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Leading French feminist philosopher and writer to give talk at University of Aberdeen
Luce Irigaray, one of the leading figures in French feminism, philosophy and cultural theory over the last 30 years, will be making a rare appearance in Scotland to deliver a free public lecture at the University of Aberdeen next month.
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Companies given key health and safety messages
Around 39 million working days were lost between 2003 and 2004, according to the Health and Safety Executive. Thirty million of those were due to work-related ill health and nine million due to workplace injury.
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Ray of light for water industry
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen are developing new technology that uses sunlight to treat dirty water and create electricity simultaneously.
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Universities announce pioneering partnership
The Universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh have announced a joint collaborative project that will further strengthen the international profile of Scottish-Irish Studies.
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Osteoporotic fractures not prevented by supplements
Researchers in Aberdeen have found that fractures were not prevented in elderly people who routinely took calcium and vitamin D supplements.
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New competition prepares students for working life
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Tonight (Wednesday, April 27), at 7.30pm, Elphinstone Hall – details to follow A new competition focused on supporting graduate employment will conclude this week with a prize-giving reception at the University of Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen wins top award for best University prospectus in the UK
The University of Aberdeen’s Undergraduate Prospectus is officially the best University prospectus in the UK after winning a prestigious award this week.
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University of Aberdeen to host Scholars’ Reception
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Tuesday, April 26 – details to follow The generosity of donors who support scholarships and bursaries for University of Aberdeen students will be marked when the third annual Scholars’ Reception is held on Tuesday, April 26.
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Putting accessibility policy into practice
The Department of Geography and Environment in the School of GeoSciences at the University of Aberdeen is pleased to be hosting its first conference on accessibility policy tomorrow (April 28).
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Skandia selects University of Aberdeen to provide energy boost at world-famous yachting regatta
Long term savings company, Skandia, has chosen the University of Aberdeen to create a new energy drink for use by selected sailors at this year's Skandia Cowes Week. regatta on the Isle of Wight (30 July-6 August 2005).
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Future of renewable energy to come under the spotlight at international event
World Renewable Energy Congress 2005, May 22-27
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Atkins and other diets under scrutiny
Weight control measures including high profile methods like the Atkins and South Beach diets will be discussed today when some of the world’s dietary experts gather at the University of Aberdeen.
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World-renowned musicians pull out all the stops for music festival weekend
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: Friday, April 15 – Sunday, April 17, King’s College Chapel – details to follow Three of the world’s leading performers on early keyboard instruments will take part in an international festival this weekend to mark the end of a unique musical project at the University of Aberdeen.
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Chemistry challenge
Young scientists will take part in an action packed day at the University of Aberdeen today, Wednesday, April 13.
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Renewable energy research receives funding boost
Aberdeen’s renewable energy industry is set to benefit from a new Research Centre and Professorship in Energy Futures in a bid to position Aberdeen as the global energy capital.
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Travellers’ tales regale North-East audiences
An exciting fusion of music and stories will bring together outstanding storytellers from all over the UK this month when the annual Traditional Storytelling Weekend is held.
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Major funding for researchers
Research excellence at the University of Aberdeen has been acknowledged with the decision to award the institution four postgraduate studentships which together are worth £200,000.
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The First Gaelic Literary Festival at WORD 05
This year’s Word Festival 13 – 15 May welcomes a host of renowned Gaelic writers and poets to the University of Aberdeen. Following the success of the Gaelic strand of last year’s Word Festival programme, this year the University’s Celtic Studies Department has combined forces with the Word Festival and...
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GMC praises Medical School
The General Medical Council has praised the degree programme for medical students at Aberdeen.
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University reveals line up for ‘classical idol’ weekend
The University of Aberdeen today announced the full programme of performances and workshops which will be on offer during its inaugural Music Prize Weekend (Friday, April 29 to Sunday, May 1).The weekend, which has been dubbed the classical answer to ‘Pop Idol’, will see musicians from all over the world...
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University of Aberdeen to participate in World Health Day events
To mark World Health Day, held every year on 7 April and arranged by the World Health Organization (WHO), events will be taking place tomorrow around the world at global, national and regional levels.
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History and technology link up at King’s
State-of-the-art audio visual equipment is adding a modern edge to the historic conference and event facilities at the University of Aberdeen.
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Pupils attend Easter Revision School
Around 70 pupils from North-east secondary schools are getting a helping hand with their studying this Easter from the University of Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen joins Scotland’s best for Tartan Day life sciences showcase
Four of Scotland's premier universities will fly the flag for the country's life sciences industry during the annual Tartan Day celebrations in the US this week.
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The landscape of dreams
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Today - Monday, April 4 – at 5.00pm, Foyer Restaurant & Gallery – details to follow An exciting fusion of the written word and visual art will be showcased this month as part of a joint venture between the Foyer Restaurant & Gallery and Word – University of...