News Archive

November 2010

Books by Aberdeen academics in the running for top literary award Books by Aberdeen academics in the running for top literary award 29 November 2010 Two books by Aberdeen academics have been shortlisted in a prestigious book award which recognises... More
Young music makers create their own film scores Young music makers create their own film scores 27 November 2010 Young people from Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray will learn how to compose film music using... More
Aberdeen launches world-wide call for musical scores Aberdeen launches world-wide call for musical scores 25 November 2010 A worldwide search for 21st century compositional talent will begin this Friday (November 26) with... More
Harps of Gold – A celebration of Christmas music Harps of Gold – A celebration of Christmas music 24 November 2010 Harpists will come together in Aberdeen for a celebration of Christmas music at King’s College... More
Top floor of new University Library funded by million pound Craig Group Donation Top floor of new University Library funded by million pound Craig Group Donation 24 November 2010 Global shipping and energy services firm the Craig Group and the Craig family have today announced a... More
Aberdeen academic honoured by transport industry Aberdeen academic honoured by transport industry 22 November 2010 An Aberdeen academic has been honoured by the transport industry for her research which has fed into... More
Research reveals north-south divide in vitamin D deprivation Research reveals north-south divide in vitamin D deprivation 22 November 2010 Women in the north of the UK are more deprived of vitamin D from sunlight than their southern... More
University of Aberdeen signs agreement with Pontes School, Beijing University of Aberdeen signs agreement with Pontes School, Beijing 19 November 2010 Closer links have been forged between the University of Aberdeen and Pontes School in Beijing,... More
Global energy giant announces the first Halliburton scholars Global energy giant announces the first Halliburton scholars 18 November 2010 Today (Thursday November 18), two University of Aberdeen students became the recipients of the first... More
Great white sharks in Mediterranean Great white sharks in Mediterranean 17 November 2010 Great white sharks found in the Mediterranean were originally from Australia, researchers have... More
Aberdeen writers team up to mark National Short Story Week Aberdeen writers team up to mark National Short Story Week 17 November 2010 Three award-winning writers from the University of Aberdeen will combine to read their work in a... More
Businesswoman to inspire new generation of entrepreneurs Businesswoman to inspire new generation of entrepreneurs 17 November 2010 A top Scottish businesswoman will share her experiences with University of Aberdeen students at an... More
Library collections to benefit from Friends £260,000 donation Library collections to benefit from Friends £260,000 donation 16 November 2010 The University of Aberdeen community has dug deep with two significant gifts totalling over... More
University broadcasts partnership with Aberdeen College University broadcasts partnership with Aberdeen College 16 November 2010 University Principal Professor Ian Diamond and Rob Wallen, Principal of Aberdeen College, have... More
Doric writer remembered with short story prize Doric writer remembered with short story prize 15 November 2010 A short story prize will be launched today (Monday November 15 2010) to commemorate the work of one... More
Aberdeen student to receive police commendation Aberdeen student to receive police commendation 12 November 2010 A University of Aberdeen student is among those to be recognised for bravery, commitment, dedication... More
Senior Scottish soldier returns to the University of Aberdeen for Remembrance Sunday Senior Scottish soldier returns to the University of Aberdeen for Remembrance Sunday 12 November 2010 A University of Aberdeen graduate who has risen through the Army ranks to become the Commander of... More
How sunlight keeps our bones healthy How sunlight keeps our bones healthy 12 November 2010 The benefits of sunlight for our bones will be the subject of a free talk in Aberdeenshire on Monday... More
Lord Provost's Variety Show raises £30,000 for dementia research Lord Provost's Variety Show raises £30,000 for dementia research 11 November 2010 The Lord Provost’s Variety Show has raised £30,000 for dementia research at the University of... More
Flat earths, moving suns and creationism under the spotlight at Café Controversial Flat earths, moving suns and creationism under the spotlight at Café Controversial 11 November 2010 Literal readings of the Bible placed the earth at the centre of the Universe while flat earth... More
‘Match-making’ technology to improve transport for rural dwellers ‘Match-making’ technology to improve transport for rural dwellers 10 November 2010 Technology to improve transport for people in remote and rural areas is being devised by Aberdeen... More
Scottish rocks reveal key point in evolution occurred 400 million years earlier Scottish rocks reveal key point in evolution occurred 400 million years earlier 10 November 2010 Evidence found in Scottish rocks has revealed that a critical point in evolution took place 1.2... More
Researchers investigate what makes tree mallow turn nasty Researchers investigate what makes tree mallow turn nasty 09 November 2010 Scientists are studying an invasive shrub which is threatening Scottish puffins and other seabirds.... More
Spotlight on British political landscape Spotlight on British political landscape 05 November 2010 How devolution has shaped politics and the future of the British political landscape will be debated... More
Business student scoops £1,000 dissertation prize Business student scoops £1,000 dissertation prize 05 November 2010 A University of Aberdeen Business School student has scooped a top prize and £1,000 for her... More
Volunteers sought for study aimed at cutting risk of heart attacks and strokes Volunteers sought for study aimed at cutting risk of heart attacks and strokes 05 November 2010 Scientists in Aberdeen are seeking volunteers for a study they hope could lead to the development of... More
Aberdeen academic honoured for outstanding research contributions in engineering Aberdeen academic honoured for outstanding research contributions in engineering 04 November 2010 An Aberdeen academic has received a prestigious honour for his outstanding research contributions... More
Reading Bus launches new Doric book Reading Bus launches new Doric book 04 November 2010 A new Doric book produced by Aberdeen’s Reading Bus will be launched at the University of Aberdeen... More
Drug study student wins prize Drug study student wins prize 04 November 2010 Drug users are more prone to common chronic respiratory diseases according to award winning research... More
Impact of climate change on north-east coastline examined Impact of climate change on north-east coastline examined 03 November 2010 Scientists from across the globe are gathering today (Wednesday November 3) to examine the potential... More
Sculptures by internationally-acclaimed artist unveiled at Aberdeen Sports Village Sculptures by internationally-acclaimed artist unveiled at Aberdeen Sports Village 03 November 2010 A new piece of public art by an internationally acclaimed artist has been unveiled at Aberdeen... More
Communities to get active at Aberdeen Sports Village Communities to get active at Aberdeen Sports Village 02 November 2010 Aberdeen’s state-of-the art sports village will throw open the doors to local communities with the... More
Postgraduate prospects highlighted at Open Day Postgraduate prospects highlighted at Open Day 02 November 2010 Hundreds of prospective postgraduate students are expected to descend on the University of Aberdeen... More
Music graduate named finest fiddler Music graduate named finest fiddler 01 November 2010 A University of Aberdeen music graduate has won one of Scotland's most prestigious music prizes.... More
Aberdeen writer prizewinner in one of the UK’s most prestigious international literary competitions Aberdeen writer prizewinner in one of the UK’s most prestigious international literary competitions 01 November 2010 An Aberdeen academic has scooped second prize in the international writing competition, The Bridport... More
Leading lights from sport, politics and medicine to be honoured by University Leading lights from sport, politics and medicine to be honoured by University 01 November 2010 A world-class sportsman, a former advisor to Gordon Brown, and the head of one of the world’s... More
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