News Archive

September 2010

Most comprehensive collection of Irish poetry published today Most comprehensive collection of Irish poetry published today 30 September 2010 A University of Aberdeen professor will today see nine years of work come to fruition with the... More
Milestone celebrations for Medical Education Centre in the Highlands Milestone celebrations for Medical Education Centre in the Highlands 30 September 2010 A teaching facility that has been a hub over the years for thousands of medical students on... More
Botanist to retire after almost four decades at University Botanist to retire after almost four decades at University 30 September 2010 A University of Aberdeen botanist whose career has taken him from the tropics to the arctic will... More
Changing times for Aberdeen lecturer retiring after 40 years Changing times for Aberdeen lecturer retiring after 40 years 30 September 2010 After four decades at the University of Aberdeen, Professor Alison Saunders has seen huge changes in... More
Elderly find Nintendo Wii Fit ‘acceptable’ Elderly find Nintendo Wii Fit ‘acceptable’ 29 September 2010 The Nintendo Wii Fit is an acceptable exercise for some older people who are prone to falling,... More
Strength of the cooperative movement celebrated at international conference Strength of the cooperative movement celebrated at international conference 29 September 2010 There are 800 million individual members of cooperatives worldwide including around 2.1 million in... More
The reality of a nuclear-free Scotland to be debated The reality of a nuclear-free Scotland to be debated 28 September 2010 The reality of Scotland without nuclear power is to be debated at a free event in Aberdeen on Monday... More
Powerful underwater waves - capable of tilting oil rigs - to be discussed in new lecture series Powerful underwater waves - capable of tilting oil rigs - to be discussed in new lecture series 27 September 2010 Powerful waves capable of destroying underwater vehicles, tilting offshore rigs and halting a ship... More
Scottish Parliament welcomes rebels with a cause Scottish Parliament welcomes rebels with a cause 24 September 2010 The Scottish Parliament announced today it will showcase a major new exhibition titled Rebels with a... More
University part of global effort to safeguard lives of millions of women and children University part of global effort to safeguard lives of millions of women and children 24 September 2010 The University of Aberdeen is one of the signatories to a new global strategy - announced at a major... More
Dementia research gets boost thanks to charity concert Dementia research gets boost thanks to charity concert 24 September 2010 Faster and more detailed imaging of brain disorders will be on the way thanks to the efforts of a... More
Discover the chemistry of cocktails Discover the chemistry of cocktails 23 September 2010 Ever wondered what the difference is if a martini is shaken, not stirred? Or pondered what would... More
Chinese delegates attend advanced drilling programme Chinese delegates attend advanced drilling programme 22 September 2010 A senior group from SINOPEC (China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation) have attended a Continued... More
Students to showcase veg scheme at international cooperatives conference Students to showcase veg scheme at international cooperatives conference 22 September 2010 Students may be famous for their love of instant noodles, beans on toast, and takeaways. But at the... More
Successful launch of new science series Successful launch of new science series 21 September 2010 Two new series of free public science talks hosted by the University of Aberdeen launched to great... More
Chinese teachers learn from Aberdeen counterparts Chinese teachers learn from Aberdeen counterparts 21 September 2010 Principals and vice-principals from schools in China are visiting Aberdeen this week to learn more... More
Aberdeen alumni leave legacies towards the University’s new library Aberdeen alumni leave legacies towards the University’s new library 20 September 2010 Two University of Aberdeen alumni have recognised their lifelong affiliation with the institution by... More
50 years of the laser celebrated 50 years of the laser celebrated 20 September 2010 The 50th anniversary of the laser will be celebrated at an event in Aberdeen this evening.... More
Safer Surgery receives commendation at the BMA 2010 Book Awards Safer Surgery receives commendation at the BMA 2010 Book Awards 16 September 2010 Safer Surgery: Analysing Behaviour in the Operating Theatre was highly commended in the Surgery... More
Son of famous scientist helps launch Kosterlitz Centre Son of famous scientist helps launch Kosterlitz Centre 16 September 2010 The son of a celebrated University of Aberdeen scientist who discovered enkephalins – the body’s... More
Molecule discovery could lead to higher breast cancer survival rates Molecule discovery could lead to higher breast cancer survival rates 15 September 2010 Aberdeen scientists have discovered a molecule in breast cancer cells which could help identify if a... More
Rural law under the spotlight Rural law under the spotlight 15 September 2010 The University of Aberdeen’s Rural Law Research Group will host a workshop today (Wednesday... More
Higher Education Convention returns Higher Education Convention returns 15 September 2010 Pupils from across the north-east of Scotland will have the opportunity to learn more about the... More
Menace or medicine – cannabis comes under scrutiny Menace or medicine – cannabis comes under scrutiny 15 September 2010 Cannabis is one of the most widely used illegal drugs in the world and studies suggest using it can... More
