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Aberdeen scholars uncover rare works of fiction in launch of dedicated centre of study
A team of scholars at the University of Aberdeen has created a dedicated centre for the study of novels, which will tap into a collection of fiction that rivals any university in the world.
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University launches student-led mediation service
A new service aimed at resolving disputes within the University of Aberdeen community will be officially launched at a special event at King’s College tonight (Wednesday, November 30).
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Aberdeen scholarship for Rwandan student
A midwife from Rwanda is benefiting from the University of Aberdeen’s involvement in a scheme which is helping to revitalise education in the African country.
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North-east pupils gather for popular Chemistry event
School pupils from across the North-east will have the chance to get hands-on in the University of Aberdeen’s Chemistry laboratories when a popular, annual, schools event is held this week.
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University links up with the City to celebrate St Andrew’s Day
Talented musicians from the University of Aberdeen will unite with the people of St Andrew’s Cathedral for a unique musical celebration to mark St Andrew’s Day on Wednesday.
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University branches out to youngsters
Around 50 nursery children will explore a secret wood and plant trees for the future at the University of Aberdeen later this week.
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Aberdeen Musical Society reforms for first concert in 200 years
The University of Aberdeen is set to revive one of its most popular musical groups from the 18th century when the Aberdeen Musical Society reforms this week for the first time in 200 years.
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Leading Scottish figures to be honoured by the University of Aberdeen
At the University of Aberdeen’s annual, winter graduation ceremonies at Marischal College this week, leading figures from the worlds of further education, sport, business, medicine and music will be honoured.
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Principal C Duncan Rice to deliver prestigious lecture at Scottish Parliament
The Principal and Vice-chancellor of the University of Aberdeen, Professor C. Duncan Rice, is to give this year’s Sabhal Mòr Lecture at the Scottish Parliament where he will argue that Scotland must reassert traditional values in education and take strength from its Northern identity to reclaim the kind of influence...
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Leading UK business figures appointed to serve on University Court
One of the UK’s most prominent and successful businessmen has been appointed to serve on the Court of the University of Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen students profiled in new Teacher Teacher series
Students from the University of Aberdeen’s teacher training course are the focus of attention in a new series to be aired on BBC One Scotland next Tuesday night (November 22).
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World premiere of new music at Cowdray Hall
New work by composer Naresh Sohal will be given its world premiere during a free lunchtime concert by the Edinburgh Quartet at the Cowdray Hall tomorrow (Thursday, November 17).
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Aberdeen turns Abergreen!
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: Today (Wednesday, November 16), and tomorrow (Thursday, November 17), King’s College campus, University of Aberdeen – see details below
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Malaysian visit to Aberdeen
The University today played host to a key delegation from the International Medical University in Malaysia.
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Chapel Choir celebrate top TV award
The University of Aberdeen’s acclaimed Chapel Choir has proved a firm favourite with audiences of the BBC’s Songs of Praise as a recent episode featuring the choir has won a coveted Gold Award from the Christian Broadcasting Council.
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Leading scientist visits Aberdeen
A scientist who was a key member of the team which created the anti-impotence drug Viagra will be at the University of Aberdeen today. (November 14).
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University staff and students make a splash for charity
The training is well underway for enthusiastic swimmers from the University of Aberdeen who are gearing up for a gruelling challenge next month to raise funds for a worthy cause that’s surprisingly close to home.
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University’s Gamelan orchestra to perform for The Duke of Edinburgh
A new music workshop that aims to make the first experience of going to a classical music concert more accessible for young people and their families is being piloted by a leading musical talent at the University of Aberdeen.
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Hundreds expected to attend the University of Aberdeen’s Act of Remembrance Sunday Service
More than 500 people are expected to attend an Act of Remembrance Sunday Service in King’s College Chapel being held by the University of Aberdeen this weekend (Sunday, November 13).
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World leading scientist joins the University of Aberdeen
An internationally renowned scientist and award-winning scholar has joined the University of Aberdeen in a move that will further strengthen and expand research capabilities of the Department of Engineering.
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Chemistry week 2005
There are a lot of myths about obesity and weight loss, making it difficult for consumers to separate fact from fiction. This will be the basis for an interesting and thought-provoking lecture, Do diets work?, being hosted by the University of Aberdeen next week at Marischal Museum, as part of...
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Appeal for help with research into Scots fur traders in Canada
The experiences of Scots who emigrated to Canada in the late 18th and early 19th centuries to take up jobs in the Canadian fur trade is the focus of a new research project at the University of Aberdeen.
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Students benefit from Shell support
Aberdeen students rank among the top in the UK according to recent results of an innovative attraction scheme by leading energy and petrochemicals giant Shell.
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North-east is alive with the sound of music!
An eclectic mix of contemporary music will be on offer at venues across the North-east when the region’s new and exciting music festival – sound – launches next week.
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Major oral history project celebrates 30 years of North-east oil
The North Sea oil and gas industry secures its place in history this week as it celebrates two key milestones.
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Scientists to explore the ‘Grand Canyon’ of the oceans
The deepest, darkest, most inhospitable place on Earth is the focus of a new £2 million research project funded by the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).
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Intoxication: a journey into drugs and culture
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Today (Wednesday, November 2), at 3.00pm, Marischal Museum, Marischal College, Aberdeen
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University goal for sporting excellence kicks off with opening of Hillhead Centre
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Today (Tuesday, November 1) at 6.15pm, Hillhead Centre, Don Street, Old Aberdeen