver lecture in Aberdeen 30 March 2012 The Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta will speak in Aberdeen as part of a bequest to... More
University launches recruitment campaign University launches recruitment campaign 29 March 2012 Up to one hundred new academic positions are on offer at the University of Aberdeen, as a key... More
New study into whether ‘feel full’ foods help manage weight New study into whether ‘feel full’ foods help manage weight 28 March 2012 The University of Aberdeen is part of a major collaboration on a £6milllion European project to... More
Science on a plate served up in Edinburgh Science on a plate served up in Edinburgh 27 March 2012 Aberdeen food scientists will be working with some of Scotland’s finest chefs on a series of... More
Conference provides food for thought Conference provides food for thought 26 March 2012 What our diets could look like in the future, and how our food choices impact on the environment,... More
Training intervention to help therapy services up for award Training intervention to help therapy services up for award 26 March 2012 A new training intervention aimed at improving child therapy services has been shortlisted for a... More
Visit by representatives of the British University of Egypt Visit by representatives of the British University of Egypt 26 March 2012 The University hosted a visit this morning from representatives of the British University of Egypt... More
World raises a toast to whisky thanks to an Aberdeen student World raises a toast to whisky thanks to an Aberdeen student 26 March 2012 People across the world will raise a dram to Scotland’s national drink tomorrow (March 27) thanks... More
New scholarship scheme announced New scholarship scheme announced 23 March 2012 The University of Aberdeen has announced a new scholarship scheme that will provide opportunities... More
Boost for Aberdeen cancer research team as fundraising effort reaches £34,500 Boost for Aberdeen cancer research team as fundraising effort reaches £34,500 23 March 2012 The fight against two of Scotland’s fastest rising cancers will receive a major boost today (march... More
New exhibition captures changing view of the Granite City New exhibition captures changing view of the Granite City 23 March 2012 The architectural and social transformation of the Granite City between the 1850s and 1940s is... More
City Ambassadors recognised at awards reception City Ambassadors recognised at awards reception 23 March 2012 Academics and business leaders who have helped to bring conference business worth £8million to the... More
Maitland Mackie installed as Rector of the University of Aberdeen Maitland Mackie installed as Rector of the University of Aberdeen 23 March 2012 Tradition dictates that the University of Aberdeen’s new rector must ride down the High Street... More
Bakery firm scoops award for healthy eating products Bakery firm scoops award for healthy eating products 21 March 2012 A North-east Scotland bakery firm has been recognised for its commitment to the development of... More
Development of new drugs from deep sea organisms to be highlighted at symposium Development of new drugs from deep sea organisms to be highlighted at symposium 21 March 2012 Pioneering research being conducted in Aberdeen, to develop new medicines for diseases such as... More
Aberdeen students’ work showcased at global education conference in London Aberdeen students’ work showcased at global education conference in London 20 March 2012 Students taking one of the new Sixth Century Courses as part of the University’s curriculum reform... More
How ECT helps severely depressed How ECT helps severely depressed 19 March 2012 Aberdeen researchers have discovered how a controversial but effective treatment in psychiatry acts... More
Discovery Day! Discovery Day! 16 March 2012 Ever wondered what your granny’s got in common with an astronaut, or if your skeleton really is... More
Lifetime achievement award for Professor Alex Kemp Lifetime achievement award for Professor Alex Kemp 16 March 2012 Top individuals and companies in the offshore industry were celebrated last night at the 2012... More
Advice to breastfeed exclusively for six months may be “unhelpful” and too idealistic Advice to breastfeed exclusively for six months may be “unhelpful” and too idealistic 15 March 2012 Advising women to breastfeed exclusively for six months may be “unhelpful” and far too... More
Event to help protect your inventions and business ideas Event to help protect your inventions and business ideas 14 March 2012 The University of Aberdeen will host an event designed to help people with a business idea or an... More
Natural world inspires new exhibition at the Old Town House Natural world inspires new exhibition at the Old Town House 14 March 2012 An Ellon and Aberdeen artist who takes his inspiration from the natural world and the coastline of... More
Property Forum first Property Forum first 14 March 2012 The first joint seminar between the Investment Property Forum and the University of Aberdeen’s... More
Study finds eye care in Scotland has improved but that the gap between rich and poor is growing Study finds eye care in Scotland has improved but that the gap between rich and poor is growing 13 March 2012 Scotland’s policy of free eye care has helped to close the health gap in eye care between those... More
