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Mind Games
MindgamesVisitors to Satrosphere will get a chance to explore the mysteries of how the brain functions when they visit Satrosphere between 13-27 September.Part of the TechFest activities, staff from the University’s Department of Psychology will be on hand to show the how brain works with the help of visual illusions,...
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University to unveil new engineering courses at Offshore Europe Schools Day
Friday 10 September is going to be a busy day for staff on the University of Aberdeen Offshore Europe Stand as they describe to eager potential university entrants the 47 Engineering course options they have on offer, many of which are new or restructured.Department Head, Professor Jim Penman explained,: "We...
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“Paper Promises”: 300 years of the fascinating history of Scottish Bank notes to go on show at the U
"Paper Promises": 300 years of the fascinating history of Scottish Bank notes to go on show at the University's Marischal MuseumA travelling roadshow on the history of bank notes is set to open at the University of Aberdeen’s Marischal Museum on 9 September, 1999Organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers...
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Stand 204 - The University of Aberdeen at Offshore Europe: new offshore materials testing centre to
Scotland’s first dedicated facility to undertake fundamental materials testing and development for the oil and gas sector is to be established at the University of AberdeenThe focal point of the Scottish Offshore Materials Centre, jointly run by the Departments of Engineering and Chemistry, will be a high pressure, high temperature...
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North-east families invited to musical day out at Drum
The ancient ballad of the Laird of Drum will be brought to life for children and their families from throughout the North-east at a special one-day event at Drum Castle on Sunday, September 12.Youngsters from the age of eight will be able to take part in workshops with such well-known...
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Achieving equity, quality and achievement in Scottish education
Raising standards for all in education without jeopardising Scottish traditions of equity of access is the theme of a 2-day conference to be held at the University of Aberdeen between 10-11 September 1999.The event heralds the start of new phase of collaboration between the University and Northern College of Education....
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University appoints North-east man as new Director of Elphinstone Institute
Aberdeen-born headmaster Dr Ian Russell will return to his North-east roots this month when he takes up the Directorship of the Elphinstone Institute at the University of AberdeenTaking up post today (1 September), he will aim to raise the profile of the Institute, both within the University and the community...