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World’s first ocean lander research lab opens for discovery day
The Principal of the University of Aberdeen, Professor C Duncan Rice, will today (Friday, September 28) preview the University of Aberdeen’s new state-of-the-art centre for sub-sea research, the first of its kind in the world.The preview of the new £1.2million Oceanlab facility situated at the University’s Culterty Field Station, Newburgh,...
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Headteachers conference to be hosted by the University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen will host a conference for headteachers in the North of Scotland on September 28 and 29 at the King's College Conference Centre.The aim of Education and Opportunity in a Modern Scotland is to facilitate headteachers in the North of Scotland to meet and share thoughts and...
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Understanding ‘anti-globalization’
The University of Aberdeen is holding a seminar on Wednesday, October 3, at 4.00pm at the King’s College Conference Centre, which is open to all.Globalization is one of the most important and controversial dimensions of life in the modern world and will be the focus of Understanding anti-globalization, which is...
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Aberdeen scientists to explore alternatives to peat
A team of Aberdeen scientists has been awarded £100,000 to develop alternatives to peat for use in the commercial horticulture sector.The project has developed out of a partnership between the University’s Department of Soil Science, which has renowned composting expertise, Swedeponic UK Ltd, a leading producer of potted herbs, and...
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International survey reveals that one in five smokers who have signs of irreversible lung damage att
Many smokers already have early signs of the incapacitating lung condition chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) without realising they have a serious problem that can benefit from medical treatment, an international survey has revealed.In the survey – the first of its kind to look at breathlessness among people at risk...
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Aberdeen students seek employment through University job fair
Joblink – the Student Employment Service for students at the University of Aberdeen – will host its seventh Recruitment Fair on Wednesday, September 29, at the Student’s Union, Gallowgate, from 2.00pm.Joblink staff are anticipating a dramatic increase in the demand for their services and at this time of year students...
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Funding to consolidate research on treatment effects in Alzheimer's Disease
Issued jointly by the University of Aberdeen and Grampian Primary Care NHS TrustA major educational grant of £138,000 has been awarded by Novartis Pharma AG to Dr. Annalena Venneri and Dr Michael F. Shanks for continuing collaborative research between the Department of Psychology and the Old Age Psychiatry Unit at...
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Prince of Wales Scholarship Scheme announced
At a ceremony at St Machar Academy, the University of Aberdeen today () marked the establishment of The Prince of Wales Scholarship Scheme which is aimed at making access to higher education more possible for talented young people whose personal or financial circumstances might otherwise have made it impossible to...
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Vikings in the North Atlantic – major award comes to Aberdeen University
Vikings in the North Atlantic –major award comes to Aberdeen UniversityThe University of Aberdeen has been awarded substantial funding for an innovative, interdisciplinary research programme. Nearly £1.25 million has been given as part of a major project grant from the Leverhulme Trust to Professor Kevin Edwards of the Department of...
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Aberdeen successful in bid to host Scottish Parliament in May 2002
Aberdeen has pulled off a major coup after being chosen to host the Scottish Parliament next May when the Church of Scotland return to the Mound for their annual General Assembly.A joint bid by the City Council and Aberdeen University has beaten those from other areas to become the first...
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