News Archive

March 2009

Aberdeen to train more public health nutritionists Aberdeen to train more public health nutritionists 31 March 2009 Aberdeen is preparing to meet the need for more people trained in public health nutrition to tackle... More
Eco kids learn new green skills Eco kids learn new green skills 31 March 2009 Advice on collecting data about wildlife and tips on helping give endangered species a new home will... More
Hundreds of pupils swot up at Modern Studies conference Hundreds of pupils swot up at Modern Studies conference 31 March 2009 Hundreds of Aberdeen and Shire school pupils are sharpening their social science skills at the... More
Carbon capture to come under spotlight at lecture Carbon capture to come under spotlight at lecture 30 March 2009 Technology which could drastically reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions across the globe will come... More
Cabinet Secretary welcomes University of Aberdeen’s lead in reforming curriculum Cabinet Secretary welcomes University of Aberdeen’s lead in reforming curriculum 30 March 2009 The University of Aberdeen has announced the outcome of a major review of undergraduate teaching,... More
Aberdeen researchers spotlight Nepalese health issues Aberdeen researchers spotlight Nepalese health issues 30 March 2009 Health issues in Nepal will come under the spotlight today (Monday, March 30)) when Aberdeen... More
Aberdeen academic scoops prestigious oil industry award Aberdeen academic scoops prestigious oil industry award 27 March 2009 An Aberdeen academic scooped a prestigious oil industry accolade at an awards ceremony in Aberdeen... More
Play it again Sam? Economists take note of Classical Pianists Play it again Sam? Economists take note of Classical Pianists 27 March 2009 Economists from Scotland and the Netherlands are exploring the factors which determine why aspiring... More
Conservatives 'now the listening party' – new research Conservatives 'now the listening party' – new research 27 March 2009 The Conservatives are now more likely than Labour to be regarded as a party that tries to find out... More
Record number of pupils to attend revision school Record number of pupils to attend revision school 26 March 2009 A record number of North East secondary school pupils have enrolled in revision sessions to give... More
Hallam Foe director visits University Hallam Foe director visits University 25 March 2009 One of the UK’s leading filmmakers will visit Aberdeen today as part of the University of... More
RIISS sponsor school anti-racism festival RIISS sponsor school anti-racism festival 25 March 2009 Scottish writer Jackie Kay will give a keynote speech at a local school’s anti-racism festival... More
Egyptian mummy helps launch short story comp Egyptian mummy helps launch short story comp 24 March 2009 Brave Cults Primary School pupils today pulled body organs out of a life-size Egyptian mummy doll to... More
Law and Business Open Evening Law and Business Open Evening 24 March 2009 The University of Aberdeen Schools of Law and Business will host an Open Evening on Thursday, March... More
Aberdeen academic nominated for prestigious oil industry award Aberdeen academic nominated for prestigious oil industry award 24 March 2009 An Aberdeen academic has been nominated for a prestigious oil industry accolade.... More
Aberdeen student shines in International Student Awards 2009 Aberdeen student shines in International Student Awards 2009 24 March 2009 A University of Aberdeen student has been selected as a finalist in the UK’s biggest competition... More
Fish to fry up funds for Torcher Parade Fish to fry up funds for Torcher Parade 23 March 2009 Fish suppers are set to batter up an all important funding boost for one of Aberdeen’s most... More
Leading lawyers to advise students on credit crunch career fears Leading lawyers to advise students on credit crunch career fears 23 March 2009 University of Aberdeen law students will today (March 24) get tips on how to plan for a legal career... More
Aberdeen triumph in Granite City Challenge Aberdeen triumph in Granite City Challenge 20 March 2009 Sporting students at the University of Aberdeen have pipped their RGU peers in this year’s Granite... More
Competition gives Shakespeare comic book twist Competition gives Shakespeare comic book twist 20 March 2009 Some of Shakespeare’s most famous scenes are set to be given a comic book twist following the... More
Link between epilepsy and Alzheimer’s uncovered Link between epilepsy and Alzheimer’s uncovered 19 March 2009 Scientists have discovered what could be causing Alzheimer’s disease sufferers to go on to develop... More
Two million pound gift will make University a centre of expertise in preserving historic collections Two million pound gift will make University a centre of expertise in preserving historic collections 18 March 2009 The University of Aberdeen will become a centre of expertise and learning in conserving rare... More
