News Archive

April 2009

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
Russian delegation visit University Russian delegation visit University 30 April 2009 Academics from a prestigious Russian university will begin a two day visit to the University of... More
Injured spectators to take lead at Torcher 2009 Injured spectators to take lead at Torcher 2009 30 April 2009 A group of spectators injured in a motor accident during last year’s Torcher Parade have been... 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
Doing it by the book Doing it by the book 29 April 2009 Experts from the University of Aberdeen have contributed to a new edition of a best selling textbook... More
Lecture to explore relationship between energy and politics Lecture to explore relationship between energy and politics 29 April 2009 The relationship between the energy sector and nationalism will be explored at a lecture at the... More
Scotland’s Under Secretary of State visits Foresterhill health campus Scotland’s Under Secretary of State visits Foresterhill health campus 28 April 2009 The University was delighted to welcome Ann McKechin MP, Under Secretary of State for Scotland, for... More
Aberdeen assignment for Bond director Aberdeen assignment for Bond director 28 April 2009 A filmmaker responsible for some of the most memorable entries in the James Bond oeuvre –... More
Prince Charles makes private visit to Old Aberdeen campus Prince Charles makes private visit to Old Aberdeen campus 28 April 2009 On Saturday morning 25 April 2009, HRH The Duke of Rothesay made a surprise private visit to Old... More
CNR International launches scholarship schemes CNR International launches scholarship schemes 28 April 2009 CNR International (UK) Limited has announced the launch of eight new undergraduate scholarships in... More
Framework unveiled to make Scottish schools more inclusive Framework unveiled to make Scottish schools more inclusive 27 April 2009 A new framework aimed at encouraging inclusion in Scottish schools will be unveiled today (Monday,... More
University launches sustainability week University launches sustainability week 27 April 2009 From reusing and recycling to energy saving and emission reducing – the University of Aberdeen... More
Awareness week to showcase Muslim faith and life Awareness week to showcase Muslim faith and life 24 April 2009 University of Aberdeen students will celebrate all aspects of the Islam culture with a series of... More
Business School to deliver MBA in India Business School to deliver MBA in India 24 April 2009 The University of Aberdeen is set to deliver business courses in India after strengthening its ties... More
Crown Tower scoops ‘Royal’ award Crown Tower scoops ‘Royal’ award 24 April 2009 The restoration of one of Aberdeen’s most photographed landmarks has been recognised by the Royal... More
Record Word ticket sales Record Word ticket sales 22 April 2009 Record numbers of tickets have been snapped up ahead of Word 09 – the University of Aberdeen's... More
Lecture to highlight need for climate change action Lecture to highlight need for climate change action 22 April 2009 An Aberdeen academic will outline the radical and immediate action which must be taken by government... More
Scholars’ Reception recognises University donors Scholars’ Reception recognises University donors 21 April 2009 A ceremony recognising the generosity of scholarship and bursary donors to the University of... More
New report welcomes moves to promote green cars New report welcomes moves to promote green cars 21 April 2009 The UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC), the focal point for UK research on sustainable energy, today... More
Seminar to examine rural inequalities Seminar to examine rural inequalities 20 April 2009 The inequalities which exist in rural communities will come under the spotlight this week (Wednesday... More
Focus on better teaching of research skills Focus on better teaching of research skills 17 April 2009 Academics from across the world have gathered in Aberdeen today (Friday, April 17) to discuss ways... More
Talking medical manikins begin tour of rural Scotland Talking medical manikins begin tour of rural Scotland 16 April 2009 Manikins that can breathe, talk, cry and cough are the stars of a new mobile clinical skills unit... More
Religion can help peace processes - new research Religion can help peace processes - new research 16 April 2009 Religion can help peace processes, reconcile hostile communities and bring about democracy,... More
Still time to donate to Suttie Centre for Teaching and Learning in Healthcare Still time to donate to Suttie Centre for Teaching and Learning in Healthcare 16 April 2009 After 3 years of fundraising, the appeal to raise funds for the new Suttie Centre for Teaching and... More
Controversial energy series continues Controversial energy series continues 15 April 2009 A controversial new lecture series tackling the current challenges and debates within the energy... More
James Bond director stirs up Aberdeen audience James Bond director stirs up Aberdeen audience 14 April 2009 A filmmaker responsible for some of the most memorable entries in the James Bond oeuvre –... More
University scoops hat-trick of prestigious award nominations University scoops hat-trick of prestigious award nominations 14 April 2009 The innovative ways in which the University of Aberdeen communicates with students has earned the... More
Annual dose of zoledronic acid better than daily bisphosphonates at improving bone density in osteoporosis sufferers Annual dose of zoledronic acid better than daily bisphosphonates at improving bone density in osteoporosis sufferers 10 April 2009 Patients who take glucocorticoid drugs (such as prednisolone or prednisone) to treat a variety of... More
Alzheimer's scientist gives talk Alzheimer's scientist gives talk 10 April 2009 The next talk in the Alzheimer's Research Trust seminar series will be given by a University of... More
Curriculum reform up for discussion during Scottish Government visit to Hong Kong Curriculum reform up for discussion during Scottish Government visit to Hong Kong 07 April 2009 Creating graduates for the 21st century was the subject of discussion when a Scottish Government... More
Supplements – to take or not to take – talk to explore fact and fiction around dietary supplements Supplements – to take or not to take – talk to explore fact and fiction around dietary supplements 07 April 2009 Facts and misconceptions around dietary supplements will be explored at a free talk in Aberdeen... More
Family fun with barnacles and beasties Family fun with barnacles and beasties 06 April 2009 Free nature sessions are on offer to families looking for something to do over the school holidays.... More
£15M recruitment campaign to attract world’s best scholars £15M recruitment campaign to attract world’s best scholars 03 April 2009 The University of Aberdeen has launched a £15 million recruitment campaign to bring even more... More
International research excellence reason for major funding boost International research excellence reason for major funding boost 02 April 2009 Internationally leading research at the University of Aberdeen has played a key role in helping the... More
Brain study could yield clues to schizophrenia Brain study could yield clues to schizophrenia 02 April 2009 Scientists have revealed the role of one type of brain cell in the development of a process crucial... More
University embarks on search for successor to post of Principal and Vice Chancellor University embarks on search for successor to post of Principal and Vice Chancellor 02 April 2009 The University of Aberdeen has begun a search to recruit the successor to Professor C Duncan Rice... More
Acclaimed astronomer to share secrets of the Northern Lights Acclaimed astronomer to share secrets of the Northern Lights 01 April 2009 The secret of success in spotting one of the world’s most celebrated natural phenomena – the... More
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