News Archive

February 2011

Another award for technologist who captures life up close Another award for technologist who captures life up close 28 February 2011 The beauty and diversity of moths is often overlooked in favour of their more colourful... More
Plant Memory exhibition opens at the Old Town House Plant Memory exhibition opens at the Old Town House 24 February 2011 The latest exhibition in the Old Town House provides a hint of early spring blossom.... More
Researchers compare glaucoma tests Researchers compare glaucoma tests 24 February 2011 Researchers are about to recruit almost 1,000 patients onto a study to establish which is the most... More
Researchers invite tweets on peat Researchers invite tweets on peat 24 February 2011 Researchers from the University of Aberdeen are inviting tweets on the use of peat in horticulture... More
Policies to reduce medical costs in world’s poorest countries studied by maternal researchers Policies to reduce medical costs in world’s poorest countries studied by maternal researchers 22 February 2011 Half a million women die during pregnancy and childbirth in the world’s poorest countries each... More
Major food, hunger and brain study launched Major food, hunger and brain study launched 21 February 2011 Food and obesity researchers are conducting a major international study to piece together what goes... More
New scholarship announced with subsea leader Technip New scholarship announced with subsea leader Technip 21 February 2011 Leading subsea contractor Technip has announced a new scholarship opportunity for MEng (Master of... More
New insights into the 1641 Irish Rebellion revealed New insights into the 1641 Irish Rebellion revealed 18 February 2011 The stories behind the eye witness accounts of one of the bloodiest episodes in Ireland’s history... More
King’s College to host historic shinty cup final King’s College to host historic shinty cup final 15 February 2011 The distinguished association between the University and the sport of shinty will be marked this... More
Patient turns fundraiser to give to cancer research Patient turns fundraiser to give to cancer research 15 February 2011 An Aberdeen offshore worker who has a type of cancer which is increasingly prevalent in Scotland is... More
Café Scientifique to show audience the Universe in a new ‘light’ Café Scientifique to show audience the Universe in a new ‘light’ 14 February 2011 Innovative astrophysical research which could finally test Einstein’s 100-year-old theory of... More
Leading Aberdeen microbiologist to give public lecture at Robert Gordon University Leading Aberdeen microbiologist to give public lecture at Robert Gordon University 11 February 2011 World renowned microbiologist, Professor Hugh Pennington, has been invited by Robert Gordon... More
Managing energy for the future Managing energy for the future 11 February 2011 A popular series of free talks, which have packed out an Aberdeenshire venue, return again to... More
Mending a broken heart Mending a broken heart 11 February 2011 Matters of the heart will come under scrutiny at free University of Aberdeen talk taking place this... More
Scottish food and drink sector to target £348 billion global health market Scottish food and drink sector to target £348 billion global health market 11 February 2011 Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and the Environment Richard Lochhead has announced a new £4... More
Call for Government action on heart disease after University of Aberdeen pilot programme Call for Government action on heart disease after University of Aberdeen pilot programme 08 February 2011 HEART UK, the Cholesterol Charity, is calling for the Scottish Government to introduce early... More
Researchers in new trial to find best way of treating arm pain Researchers in new trial to find best way of treating arm pain 07 February 2011 More than 500 people suffering from lower arm pain are to take part in a new UK-wide clinical trial... More
Cardiovascular disease under the spotlight Cardiovascular disease under the spotlight 03 February 2011 Heart disease and strokes are the two main forms of cardiovascular disease (CVD) which is the... More
University collaboration with industry scoops prestigious award University collaboration with industry scoops prestigious award 03 February 2011 A partnership between the University of Aberdeen and one of its most successful former spinout... More
Campaigning MEP to speak at University on ‘Stalin’s Legacy’ Campaigning MEP to speak at University on ‘Stalin’s Legacy’ 03 February 2011 Environmental disasters in Central Asia are the topic for a public lecture by Struan Stevenson MEP... More
University to host debate on Scotland's energy future University to host debate on Scotland's energy future 03 February 2011 Members of the public, business representatives, academic researchers and all with an interest in... More
New project to create northern safe haven for salmon, birds and water voles New project to create northern safe haven for salmon, birds and water voles 01 February 2011 A new wildlife conservation initiative aiming to protect nationally significant and economically... More
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