Leading scientist debates future of fisheries Leading scientist debates future of fisheries 18 March 2009 North east fishing leaders will today get an insight into what America and other countries are doing... More
Top London art exhibition comes to Old Town House at University of Aberdeen Top London art exhibition comes to Old Town House at University of Aberdeen 18 March 2009 An acclaimed exhibition of large watercolour paintings evoking the great libraries of Scotland and... More
Gardner and Boyne among literary lights at WORD 09 Gardner and Boyne among literary lights at WORD 09 18 March 2009 BBC Security correspondent Frank Gardner and The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas author John Boyne are... More
Pupils learn about career prospects in science Pupils learn about career prospects in science 18 March 2009 Over 300 pupils at Perth High School have been hearing how their choice of subjects now could... More
Factors which will drive future global oil supply to be discussed at lecture Factors which will drive future global oil supply to be discussed at lecture 18 March 2009 A leading energy expert will outline the factors that will drive global oil supply in the future at... More
Free workshop to examine sustainable transport choices Free workshop to examine sustainable transport choices 17 March 2009 Transport experts at the University of Aberdeen will host a workshop next week (Monday 23 March)... More
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals opens advanced Protein Therapeutics Lab in Aberdeen Wyeth Pharmaceuticals opens advanced Protein Therapeutics Lab in Aberdeen 17 March 2009 Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, a division of Wyeth, today (Tuesday 17 March) officially opened The Protein... More
Literary critic shares novel secrets Literary critic shares novel secrets 17 March 2009 One of the UK’s most high profile arts critics will lay bare the literary tricks and devices used... More
Hispanic film festival to return next year following huge success Hispanic film festival to return next year following huge success 16 March 2009 An ambitious new Hispanic film festival launched in Aberdeen last week has been deemed a huge... More
Tug-of-war kicks off Granite City Challenge Tug-of-war kicks off Granite City Challenge 16 March 2009 Sporting students at the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University will take part in a... More
Science celebrated with Discovery Day Science celebrated with Discovery Day 13 March 2009 Fascinating answers to intriguing questions such as “how much DNA is in my body?”, “what makes... More
From duck racing, to leg waxing and cake baking – University staff and students get charitable in support of Comic Relief From duck racing, to leg waxing and cake baking – University staff and students get charitable in support of Comic Relief 13 March 2009 Rubber duck racing, leg waxing and cake baking are on the cards for students and staff at the... More
University of Aberdeen partners with Lonely Planet to launch student guide University of Aberdeen partners with Lonely Planet to launch student guide 13 March 2009 The University of Aberdeen has teamed up with Lonely Planet Client Solutions to create an exclusive... More
Alcohol: minimum pricing could decrease consumption, while increasing industry revenue by 68% Alcohol: minimum pricing could decrease consumption, while increasing industry revenue by 68% 12 March 2009 A leading Scottish health economist will today (12 March 2009) present new data which will show that... More
50 years of medical milestones outlined to pupils 50 years of medical milestones outlined to pupils 12 March 2009 Clinicians and scientists will today try to inspire Aberdeen City and Shire secondary pupils who are... More
Alternative energy issues up for public debate at University event Alternative energy issues up for public debate at University event 11 March 2009 Controversial and opposing views on alternative energy issues will be up for public discussion... More
Deep-sea fish stocks threatened Deep-sea fish stocks threatened 11 March 2009 Commercial fishing in the north-east Atlantic could be harming deep-sea fish populations a kilometre... More
Hallam Foe director on way to Aberdeen Hallam Foe director on way to Aberdeen 11 March 2009 One of Scotland’s leading filmmakers will visit Aberdeen later this month as part of the... More
Winners of competition to capture Aberdeenshire’s archaeology announced Winners of competition to capture Aberdeenshire’s archaeology announced 11 March 2009 The winners of a photography competition, challenging entrants to capture striking images of... More
Connecting with industry Connecting with industry 11 March 2009 Ongoing efforts to build further links between Aberdeen scientists and the local biotechnology... More
