News Archive

May 2010

Special Collections Centre to benefit from new funding Special Collections Centre to benefit from new funding 28 May 2010 A grant of £45,000 has been given to the University of Aberdeen to allow people to listen to... More
University presents pipe banner to Highlanders University presents pipe banner to Highlanders 28 May 2010 The University of Aberdeen will present a pipe banner to The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal... More
Teaching and learning challenges under spotlight at annual symposium Teaching and learning challenges under spotlight at annual symposium 28 May 2010 Around 70 staff attended the Centre for Learning and Teaching’s second annual Learning and... More
Aberdeen engineering students scoop awards Aberdeen engineering students scoop awards 27 May 2010 Four University of Aberdeen engineering students have been awarded prizes for their academic... More
Research into technology to reduce rural road deaths Research into technology to reduce rural road deaths 26 May 2010 Revolutionary technology which could help reduce deaths on rural roads is being investigated by... More
School dance success celebrated School dance success celebrated 26 May 2010 Pupils from Smithfield Primary will showcase their newly acquired dance skills at the University of... More
Women born prematurely more likely to have pre-term babies Women born prematurely more likely to have pre-term babies 25 May 2010 Women born prematurely or who have brothers or sisters who were born too early are more at risk of... More
Leading neuroscientist gives Kosterlitz lecturer Leading neuroscientist gives Kosterlitz lecturer 25 May 2010 A celebrated University of Aberdeen scientist who discovered endorphins – the body’s own pain... More
Aberdeen students honoured for outstanding achievements Aberdeen students honoured for outstanding achievements 21 May 2010 A chronic pain sufferer, who has overcome ongoing medical difficulties to succeed in her studies, is... More
Award winning biologists explain ‘Darwin finch’ work Award winning biologists explain ‘Darwin finch’ work 21 May 2010 Two of the world’s foremost biologists – acclaimed for their work on Darwin’s finches on the... More
Aberdeen concert to launch UK’s biggest fiddle festival Aberdeen concert to launch UK’s biggest fiddle festival 20 May 2010 The UK’s biggest fiddle festival will be launched on Saturday May 29 with a celebratory concert in... More
Assessors elected onto University Court Assessors elected onto University Court 20 May 2010 Energy industry specialist Jacquelynn Craw and distinguished businessman and entrepreneur Dr... More
Funding boost for pioneering software to help children with communication difficulties Funding boost for pioneering software to help children with communication difficulties 20 May 2010 Scottish scientists behind the first software of its kind to enable children with communication... More
Inventor of ‘life-saving’ rice to speak in Aberdeen Inventor of ‘life-saving’ rice to speak in Aberdeen 19 May 2010 The internationally acclaimed scientist behind the creation of a rice which could help combat... More
Screen debut for University’s budding filmmakers Screen debut for University’s budding filmmakers 19 May 2010 The University of Aberdeen’s Film and Visual Culture students will present their work at a special... More
Kids win zoo bus visit Kids win zoo bus visit 18 May 2010 Three Aberdeen primary school classes are celebrating after winning a school visit by Edinburgh Zoo... More
Aberdeen scientists in new stem cell research that could prevent osteoarthritis Aberdeen scientists in new stem cell research that could prevent osteoarthritis 18 May 2010 Scientists in Aberdeen are to carry out cutting-edge research to find out how stem cells regenerate... More
University to showcase renewable energy expertise University to showcase renewable energy expertise 18 May 2010 The University of Aberdeen’s expertise in the area of renewable energy will be highlighted at this... More
University of Aberdeen appointment to CASE Board University of Aberdeen appointment to CASE Board 18 May 2010 Lori Manders, Director of Development and External Affairs, at the University of Aberdeen has been... More
3,000 year old pigs reveal clues about colonisation of Pacific 3,000 year old pigs reveal clues about colonisation of Pacific 17 May 2010 The remains of 3,000 year old pigs, dogs and chickens are being used to reveal clues about early... More
Winner of the 2010 Toulmin Prize announced Winner of the 2010 Toulmin Prize announced 17 May 2010 An aspiring Perthshire author has taken a major step forward scooping the 2010 Toulmin Prize for his... More
Success is the Word as 10th Festival draws to a close Success is the Word as 10th Festival draws to a close 16 May 2010 The 10th Word proved a cause for celebration with sold-out events and record crowds to mark a decade... More
Word enters day two with another packed programme of events Word enters day two with another packed programme of events 15 May 2010 The Word Festival enters day two today (Saturday May 15) with more big names in the frame and the... More
Winning wordsmiths to see work published Winning wordsmiths to see work published 15 May 2010 The winners of a prestigious writing competition, who will now share their work with readers across... More
