News Archive

June 2009

Young scientists rewarded for their artwork Young scientists rewarded for their artwork 30 June 2009 Hundreds of school kids from across Scotland took up a challenge which got them thinking of climate... More
Sir Moir Lockhead appointed to senior role at University Court Sir Moir Lockhead appointed to senior role at University Court 30 June 2009 The University of Aberdeen’s governing body, the University Court, has appointed Sir Moir... More
Researchers get to heart of African disease Researchers get to heart of African disease 30 June 2009 Aberdeen researchers and colleagues in Botswana are to lead a major new initiative in sub Saharan... More
Leading science broadcaster to give insight into first moon landing Leading science broadcaster to give insight into first moon landing 29 June 2009 A leading science writer and broadcaster will visit Aberdeen next month to provide a unique insight... More
New gene for autism gives hope for future New gene for autism gives hope for future 25 June 2009 Scientists have discovered that abnormalities in a gene important for learning and memory are a... More
Acclaimed traditional music weekend returns Acclaimed traditional music weekend returns 24 June 2009 One of Scotland’s most popular traditional music events will return to an Aberdeenshire farm next... More
Conference to examine landmark legal changes Conference to examine landmark legal changes 18 June 2009 Landmark changes to law in the UK and across the globe will be examined at a conference held at the... More
University academics help pupils discover real life science University academics help pupils discover real life science 18 June 2009 From how Google Earth is enabling us to virtually fly across the globe, to the challenges of... More
Library design achieves national environmental award Library design achieves national environmental award 17 June 2009 An innovative Aberdeen library design has received a sustainable award in recognition of its... More
Major Scots study tackles bowel disease in kids Major Scots study tackles bowel disease in kids 17 June 2009 Scotland has one of the highest rates in the world of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and its... More
SINAPSE delivering improved medical imaging for key diseases SINAPSE delivering improved medical imaging for key diseases 16 June 2009 More effective medical imaging to help diagnose and treat patients with Alzheimer’s, stroke,... More
Leading African conservationist to speak on Planting for a Future in Tanzania Leading African conservationist to speak on Planting for a Future in Tanzania 16 June 2009 A pioneering project involving local young people working to save the ecology of Africa’s highest... More
Principal and Vice Chancellor honoured with Knighthood Principal and Vice Chancellor honoured with Knighthood 15 June 2009 Professor Duncan Rice, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen, has been... More
Genetic code cracked of organisms behind fungal disease Genetic code cracked of organisms behind fungal disease 15 June 2009 Scientists have unlocked the code for the building blocks of fungal organisms which are responsible... More
Conference to celebrate academic’s work in cement science Conference to celebrate academic’s work in cement science 15 June 2009 The outstanding career of an Aberdeen academic whose work has shaped global knowledge and... More
Heritage Lottery award to create centre of expertise in preserving historic collections Heritage Lottery award to create centre of expertise in preserving historic collections 10 June 2009 A grant of £875,000 will help the University of Aberdeen become a centre of expertise and learning... More
Breakthrough could lead to new antimicrobial drugs Breakthrough could lead to new antimicrobial drugs 10 June 2009 Scientists have discovered exactly how some bacteria act to protect themselves when they are... More
Students scoop prestigious poetry prize Students scoop prestigious poetry prize 09 June 2009 Two University of Aberdeen students were honoured today (Tuesday 9 June) for their literary... More
Conference to explore planning developments Conference to explore planning developments 09 June 2009 The tension which can exist between building developments and their environmental impact will be... More
Launch of new series bringing science to the public Launch of new series bringing science to the public 08 June 2009 From why scientific advances could enable humans to live much longer, to the conspiracy theories... More
£1.2million to strengthen University’s capabilities in safety engineering £1.2million to strengthen University’s capabilities in safety engineering 05 June 2009 The University of Aberdeen today (Friday 5 June) announces further strengthening of its world class... More
Pioneering Scottish technology empowers disabled children Pioneering Scottish technology empowers disabled children 05 June 2009 Scottish scientists have developed the first technology of its kind in the world which allows... More
Creative agencies make University of Aberdeen roster Creative agencies make University of Aberdeen roster 03 June 2009 The University of Aberdeen has unveiled its creative roster of six agencies to design and develop a... More
Aberdeen’s bat man bows out Aberdeen’s bat man bows out 02 June 2009 One of the world’s leading authorities on bats who has greatly furthered our understanding of the... More
Cutting edge technologies get design to speed up route to market Cutting edge technologies get design to speed up route to market 01 June 2009 A wearable radar-on-a-chip tracking device with many safety applications, solar-powered equipment to... More
Whales and dolphins in hot water Whales and dolphins in hot water 01 June 2009 More whales, dolphins and porpoises than was previously thought could be at risk from the effects of... More
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