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University rugby team prepare for momentous Murrayfield final
Preparing for the road to Murrayfield, the University of Aberdeen Men's Rugby team are gearing up this week for the most significant match in their 138 year history.
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New centre puts Aberdeen at forefront of research on environmental sustainability
A new joint initiative between the University of Aberdeen and the Macaulay Institute will combine the skills and experience of leading academics in natural and social sciences to position North East Scotland at the frontier of research in protecting our planet for the future.
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World-renowned filmmaker makes Director’s Cut debut
One of the world’s most celebrated directors will appear in the Granite City tonight as part of a new film series at the University of Aberdeen.
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Revamped prospectus introduced ahead of University Open Day
The new revamped and redesigned University of Aberdeen prospectus is launched today (Tuesday 29 April). Over 65,000 copies of the prospectus, which has been revised to reflect both the traditional aspects of the historical University and the institute’s contemporary outlook, have been distributed throughout the UK and worldwide. ...
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Rector electioneering gets underway today
Three candidates are vying for the historic post of Rector of the University of Aberdeen.
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Learning and Teaching awards granted to University staff
The University’s Centre for Learning and Teaching is supporting a number of projects which aim to enhance research teaching linkages within the University.
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International finance experts speak at Aberdeen conference
Three distinguished international finance experts will take part in a conference in Aberdeen today (Monday 28th April).
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Renowned anthropologist to deliver his insights into film
A distinguished anthropologist will deliver his insights into the world of film today (Monday 28 April), at an event hosted by the University of Aberdeen.
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University staff don denim to raise thousands for local charities
Jeans will be the uniform today (Friday 25 April) for staff at the University of Aberdeen – and it’s all in aid of charity!
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Project launched to enhance links between students and energy industry
A new project has been launched to encourage and enhance links between the energy industry and university students.
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Contemporary painting adds new dimension to spiritual space of Chapel
Friends and supporters of the University of Aberdeen’s King’s College Chapel gathered today (Thursday 24 April) to celebrate a striking new painting now transforming one wall of the late medieval chapel in the heart of the Old Aberdeen campus.
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Digital world ‘Recoded’ at city conference and exhibition
Photo opportunity: Today at 11am - Peacock Visual Arts Research into secret prisons in Afghanistan, a sci-fi movie entirely assembled from CCTV-footage and ball bearings used to represent deaths reported on the web are all part of a major debate on digital technology taking place in Aberdeen this week.
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Monster experiment to battle the menace of the midge
FirstGroup, the world’s leading transport company, announced today that is has joined forces with the University of Aberdeen to hold an enormous scientific survey, and trial in the search for ways of combating the dreaded midge. Up to 1000 volunteers will help do battle with the millions of pests that...
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Aberdeen academics discuss Nepal research in Oxford
Health issues in Nepal will come under the spotlight tomorrow (Wednesday, April 23) when Aberdeen academics discuss their research.
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Scholars’ Reception to celebrate generosity of donors
A ceremony to recognise the generosity of donors, who gift scholarships and bursaries to the University of Aberdeen, will be held this evening (Tuesday, April 22).
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Nine new scholarships introduced to support Energy students
Nine new scholarships offered to students studying for degrees within the Energy sector have been launched by the University of Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen academics rated best in Europe in new property research rankings
A property research centre at the University of Aberdeen is celebrating after its staff were ranked top in Europe and among the best in the world by a new US study.
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University of Aberdeen students shine in prestigious International Student Awards 2008
Three University of Aberdeen students have been selected as finalists in the UK’s biggest competition for international students.
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Gifted student scoops inaugural Ogston Music Prize
A gifted Aberdeen student has been awarded a highly prestigious prize in recognition of their exceptional musical abilities.
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World class chamber ensemble set to delight Aberdeen audience
An evening of inspiring melody and music will delight Aberdeen audiences this weekend as one of the world’s leading chamber ensembles take to the stage.
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Scotland’s music education policy in the spotlight
The future of Scotland’s music curriculum will be debated this weekend amid concerns about falling standards in the way the subject is taught in schools.
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Hundreds of food microbiologists head for Aberdeen
The latest research on food safety and quality will come under the spotlight later this year when hundreds of food microbiologists gather in Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen students compete for inaugural Ogston Music Prize
Four Aberdeen students will battle for supremacy as they compete for a highly prestigious music award.
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Genetics researcher raises funds for kids’ charity
An award winning Aberdeen geneticist pulled on her running shoes to raise cash for the medical charity that has been the major funder of her work on the causes of clubfoot.
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Coup for Aberdeen as world-renowned filmmaker makes Director’s Cut debut
One of the world’s most celebrated directors will appear in the Granite City later this month as part of a new film series at the University of Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen student wins prestigious award at US conference
An Aberdeen student has been awarded a highly coveted prize at a prestigious American university conference.
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Work of internationally acclaimed geologist to be celebrated
A ‘Local Hero’ event celebrating the Bicentenary of the Geological Society is being staged this weekend. The bicentennial celebrations are set to take place to celebrate the work of world-renowned geologist, Hugh Miller (1802-1856).
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“Terrific” tickets sales for WORD 08
Hundreds of tickets have been snapped up ahead of WORD 08 –the University of Aberdeen’s Writers Festival.
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Why the dating game is taken at face value
Suitors can tell a young person’s attitude to sexual relationships by the look on their face, according to new research which gives deeper insight into mate attractiveness.
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Extinct pigeon perches in Zoology Museum
Once they were one of the most abundant species of bird in North America living in enormous flocks and migrating en masse to such an extent they would blacken the sky.
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Hundreds of school pupils swot up at Modern Studies conference
Hundreds of Aberdeen and Shire school pupils are sharpening their social science skills at the University of Aberdeen this week.
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Launch of University’s leading Centre for Transport Research
The formal launch of a new international transport Centre –the University of Aberdeen’s Centre for Transport Research – officially took place today (April 8, 2008).
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Fun with Chemistry
Young scientists will take part in an action-packed day at the University of Aberdeen this week.
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University establishes new commercial links with China
The University of Aberdeen is setting another collaborative milestone and strengthening commercial links with China today (April 7).
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Livestock grazing and predatory birds combined may trouble farmland wading birds
Ecologists have shown that high densities of predatory birds together with high levels of livestock grazing can result in breeding failure among farmland wading birds.
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Kids meet Dons stars at holiday sports school
Dons stars passed on their footballing know-how to city kids this week as part of the Children’s Sports School at the University of Aberdeen.
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Gap between sexes in care of common heart condition
Women with a common heart condition may receive a lower level of medical care compared to men with the same condition, according to researchers at the University of Aberdeen.