Major diseases are the target of new venture Major diseases are the target of new venture 12 March 2012 The University of Aberdeen is working with Scottish entrepreneur Dr Derek Douglas CBE to spin out a... More
Technology that translates sign language into text aims to empower sign language users Technology that translates sign language into text aims to empower sign language users 12 March 2012 The software application being developed by scientists in Aberdeen is the first of its kind in the... More
Stem cells and climate change under the spotlight at two free science events Stem cells and climate change under the spotlight at two free science events 12 March 2012 The latest developments in stem cell research, and how what we eat is impacting on the world’s... More
Varsity rivals take on 30 event Granite City Challenge Varsity rivals take on 30 event Granite City Challenge 12 March 2012 Friendly rivalries between the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University will come to the... More
More than 500 students enjoy a super Sunday More than 500 students enjoy a super Sunday 12 March 2012 Sunday saw the University of Aberdeen’s King’s pitches swarmed by over 500 students taking part... More
Aberdeen lose out to Robert Gordon University at 17th Aberdeen Asset Management Universities' Boat Race Aberdeen lose out to Robert Gordon University at 17th Aberdeen Asset Management Universities' Boat Race 10 March 2012 Robert Gordon University has won the 2012 Aberdeen Asset Management Boat Race for only the third... More
Ultra-running GP to give inspirational talk Ultra-running GP to give inspirational talk 09 March 2012 A former Aberdeen medical student, whose inspiring list of athletic accomplishments includes running... More
Major boost for medical research thanks to Saving Sight in Grampian Major boost for medical research thanks to Saving Sight in Grampian 09 March 2012 Groundbreaking University of Aberdeen research into eye disease, cancer, arthritis, inflammation and... More
Ecology on the menu in Deeside Ecology on the menu in Deeside 09 March 2012 A lecturer in conservation science at the University of Aberdeen will look at how we tackle the... More
University professor becomes a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh University professor becomes a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 08 March 2012 A University of Aberdeen physicist has joined Scotland’s prestigious learned organisation, The... More
Success across the board for University sport Success across the board for University sport 08 March 2012 With the season nearly over and the Granite City Challenge less than a week away, Wednesday was... More
Fundraising runners honour memory of scientist Fundraising runners honour memory of scientist 07 March 2012 Friends, colleagues and students of a popular scientist who lost her battle with breast cancer will... More
Cafe Scientifique Inverurie launches to capacity crowd Cafe Scientifique Inverurie launches to capacity crowd 07 March 2012 The University’s latest community cafe series launched last night to a capacity audience in the... More
Chicken liver paté is a potential source of food poisoning Chicken liver paté is a potential source of food poisoning 07 March 2012 Aberdeen researchers have found further evidence that one of Britain’s most popular starters -... More
Aberpella represents the University at Voice Festival Aberpella represents the University at Voice Festival 06 March 2012 Last weekend the University of Aberdeen’s A Cappella group, ‘Aberpella’ took part in the... More
University unveils statue in honour of the late David Craig University unveils statue in honour of the late David Craig 06 March 2012 A statue in honour of the late David Craig has been unveiled on the top floor of the University of... More
Gene ‘switch’ is another possible cause for depression Gene ‘switch’ is another possible cause for depression 05 March 2012 Aberdeen scientists have discovered another piece in the jigsaw behind depression with a finding... More
Students win national NUS Scotland awards Students win national NUS Scotland awards 05 March 2012 Aberdeen University Students’ Association leads the way at NUS Scotland's National Conference with... More
‘Scientific pantomime’ to take audience on a time-travelling trip through the history of medicine ‘Scientific pantomime’ to take audience on a time-travelling trip through the history of medicine 02 March 2012 Did you know that bleeding was used as the main ‘treatment’ for the Black Death? ... More
Amateur archaeologists sought for Bennachie project Amateur archaeologists sought for Bennachie project 02 March 2012 Amateur archaeologists are being sought to take part in a project to unlock the secret past of one... More
Amateur archaeologists sought for Bennachie project Amateur archaeologists sought for Bennachie project 02 March 2012 Amateur archaeologists are being sought to take part in a project to unlock the secret past of one... More
Dancers descend on Aberdeen Dancers descend on Aberdeen 01 March 2012 Hundreds of people from around the world are descending on Aberdeen this weekend to attend the 61st... More
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