News Archive

December 2011

Aberdeen composer scores double ‘number one’ in the Christmas charts Aberdeen composer scores double ‘number one’ in the Christmas charts 25 December 2011 Aberdeen’s Paul Mealor has become the first composer to top both the classical and pop charts at... More
Researcher embarks on sub-zero expedition to uncover North-East fiddle traditions Researcher embarks on sub-zero expedition to uncover North-East fiddle traditions 23 December 2011 A University of Aberdeen musicologist has just returned from the wilds of Canada where she has spent... More
Crafters raise money for neurosurgery ward Crafters raise money for neurosurgery ward 22 December 2011 A craft club at the University of Aberdeen has raised £627 for the neurology ward at Aberdeen Royal... More
Oil paintings from Aberdeen go online for the first time Oil paintings from Aberdeen go online for the first time 20 December 2011 The University of Aberdeen’s extensive collection of oil paintings has been added to a website... More
New book charts global changes in tobacco regulation New book charts global changes in tobacco regulation 19 December 2011 The health problems associated with tobacco are now well known and similar across the world, but the... More
Soviet style inspires student poster exhibition Soviet style inspires student poster exhibition 15 December 2011 Third year History of Art Honours students have taken on the role of curators and artists to exhibit... More
New book explores Aberdeen ‘treasures’ New book explores Aberdeen ‘treasures’ 14 December 2011 A new richly illustrated book introducing readers to the treasures of the University of Aberdeen’s... More
Prestigious award for chemistry professor Prestigious award for chemistry professor 13 December 2011 The achievements of a long-serving member of the University’s academic community have been... More
Vice Principal celebrates key anniversary at Chinese university Vice Principal celebrates key anniversary at Chinese university 13 December 2011 Professor Dominic Houlihan, Vice Principal Internationalisation at the University of Aberdeen,... More
Immpact brings countries together for workshop on financial access to maternal healthcare in Africa Immpact brings countries together for workshop on financial access to maternal healthcare in Africa 13 December 2011 On 17-19 November 2011, more than 70 participants from 11 African countries met in Bamako, Mali, to... More
Charity project gives new heart to Suttie Centre Charity project gives new heart to Suttie Centre 13 December 2011 The Suttie Centre, which educates new doctors and provides further training for healthcare staff at... More
Aberdeen anthropologist scoops prestigious American award Aberdeen anthropologist scoops prestigious American award 12 December 2011 An Aberdeen anthropologist has won a prestigious prize for her museum work with First Nations and... More
Jacobite story inspires first public lecture at University’s new library Jacobite story inspires first public lecture at University’s new library 08 December 2011 The University of Aberdeen’s rich collection of Jacobite material has inspired the first public... More
Pharmacologist awarded prestigious national medal Pharmacologist awarded prestigious national medal 07 December 2011 A University of Aberdeen pharmacologist will next week (December 14) be awarded a top medal for his... More
Insight given into two Great Aberdonians Insight given into two Great Aberdonians 06 December 2011 The extraordinary achievements of two hugely influential figures who hailed from the Granite City... More
Discovery of iodine celebrated by seaweed expert Discovery of iodine celebrated by seaweed expert 06 December 2011 It is found in the screen of your mobile phone, computer monitor and in your LCD TV. Traditionally,... More
Aberdeen scientist is new science adviser for Europe Aberdeen scientist is new science adviser for Europe 05 December 2011 The University of Aberdeen has welcomed the announcement that one of its professors, Anne Glover,... More
Old Aberdeen as you’ve never seen it before Old Aberdeen as you’ve never seen it before 02 December 2011 An exhibition of photographs showing Old Aberdeen from a new perspective has gone on display at the... More
Low prices, high spirits Low prices, high spirits 02 December 2011 As the countdown to the festive season gets underway many householders will be snapping up cut-price... More
Talisman scholars join millionaires' row Talisman scholars join millionaires' row 02 December 2011 Talisman Energy (UK) Limited has extended its scholarship scheme with the University of Aberdeen... More
Scientist shows Spirit of Scotland Scientist shows Spirit of Scotland 01 December 2011 A University of Aberdeen scientist has scooped a Glenfiddich Spirit of Scotland award for his... More
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