Jewish community celebrate Festival of Purim Jewish community celebrate Festival of Purim 10 March 2009 A priceless manuscript stored in the University of Aberdeen’s special collections will today... More
Darwin and DNA lessons for kids Darwin and DNA lessons for kids 10 March 2009 Hundreds of kids across Aberdeen City and Shire will this week hear about the scientist whose... More
50 years of medical milestones outlined to pupils 50 years of medical milestones outlined to pupils 09 March 2009 Clinicians and scientists will today try to inspire S5 pupils in the Highlands who are considering a... More
Crucial advice on offer at Careers Week Crucial advice on offer at Careers Week 09 March 2009 Hundreds of students will have a helping hand in fulfilling their career aspirations as the... More
Scottish Fishermen’s Trust bursary awards will benefit marine environmental research Scottish Fishermen’s Trust bursary awards will benefit marine environmental research 09 March 2009 The Scottish Fishermen’s Trust has awarded bursaries to four students from the School of... More
Meteorites, extra terrestrials and evolution – talk to explore discoveries in space Meteorites, extra terrestrials and evolution – talk to explore discoveries in space 09 March 2009 From the clues a space voyaging piece of rock from Orkney has told us about detecting life on other... More
Experts discuss way forward for health care Experts discuss way forward for health care 07 March 2009 The first in a series of meetings that should ultimately help develop better healthcare gets... More
Fairtrade in the picture at University Fairtrade in the picture at University 06 March 2009 School kids will today be rewarded for putting Fairtrade in the picture at an exhibition at the... More
University of Aberdeen professors elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh University of Aberdeen professors elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh 06 March 2009 Three University of Aberdeen professors have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of... More
King’s College celebrated in new book King’s College celebrated in new book 05 March 2009 A new book celebrating the 500-year-old buildings of King’s College, Old Aberdeen will be launched... More
Scottish energy leader makes donation to new University library Scottish energy leader makes donation to new University library 05 March 2009 One of Scotland’s most prominent entrepreneurs and businessmen is making a significant personal... More
Natural gas as answer to oil decline could lead to catastrophe, says leading expert Natural gas as answer to oil decline could lead to catastrophe, says leading expert 05 March 2009 Ploughing resources into the use of natural gas as an alternative energy supply could lead to global... More
Aberdeen law students win moot court contest Aberdeen law students win moot court contest 05 March 2009 Two Aberdeen law students have bested their city peers in a new moot court contest held this week at... More
University welcomes Malawian fair trade expert University welcomes Malawian fair trade expert 05 March 2009 A Malawian fair trade expert and business consultant will visit the University of Aberdeen tomorrow... More
Aberdeen’s first Hispanic film festival launched Aberdeen’s first Hispanic film festival launched 04 March 2009 Aberdeen will receive an injection of Latin colour and culture next week with the launch of an... More
Hundreds attend MA Applicant Day Hundreds attend MA Applicant Day 04 March 2009 Hundreds of people from all over the UK and overseas are visiting the University today (Wednesday... More
Sociology presidency for Aberdeen professor Sociology presidency for Aberdeen professor 04 March 2009 A University of Aberdeen professor has been appointed president of one of the oldest sociological... More
Cash boost for murderous Student Show Cash boost for murderous Student Show 03 March 2009 Aberdeen’s traditional Student Show has received a financial boost guaranteeing the survival of... More
Seminar to explore public interpretations of countryside access rights Seminar to explore public interpretations of countryside access rights 03 March 2009 Research into how we perceive our right to roam the countryside will come under the spotlight at a... More
Mission to explore buried ancient Antarctic lake given green light Mission to explore buried ancient Antarctic lake given green light 02 March 2009 An international team of scientists, including an academic from the University of Aberdeen, has been... More
Partnership with Elsevier furthers University’s leadership in learning for 21st century Partnership with Elsevier furthers University’s leadership in learning for 21st century 02 March 2009 The University of Aberdeen has today announced a partnership with Elsevier, the world’s leading... More
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