News Archive

November 2009

Aberdeen students gear up for Copenhagen summit Aberdeen students gear up for Copenhagen summit 30 November 2009 Aberdeen students are lending their support to a global treaty on climate change ahead of next... More
Ambassadors recognised at Business Tourism Awards Dinner Ambassadors recognised at Business Tourism Awards Dinner 30 November 2009 Business leaders and academics who have helped bring in conference business worth more than... More
Secrets of the deep revealed in new book Secrets of the deep revealed in new book 27 November 2009 More than 60% of our planet is covered by deep ocean harbouring the largest habitat on Earth. ... More
Key alcohol adviser to discuss UK’s drink problem Key alcohol adviser to discuss UK’s drink problem 27 November 2009 Alcohol problems cost Scotland an estimated £2.25 billion per year in NHS, social work, police,... More
Inspiring by design Inspiring by design 26 November 2009 The role of architecture in inspiring learning was the theme for a meeting of the Cross Party Group... More
Feathered fun for young ones Feathered fun for young ones 25 November 2009 Places are still available on fun sessions this Friday (November 27) for preschoolers keen to learn... More
Double honour for scientist in successful second career Double honour for scientist in successful second career 25 November 2009 Deciding to study later in life has paid off for Alex Brand, who is now enjoying a successful second... More
Holyrood debate on making the Caledonian connection Holyrood debate on making the Caledonian connection 24 November 2009 The future of connecting with millions of Scots abroad will come under the spotlight in a major... More
Volunteers sought for study which could help parents of ill or premature babies Volunteers sought for study which could help parents of ill or premature babies 24 November 2009 Volunteers are being sought for a new study which aims to improve the experience of parents of ill... More
New synthetic bone closer to market New synthetic bone closer to market 23 November 2009 Pioneering research to develop man-made bone to help patients with diseased and damaged bone is a... More
New book to teach next generation of geologists New book to teach next generation of geologists 23 November 2009 A new textbook which will help teach the next generation of geologists in the oil and gas industry,... More
Hong Kong composer scoops 2009 Aberdeen Music Prize Hong Kong composer scoops 2009 Aberdeen Music Prize 23 November 2009 The Aberdeen Music Prize hit the right note with aspiring composers and audiences in the Granite... More
Best-selling biologist and outspoken atheist among those honoured by University Best-selling biologist and outspoken atheist among those honoured by University 23 November 2009 One of Britain’s best known biologists who has championed and expanded upon Charles Darwin’s... More
University strengthens cultural relations with Spain University strengthens cultural relations with Spain 23 November 2009 Federico Palomera, Consul General of Spain, visited the University of Aberdeen in November to... More
International composing talent bring sound of music to Aberdeen International composing talent bring sound of music to Aberdeen 20 November 2009 Talented young composers from across the globe will bring the sound of their music to the Granite... More
Event celebrates 150 years of Darwin’s most epic work Event celebrates 150 years of Darwin’s most epic work 20 November 2009 150 years ago Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection was... More
New exhibition features pioneering university research New exhibition features pioneering university research 19 November 2009 Pioneering research at Aberdeen’s two universities is featured in a new photographic exhibition of... More
Could climate change affect the food on our plate? Could climate change affect the food on our plate? 19 November 2009 Researchers are today (Thursday, November 19) debating whether measures to curb climate change could... More
Still time to book for Professor Hugh Pennington lecture Still time to book for Professor Hugh Pennington lecture 18 November 2009 There is still time to book a place for a free public lecture being given this Friday (November... More
Overweight men sought for diabetes study Overweight men sought for diabetes study 17 November 2009 Aberdeen scientists are seeking overweight men for a new study which aims to better understand the... More
World renowned soprano to perform in Aberdeen World renowned soprano to perform in Aberdeen 16 November 2009 One of the world’s most respected sopranos is to perform this week in Aberdeen. ... More
Brave Aberdeen alumnus to give inspiring talk Brave Aberdeen alumnus to give inspiring talk 16 November 2009 A brave University of Aberdeen graduate who became paralysed following a rock climbing accident will... More
IT manager who survived fatal glider crash among finalists for top award IT manager who survived fatal glider crash among finalists for top award 13 November 2009 An IT program manager who survived a 200mph glider crash which killed his good friend was among the... More
Physician assisted suicide to be debated Physician assisted suicide to be debated 13 November 2009 A debate on whether doctors should aid patients who wish to end their lives will take place at the... More
