News Archive

February 2010

Fresh funding for research into UK’s first submerged stone remains Fresh funding for research into UK’s first submerged stone remains 26 February 2010 Researchers, who discovered the first submerged stone remains of their kind in the UK, have been... More
Farmers should be paid to protect our hills, say experts Farmers should be paid to protect our hills, say experts 26 February 2010 The UK uplands play a huge part in our daily lives, but their future is under threat.... More
Rowers ready for ‘battle’ in 15th annual boat race Rowers ready for ‘battle’ in 15th annual boat race 26 February 2010 Will Robert Gordon University’s athletes hold onto the title this year? Or will rivals the... More
Comedy show to explore Israel-Palestine conflict from a new perspective Comedy show to explore Israel-Palestine conflict from a new perspective 26 February 2010 The Israel-Palestine conflict will be brought to an audience in Aberdeen through the medium of... More
Celebration for musician raises £8,000 for cancer research Celebration for musician raises £8,000 for cancer research 25 February 2010 A concert in memory of a North-east musician has raised £8,000 for research into two of... More
Gaelic artwork produced with the help of Aberdeen students is unveiled Gaelic artwork produced with the help of Aberdeen students is unveiled 25 February 2010 Students from the University of Aberdeen helped celebrate the unveiling of new Gaelic artwork at the... More
Science and engineering to come under spotlight Science and engineering to come under spotlight 25 February 2010 Want to unlock some of the secrets of the brain? Maybe you could be sold on science at Thainstone... More
Foremost transport journalist appointed as University fellow Foremost transport journalist appointed as University fellow 25 February 2010 One of the UK’s foremost transport journalists has been appointed by the University of Aberdeen as... More
Eminent cardiologist appointed to top post Eminent cardiologist appointed to top post 24 February 2010 One of Britain’s most respected cardiologists has taken up a prestigious centuries-old post at the... More
Free workshop offers staff and students unique dance opportunity Free workshop offers staff and students unique dance opportunity 24 February 2010 Staff and students of the University of Aberdeen will have an opportunity to work with dancers from... More
Students of tomorrow descend on Aberdeen Students of tomorrow descend on Aberdeen 23 February 2010 Would-be science and engineering students from across Britain and beyond are visiting the University... More
The future of the British taxi explored in new book by Aberdeen academic The future of the British taxi explored in new book by Aberdeen academic 23 February 2010 Black in London, yellow in New York, and a saviour in the early hours of the morning - the taxicab... More
Skeleton fun for little ones Skeleton fun for little ones 22 February 2010 Animal bones will be on show to pre-schoolers at the latest in the ever popular Nature Tots sessions... More
Aberdeen's world leading pharmacology research recognised Aberdeen's world leading pharmacology research recognised 22 February 2010 Pharmacology research at the University of Aberdeen is ranked second best in the world, according to... More
Aberdeen scholarship offers American adventure to Orcadian students Aberdeen scholarship offers American adventure to Orcadian students 22 February 2010 Orcadian students nearing the end of their degree programme have the opportunity to take up a... More
National Subsea Research Institute launches to Far East market National Subsea Research Institute launches to Far East market 19 February 2010 The National Subsea Research Institute (NSRI) launched to the Far East market at an event today... More
Month-long celebration of Africa to get underway at University of Aberdeen Month-long celebration of Africa to get underway at University of Aberdeen 19 February 2010 The University of Aberdeen will dance to an African beat with drumming, music, fashion, food and a... More
Word Festival to celebrate 10th birthday with packed programme of events Word Festival to celebrate 10th birthday with packed programme of events 19 February 2010 Word (May 14-16) – the University of Aberdeen Writers Festival – will celebrate its 10th... More
FirstGroup and Centre for Transport Research extend partnership FirstGroup and Centre for Transport Research extend partnership 18 February 2010 FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, has extended its partnership... More
Last King of Scotland director in frame for Director’s Cut Last King of Scotland director in frame for Director’s Cut 17 February 2010 Last King of Scotland director Kevin Macdonald will join the Director’s Cut cast when the... More
Contract for Aberdeen health technology collaborators Contract for Aberdeen health technology collaborators 17 February 2010 The University of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University and McMaster Development Consultants or NESHTAG... More
