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Piper Alpha: 25 years on and continuing to learn the lessons
12 June 2013 Piper Alpha: 25 years on and continuing to learn the lessons The lessons learnt and how safety priorities have evolved since the Piper Alpha disaster 25 years ago will be discussed at Cafe Scientifique (Aberdeen City) Wednesday 12 June, Waterstone's Union Bridge.
EU-Russia energy relations discussed at University-organised conference
30 May 2013 EU-Russia energy relations discussed at University-organised conference An attempt to find new ways of shaping EU-Russia energy relations will be the subject of a major European conference co-organised by the University of Aberdeen.
University and Senergy launch world-leading MSc in Petrophysics and Formation Evaluation
24 May 2013 University and Senergy launch world-leading MSc in Petrophysics and Formation Evaluation A pioneering collaboration aimed at inspiring the next generation of much-needed petrophysicists into the energy sector has been hailed by industry leaders as an ''invaluable catalys'' towards helping to address the worldwide skills shortage in the sector.
New university partnership to support industry and government on offshore wind
22 May 2013 New university partnership to support industry and government on offshore wind Three of Scotland's east coast universities are combining their expertise and experience - and advantage of location - to launch a new institute aimed at becoming the recognised global authority on the delivery and implementation of offshore renewable energy.
Oil industry research sheds light on where life exists on Earth and beyond
17 May 2013 Oil industry research sheds light on where life exists on Earth and beyond The North Sea oil and gas industry's pursuit of new oil reserves has contributed to a greater understanding of where life exists on Earth and may even help us look for life on other planets.
The Oil & Gas Academy of Scotland to receive funding boost
10 May 2013 The Oil & Gas Academy of Scotland to receive funding boost The Oil & Gas Academy of Scotland (OGAS) - in which the University of Aberdeen is a partner - was today (10 May 2013) given a cash boost by First Minister Alex Salmond to improve oil and gas training facilities and develop other energy sector skills courses
Geology Students visit the BP HIVE
29 March 2013 Geology Students visit the BP HIVE Students from the exploHUB and the Integrated Petroleum Geoscience MSc courses were given a subsurface tour at BP last week.
University announces new Halliburton scholarships for African students
04 March 2013 University announces new Halliburton scholarships for African students A new scholarship scheme launched by one of the biggest energy services companies in the world will enable students from sub-Saharan Africa to gain all the benefits of postgraduate education at the heart of the mature North Sea industry.
University backs Bolivian Geological Society HQ
22 February 2013 University backs Bolivian Geological Society HQ North-east Scotland's historical links with mining in Bolivia have been reaffirmed with the University of Aberdeen's backing for the new headquarters for the Bolivian Geological Society.
Science but not as we know it - University unveils exciting March events
19 February 2013 Science but not as we know it - University unveils exciting March events From busking scientists to topical debates about why our trees are dying - the National Science & Engineering Week 2013 programme launched today boasting something for everyone.
