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Science, art and history comes to life at the touch of a button
A new cultural project to provide a global audience with access to the University of Aberdeen's outstanding historical and scientific collections will be officially launched today (Wednesday, September 22), by James Boyle, Chair of the Scottish Executive's Cultural Commission and former Chair of the Scottish Arts Council.The £240,000 project, entitled...
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New Study Indicates Ample Supplies for UK Gas Market in Medium-Term but Tight Conditions in Next Two
A new study on Prospects for UK Gas Supply and Demand by Professor Alex Kemp and Linda Stephen, University of Aberdeen , has just been completed. Key findings are that, while gas production from the UK Continental Shelf will continue its downward trend, and UK demand will continue to grow,...
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Cruickshank Garden launches a new publicity leaflet
Cruickshank Garden launches new leafletA century-old landscaped garden in the grounds of the University of Aberdeen is set to develop further as an area for study, research, and public enjoyment thanks to the launch of a new publicity leaflet.The Friends of the Cruickshank Botanic Garden hope the launch of its...
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Aberdeen student is top science communicator
A PhD student who helped inspire an Aberdeen school pupil who went on to win two science awards is being rewarded for his efforts at communicating science in the classroom.Mwinyihija Mwinyikione helped Advance Higher Biology pupil Alison Monro at Hazlehead Academy over a six month period as part of a...
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Pulling out all the stops for rare musical treasures
The University of Aberdeen is preparing to recreate a wall of sound from hundreds of years ago with the arrival of two unique 16 th century English organs.The University will host a residency of the Early English Organ Project early next year, giving music lovers and organ enthusiasts a rare...
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New voices in Celtic at the University of Aberdeen
An international line-up of leading academics has been recruited by the University of Aberdeen in its drive to develop further as a centre of excellence in Celtic Studies.The seven new appointees – one professor, two readers and four lecturers - bring with them a wide range of backgrounds and skills...
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Keeping the faith at University schools conference
Upwards of 200 secondary school pupils will have the chance to explore an eclectic mix of faiths when the annual Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies Pupil Conference is held at the University of Aberdeen tomorrow (Friday, September 17).The conference is the third of its kind and will welcome fifth and...
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Oil Lives project hits the national air waves
A fascinating project that offers a unique insight into the personal and professional lives of the people working in the North Sea oil and gas industry will feature on a BBC radio programme this Saturday (September 18).University of Aberdeen Research Fellow Hugo Manson is the Project Manager for the Lives...
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Sign of good business
More effective ways of working are on the way for a successful Scots company following a £100,000 link up with the University of Aberdeen’s Business School.The institution has been given a Government grant of £67,704 which is helping to fund the collaboration between it and Lofthus Signs & Engraving Ltd,...
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Key scientists gather for information exchange
More than 200 academics from all over the world are meeting tomorrow (September 14) at the University of Aberdeen for a three day conference to discuss recent developments in our understanding of an important field of cell biology; one that is of considerable medical significance.