News Archive

August 2009

University of Aberdeen launches major curriculum change to potential new students University of Aberdeen launches major curriculum change to potential new students 31 August 2009 Sweeping changes to the Aberdeen student experience - including the reform of the undergraduate... More
Cancer insight for Highland kids Cancer insight for Highland kids 31 August 2009 A cancer scientist is visiting 10 Highland secondary schools this week and giving pupils an insight... More
New payment system has led to real changes in hospital care in England New payment system has led to real changes in hospital care in England 28 August 2009 A new payment system for hospitals in England has led to real changes in the delivery of care,... More
University of Aberdeen law student secures global business chance in Hong Kong University of Aberdeen law student secures global business chance in Hong Kong 27 August 2009 A University of Aberdeen law and accountancy student has secured an international work placement... More
University announces major donations for new Library and Special Collections Centre University announces major donations for new Library and Special Collections Centre 27 August 2009 Fundraising has gained momentum at the University of Aberdeen thanks to three significant gifts... More
Research to expand with purchase of lighthouse Research to expand with purchase of lighthouse 26 August 2009 The University of Aberdeen has purchased the Cromarty Lighthouse to support its marine research and... More
New exhibition considers the Scottish landscape from a geological perspective New exhibition considers the Scottish landscape from a geological perspective 26 August 2009 A new exhibition exploring the links between art and science is now underway at the University of... More
Lifelong Learning students awarded for their academic achievements Lifelong Learning students awarded for their academic achievements 24 August 2009 Over a hundred students from across the North-east of Scotland who have undertaken studies through... More
School pupils discover real life science School pupils discover real life science 24 August 2009 From disease fighting drugs from the deep to computers that can learn – University of Aberdeen... More
£1.26million awarded to researchers in a bid to discover how compromise is reached after conflict £1.26million awarded to researchers in a bid to discover how compromise is reached after conflict 20 August 2009 Even in some of the world’s most hostile conflicts, where great violence has been inflicted, those... More
Researchers help rescue record attempting rower Researchers help rescue record attempting rower 20 August 2009 A team led by a University of Aberdeen marine scientist was involved in the rescue of a British... More
£28 million Aberdeen Sports Village to open its doors £28 million Aberdeen Sports Village to open its doors 20 August 2009 A new £28 million sporting facility unrivalled in the north-east will open its doors to the public... More
Scottish European Green Energy Centre established in Aberdeen Scottish European Green Energy Centre established in Aberdeen 18 August 2009 First Minister Alex Salmond yesterday marked the establishment of the Scottish European Green Energy... More
New degree to tackle oil and gas skills shortage New degree to tackle oil and gas skills shortage 17 August 2009 A new University of Aberdeen degree programme will aim to tackle the structural engineering skills... More
Royal visitor meets sight saving researchers Royal visitor meets sight saving researchers 17 August 2009 Her Royal Highness, The Countess of Wessex, will today (Monday, August 17) meet researchers and... More
University of Aberdeen joins Festival of Politics to celebrate 10 years of its pioneering institute University of Aberdeen joins Festival of Politics to celebrate 10 years of its pioneering institute 17 August 2009 The University of Aberdeen is to join forces with the Scottish parliament’s Festival of Politics... More
Volunteers sought for study into the beneficial effect of eating oats on diabetes control Volunteers sought for study into the beneficial effect of eating oats on diabetes control 14 August 2009 New volunteers are needed to test a theory that a staple of the Scottish diet could hold the key to... More
University of Aberdeen helping develop Higher Education in Nepal University of Aberdeen helping develop Higher Education in Nepal 14 August 2009 The University of Aberdeen’s links with Nepal are being further strengthened following a funding... More
University centre extends international collaboration University centre extends international collaboration 13 August 2009 A University of Aberdeen research centre - which focuses on the development and modelling of... More
Brechin student selected for prestigious Study China Programme Brechin student selected for prestigious Study China Programme 12 August 2009 A University of Aberdeen student has been selected from hundreds of applicants for a prestigious... More
Chance to get to grips with snakes and spiders in Aberdeen bookshop Chance to get to grips with snakes and spiders in Aberdeen bookshop 11 August 2009 A roving reptile alongside J K Rowling’s latest blockbuster or a spindly spider amongst Stephen... More
Men with angina at twice the risk of heart attack and death compared with women Men with angina at twice the risk of heart attack and death compared with women 07 August 2009 Men with angina are twice as likely to have a heart attack and almost three times as likely to... More
University ranked amongst best in UK for student satisfaction University ranked amongst best in UK for student satisfaction 07 August 2009 The University of Aberdeen is ranked third in Scotland for student satisfaction, according to... More
Record numbers flock to Darwin events Record numbers flock to Darwin events 07 August 2009 Thousands of families attended three weeks of free workshops organised by the University of Aberdeen... More
University launches Clearing advice as thousands receive exam results University launches Clearing advice as thousands receive exam results 05 August 2009 A team of experts from the University of Aberdeen will be on hand to provide information and advice... More
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