‘Legal highs’ and ‘natural painkiller’ scientist under the spotlight ‘Legal highs’ and ‘natural painkiller’ scientist under the spotlight 13 September 2010 The complexities of controlling so called ‘legal highs’ will be discussed later this week at a... More
Aberdeen alumni gather to commemorate 50 year anniversary Aberdeen alumni gather to commemorate 50 year anniversary 13 September 2010 A group of University of Aberdeen alumni have gathered to commemorate 50 years since their... More
Public perceptions of nuclear power to be discussed Public perceptions of nuclear power to be discussed 13 September 2010 Public perception of the risks and benefits associated with nuclear power will be discussed at an... More
New Centre to support the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals New Centre to support the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals 10 September 2010 A week before Heads of State gather at the United Nations summit in New York to review progress... More
Creative talent on display as Aberdeen school pupils work with leading Scottish authors Creative talent on display as Aberdeen school pupils work with leading Scottish authors 10 September 2010 Aberdeen school pupils will be offered the opportunity to learn the art of creative writing from a... More
Aberdeen musician to perform during papal visit to Scotland Aberdeen musician to perform during papal visit to Scotland 10 September 2010 A University of Aberdeen musician will perform for Pope Benedict XVI and the institution’s... More
Threat of nature to major cities across the globe, to be explored in free talk Threat of nature to major cities across the globe, to be explored in free talk 10 September 2010 The significant threat natural forces pose to the future of some of the world’s major cities will... More
Climate change talk launches new Fraserburgh science series Climate change talk launches new Fraserburgh science series 09 September 2010 What do the north-east whalers of the 19th century and hydrogen bomb-testing by the Soviet Union in... More
Dark secrets of chocolate Dark secrets of chocolate 09 September 2010 Eating too much chocolate may make you pile on the pounds but researchers are trying to find out if... More
Aberdeen students scoop accolades for their work-study balance Aberdeen students scoop accolades for their work-study balance 09 September 2010 Two University of Aberdeen students have been awarded for their achievements in balancing their... More
Labs, museum and medical training centre open their doors Labs, museum and medical training centre open their doors 08 September 2010 Learn what life’s like as a scientist. See how doctors and nurses are trained. Discover hidden... More
Victorian-inspired event promises an evening of electrifying science Victorian-inspired event promises an evening of electrifying science 08 September 2010 Ever wondered how the human body can endure a bed of nails or why planes can withstand even the... More
Geology-inspired Aberdeen art exhibition returns Geology-inspired Aberdeen art exhibition returns 08 September 2010 A geology-inspired exhibition that explores links between art and science is being held at the... More
Secrets of the deep and food facts under the microscope Secrets of the deep and food facts under the microscope 07 September 2010 Scientists behind many ocean discoveries are giving the public the chance to check out some of the... More
School pupils get hands-on with science School pupils get hands-on with science 07 September 2010 Pupils from across Aberdeen city and shire, Moray and the Highlands are getting hands-on with... More
Unique partnership enables University of Aberdeen to launch Scotland’s first degree in social pedagogy Unique partnership enables University of Aberdeen to launch Scotland’s first degree in social pedagogy 06 September 2010 The University will launch the first degree programme in Scotland in social pedagogy today (Monday... More
‘Father of Tropical Medicine’ celebrated ‘Father of Tropical Medicine’ celebrated 06 September 2010 The life and work of a north-east pioneer – most famous for discovering the link between... More
Industry accreditation for University engineering degrees Industry accreditation for University engineering degrees 06 September 2010 Three University of Aberdeen postgraduate engineering degree programmes have been granted... More
International seminar on healthcare improvements which could save the lives of mothers and newborns in India International seminar on healthcare improvements which could save the lives of mothers and newborns in India 03 September 2010 The quality of care at birth received by mothers and newborns in India, will come under the... More
Aberdeen reunion for the children of 1921 and 1936 Aberdeen reunion for the children of 1921 and 1936 02 September 2010 Aberdonians who have been helping researchers over the years with studies into brain ageing and... More
New drugs for type 2 diabetes which don’t cause weight gain New drugs for type 2 diabetes which don’t cause weight gain 02 September 2010 A systematic review of the clinical and cost-effectiveness of newer drugs for type 2 diabetes has... More
Minister sees how pioneering project equips graduates for the job market Minister sees how pioneering project equips graduates for the job market 01 September 2010 Keith Brown, Minister for Skills and Lifelong Learning, visited the University of Aberdeen yesterday... More
Princess Royal meets health researchers, visits carers support project, and opens flagship training building at Foresterhill Princess Royal meets health researchers, visits carers support project, and opens flagship training building at Foresterhill 01 September 2010 Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will spend today (Wednesday September 1) finding out how... More
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