10th edition of Word Festival begins 10th edition of Word Festival begins 14 May 2010 One of the highlights of Scotland’s cultural calendar will get underway today (May 14) as the Word... More
Kids compete for visit from Zoo bus Kids compete for visit from Zoo bus 14 May 2010 Around 250 kids from 10 Aberdeen City schools are competing to win a visit by Edinburgh Zoo Wild... More
Post-election debate at Word Post-election debate at Word 13 May 2010 As the implications of Britain’s first coalition government in 70 years are digested, a special... More
Experts to highlight challenges for science in the developing world Experts to highlight challenges for science in the developing world 13 May 2010 The Scottish launch of a landmark book is the opportunity this Thursday for experts from Scottish... More
Woodcarvers at Word as School’s Festival comes to a close Woodcarvers at Word as School’s Festival comes to a close 13 May 2010 The successful School’s Festival at Word will draw to a close today (May 13) but the fun is far... More
Book written by Aberdeen schoolchildren unveiled Book written by Aberdeen schoolchildren unveiled 11 May 2010 A new book written by children in Aberdeen will be launched today (May 11) at the Word Schools’... More
Café Scientifique Shire event cancelled Café Scientifique Shire event cancelled 10 May 2010 Tomorrow evening’s (May 11) Café Scientifique Shire event at Banchory’s Woodend Barn has been... More
Explorer Benedict Allen to return to Aberdeen to share tales of adventure Explorer Benedict Allen to return to Aberdeen to share tales of adventure 10 May 2010 There can be few former students of the University of Aberdeen with a more interesting tale to tell... More
‘White coat’ impact on blood pressure greater than thought ‘White coat’ impact on blood pressure greater than thought 07 May 2010 High blood pressure affects about 40% of adults in the UK and is a major risk factor for heart... More
University unveils Aberdeen-inspired artwork by leading artist University unveils Aberdeen-inspired artwork by leading artist 07 May 2010 A new artwork inspired by the granite and industry of Aberdeen has been unveiled at a temporary home... More
The science of jokes to be explored at free public event The science of jokes to be explored at free public event 07 May 2010 Have you heard the one about what kind of language is funny?... More
New exhibition marks 200th anniversary of poem credited with ‘birth of Scottish tourism’ New exhibition marks 200th anniversary of poem credited with ‘birth of Scottish tourism’ 07 May 2010 Tomorrow (Saturday May 8) marks the 200th anniversary of the poem credited with the ‘birth of... More
Students flock to recruitment fair Students flock to recruitment fair 06 May 2010 Over 700 students and graduates from across the north-east flocked to Aberdeen last week to meet... More
University hosts Safety Day University hosts Safety Day 06 May 2010 Grampian Fire and Rescue Service teamed up with the University of Aberdeen, Grampian Police,... More
Plant sale to help Cruickshank Botanic Garden flourish Plant sale to help Cruickshank Botanic Garden flourish 06 May 2010 The Friends of the Cruickshank Botanic Garden are holding their annual plant sale this Saturday (May... More
Sneak preview for Word-goers Sneak preview for Word-goers 06 May 2010 Visitors to the Word – the University of Aberdeen Writers Festival – will be among the first to... More
The Wat remembered in tree planting ceremony The Wat remembered in tree planting ceremony 05 May 2010 Friends and colleagues of the late Professor George Watson will gather together in the Cruickshank... More
Heart disease under spotlight Heart disease under spotlight 05 May 2010 Between 2.5% and 3% of the Scottish population suffer heart failure – it is the most common cause... More
Top professors join esteemed society Top professors join esteemed society 04 May 2010 Another two leading academics from the University of Aberdeen have joined Scotland’s distinguished... More
New vision for sustainable international development welcomed New vision for sustainable international development welcomed 04 May 2010 A leading expert in international development, now based at the University of Aberdeen, last week... More
Cheap alcohol bought by rich and poor alike, new research reveals Cheap alcohol bought by rich and poor alike, new research reveals 04 May 2010 Claims that minimum pricing for alcohol is unfair because it will only impact on low-income families... More
University of Aberdeen secures major science festival for northern Scotland University of Aberdeen secures major science festival for northern Scotland 04 May 2010 A successful bid led by the University of Aberdeen to host the UK’s leading public science... More
Scotland seen as ‘welcoming’ by immigrants Scotland seen as ‘welcoming’ by immigrants 03 May 2010 Scotland is seen by Buddhist immigrants in a favourable light compared to the rest of UK and Ireland... More
New book simplifies the science behind the ‘obesity epidemic’ New book simplifies the science behind the ‘obesity epidemic’ 03 May 2010 Ever wondered if calorie counting and all those hours in the gym will really pay off?... More
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