Aberdeen scientists capture on film deepest fish in the southern ocean Aberdeen scientists capture on film deepest fish in the southern ocean 13 November 2009 Scientists from the University of Aberdeen, Japan and New Zealand have successfully photographed the... More
Muslim women’s rights explored as world renowned lecture series returns to Aberdeen Muslim women’s rights explored as world renowned lecture series returns to Aberdeen 13 November 2009 One of the world’s leading voices on Muslim women’s rights is to speak at the University of... More
Top young table tennis players to compete in Granite City Top young table tennis players to compete in Granite City 12 November 2009 Scotland’s top young table tennis players will converge in Aberdeen for the Scottish Universities... More
Work of Aberdeen arsenic expert ‘highly cited’ Work of Aberdeen arsenic expert ‘highly cited’ 12 November 2009 An Aberdeen scientist who was the first to reveal the extent of arsenic contamination in rice is now... More
New book explores patient safety in surgery New book explores patient safety in surgery 12 November 2009 It’s estimated that up to 12% of hospital patients experience an ‘adverse event’ and about 50%... More
SUPA researchers to benefit from £48 million investment SUPA researchers to benefit from £48 million investment 11 November 2009 Eight Scottish universities – including the University of Aberdeen - are to share almost £50... More
Professor Hugh Pennington gives public lecture Professor Hugh Pennington gives public lecture 10 November 2009 One of Britain’s best known scientists is giving a public lecture this month and being awarded a... More
Can tomato-based foods protect you against heart disease? Can tomato-based foods protect you against heart disease? 10 November 2009 Researchers from the University of Aberdeen believe tomatoes could play a key role in the prevention... More
Honour for researcher uncovering secrets of bacteria Honour for researcher uncovering secrets of bacteria 09 November 2009 A microbiologist whose research into bacteria might ultimately help pave the way for the development... More
Report quantifies University’s half-billion pound contribution to economy Report quantifies University’s half-billion pound contribution to economy 09 November 2009 The University of Aberdeen is currently contributing over half a billion pounds annually (£508... More
Patient safety experts gather in Aberdeen Patient safety experts gather in Aberdeen 06 November 2009 Around 60 experts in patient safety are meeting at the University of Aberdeen today(November 6).... More
Aberdeen students strike gold with innovative E. coli plumbing concept Aberdeen students strike gold with innovative E. coli plumbing concept 06 November 2009 A group of students have struck gold with a revolutionary technique testing how E. coli could be... More
Martin Bell to join University of Aberdeen in Act of Remembrance Martin Bell to join University of Aberdeen in Act of Remembrance 06 November 2009 Former BBC war correspondent and ex-independent MP, Martin Bell, will be at the University of... More
Aberdeen marine scientists part of new alliance Aberdeen marine scientists part of new alliance 05 November 2009 Scotland will become a global leader in marine science within a decade with the launch of a new... More
Presenter of popular BBC archaeology series to give free talk in Aberdeen Presenter of popular BBC archaeology series to give free talk in Aberdeen 05 November 2009 An internationally renowned archaeologist best known for the popular BBC series Two Men in a Trench... More
Innovative teaching methods used at Aberdeenshire schools passed on to teachers from across Scotland Innovative teaching methods used at Aberdeenshire schools passed on to teachers from across Scotland 05 November 2009 Teachers from Stonehaven, Aboyne and Turriff will demonstrate the innovative ways in which they... More
Ancient Athens and Old Aberdeen brought together in new public lecture series Ancient Athens and Old Aberdeen brought together in new public lecture series 05 November 2009 A leading scholar of the classics and award winning author will bring a modern perspective to art... More
Postgraduate prospects highlighted at Open Day Postgraduate prospects highlighted at Open Day 03 November 2009 Hundreds of prospective postgraduate students are expected to descend on the University of Aberdeen... More
Major study to understand what prompts environmentally friendly behaviour Major study to understand what prompts environmentally friendly behaviour 03 November 2009 University of Aberdeen researchers are leading a major study to better understand what motivates... More
Another accolade for Aberdeen athlete Another accolade for Aberdeen athlete 03 November 2009 An Aberdeen runner who already boasts a string of sporting accolades has been named Scottish Masters... More
Charity event to tell story of North East medical discoveries Charity event to tell story of North East medical discoveries 02 November 2009 The North-east’s strong history of medical discoveries and healthcare will be the subject of a... More
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