News Archive

June 2010

Aberdeen academic embarks on media scholarship Aberdeen academic embarks on media scholarship 30 June 2010 An Aberdeen academic has secured a prestigious media scholarship.... More
Leading scientist and composer among those to be honoured by University Leading scientist and composer among those to be honoured by University 29 June 2010 A leading British scientist and world renowned composer will be among the eminent figures from the... More
Tourists know least about E. coli O157 – study reveals Tourists know least about E. coli O157 – study reveals 28 June 2010 Two thirds of visitors to the countryside have never heard of E. coli O157, new findings have... More
University golf team finishes fourth in the 2010 World Students Matchplay University golf team finishes fourth in the 2010 World Students Matchplay 25 June 2010 A team of four University of Aberdeen golfers travelled to Munich last week to face teams from South... More
Papa Stour sword dance brought to international audience Papa Stour sword dance brought to international audience 25 June 2010 A sword dance group from Shetland which keeps alive a centuries-old tradition from the tiny island... More
Giant steps help hungry fish to find food Giant steps help hungry fish to find food 24 June 2010 Hungry sharks, swordfish and other ocean predators have adopted different hunting behaviours... More
Aberdeen oil boss backs leading bone research Aberdeen oil boss backs leading bone research 24 June 2010 World leading bone research at the University of Aberdeen has received a major boost thanks to the... More
Aberdeen pupils experiment with engineering Aberdeen pupils experiment with engineering 24 June 2010 Sparks are set to fly today (Thursday June 24) as budding young Aberdeen scientists get the chance... More
Groundbreaking initiative scoops national award Groundbreaking initiative scoops national award 24 June 2010 Capability Scotland’s Corseford School scooped a national award at this year’s Times Education... More
UK science spotlights ocean acidification UK science spotlights ocean acidification 23 June 2010 The UK’s first research programme to investigate the impacts of ocean acidification has been... More
University of Aberdeen launches new project to promote co-operatives University of Aberdeen launches new project to promote co-operatives 23 June 2010 With the first Co-operatives Fortnight underway (June 19 to July 3) to showcase a different way of... More
Geology inspired Aberdeen Art Exhibition Geology inspired Aberdeen Art Exhibition 23 June 2010 A geology inspired exhibition that explores links between art and science is to be held at the... More
English language, literature, politics and sociology now available part time English language, literature, politics and sociology now available part time 22 June 2010 New courses in arts and social sciences for part time and distance learner students have been... More
Secret life of skeleton on show Secret life of skeleton on show 22 June 2010 What could a granny and an astronaut possibly have in common? And is your skeleton really bone idle?... More
Scientists gather for major gut conference Scientists gather for major gut conference 22 June 2010 Over 200 scientists from across the globe will gather in Aberdeen tomorrow (Wednesday June 23) for a... More
Fertility centre boost thanks to parents of ‘miracle’ baby Fertility centre boost thanks to parents of ‘miracle’ baby 21 June 2010 New equipment is on the way for the Aberdeen Fertility Centre thanks to the fundraising efforts of... More
Pupils inspired by nature presented with prizes in national competition Pupils inspired by nature presented with prizes in national competition 21 June 2010 The ideas from nature have inspired hundreds of Scottish schoolchildren whose innovative poster... More
Fashion forward idea scoops Aberdeen student top business award Fashion forward idea scoops Aberdeen student top business award 18 June 2010 An enterprising Aberdeen student has scooped a top award for her inspiring business idea.... More
AUSA celebrates award of bronze level for its services and operations AUSA celebrates award of bronze level for its services and operations 17 June 2010 Aberdeen University Students’ Association (AUSA) is celebrating achieving a bronze level SUEI... More
New interns take up University roles New interns take up University roles 15 June 2010 Seven students from the University of Aberdeen will gain valuable ‘hands-on’ experience in a new... More
£1.6 million centre to develop new drugs from our seas’ natural resources £1.6 million centre to develop new drugs from our seas’ natural resources 15 June 2010 A new £1.6 million centre, which will harness the potential of natural resources from the depths of... More
Aberdeen scientists urge policymakers to pay farmers to protect our hills Aberdeen scientists urge policymakers to pay farmers to protect our hills 15 June 2010 University of Aberdeen scientists are amongst those who have been tasked with producing guidance for... More
