News Archive

February 2009

Sold-out Giffords end on high note Sold-out Giffords end on high note 27 February 2009 Record numbers of people have attended a lecture series examining the human quest for meaning in the... More
Pioneering European public transport partnership meets in Aberdeen Pioneering European public transport partnership meets in Aberdeen 27 February 2009 Transport chiefs from six European countries will meet in Aberdeen next week (Monday 2 March) to... More
Children who watch more TV are fatter Children who watch more TV are fatter 26 February 2009 Pre-school children who watch a lot of television are considerably fatter than those who don’t,... More
Kids, beasties and travels around the world Kids, beasties and travels around the world 26 February 2009 Young children will tomorrow (Friday, February 27) see some of the creatures encountered by one of... More
Fairtrade fun for a fortnight Fairtrade fun for a fortnight 25 February 2009 The University of Aberdeen is going bananas this fortnight with a bunch of fun activities that have... More
University of Aberdeen representatives meet Nepalese President University of Aberdeen representatives meet Nepalese President 25 February 2009 The already strong relations between the University of Aberdeen and government and education... More
Aker Solutions scholarships to nurture future industry talent Aker Solutions scholarships to nurture future industry talent 24 February 2009 New scholarships will be available for students undertaking degrees in engineering and computing at... More
Richard Holloway takes Director’s Cut chair Richard Holloway takes Director’s Cut chair 23 February 2009 Richard Holloway, the Scottish broadcaster and writer, will speak at a special, sold-out... More
Brainwaves could help understanding of mental health disorders Brainwaves could help understanding of mental health disorders 23 February 2009 Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have unlocked the details of a communication process that... More
Leading bicycle entrepreneur set to inspire students Leading bicycle entrepreneur set to inspire students 23 February 2009 A foremost UK businessman and inventor, who created one of the world’s leading fold up bicycles,... More
Funding boost for Alzheimer’s researchers Funding boost for Alzheimer’s researchers 20 February 2009 Pioneering research that could potentially lead to better and earlier diagnosis of Alzheimer’s... More
Cannabis compound can help cells Cannabis compound can help cells 19 February 2009 Cannabis has been used recreationally and for medicinal purposes for centuries, yet its 60 plus... More
Sell out for leading oil and gas figure’s climate talk Sell out for leading oil and gas figure’s climate talk 18 February 2009 A leading figure in the oil and gas industry will outline the impact that motion of the earth and... More
Applicant days for prospective students Applicant days for prospective students 18 February 2009 Prospective new students will have the opportunity to learn more about their future education in the... More
Seminar to focus on how rural bus services could better meet community needs Seminar to focus on how rural bus services could better meet community needs 17 February 2009 How rural bus services could be better tailored to meet community needs will come under the... More
Dawkins critic makes case for God Dawkins critic makes case for God 17 February 2009 One of the leading critics of the brand of atheism popularised by Richard Dawkins will today give... More
New study to safeguard farmed salmon New study to safeguard farmed salmon 17 February 2009 A major new study has just been launched which could help protect salmon and other farmed fish... More
University of Aberdeen experience surge in undergraduate student applications University of Aberdeen experience surge in undergraduate student applications 16 February 2009 The University of Aberdeen has announced today (Monday 16 February) a 7.5% increase in undergraduate... More
Café goers brave adverse weather for world debut of Darwin book Café goers brave adverse weather for world debut of Darwin book 12 February 2009 Waterstone's book shop in Aberdeen's Union St was filled to capacity last night as author Kelley... More
Darwin’s birthday celebrated with University events Darwin’s birthday celebrated with University events 12 February 2009 Celebrations to mark the birth of one of science’s greatest figures will take place at the... More
CANCELLED - Friends of Cruickshank Botanic Garden talk CANCELLED - Friends of Cruickshank Botanic Garden talk 12 February 2009 CANCELLED - Friends of Cruickshank Botanic Garden talk... More
World’s first forecast technology aimed at reducing winter road accidents World’s first forecast technology aimed at reducing winter road accidents 12 February 2009 Aberdeen academics have developed the world’s first computer generated weather forecast system... More
Author launches Darwin’s birthday celebrations Author launches Darwin’s birthday celebrations 11 February 2009 Celebrations to mark the birth of one of science’s greatest figures, who shaped our understanding... More
National Research Institute to position UK as global subsea centre of excellence launched at Subsea 09 National Research Institute to position UK as global subsea centre of excellence launched at Subsea 09 11 February 2009 A new research institute which could help UK companies capitalise on a global subsea market worth a... More
Credit Crunch Dampens Torcher Flame Credit Crunch Dampens Torcher Flame 11 February 2009 Aberdeen’s Torcher Parade has fallen victim to the credit crunch. ... More
New research shows Scottish smoking ban is good for smokers too New research shows Scottish smoking ban is good for smokers too 10 February 2009 New research published today (Tuesday 10th February) by Occupational and Environmental Medicine... More
Leading oil and gas figure to discuss the impact of solar activity on the climate Leading oil and gas figure to discuss the impact of solar activity on the climate 10 February 2009 A leading figure in the oil and gas industry will outline the impact that motion of the earth and... More
Entrepreneurs wanted for business challenge Entrepreneurs wanted for business challenge 09 February 2009 Commercialisation chiefs are seeking the next Michelle Mone or Sir Alan Sugar who are keen to... More
Darwin could have been University of Aberdeen Rector Darwin could have been University of Aberdeen Rector 09 February 2009 One of science’s greatest figures who shaped our understanding of how life evolved, could have... More
German Ambassador gives lecture on first Scottish visit German Ambassador gives lecture on first Scottish visit 05 February 2009 Germany’s official envoy to Britain will give a guest lecture at the University of Aberdeen today... More
Over 70s wanted for Nintendo Wii Fit study Over 70s wanted for Nintendo Wii Fit study 05 February 2009 Over 70s are being sought to take part in an innovative new balance study that will use the latest... More
Medical technology “matchmaking” to help rural and remote residents Medical technology “matchmaking” to help rural and remote residents 04 February 2009 Pioneering technology to help meet the medical needs of rural and remote communities is coming under... More
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