News Archive

June 2011

Students head for Estonia Students head for Estonia 30 June 2011 University of Aberdeen students are heading off to Estonia today (June 30)for the second cultural... More
Study shows varying support needs of cancer patients Study shows varying support needs of cancer patients 30 June 2011 Organisations offering peer support services to people with cancer should be aware of the varying... More
Bee insight and wildlife photography on offer at new event Bee insight and wildlife photography on offer at new event 30 June 2011 According to legend Albert Einstein once speculated that without bees man would live no more than... More
Leading folk musician among those to be honoured by University of Aberdeen Leading folk musician among those to be honoured by University of Aberdeen 29 June 2011 Leading figures in music and composition, public health, academia and industry will be honoured by... More
Aberdeen graduate named Scotland’s best new teacher Aberdeen graduate named Scotland’s best new teacher 29 June 2011 An Aberdeen graduate has been named Scotland’s best new teacher and will now compete for the... More
Size of baby in womb as an indicator of childhood asthma and allergies Size of baby in womb as an indicator of childhood asthma and allergies 28 June 2011 Researchers at Aberdeen have discovered links between the growth of a baby in the womb and the... More
Aberdeen law students headed to international championships Aberdeen law students headed to international championships 24 June 2011 For the second year in a row the University of Aberdeen will be sending a pair of law students to... More
Aberdeen joins with King Saud University for new PhD programme Aberdeen joins with King Saud University for new PhD programme 23 June 2011 An agreement signed with King Saud University for an External Joint Supervision Programme will see... More
Brazil mission aims to increase academic links Brazil mission aims to increase academic links 23 June 2011 Representatives from the University of Aberdeen have been in Brazil this week, as part of a... More
Aberdeen leads subsea strand of Scotland's new Sensor Hub Aberdeen leads subsea strand of Scotland's new Sensor Hub 23 June 2011 A new Knowledge Exchange Hub involving leading Scottish universities, private companies and the... More
Stronger ties between Aberdeen and Indian powerhouses Stronger ties between Aberdeen and Indian powerhouses 23 June 2011 University of Aberdeen academics taking part in a British Council Scotland mission to two of... More
Good and bad trace elements in our diet in spotlight Good and bad trace elements in our diet in spotlight 21 June 2011 Beneficial trace elements in food such as iron found in beef, iodine in seaweed and zinc found in... More
New interns take up University roles New interns take up University roles 17 June 2011 Fifteen students from the University of Aberdeen will gain valuable ‘hands-on’ experience of a... More
New device could revolutionise major knee surgery New device could revolutionise major knee surgery 17 June 2011 Damage to the cruciate knee ligaments has cut short the careers of many sports stars but treatment... More
Contractor appointed to deliver state-of-the-art aquatics centre for Aberdeen Contractor appointed to deliver state-of-the-art aquatics centre for Aberdeen 16 June 2011 The creation of a state-of-the art aquatics centre in Aberdeen has taken a major step forward with... More
Aberdeen author wins prestigious bursary Aberdeen author wins prestigious bursary 16 June 2011 An Aberdeen author has been awarded a £10,000 bursary from Creative Scotland based on the strength... More
Meeting of researchers investigating ‘good’ and ‘bad’ fats Meeting of researchers investigating ‘good’ and ‘bad’ fats 15 June 2011 Leading experts in lipids - fats found in food and in our bodies - are meeting today June 15) in... More
Will robots ever take over the world? Will robots ever take over the world? 14 June 2011 Could robots one day take the place of humans in duties such as caring for the elderly and if so,... More
New £3.28m project to examine sustainability of bioenergy crops within the UK New £3.28m project to examine sustainability of bioenergy crops within the UK 14 June 2011 The University of Aberdeen is part of a seven-member consortium project led by the Centre for... More
Nature, nurture and mood disorders Nature, nurture and mood disorders 14 June 2011 Almost four decades ago University of Aberdeen scientist Dr Hans Kosterlitz made a major... More
Leading economist hosts business breakfast to showcase the Henley-Aberdeen Partnership Leading economist hosts business breakfast to showcase the Henley-Aberdeen Partnership 13 June 2011 A leading business economist visited the University of Aberdeen this morning (June 13) to host a... More
University research to contribute to better health for Scotland University research to contribute to better health for Scotland 10 June 2011 The Universities of Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Dundee, St Andrews, and Glasgow are to combine their... More
University chemist awarded prestigious national medal University chemist awarded prestigious national medal 09 June 2011 A University of Aberdeen chemist has been awarded the Cyril Hilsum Medal by the British Liquid... More
Aberdeen student awarded one of world’s most prestigious scholarships Aberdeen student awarded one of world’s most prestigious scholarships 08 June 2011 A University of Aberdeen anthropology student has been awarded one of the world’s most competitive... More
Aberdeen gains a 'First' in Green League Aberdeen gains a 'First' in Green League 08 June 2011 The University of Aberdeen has secured a ‘First’ in the People & Planet Green League of... More
Tree-mendous poetry prize for primary kids Tree-mendous poetry prize for primary kids 08 June 2011 The winning words of pupils at an Aberdeen primary school have scooped them a three day workshop... More
Aberdeen academic helps secure new UN Resolution on AIDS Aberdeen academic helps secure new UN Resolution on AIDS 07 June 2011 The input of a University of Aberdeen academic has helped secure a new Resolution by the UN Security... More
Experts gather to remember the Battle of Harlaw Experts gather to remember the Battle of Harlaw 07 June 2011 Experts in history, archaeology, genealogy, heraldry, clans and cultural legacy will gather in... More
Scientists, business and communities urged to get involved in Europe’s biggest Science Festival Scientists, business and communities urged to get involved in Europe’s biggest Science Festival 06 June 2011 Aberdeen is well known for its scientific discoveries over the years and in 2012 the focus of... More
First student-run exhibition to open at King’s Museum First student-run exhibition to open at King’s Museum 03 June 2011 The first student-produced exhibition to take place at the University of Aberdeen’s newest museum... More
Aberdeen law student to represent Europe in Palmer Cup Aberdeen law student to represent Europe in Palmer Cup 03 June 2011 A University of Aberdeen law student is to represent Europe in the collegiate version of golf’s... More
Scientist turns author and raises cash for charity Scientist turns author and raises cash for charity 03 June 2011 A University of Aberdeen scientist and mum-of-four has successfully juggled work and a busy home... More
Aberdeen students honoured for outstanding achievements Aberdeen students honoured for outstanding achievements 01 June 2011 A gifted musician, an outstanding triathlete and a multi-talented medical student who helps Islamic... More
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