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C-section children slightly more likely to develop asthma but no more likely to become obese
C-section children slightly more likely to develop asthma but no more likely to become obese
Children born via planned caesarean section are statistically more likely to receive hospital treatment for asthma compared to those born vaginally, according to a new study led by the University of Aberdeen and published in the American Medical Association journal JAMA.
New centre to bring together experts on aquaculture
New centre to bring together experts on aquaculture
A virtual centre bringing together a vast amount of expertise on aquaculture related research has been launched at the University of Aberdeen.
Erasmus student takes top prize in international competition
Erasmus student takes top prize in international competition
An Erasmus student has paid tribute to staff at the University's School of Geosciences for the part they played in his success in a top international geology competition.
University spin outs nominated for top Scottish Enterprise awards
University spin outs nominated for top Scottish Enterprise awards
NovaBiotics, SIRAKOSS and Ripptide Pharma shortlisted for prestigious Life Science Awards.
See how the Granite City sparkles as PechaKucha Night returns to Aberdeen
See how the Granite City sparkles as PechaKucha Night returns to Aberdeen
The City of Aberdeen will be celebrated in the final PechaKucha Night of 2015.
Former oil and gas chief, conductor and UN special representative honoured by University
Former oil and gas chief, conductor and UN special representative honoured by University
Among those to be honoured at the University of Aberdeen's winter graduation ceremonies this week are a former Chief Executive of Oil & Gas UK, the Artistic Director of the National Youth Choir of Scotland and a United Nations special representative.
New find could change our understanding of an Irish national treasure
New find could change our understanding of an Irish national treasure
Fragments of a mediaeval manuscript hidden in the spine of a book for hundreds of years could shed new light on Ireland's greatest cultural treasure, 'The Book of Kells'.
Fungal Group awarded £2.5m to lift lid on potentially life-threatening infection
Fungal Group awarded £2.5m to lift lid on potentially life-threatening infection
The cause of fungal infections which can have life-threatening consequences for some patients is the target of a new multi-million pound research project led by world leading scientists at the University of Aberdeen.
Global task force tackles problem of untreatable cancers and disease relapse
Global task force tackles problem of untreatable cancers and disease relapse
Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health scientist part of global task force investigating how to tackle untreatable cancers.
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The University of Aberdeen is a founding partner of The Conversation UK. See below our academics' articles and opinion pieces on various topics of public interest.
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- 30 November 2015 Reading of the banns: how the church tried to perfect the institution of marriage
- 19 November 2015 The Dalai Lama’s secret temple goes to London
- 16 November 2015 Islamic State's Beirut attack has exposed Lebanon’s perilous fragility
- 13 November 2015 Ce que votre père a fait avant votre naissance pourrait influer sur votre futur
- 12 November 2015 Why Egypt is a case study for the West in how not to safeguard democracy
- 05 November 2015 Do whales attempt suicide?
- 22 October 2015 Why the Bank of England wants Britain to stay in the EU
- 19 October 2015 Were wolves dependent on humans long before they became man’s best friend?
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