News Archive

March 2013

Truth about ‘controversial’ Bennachie colonists sought by archaeologists Truth about ‘controversial’ Bennachie colonists sought by archaeologists 29 March 2013 They were a band of squatters who set up a community on the foot of the North-East’s most famous... More
Archaeological discoveries exhibited for the first time Archaeological discoveries exhibited for the first time 29 March 2013 A new exhibition opening at King’s Museum in the week of 11th March will reveal extraordinary... More
University of Aberdeen launches May Festival programme University of Aberdeen launches May Festival programme 28 March 2013 Mini-Vikings, a fiddler, a chef and a science demonstration offered a flavour of what is to come as... More
Pulsetta rolls into top spot for Rowett award Pulsetta rolls into top spot for Rowett award 28 March 2013 A pioneering range of tasty, nutritious and gluten-free foods scooped the award for healthy eating... More
New prize for plays written in Doric New prize for plays written in Doric 27 March 2013 The North East drama group Fleeman Productions and the Department of English of the University of... More
Main contractor announced for new Rowett centre of excellence at Foresterhill Main contractor announced for new Rowett centre of excellence at Foresterhill 27 March 2013 The University of Aberdeen has selected Lend Lease, the integrated property and infrastructure... More
Top award for Professor Top award for Professor 27 March 2013 A University of Aberdeen academic has been recognised for her contribution to the field of social... More
Secrets of the deep showcased at Future Seas Secrets of the deep showcased at Future Seas 26 March 2013 Video footage of some of the creatures found in the deepest parts of our oceans will be shown at a... More
University library shortlisted for major architectural award University library shortlisted for major architectural award 26 March 2013 The new library for the University of Aberdeen is one of 25 projects to make it to the finals of The... More
New Chair appointed for University of Aberdeen Development Trust New Chair appointed for University of Aberdeen Development Trust 22 March 2013 An Aberdeen businessman has been appointed chairman of the University of Aberdeen Development Trust,... More
University geared up for Discovery Day University geared up for Discovery Day 22 March 2013 An action packed day of scintillating science is in store for enthusiastic young (and not so young)... More
Award for Helen’s ‘outstanding’ thesis Award for Helen’s ‘outstanding’ thesis 22 March 2013 MSc student Helen Gestwicki has won the Alpro Foundation Award for Masters - given in recognition of... More
Career Service Scoops Top Award Career Service Scoops Top Award 21 March 2013 The University of Aberdeen Careers Service, has won a top accolade at the National Council for Work... More
University launches Centre for Academic Development University launches Centre for Academic Development 20 March 2013 The Centre for Academic Development is the fusion of the previous Centre for Learning & Teaching and... More
From hearing to seeing: brain injury research discussed From hearing to seeing: brain injury research discussed 20 March 2013 The latest breakthroughs into how sight loss caused by brain injuries can be improved will be the... More
Why are our trees dying? Why are our trees dying? 19 March 2013 ‘Why are our trees dying?’ will be the topic of discussion at the launch of the Café... More
Transforming surgical care with robots Transforming surgical care with robots 18 March 2013 What can robots do that humans can’t? That is the subject of the next Café Med talk organised by... More
Snow disrupts Granite City Challenge (VIDEO) Snow disrupts Granite City Challenge (VIDEO) 15 March 2013 Britain’s biggest varsity event between the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University... More
Artists to provide an insight into their inspiration at library talk Artists to provide an insight into their inspiration at library talk 14 March 2013 The artists behind the Waterlines sculpture which marks the entrance of the Sir Duncan Rice Library... More
Teachers and parents invited to debate ‘education for citizenship’ Teachers and parents invited to debate ‘education for citizenship’ 13 March 2013 Teachers, parents and researchers will come together later this month to debate the teaching of... More
Campbell Joins Touch Euro-Champs Scotland Down Under Campbell Joins Touch Euro-Champs Scotland Down Under 11 March 2013 A University of Aberdeen sports coach is heading down under to represent Scotland at one of the... More
Student fundraisers praised by international development charity Student fundraisers praised by international development charity 08 March 2013 The fundraising achievements of Aberdeen students with a passion for adventure have been honoured by... More
Aberdeen universities prepare to do battle Aberdeen universities prepare to do battle 07 March 2013 Over 700 students will fight for their university's pride next week (Wed March 13) as the University... More
Obesity more of a problem for boys from poor backgrounds shows study of 36 years’ data Obesity more of a problem for boys from poor backgrounds shows study of 36 years’ data 06 March 2013 New research analysing 36 years’ data for children when they were aged five and six shows that... More
Around the world in many faiths Around the world in many faiths 05 March 2013 The University Chaplaincy and the Students Association will today (March 5) host an 'Around the... More
University announces new Halliburton scholarships for African students University announces new Halliburton scholarships for African students 04 March 2013 A new scholarship scheme launched by one of the biggest energy services companies in the world will... More
Reunion for Aberdonians helping researchers Reunion for Aberdonians helping researchers 01 March 2013 Almost 150 men and women who are helping clinical scientists understand the ageing brain and... More
University Principal Backs Call to Tackle Alcohol Harms University Principal Backs Call to Tackle Alcohol Harms 01 March 2013 University of Aberdeen Principal, Professor Sir Ian Diamond, today welcomed the publication of... More
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