Raven increase does not spell the end for threatened waders Raven increase does not spell the end for threatened waders 17 February 2010 Ravens are not responsible for the dramatic declines in the numbers of wading birds seen in many... More
University nominated for prestigious marketing accolade University nominated for prestigious marketing accolade 16 February 2010 The University of Aberdeen has been nominated for a prestigious marketing award in recognition of... More
How science tells us that nothing is predetermined - explored at free public event How science tells us that nothing is predetermined - explored at free public event 15 February 2010 Almost 100 years ago Albert Einstein said ‘God does not play dice’ - referring to his belief... More
Aberdeen signs agreement with Shandong Jianzhu University Aberdeen signs agreement with Shandong Jianzhu University 15 February 2010 Closer links have been forged between the University of Aberdeen and Shandong Jianzhu University in... More
Toe-tapping fundraiser to support international fiddle festival Toe-tapping fundraiser to support international fiddle festival 15 February 2010 A fundraising ceilidh in support of a festival which will bring musicians from across the world to... More
Love under the stars Love under the stars 12 February 2010 Looking for something different to do this Valentine’s night?... More
Astronomer Royal for Scotland launches new Deeside science series Astronomer Royal for Scotland launches new Deeside science series 12 February 2010 The future of space tourism and the scientific evidence for supermassive black holes – these will... More
CRANES funds new cancer and obesity study CRANES funds new cancer and obesity study 12 February 2010 Researchers are launching a new study into the links between cancer and obesity thanks to a £23,000... More
Food for thought as Aberdeen pupils become first to trial new teaching resource for Scotland’s schools Food for thought as Aberdeen pupils become first to trial new teaching resource for Scotland’s schools 11 February 2010 Ever wondered how far a banana has flown to make it from field to fruit bowl? Or the miles travelled... More
New therapy on market for partial sight loss sufferers New therapy on market for partial sight loss sufferers 11 February 2010 Partial sight loss is a debilitating side effect of stroke and brain injury which affects tens of... More
Diabetes under the spotlight Diabetes under the spotlight 10 February 2010 Latest research into a disease that affects more than 4% of the Scots population and the treatments... More
Leading Jewish scholar to deliver lecture in memory of Aberdeenshire laird Leading Jewish scholar to deliver lecture in memory of Aberdeenshire laird 10 February 2010 One of the world’s leading authorities on the Hebrew Bible will speak in Aberdeen as part of a... More
Digital future of the Cairngorms National Park to be explored in seminar Digital future of the Cairngorms National Park to be explored in seminar 09 February 2010 The challenges of managing the UK’s largest National Park will be outlined at a free talk at the... More
University welcomes record number of applications University welcomes record number of applications 08 February 2010 The University of Aberdeen has announced today (Monday February 8) a 32% increase in undergraduate... More
Budding wordsmiths encouraged to put pen to paper in competition launched today Budding wordsmiths encouraged to put pen to paper in competition launched today 08 February 2010 Aspiring young wordsmiths have an opportunity to share their work with readers across Scotland... More
University launches UK tour of Parent Sessions University launches UK tour of Parent Sessions 05 February 2010 Parents from across the UK and Ireland will be given the unique opportunity to learn more about... More
Arctic bound student to share experience with Aberdeen pupils Arctic bound student to share experience with Aberdeen pupils 04 February 2010 An Arctic bound student who is set to brave some of the world’s harshest conditions will give... More
World renowned choir to perform Scottish first in Aberdeen World renowned choir to perform Scottish first in Aberdeen 02 February 2010 A choir widely recognised as one of the best choruses in the world is to perform for the first time... More
Scottish Opera series to premiere in Aberdeen Scottish Opera series to premiere in Aberdeen 01 February 2010 A new partnership between Scottish Opera and the University of Aberdeen’s Word festival will bring... More
Why so vague? New book by Aberdeen academic examines the fuzzy logic of language Why so vague? New book by Aberdeen academic examines the fuzzy logic of language 01 February 2010 Ever wondered what temperature it is when weather forecasters tell us it’s a ‘warm’ day? ... More
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