News Archive

October 2010

Initiative to reward STAR students Initiative to reward STAR students 29 October 2010 An initiative which rewards students involved in activities to enhance their future employability... More
New breast cancer screening put to test New breast cancer screening put to test 29 October 2010 Researchers are preparing to launch a £1.6million trial of a new imaging technology to see if might... More
Major donation by Scottish Fishermen’s Trust for new Library project underlines importance of fishing to the heritage of North East Scotland Major donation by Scottish Fishermen’s Trust for new Library project underlines importance of fishing to the heritage of North East Scotland 29 October 2010 The Aberdeen-based Scottish Fishermen’s Trust is donating £50,000 towards the prestigious new... More
Go-ahead granted for state-of-the-art aquatics centre Go-ahead granted for state-of-the-art aquatics centre 28 October 2010 The creation of a state-of-the art aquatics centre in Aberdeen has taken a major step forward with... More
Women wanted to inform reproductive health research Women wanted to inform reproductive health research 28 October 2010 Aberdeen women are being urged to help shape future research into women’s reproductive health.... More
£1million laboratory to equip students for energy challenges of the future £1million laboratory to equip students for energy challenges of the future 28 October 2010 A £1million state-of-the-art chemical engineering laboratory has been officially opened at the... More
Celebrations for Fertility Centre behind almost 2,000 births Celebrations for Fertility Centre behind almost 2,000 births 27 October 2010 An Aberdeen clinic that has helped bring almost 2,000 babies into the world celebrates its 21st... More
Surveillance concept scoops engineering student top award Surveillance concept scoops engineering student top award 27 October 2010 A University of Aberdeen student has been awarded a prestigious prize for his innovative... More
Pathology under the spotlight Pathology under the spotlight 26 October 2010 The science behind headline-hitting ‘Superbugs’ and the crucial role of forensics in solving... More
Muscle strength gene variant linked to falls Muscle strength gene variant linked to falls 26 October 2010 Elderly women with a common gene variant may be more prone to falls, University of Aberdeen... More
‘Strikingly accurate’ depiction of 19th century Old Aberdeen bequeathed to University ‘Strikingly accurate’ depiction of 19th century Old Aberdeen bequeathed to University 25 October 2010 A picture showing a strikingly accurate depiction of Old Aberdeen in the 19th century by the artist... More
Eyewitness accounts of 1641 Irish rebellion released online Eyewitness accounts of 1641 Irish rebellion released online 25 October 2010 The first-hand testimonies of thousands of people who witnessed the bloody rebellion that paved the... More
Congestion charges and electric cars among topics to be examined at international transport conference Congestion charges and electric cars among topics to be examined at international transport conference 25 October 2010 Measures to reduce congestion and encourage the public to make more environmentally conscious... More
Highland pupil awarded for research into rural road accidents Highland pupil awarded for research into rural road accidents 22 October 2010 A Highland school pupil has been awarded for her research into rural road traffic casualties.... More
Australia visit to strengthen University’s position as global energy leader Australia visit to strengthen University’s position as global energy leader 21 October 2010 The University of Aberdeen’s position as a global leader in the area of energy is being further... More
Congestion charging more likely to be accepted if public experience trial period Congestion charging more likely to be accepted if public experience trial period 21 October 2010 Congestion charging would be more accepted by the public if they were to experience it first under a... More
sound festival to showcase University’s musical talent sound festival to showcase University’s musical talent 20 October 2010 The University of Aberdeen’s thriving department of music will showcase the talents of both... More
Commonwealth medal-winners welcome progress towards an Aberdeen aquatics centre Commonwealth medal-winners welcome progress towards an Aberdeen aquatics centre 19 October 2010 As the north-east’s triumphant Commonwealth swimmers return from Delhi, the University of Aberdeen... More
How technology can bridge the divide between urban and rural communities in the UK and India How technology can bridge the divide between urban and rural communities in the UK and India 19 October 2010 The potential of technology to bridge the gap between urban and rural communities in the UK and... More
University shares experience of pioneering reform with Cabinet Secretary at international event University shares experience of pioneering reform with Cabinet Secretary at international event 19 October 2010 The University of Aberdeen’s pioneering project of curriculum reform was showcased at an event in... More
