News Archive

February 2013

Film event at University to highlight global maternal health Film event at University to highlight global maternal health 28 February 2013 Members of the North-east public are invited to join experts in international development,... More
Prospective science and engineering students flock to campus for taste of University life Prospective science and engineering students flock to campus for taste of University life 27 February 2013 Hundreds of prospective science and engineering students from across the UK will visit the... More
Sharpshooter Mariana switches racket for pistol as she targets Olympics Sharpshooter Mariana switches racket for pistol as she targets Olympics 27 February 2013 An Aberdeen University student who almost made it as a tennis ace has shown her determination by... More
Countdown to 18th Aberdeen Universities' Boat Race Countdown to 18th Aberdeen Universities' Boat Race 25 February 2013 Final preparations are under way ahead of this weekend’s Aberdeen Asset Management Universities’... More
Fast Sailing Ships to be explored at university event Fast Sailing Ships to be explored at university event 25 February 2013 Members of the public will be able to learn more about an important era in Aberdeen’s maritime... More
University secures cultural engagement funding to support research-led strand at new May Festival University secures cultural engagement funding to support research-led strand at new May Festival 25 February 2013 The University of Aberdeen has secured £40k to develop the careers of recently completed PhD... More
University backs Bolivian Geological Society HQ University backs Bolivian Geological Society HQ 22 February 2013 North-east Scotland’s historical links with mining in Bolivia have been reaffirmed with the... More
Long serving members of staff recognised Long serving members of staff recognised 22 February 2013 The University of Aberdeen recently recognised the service and dedication of 16 members of staff who... More
Family fun events to take place at university library Family fun events to take place at university library 21 February 2013 A series of family fun events will kick off at the University of Aberdeen’s Sir Duncan Rice... More
Nooreen to display research at Houses of Parliament Nooreen to display research at Houses of Parliament 20 February 2013 A University of Aberdeen PhD student has reached the final stages of a national competition to... More
Science but not as we know it – University unveils exciting March events Science but not as we know it – University unveils exciting March events 19 February 2013 From busking scientists to topical debates about why our trees are dying – the National Science &... More
Far East to north-east Far East to north-east 19 February 2013 Readers in the north-east can get a taste of the Far East following a donation of Japanese books to... More
University of Aberdeen retains prestigious badge of excellence for researcher development University of Aberdeen retains prestigious badge of excellence for researcher development 19 February 2013 The University of Aberdeen has successfully retained a nationally recognised award for excellence in... More
More track success for University sprinters More track success for University sprinters 18 February 2013 Sprinter Zoey Clark became Scottish Senior Indoor 60m Champion in what was an amazing weekend for... More
Ancient tooth decay DNA reveals effects of changing diets Ancient tooth decay DNA reveals effects of changing diets 18 February 2013 DNA from tartar preserved on the teeth of ancient skeletons has revealed the consequences of changes... More
Duchess of Rothesay to be new Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen Duchess of Rothesay to be new Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen 15 February 2013 Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Rothesay will be the next Chancellor of the University of... More
Infertility - the new epidemic? Infertility - the new epidemic? 14 February 2013 Around one in six couples may have difficulty conceiving* but could the world around us be... More
Plunging new depths in hunt for life-saving antibiotics Plunging new depths in hunt for life-saving antibiotics 14 February 2013 The hunt for new life-saving antibiotics is taking researchers to some of the deepest and coldest... More
Evolutionary Loop 517 arrives at university campus Evolutionary Loop 517 arrives at university campus 13 February 2013 The University of Aberdeen this week welcomed a new landmark to its campus, which has been named by... More
An end to suffering buffering? Researchers to speed up Internet An end to suffering buffering? Researchers to speed up Internet 13 February 2013 Slow and jerky online video could become a thing of the past as Europe’s best Internet researchers... More
Great Aberdonians series continues with a look at the life of Bombay Jock Great Aberdonians series continues with a look at the life of Bombay Jock 12 February 2013 The University of Aberdeen will host the next instalment of its Great Aberdonians series this week... More
Influential film producer takes centre stage at University event Influential film producer takes centre stage at University event 11 February 2013 The University of Aberdeen will play host to one of the most important film producers in... More
Search for the first ‘man’s best friend’ Search for the first ‘man’s best friend’ 11 February 2013 Scientists at the University of Aberdeen hope to find out when and where dogs first became man’s... More
Aberdeen joins celebration of ‘Your Paintings’ Aberdeen joins celebration of ‘Your Paintings’ 08 February 2013 As part of the Your Paintings celebration, The University of Aberdeen will be opening up the... More
New fish discovered in one of deepest points on Earth New fish discovered in one of deepest points on Earth 08 February 2013 University of Aberdeen scientists have returned from a voyage to one of the deepest points on the... More
Early healthy nutrition vital for later life Early healthy nutrition vital for later life 07 February 2013 What a mother eats before and during pregnancy can impact on her offspring in many ways, a... More
Scientists to develop new scanning technology to 'see' diseases earlier and better Scientists to develop new scanning technology to 'see' diseases earlier and better 07 February 2013 Aberdeen scientists are developing what is thought to be the first scanning method of its type in... More
Pioneering drug discovery gets major funding to move to next stage Pioneering drug discovery gets major funding to move to next stage 06 February 2013 A pioneering drug development team at the University of Aberdeen has received a £1.5M funding boost... More
Pioneering drug discovery gets major funding to move to next stage Pioneering drug discovery gets major funding to move to next stage 06 February 2013 A pioneering drug development team at the University of Aberdeen has received a £1.5M funding boost... More
Slippers belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte’s sister unearthed in Aberdeen Slippers belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte’s sister unearthed in Aberdeen 05 February 2013 A pair of tiny silk and leather slippers have lain unnoticed in the vast collections of the... More
Principal’s Prize for Public Engagement with Research launched Principal’s Prize for Public Engagement with Research launched 04 February 2013 A new annual prize recognising outstanding achievement in public engagement has been launched by the... More
Sea Water Could Hold Key to Fuel Demands – First Minister hails University-led project Sea Water Could Hold Key to Fuel Demands – First Minister hails University-led project 04 February 2013 The answer to society’s fuel demands could literally be all around us according to Aberdeen... More
University welcomes Education Secretary as additional teacher training places are announced University welcomes Education Secretary as additional teacher training places are announced 04 February 2013 A boost in teacher training places was announced by the Education Secretary Michael Russell at the... More
New exhibition by Aberdonian artist at the Old Town House New exhibition by Aberdonian artist at the Old Town House 04 February 2013 A new exhibition of work by Aberdonian artist Eric Auld, which includes work spanning more than 60... More
Aberdeen recognised for creating impact from research Aberdeen recognised for creating impact from research 01 February 2013 The University of Aberdeen has made it to the final of a national competition celebrating the... More
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