News Archive

December 2009

Lifetime achievement award for doctor Lifetime achievement award for doctor 21 December 2009 An Aberdeen doctor who has treated thousands of North-east babies and children with asthma,... More
Ancient papyri presented to University Ancient papyri presented to University 18 December 2009 The Bishop of Aberdeen presented the University with a facsimile of papyri dating from the 3rd... More
Winners of inaugural University film making competition announced Winners of inaugural University film making competition announced 17 December 2009 The winners of a University of Aberdeen competition for aspiring young film makers have been... More
Aberdeen students celebrate Pöyry scholarship success Aberdeen students celebrate Pöyry scholarship success 17 December 2009 Two Aberdeen students are celebrating after securing a share of a £140K scholarship.... More
Aberdeen scholar receives prestigious professorship Aberdeen scholar receives prestigious professorship 15 December 2009 A University of Aberdeen scholar has been awarded a prestigious British Academy Wolfson... More
University students honoured in industry competition University students honoured in industry competition 14 December 2009 Two University of Aberdeen Engineering students were awarded for their work in developing real life... More
Work of Aberdeen composer showcased at Carol Concert Work of Aberdeen composer showcased at Carol Concert 14 December 2009 Music from a new CD by an Aberdeen composer, released to rave reviews, will be performed at the... More
Principal and Vice Chancellor honoured with Knighthood Principal and Vice Chancellor honoured with Knighthood 14 December 2009 Professor Sir Duncan Rice, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen, received a... More
Scotland’s climate history charted in new book Scotland’s climate history charted in new book 11 December 2009 Scotland’s history of climate conditions and weather has been charted for the first time in a new... More
Aberdeen student chosen for the UK Youth Delegation Aberdeen student chosen for the UK Youth Delegation 10 December 2009 A student from the University of Aberdeen has been chosen to represent UK youth at the United... More
Candlelit vigil for bereaved families Candlelit vigil for bereaved families 10 December 2009 A candlelit vigil to remember children of any age who have died will be held in St Machar’s... More
New power device could help meet UK renewable targets New power device could help meet UK renewable targets 10 December 2009 A new type of power device which could help large networks of offshore wind farms and a European... More
Joke generating computer brings festive gags to Glasgow Science Centre Joke generating computer brings festive gags to Glasgow Science Centre 09 December 2009 Heard the one about the computer that tells jokes? A new exhibit launched at the Glasgow Science... More
Hundreds of school kids hear from top genetics expert Hundreds of school kids hear from top genetics expert 09 December 2009 More than 500 school pupils will today (December 9) gain an insight into human evolution by one of... More
Scientists shed light on eyesight of moles Scientists shed light on eyesight of moles 09 December 2009 Moles may be seriously short-sighted and some even have skin covering their eyes.... More
Event to highlight research into digital challenges in rural areas Event to highlight research into digital challenges in rural areas 08 December 2009 Research being undertaken at the University of Aberdeen into how digital technologies could... More
Short story competition remembers Doric writer Short story competition remembers Doric writer 07 December 2009 A new search is underway for budding writers keen to capture the North-East way of life on paper.... More
Major funding boost for promotion of Gaelic at University of Aberdeen Major funding boost for promotion of Gaelic at University of Aberdeen 07 December 2009 The University of Aberdeen is to share in funding of £5.29 million for research into the support... More
‘Courtroom clash’ for Aberdeen schoolchildren ‘Courtroom clash’ for Aberdeen schoolchildren 04 December 2009 The University of Aberdeen’s Law Mooting Society has launched its first secondary schools... More
M&S teams up with Scottish nutritional scientists on unique diet range M&S teams up with Scottish nutritional scientists on unique diet range 02 December 2009 Marks & Spencer has been seeking expert advice from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of... More
Music maker behind hit Hollywood films to take Director’s Cut chair Music maker behind hit Hollywood films to take Director’s Cut chair 01 December 2009 One of the world’s most respected film composers, whose soundtracks have been used in blockbusters... More
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