Special Issue of Education in the North - Call for Papers
Special Issue of Education in the North - Call for Papers
On the theme of perspectives on spaces for teaching and learning. Submissions invited for this Special Issue. Expression of interest by 23 March 2018 and article submission, feature or book review will be due by 25 May 2018.
Pushing back the American Mink invasion of Scotland
Pushing back the American Mink invasion of Scotland
A study aiming to discover why American Mink, an invasive species, choose to settle in areas where they do and therefore discover ways to more effectively prevent their spread, was published today in the Journal of Applied Ecology.
New insight into body's response to killer fungus
New insight into body's response to killer fungus
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have made a new discovery that could help in the fight against a fungus that kills around 200,000 people every year and causes lung and allergic diseases in millions of others.
Finnish National Gallery opens up its collections
Finnish National Gallery opens up its collections
Collections Management Director Riitta Ojanperä explains what is behind the Finnish National Gallery's new Open Access policy.
Round-the-world cyclist supports University's 500-mile cancer ride
Round-the-world cyclist supports University's 500-mile cancer ride
Record-breaking cyclist Mark Beaumont joined University of Aberdeen staff this morning to give them tips on tackling Scotland's equivalent of Route 66 to raise awareness and funds for a new specialist cancer team.
Digital Archaeology and Augmented History
Digital Archaeology and Augmented History
Recording and presenting the augmented experience around elite center and mortuary landscape of Gamla Uppsala, Sweden.
Scandi Noir talent joins new crime writing festival in Aberdeen
Scandi Noir talent joins new crime writing festival in Aberdeen
Norway's Gunnar Staalesen, Sweden's Kristina Ohlsson and Thomas Rydahl from Denmark will headline with renowned crime writers Denise Mina and Christopher Brookmyre. Including the North-east's Stuart MacBride from 23-25 February 2018.
Experimental music and performance in the Northeast
Experimental music and performance in the Northeast
At the Belmont Filmhouse Cafe (basement) and The Anatomy Rooms. Free panel session (open to all) essential to book your ticket due limited seats - sonADA runs from 22-24 February 2018.
University receives highest national honour at ceremony in Buckingham Palace
University receives highest national honour at ceremony in Buckingham Palace
The University of Aberdeen was presented with the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education at a ceremony in Buckingham Palace.
Exploring North American Collections
Exploring North American Collections
Led by both British and National Library curators. This free event on 22 February 2017 will guide you through collections at the British and National Library. This introductory session will take place at the National Library of Scotland, Edinburgh.
New Electron Microscope facility opened at University of Aberdeen
New Electron Microscope facility opened at University of Aberdeen
A new half million pound microscope capable of looking at objects only slightly bigger than an atom has been officially unveiled at the University of Aberdeen.
PhD Studentship available in Anthropology from Galloway Trust
PhD Studentship available in Anthropology from Galloway Trust
Applications are invited from highly qualified and motivated applicants to take up a new PhD scholarship opportunity in the Department of Anthropology in the School of Social Science at the University of Aberdeen. The deadline is 16 May 2018.
University of Aberdeen AIPN Student Club Launches
University of Aberdeen AIPN Student Club Launches
Professor Tina Hunter Director of Aberdeen University Centre for Energy Law (AUCEL), member of the AIPN Academic Board, officially launched the Aberdeen University AIPN Student club in her capacity as Patron.
First scientific expedition to newly exposed Antarctic ecosystem
First scientific expedition to newly exposed Antarctic ecosystem
A team of scientists, led by British Antarctic Survey (BAS), heads to Antarctica this week (14 February) to investigate a mysterious marine ecosystem that's been hidden beneath an Antarctic ice shelf for up to 120,000 years.
SPECTRA - Aberdeen's Festival of Light Now On
SPECTRA - Aberdeen's Festival of Light Now On
From 8-11 February 2018 there will be a smorgasbord of Nordic and UK talent with late night sessions with Europe's top DJ's. Featuring Lindstrøm, Emma Pollock, Plaid, Hidden Orchestra, AdHd, Mammút and many more.
Top TV Geologist Returns to Aberdeen
Top TV Geologist Returns to Aberdeen
Globetrotting Professor Iain Stewart will talk on the importance of exploring the earth's sub-surface environments, and the role that this will play in the future, early in March 2018.
Northern Britain Crop Protection: Dundee Conference (CPNB 2018)
Northern Britain Crop Protection: Dundee Conference (CPNB 2018)
The foremost Conference concerning environmental management, crop production and associated topics in northern environments. It will held in the Apex City Quay hotel, Dundee from 27-28 February 2018.