Scotland’s secret animals explored Scotland’s secret animals explored 18 October 2010 Scotland’s most secretive animals will come under the spotlight in a series of FREE events for the... More
Seminar to explore ideas from Norwegian energy sector Seminar to explore ideas from Norwegian energy sector 18 October 2010 How people, technology and ideas can best work together towards further developing the energy sector... More
Professional qualification in teaching recognised by Principal at presentation Professional qualification in teaching recognised by Principal at presentation 18 October 2010 Staff who have completed one or more modules in the PG Certificate in Higher Education Learning and... More
Aberdeen spirit of adventure explored in public lecture series Aberdeen spirit of adventure explored in public lecture series 15 October 2010 What drove generations of Aberdeen academics, two of them from the same tiny Moray parish, to embark... More
Scientists discover new species in one of world’s deepest ocean trenches Scientists discover new species in one of world’s deepest ocean trenches 14 October 2010 Scientists investigating in one of the world’s deepest ocean trenches – previously thought to be... More
Irish migrants sought for study into Celtic Tiger period Irish migrants sought for study into Celtic Tiger period 13 October 2010 Irish migrants are being sought for a study into the impact of migration on Ireland over the last... More
Latin travels unearth ‘architectural treasures’ for Aberdeen academic Latin travels unearth ‘architectural treasures’ for Aberdeen academic 12 October 2010 An Aberdeen academic who travelled thousands of miles through some of South America’s most... More
Commonwealth Gold for hot shot student Commonwealth Gold for hot shot student 11 October 2010 University of Aberdeen student Kay Copland was on target for a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games... More
University train on the right tracks University train on the right tracks 11 October 2010 ‘University of Aberdeen’ today (11 October) began transporting passengers across Scotland. ... More
University saddened by death of Linda Norgrove University saddened by death of Linda Norgrove 11 October 2010 The University of Aberdeen is saddened by the death of former student Linda Norgrove in Afghanistan.... More
Planting for climate change Planting for climate change 08 October 2010 Green-fingered University of Aberdeen students will host an event on Sunday (October 10) to mark a... More
Career swap gardener puts down new roots Career swap gardener puts down new roots 08 October 2010 A desire to move to Britain prompted Astrid Fries to pack in her job as an English teacher and leave... More
Thalidomide research to be discussed Thalidomide research to be discussed 08 October 2010 Thalidomide - the drug which caused in excess of 10,000 cases of birth defects worldwide - will come... More
Major award nomination for ‘How was school today?’ project Major award nomination for ‘How was school today?’ project 07 October 2010 A groundbreaking computing project to help profoundly disabled children communicate more... More
Vole study yields new clues to understanding infection Vole study yields new clues to understanding infection 07 October 2010 A study of voles has shed new clues on understanding infection in animals and humans, according to... More
Students ‘tea-up’ for ‘Dragon’s Den’ contest with revolutionary idea to alleviate osteoporosis Students ‘tea-up’ for ‘Dragon’s Den’ contest with revolutionary idea to alleviate osteoporosis 07 October 2010 A revolutionary concept, which would have the potential to help alleviate diseases including... More
Iconic University library building reaches new heights Iconic University library building reaches new heights 07 October 2010 The new library of the University of Aberdeen reached a special milestone yesterday (Wednesday... More
Sustainable efforts made by University recognised in national awards Sustainable efforts made by University recognised in national awards 07 October 2010 The University of Aberdeen has been named as a joint runner-up in a UK-wide competition highlighting... More
Smoking and drinking main triggers of mouth, oesophagus and larynx cancers Smoking and drinking main triggers of mouth, oesophagus and larynx cancers 05 October 2010 Young adults who smoke, drink and eat low levels of fruit and vegetables are at higher risk of... More
Deep sea discoveries to be discussed Deep sea discoveries to be discussed 04 October 2010 Deep sea discoveries which have revolutionised thinking about life in oceans across the globe will... More
Iconic bottlenose dolphins add £4 million to Scottish economy, new report shows Iconic bottlenose dolphins add £4 million to Scottish economy, new report shows 04 October 2010 The income from tourism spending in Scotland due to the presence of the east coast bottlenose... More
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