News Archive

May 2009

Cabinet Secretary meets new generation of teachers Cabinet Secretary meets new generation of teachers 28 May 2009 The Scottish Education Minister today (Thursday 28 May) met the first generation of graduates to... More
Kids and creepy crawlies Kids and creepy crawlies 28 May 2009 The marvels of minibeasts will be unveiled to pre-schoolers when they visit the University of... More
Failure of sexual health service for sex workers in Nepal Failure of sexual health service for sex workers in Nepal 28 May 2009 Current health services are failing to provide adequate care for female sex workers in Nepal despite... More
Historic Blackfoot artefacts set for landmark exhibition Historic Blackfoot artefacts set for landmark exhibition 27 May 2009 Rare First Nations artefacts dating back to the early 19th century will be publicly exhibited in... More
Walkers put best foot forward for CLAN Walkers put best foot forward for CLAN 27 May 2009 Doing a 95 mile sponsored walk is enough of a challenge for most people, but not for married couple... More
Seminar to explore financial crisis Seminar to explore financial crisis 26 May 2009 An eminent American academic will give a talk at the University of Aberdeen this week (Thursday 28... More
University holds inaugural learning and teaching symposium University holds inaugural learning and teaching symposium 25 May 2009 The University of Aberdeen’s Centre for Learning & Teaching’s first annual Learning & Teaching... More
Aberdeen engineering students scoop awards Aberdeen engineering students scoop awards 22 May 2009 Three University of Aberdeen engineering students have been awarded prizes for their academic... More
First IUTAM Symposium in Scotland First IUTAM Symposium in Scotland 21 May 2009 The University of Aberdeen will host a highly prestigious scientific event next summer, which will... More
Celebrated scientist donates medal collection Celebrated scientist donates medal collection 21 May 2009 The pioneering medical physicist whose team led the world with their breakthroughs in medical... More
Tuning up for success as student scoops top business award Tuning up for success as student scoops top business award 21 May 2009 An enterprising Aberdeen music student has added an innovative string to his bow by securing the top... More
Aberdeen students honoured for outstanding achievements Aberdeen students honoured for outstanding achievements 20 May 2009 A mother who gave birth to two children during her studies was one of three University of Aberdeen... More
Word 09 short story winners revealed Word 09 short story winners revealed 20 May 2009 As the dust settles on another successful Word weekend, the winners from the festival’s short... More
University to showcase renewable energy expertise University to showcase renewable energy expertise 18 May 2009 The University of Aberdeen's expertise in the area of renewable energy will be highlighted at this... More
Record-breaking Word Festival ends on sunny note Record-breaking Word Festival ends on sunny note 17 May 2009 Sunshine, sold-out events and a wealth of words heralded the end of another hugely successful Word... More
Aberdeen anthology and Frank Gardner launch Word Festival Aberdeen anthology and Frank Gardner launch Word Festival 15 May 2009 The launch of a new poetry anthology celebrating the Granite City and an appearance by BBC Security... More
Come see Aberdeen’s hidden treasures Come see Aberdeen’s hidden treasures 15 May 2009 One of Aberdeen’s most magnificent gardens – deemed one of Britain’s best places to see rose... More
New scheme to give students business experience New scheme to give students business experience 14 May 2009 A new scheme to provide students with valuable real life business experience has been launched by... More
Robbie Shepherd and young poets unveil new Doric anthology Robbie Shepherd and young poets unveil new Doric anthology 14 May 2009 A new anthology of Doric verse was launched by weil kent broadcaster Robbie Shepherd today... More
James Kelman stars at Irish and Scottish Studies conference James Kelman stars at Irish and Scottish Studies conference 14 May 2009 Leading Scots author James Kelman will today (Thursday, May 14) give a special talk at the... More
Hamish the Haggis meets Aberdeen tots at Word Hamish the Haggis meets Aberdeen tots at Word 13 May 2009 Aberdeen’s nursery-age tots have met up with a 5ft 6’ tall haggis called Hamish as part of this... More
Spend a Night at the Museum Spend a Night at the Museum 12 May 2009 Just days before the launch of the sequel to Hollywood blockbuster Night at the Museum, visitors to... More
City pupil wins Manga Shakespeare competition City pupil wins Manga Shakespeare competition 12 May 2009 A creative Aberdeen school girl has scooped top place in a national art competition by giving a... More
Understanding the sources of campylobacter infection in Scotland Understanding the sources of campylobacter infection in Scotland 11 May 2009 A report has been published today by the FSA Scotland (FSAS) on research that was led by Dr Ken... More
Parents urged to take part in historic asthma study Parents urged to take part in historic asthma study 11 May 2009 Parents of Aberdeen primary pupils are being urged to take part in a unique study that will help... More
Scientists discover how thalidomide causes limb defects Scientists discover how thalidomide causes limb defects 11 May 2009 Scientists have uncovered how and why limbs are targeted by thalidomide - the drug that caused... More
Former Guantanamo Bay prisoner gives University lecture Former Guantanamo Bay prisoner gives University lecture 11 May 2009 A former Guantanamo Bay prisoner will give a free public talk at the University of Aberdeen tonight... More
Wordfringe concert for music lecturer Wordfringe concert for music lecturer 08 May 2009 A University of Aberdeen lecturer will launch her debut album with a free concert at Woodend Barn in... More
Scotland’s Home Economics teachers gather for conference Scotland’s Home Economics teachers gather for conference 08 May 2009 Home Economics teachers from across Scotland will attend a conference in Dundee this weekend.... More
Aberdeen students receive BP Student Tutoring Awards Aberdeen students receive BP Student Tutoring Awards 08 May 2009 Students from the University of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University, and Aberdeen College have... More
Gifted student scoops prestigious Ogston Music Prize Gifted student scoops prestigious Ogston Music Prize 07 May 2009 A gifted Aberdeen student has been awarded a highly prestigious prize in recognition of her... More
Century celebrations of bird ringing Century celebrations of bird ringing 07 May 2009 A pioneering project which paved the way for our understanding today of the incredible journeys and... More
Secrets of Scots soldier who taught Peter the Great Secrets of Scots soldier who taught Peter the Great 07 May 2009 He left Scotland to become a soldier of fortune and ended up as a general in the Russian army and... More
Top neuroscientist helps celebrate world renowned pain relief scientist Top neuroscientist helps celebrate world renowned pain relief scientist 06 May 2009 An internationally renowned scientist will this week help celebrate a famous University of Aberdeen... More
Lecture examines effect of financial markets on real estate Lecture examines effect of financial markets on real estate 06 May 2009 A leading economist will give a public lecture tomorrow (Thursday, May 7) on the effect of global... More
City kids and MSPs launch history of Old Aberdeen exhibition City kids and MSPs launch history of Old Aberdeen exhibition 01 May 2009 An exhibition celebrating the rich heritage of Old Aberdeen will be launched today with the help of... More
New £12m research hub to tackle digital challenges in rural areas New £12m research hub to tackle digital challenges in rural areas 30 April 2009 The University of Aberdeen has been awarded £12.4 million of funding over five years to investigate... More
Last chance for composers to enter Aberdeen Music Prize Last chance for composers to enter Aberdeen Music Prize 30 April 2009 Aspiring composers from around the globe have until the end of May to enter a score for the 2009... More
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