News Archive

July 2009

Finance Minister to launch new centre for energy, economics and finance Finance Minister to launch new centre for energy, economics and finance 30 July 2009 A new research centre which will further strengthen Aberdeen’s position as the energy capital of... More
Chimes to strike in Aberdeen’s historic Old Town House for the first time in more than 50 years Chimes to strike in Aberdeen’s historic Old Town House for the first time in more than 50 years 30 July 2009 The restoration of one of Old Aberdeen’s most famous landmarks will be complete today (Thursday... More
New book aims to change attitudes in the teaching of science New book aims to change attitudes in the teaching of science 28 July 2009 As the challenges facing the future of the planet increase, the way in which scientists of the... More
Volunteers sought for £1million zinc study Volunteers sought for £1million zinc study 27 July 2009 Aberdeen scientists are seeking 100 healthy male volunteers for a £1 million study to understand... More
Free Darwin workshops enter final week Free Darwin workshops enter final week 27 July 2009 Visitors to Aberdeen’s Duthie Park will have a final opportunity to take part in a series of... More
Moon landings to be explored in free talk by leading science broadcaster Moon landings to be explored in free talk by leading science broadcaster 24 July 2009 A leading science writer and broadcaster will provide a unique insight into the mission to place the... More
Record numbers turn out for workshops exploring the work of Charles Darwin Record numbers turn out for workshops exploring the work of Charles Darwin 23 July 2009 A series of free children's workshops based around the work of the great British scientist Charles... More
Roaring success at Silverstone for student racing car team Roaring success at Silverstone for student racing car team 23 July 2009 A group of Aberdeen students are celebrating triumph on a world famous race track with a car they... More
Enthusiasts set to flock to Cullerlie for a weekend of traditional singing Enthusiasts set to flock to Cullerlie for a weekend of traditional singing 22 July 2009 A popular weekend of traditional singing is expected to draw enthusiasts from across the country to... More
Dinosaurs in the spotlight in latest Duthie Park workshops Dinosaurs in the spotlight in latest Duthie Park workshops 20 July 2009 A successful series of children's workshops will get underway in Duthie Park again today (Monday... More
Aberdeen academic awarded prestigious mathematics prize Aberdeen academic awarded prestigious mathematics prize 20 July 2009 An Aberdeen academic has received a prestigious accolade for her works in the area of mathematics.... More
Arts and Social Sciences in focus as international postgraduates unite in Aberdeen Arts and Social Sciences in focus as international postgraduates unite in Aberdeen 20 July 2009 Postgraduate students from universities across the world are expected to flock to Aberdeen for an... More
“Your North East” – take a day to learn about our fascinating heritage “Your North East” – take a day to learn about our fascinating heritage 17 July 2009 To mark the beginning of the North-East Clan Fortnight, visitors to the University of Aberdeen will... More
Scientists discover why we never forget how to ride a bicycle Scientists discover why we never forget how to ride a bicycle 17 July 2009 You never forget how to ride a bicycle – and now a University of Aberdeen led team of... More
Can radar be used to deter bats from approaching wind turbines? Can radar be used to deter bats from approaching wind turbines? 16 July 2009 Large numbers of bats are killed by colliding with turbine blades or by experiencing sudden... More
Studentships offered at new £12.4 million University research centre Studentships offered at new £12.4 million University research centre 14 July 2009 Applications are being invited for student research positions at the new Rural Digital Economy... More
Exhibition depicts pupils’ artistic take on Old Aberdeen Exhibition depicts pupils’ artistic take on Old Aberdeen 14 July 2009 An exhibition of work by school children depicting the history of Old Aberdeen is being showcased at... More
Discovering Darwin at Duthie Park Discovering Darwin at Duthie Park 13 July 2009 Hundreds of children are expected to flock to Duthie Park this week for fun-filled sessions... More
Darwin: Discovery, Dinosaurs and Dodos - free holiday fun for kids Darwin: Discovery, Dinosaurs and Dodos - free holiday fun for kids 10 July 2009 Looking for something to keep the kids busy during the school holidays? ... More
Capturing the Energy highlighted in new guide from The National Archives Capturing the Energy highlighted in new guide from The National Archives 10 July 2009 A partnership involving the University of Aberdeen’s expert archivists working with Total E&P UK... More
University appoints Pihl UK for construction of new library University appoints Pihl UK for construction of new library 07 July 2009 The University of Aberdeen has appointed construction company Pihl UK Ltd as main contractor for its... More
Talk to debunk Moon landing conspiracies Talk to debunk Moon landing conspiracies 06 July 2009 Conspiracy theories surrounding the six famous NASA manned moon landings will be the subject of a... More
Leaders in business, arts and music among those being honoured by University Leaders in business, arts and music among those being honoured by University 02 July 2009 Three of Scotland’s foremost business figures are among those being honoured by the University of... More
Students rev up for race success Students rev up for race success 02 July 2009 A group of Aberdeen students are revving up for success on a world famous race track with a car they... More
New links between genes and schizophrenia New links between genes and schizophrenia 02 July 2009 Two major studies which analysed the DNA samples of tens of thousands of people across the world... More
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