Event to explore the future of the web Event to explore the future of the web 14 June 2010 The way the internet has transformed society and how it could develop in the future, will be... More
Richard Greig Award presented as budding teachers complete their time at Aberdeen Richard Greig Award presented as budding teachers complete their time at Aberdeen 14 June 2010 The latest cohort of budding primary and secondary teachers completed the Professional Graduate... More
Aberdeen scientist hopes she has the X Factor Aberdeen scientist hopes she has the X Factor 14 June 2010 An Aberdeen scientist will be spending a lot of time online and in chat rooms this week and next …... More
Aberdeen professor receives OBE Aberdeen professor receives OBE 12 June 2010 Professor Dominic Houlihan, Vice-Principal for Research and Commercialisation at the University of... More
Aberdeen geologist embarks on mission to understand Canadian Arctic island Aberdeen geologist embarks on mission to understand Canadian Arctic island 11 June 2010 An Aberdeen geologist is set to travel to one of the world’s largest islands to build a better... More
Gut bacteria under the microscope Gut bacteria under the microscope 11 June 2010 The hundreds of trillions of bacteria which live in our gut will be the subject of a free event next... More
Students take inspiration from Soviet artwork in showcasing Aberdeen Students take inspiration from Soviet artwork in showcasing Aberdeen 10 June 2010 An exhibition inspired by the innovative poster designs of Soviet Russia will get underway at the... More
Future of Aberdeen transport to be discussed Future of Aberdeen transport to be discussed 10 June 2010 A vision of what Aberdeen’s transport infrastructure could look like in the future will be... More
Pain in older people explored Pain in older people explored 09 June 2010 Persistent pain blights the lives of around 50% of people aged 65 and over. ... More
Wild Bus pulls into school Wild Bus pulls into school 08 June 2010 Pupils at three Aberdeen primary schools will this week get the chance to get up close and personal... More
Engaging at the Parliament Engaging at the Parliament 08 June 2010 A team led by the University of Aberdeen’s Public Engagement with Science unit will today (Tuesday... More
America beckons for student thanks to scholarship America beckons for student thanks to scholarship 07 June 2010 A University of Aberdeen student is bound for America this summer after securing a scholarship that... More
America beckons for student thanks to scholarship America beckons for student thanks to scholarship 07 June 2010 A University of Aberdeen student is bound for America this summer after securing a scholarship that... More
Aberdeen takes to world stage in tackling maternal and newborn deaths Aberdeen takes to world stage in tackling maternal and newborn deaths 04 June 2010 Scientists from Aberdeen will next week join global figures at a key conference which will track the... More
Association of University Administrators Fellowship awarded Association of University Administrators Fellowship awarded 04 June 2010 Kathryn Fowler, College Registrar for the College of Physical Sciences, University of Aberdeen has... More
Breast cancer scientist in double fundraiser Breast cancer scientist in double fundraiser 04 June 2010 Breast cancer researcher and clinician Professor Steve Heys will this weekend swap his lab coat for... More
Aberdeen researcher backs minimum alcohol pricing calls Aberdeen researcher backs minimum alcohol pricing calls 04 June 2010 A leading health economist has helped shape guidelines which call for alcohol to be made to be less... More
Workplace stress, eating and food addiction Workplace stress, eating and food addiction 03 June 2010 Workplace stress and why it can have you reaching for chocolate or the biscuit tin will be studied... More
Café event to discuss recovery in Zimbabwe Café event to discuss recovery in Zimbabwe 03 June 2010 New on the menu for the University of Aberdeen’s popular café events is the first café... More
Growing up in natural world Growing up in natural world 03 June 2010 Pre-schoolers will get the chance to learn a little more about the life cycle of animals and plants... More
Volunteers sought for study into how a berry extract could combat diabetes Volunteers sought for study into how a berry extract could combat diabetes 02 June 2010 Scientists are investigating if the extract of a Scottish berry could treat one of the country's... More
To bite or not to bite! Height and weight are the questions... To bite or not to bite! Height and weight are the questions... 01 June 2010 The Scottish biting midge demonstrates a preference for men that are tall and women that have a... More
Top honour for kidney disease researcher Top honour for kidney disease researcher 01 June 2010 An Aberdeen kidney disease expert who has spent 20 years researching the condition which affects... More
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