News Archive

February 2012

Work adds new ‘depth’ to Aberdeen Aquatics Centre Work adds new ‘depth’ to Aberdeen Aquatics Centre 29 February 2012 Construction work is adding new depth to Aberdeen’s world-class aquatics centre with excavation of... More
Climate change could impact on polar ecosystems Climate change could impact on polar ecosystems 29 February 2012 Polar ecosystems could be at risk from the spread of toxic cyanobacteria if the climate continues to... More
Prospective science students flock to the city Prospective science students flock to the city 29 February 2012 Hundreds of would be science and engineering students from across the UK will visit the University... More
Masterclass offers students insight into the business of film making Masterclass offers students insight into the business of film making 29 February 2012 A University of Aberdeen graduate who has been involved in overseeing the production of more than... More
Student society visit Berlin Student society visit Berlin 27 February 2012 Twenty-eight students from the University of Aberdeen’s Politics and International Relations... More
Week of sporting success for Aberdeen Week of sporting success for Aberdeen 24 February 2012 It has proved a successful week for men’s sport at the University of Aberdeen with a league title... More
Aberdeen University Students’ Association shortlisted for six National Awards Aberdeen University Students’ Association shortlisted for six National Awards 24 February 2012 NUS Scotland has announced the finalists of the second annual NUS Scotland Awards. The winners of... More
£5.1M award to tackle fungal killers £5.1M award to tackle fungal killers 22 February 2012 Invasive fungal infections are responsible for around 1.5 million deaths worldwide each year. ... More
Climate change study warns against one-off experiments Climate change study warns against one-off experiments 21 February 2012 Climate change research conducted by the University of Aberdeen and Marine Scotland Science... More
German writer to give reading from his work at University of Aberdeen German writer to give reading from his work at University of Aberdeen 21 February 2012 David Wagner, the prize-winning author of novels, short stories and numerous articles for respected... More
Awareness Week to showcase Muslim faith and life Awareness Week to showcase Muslim faith and life 20 February 2012 University of Aberdeen students invite the communities of the North-east to join them in celebrating... More
Scottish student creates first World Whisky Day Scottish student creates first World Whisky Day 17 February 2012 It’s Scotland’s national drink but an enterprising University of Aberdeen student will ensure... More
University pays tribute to dedication of long-serving staff University pays tribute to dedication of long-serving staff 16 February 2012 A further forty-seven staff across all parts of the University have been honoured for their long... More
Volunteers sought for travel disruption study Volunteers sought for travel disruption study 16 February 2012 People from Aberdeen city and shire who have recently experienced travel disruption are being asked... More
New book finds Scotland wants more devolution - not independence New book finds Scotland wants more devolution - not independence 15 February 2012 A ‘perfect storm’ could be created in which Scotland votes ‘yes’ for independence despite a... More
Volunteers sought for dementia study Volunteers sought for dementia study 15 February 2012 Volunteers are being sought for a study into how the brain changes as we age.... More
Minister meets students to discuss Scotland's commitment to mitigating climate change Minister meets students to discuss Scotland's commitment to mitigating climate change 14 February 2012 Scotland's Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, Stewart Stevenson MSP, visited the... More
Tracing musical style through technology Tracing musical style through technology 13 February 2012 Aberdeen academics will employ the techniques of DNA sequencing to look at how music has changed... More
Platinum ‘prize’ for Paul Platinum ‘prize’ for Paul 13 February 2012 It is an accolade presented to the world’s top pop and rock stars but now an Aberdeen academic has... More
Could we die ‘greener’? Could we die ‘greener’? 13 February 2012 Could we die in a more environmentally friendly way? Greener alternatives to traditional burial... More
Lifelong passion for Dickens rewarded with visit to the Palace Lifelong passion for Dickens rewarded with visit to the Palace 10 February 2012 Dr Paul Schlicke dedicated almost four decades to teaching students at the University of Aberdeen... More
Innovative “protein” toy created by Aberdeen scientist Innovative “protein” toy created by Aberdeen scientist 10 February 2012 An innovative new toy to teach youngsters how proteins function in the human body has been created... More
New European study to investigate methane production in livestock New European study to investigate methane production in livestock 10 February 2012 Scientists from across Europe gathered in Aberdeen this week (9-10 February) to draw up a programme... More
Delivering medical treatment remotely … Bond style Delivering medical treatment remotely … Bond style 09 February 2012 An Aberdeen doctor who helped devise the scene in Casino Royale when a poisoned James Bond saves... More
Major study into foods claiming to benefit health Major study into foods claiming to benefit health 08 February 2012 Research by scientists at the University of Aberdeen is helping support the development of new foods... More
Cutting edge sensor technology to be showcased at Subsea 2012 Cutting edge sensor technology to be showcased at Subsea 2012 06 February 2012 Scientists working on the development of cutting edge sensor systems, which could transform the... More
‘Supergiant’ amphipods discovered 7 km deep ‘Supergiant’ amphipods discovered 7 km deep 02 February 2012 An expedition to one of the deepest places in the ocean has discovered one of the most enigmatic... More
University shortlisted in national work experience awards University shortlisted in national work experience awards 02 February 2012 The University of Aberdeen has been announced as a finalist in the National Council for Work... More
Life of great Aberdonian celebrated Life of great Aberdonian celebrated 01 February 2012 A free public lecture series which celebrates the lives of the Granite City's most influential... More
Men's rugby team triumph over Loughborough with dramatic extra-time try Men's rugby team triumph over Loughborough with dramatic extra-time try 01 February 2012 The University of Aberdeen Men's Rugby 1st XV remain on course for Twickenham after a dramatic extra... More
World class executive education comes to Aberdeen World class executive education comes to Aberdeen 01 February 2012 The University of Aberdeen has joined forces with one of the world's leading business schools to... More
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