News Archive

December 2010

University congratulates Aberdeen academics recognised in New Year’s Honours University congratulates Aberdeen academics recognised in New Year’s Honours 31 December 2010 Many congratulations go to Aberdeen academics recognised in the New Year’s Honours.... More
Aberdeen writer’s words to bring in the New Year Aberdeen writer’s words to bring in the New Year 24 December 2010 The words of an Aberdeen writer will help to bring in the New Year at Edinburgh’s famous Hogmanay... More
Elective single embryo transfer boosts the chance of a healthy baby Elective single embryo transfer boosts the chance of a healthy baby 22 December 2010 Women who undergo elective single embryo transfer as part of in-vitro fertlisation (IVF) are five... More
Bee scientists force killer mites to self destruct Bee scientists force killer mites to self destruct 22 December 2010 Scientists may be able to halt global honey bee decline by forcing the self-destruction of deadly... More
Genetic switch discovered that turns on pain Genetic switch discovered that turns on pain 21 December 2010 Aberdeen scientists have discovered a ‘switch’ that turns on a gene that lets us feel pain, in a... More
European Commission recognises University’s investment in researchers’ careers European Commission recognises University’s investment in researchers’ careers 17 December 2010 The University of Aberdeen has been awarded the 'HR Excellence in Research' badge by the European... More
North Sea supergrid technology to be investigated by Aberdeen scientists North Sea supergrid technology to be investigated by Aberdeen scientists 16 December 2010 Aberdeen scientists are investigating new technology to support the development of the massive... More
Marathon boost for Aberdeen eye research Marathon boost for Aberdeen eye research 15 December 2010 Research into key eye diseases will today get a funding boost thanks to Marathon Oil UK and offshore... More
New evidence of First World War Christmas truces uncovered New evidence of First World War Christmas truces uncovered 15 December 2010 Opposing troops putting aside their differences in 1914 to share Christmas carols and exchange gifts... More
Local businesses back students in bid for Silverstone success Local businesses back students in bid for Silverstone success 14 December 2010 Local businesses are throwing their support behind a team of Aberdeen students preparing to vie for... More
Student Response to Soviet Propaganda Student Response to Soviet Propaganda 14 December 2010 History of art students from the University of Aberdeen are launching an exhibition based on Soviet... More
Tonight’s Café Controversial event cancelled Tonight’s Café Controversial event cancelled 13 December 2010 The Café Controversial event due to take place at Satrosphere Science Centre tonight (Monday... More
Future squash and table tennis champions given a boost with the launch of new Aberdeen academies Future squash and table tennis champions given a boost with the launch of new Aberdeen academies 10 December 2010 Table tennis and squash in the North-East have had a major boost with the introduction of specialist... More
Ethics of gender selection to be discussed Ethics of gender selection to be discussed 10 December 2010 The scientific advances which make it possible for parents to choose the sex of their child will be... More
Oats could hold the key to a healthier Christmas meal Oats could hold the key to a healthier Christmas meal 10 December 2010 A study carried out by Aberdeen scientists involving more than 200 volunteers has revealed that... More
Aberdeen scientists to explore African waters for potential new drug discoveries Aberdeen scientists to explore African waters for potential new drug discoveries 09 December 2010 Aberdeen scientists are to explore seas off the coast of West Africa, in research that could lead to... More
Joking Computer helps Debenhams make Christmas cracking Joking Computer helps Debenhams make Christmas cracking 09 December 2010 Joke-generating computer software developed by Aberdeen scientists is helping Debenhams put the... More
Innovative engineering technology scoops industry award Innovative engineering technology scoops industry award 09 December 2010 Innovative technology developed by engineers at the University of Aberdeen was awarded a prestigious... More
Science journalist set to enthuse school pupils Science journalist set to enthuse school pupils 06 December 2010 More than 150 pupils from six Aberdeen secondary schools are today descending on the University of... More
The physics behind Scotland’s coastline explored The physics behind Scotland’s coastline explored 06 December 2010 What is the exact length of Scotland’s coastline? An Aberdeen physicist will give the answer to... More
Researchers pinpoint ‘trigger’ mechanism which means animals are prepared for the season whatever the weather Researchers pinpoint ‘trigger’ mechanism which means animals are prepared for the season whatever the weather 02 December 2010 Aberdeen scientists have identified the key trigger mechanism in the ‘internal clocks’ of... More
Scientists unlock bacteria’s survival aid Scientists unlock bacteria’s survival aid 02 December 2010 Scientists have worked out how to control a protective mechanism found in many bacteria that helps... More
Scientists investigate technology to benefit chronic pain sufferers living rurally Scientists investigate technology to benefit chronic pain sufferers living rurally 01 December 2010 New technology to help chronic pain sufferers in rural areas manage their condition is being... More
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