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New study shows eye movement tests accurately detect schizophrenia
There is a long history of research on impaired eye movements associated with schizophrenia.
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Aberdeen presents specially commissioned tartan to the University of Hong Kong as it celebrates its
A specially commissioned tartan was presented to the University Hong Kong (HKU) by the University of Aberdeen in a ceremony on Monday (October 29, 2012) as a gift to mark HKU’s centenary.
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Announcing a new era in Alzheimer’s
TauRx Therapeutics Ltd announced today the initiation of two global Phase 3 clinical trials in mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. These landmark studies could provide the first definitive data on a Tau‐based approach to disease‐modifying and preventative treatment of Alzheimer’s for at least the next 5–7 years, said Professor Claude...
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Medical student takes on world’s toughest assault course
A second year medical student is to take on the planet’s most extreme assault course, which will see her crawl through icy tunnels, battle up cliffs of mud and scale walls more than twice her own height.
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Public invited to make special sound map of Aberdeen
The public are being invited to take part in an exciting new public artwork that will see the creation of a sound map of Aberdeen.
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Researchers develop cocktail of bacteria that eradicates C.diff
Rowett scientist Professor Harry Flint and his team are part of a research collaboration which has identified a combination of six naturally occurring bacteria that eradicate a highly contagious form of Clostridium difficile, an infectious bacterium associated with many hospital deaths.
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Digital Futures in focus as UK experts gather in Aberdeen
The impact of advances in digital technology on many aspects of our lives in the future takes centre-stage this week as 300 of the UK’s leading researchers and industry experts converge on Aberdeen to share challenges, opportunities, innovations and research.
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Stranded? Experiences needed to help research
A postgraduate student from the University of Aberdeen travels to the west coast this week as part of his research project which aims to help rural and remote communities cope better when vital transport links are disrupted.
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Professor honoured by election to Academia Europaea
Professor Kevin Edwards from the Department of Geography and Environment has been elected a member of the Academia Europaea – the Academy of Europe.
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Students succeed at first Energy Apprentice challenge
Two University of Aberdeen students participated in a gruelling academic challenge to finish in the top three at the first annual Energy Apprentice challenge organised by SPE Aberdeen.
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Funding for student and research into rare disease
A Scots charity founded by the parents of a teenager who lost her life to a rare disease is helping fund a student to do research into the condition.
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Aberdeen lights up Abu Dhabi
The University of Aberdeen has played a role in two major educational events in the Middle East.
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Exhibition of photographs by Queen Victoria’s granddaughter on display in Scotland for the first tim
Photographs of Saudi Arabia taken by Queen Victoria’s granddaughter in the year oil was first discovered in the Kingdom are to go on public display in Scotland for the first time.
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Curator to reveal the stories behind the exhibits
One of the curators of an exhibition which includes some of the earliest recorded interpretations of the natural sciences will share her insights into rare books and manuscripts – and what we can learn from them – at an event on Saturday (October 20).
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Business School student scoops £1,000 dissertation prize
A University of Aberdeen Business School student has scooped a top prize and £1,000 for his MSc dissertation.
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Top award for outstanding neuroscientist
A leading neuroscientist has been honoured for his research which has helped further our understanding of the diversity of molecules the developing brain uses to ‘wire’ its parts into a precisely functional organ.
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Chemist honoured for liquid crystal research
A University of Aberdeen scientist has been recognised for his outstanding and influential work in liquid crystal chemistry.
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Professor John Nisbet
Professor John Nisbet died on Friday, October 5, 2012, aged 89 years.
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A star is born: Aberdeen student is new supernova in international astrophysics
Twenty-two year old student James McLeman is seeing his future quite literally in the stars.
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Aberdeen's hosts talk by The Precariat author
A leading researcher who is attracting much academic and media attention for his latest book about an emerging class of people who are living and working precariously is giving a talk at the University of Aberdeen this lunchtime.
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Recruits sought for fish oil study
Researchers are trying to recruit men and women over 65 onto a University of Aberdeen study to see if the consumption of fish oil combined with weight training exercises could help protect the elderly against muscle deterioration.
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'Milestone’ biography of Hitler set for TV mini-series
The research of University of Aberdeen academic Dr Thomas Weber will be brought to the screen by a team of award-winning German film-makers in an international TV series based on his book Hitler’s First War.
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University celebrates achievements of STAR students
Undergraduates, postgraduates, academics and employers celebrated the achievements of students at the 2012 STAR Award Ceremony.
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Researchers of tomorrow gather to explore journey to a PhD
A unique conference in Aberdeen this autumn will bring together the next generation of academic researchers to explore what life at the forefront of learning and discovery demands in today’s world.
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Leadership in focus for new Henley-Aberdeen programme
A unique partnership between the University of Aberdeen and one of the world's leading business schools has created a new programme of events starting autumn 2012, based on the theme of leadership.
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May the force be with them
They may not be green but they do live in an ocean far, far away, and now they share the same moniker as the diminutive Jedi master in the Star Wars blockbusters.
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GDF SUEZ E&P UK sponsors University of Aberdeen course in £40,000 investment
GDF SUEZ E&P UK is sponsoring a course at the University of Aberdeen to help further oil and gas education.
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‘Big Pharma’ constraints outlined
The scientist who co-founded a University of Aberdeen spin-out company that was bought by a pharmaceutical giant will next week explain some of the difficulties drug companies face.
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Classic Brit award for Royal wedding composer
Royal Wedding composer Paul Mealor has achieved another extraordinary accolade after the chart topping song he penned for The Military Wives Choir and Gareth Malone last night won the Classic BRIT Awards Single of the Year.
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Death of Neil Smith (1954-2012), world renowned geographer
Neil Smith, Sixth Century Professor of Geography and Social Theory at the University of Aberdeen, died after a short illness in New York on 29th September.
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Automated translation of sign language into text is now a reality
Imagine holding your smartphone at someone using sign language and then their words start scrolling across the screen.
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Archaeology Professor shares expertise with the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris.
Professor Keith Dobney (Archaeology Department) has recently begun an invited two-month Visiting Professorship appointment at the Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle in Paris.
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Chapel service to introduce John Swinton as new Master of Christ’s College
Reverend Professor John Swinton will be introduced as the new Master of Christ’s College at a joint service organised by Christ’s College, Aberdeen Presbytery and the University of Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen signs pioneering research partnerships in Brazil
The University of Aberdeen is involved in two pioneering research partnerships formally signed on Friday, September 28, during a trade mission to Brazil led by Prime Minister David Cameron.
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"DNA" sequencing to create new rice variety with greater health benefits
DNA techniques are being used to analyse genes in rice in pioneering research which aims to develop a new variety of the grain with greater health benefits.
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Law professor in launch of new Scottish Constitutional Futures Forum
Professor Paul Beaumont is part of a new initiative launched by academics from five Scottish Law Schools - the Universities of Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Strathclyde.
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Changing health professional roles across Europe studied
Researchers are to look at how the roles of health professionals across Europe have changed and extended to meet today’s healthcare needs.
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Understanding eating behaviour
An Aberdeen psychologist will explore the social, cultural and emotional pressures that shape our eating behaviour – and help the audience to determine what type of ‘eater’ they are - in a free public lecture.
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University signs pioneering research partnerships in Brazil
The University of Aberdeen is involved in two pioneering research partnerships formally signed on Friday, September 28, during a trade mission to Brazil led by Prime Minister David Cameron.