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Scientists tackle low fat meat and milk challenges
Scientists tackle low fat meat and milk chargesScientists from all over the world are due to on Aberdeen on 1 September to discuss new and better ways to produce low fat, high protein meat and milk products.More than 150 leading researchers in human and animal nutrition are expected in the...
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Dinosaur fossil footprints to go on show at University's Geology Department Open Day - 1 September,
Dinosaur fossil footprints to go on show at University's Geology Department Open Day - September 1Recently discovered fossil footprints made by dinosaurs some 175 million years ago will be on show at the Department of Geology and Petroleum Geology Open Day to be held in the Meston Building between Noon...
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Aberdeen medical schools opens its doors to doctors of the future
Aberdeen Medical School opens its door to doctors of the futureYoung medics of the future are being encouraged to ‘grab a coat’ and visit Europe’s largest teaching campus next month.The University of Aberdeen’s Medical School has invited school pupils interested in studying medicine next year to its first Open Day,...
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Aberdeen geologists step back 175 million years in time for Open Day
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen have discovered a series of fossil footprints made by dinosaurs some 175million years ago.The footprints, ranging from 10cm (4”) to 25cm (10”) across were discovered in a recent cliff fall on a beach north of Scarborough, Yorkshire.They were found by Dr Gordon Walkden and...
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Champion fundraiser boosts Aberdeen research into crippling disease
An arthritis sufferer who has devoted his life to raising money for research into the crippling disease will hand over a cheque for £60,000 to scientists at the University of Aberdeen today (Wednesday, August 25).David Paterson has raised almost £400,000 in just 13 years, some of which has been awarded...
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Stonehaven family donates £1,500 for cancer research to PET centre
Stonehaven family donates £1,500 for career research to PET centreThe husband of a Stonehaven woman who died recently after a long battle with breast cancer will present a cheque for £1,500 to the University of Aberdeen’s John Mallard Scottish PET Centre today (Wednesday, August 25).Moira Emslie was a well-known figure...
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Aberdeen research on African wild dog comes under the spotlight
Aberdeen research on African wild dog featured in new Encyclopaedia BritannicaPioneering research into the African wild dog Lycaon pictus, which was first published last year by two Aberdeen scientists, has been featured in the prestigious new 1999 Encyclopaedia Britannica Book of the Year.The article, which features the studies of Dr...
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North-east writer cuts to the chase with launch of debut novel
A North-east born writer and graduate of the University of Aberdeen will return to her roots next week when she launches her new novel, which has just been published by Bloomsbury.Lorna Fergusson, who left Aberdeen in 1980, will return to the city to promote her highly successful debut novel, The...
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The future of forestry comes under the spotlight
Contemporary challenges facing forestry and rural development in developed countries will come under the spotlight at a major international conference in Aberdeen next week (August 23-27).International experts from 18 countries including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Canada, the US and many European countries will discuss all aspects of forestry-related rural development...
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Major international conference to look at hope in the new millenium
Major international conference to look at hope in the new millenniumA major conference looking at how Christians think of the future will take place at the University of Aberdeen this week.Delegates will give papers on a wide variety of current and topical issues, including a case study of Northern Ireland,...
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University receives £1.7 million to support unemployed students
The European Social Fund has awarded the University of Aberdeen £1.7million to support postgraduate training for students who have experienced periods of unemployment.Eleven successful projects at the University, incorporating 33 postgraduate courses and directly benefiting 205 students who would otherwise find such training difficult or impossible, secured a total of...
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Aberdeen Scientist takes a step closer to diabetes cure
The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation (UK) has been awarded a grant of £219,000 by the National Lottery Charities Board to fund ground-breaking research at the University of Aberdeen into developing a cure for diabetes.Professor Kevin Docherty, an internationally respected expert in research into the causes of diabetes, hopes within the next...
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University of Aberdeen information sessions for parents
A series of information sessions for parents and guardians of prospective students has been organised by the University of Aberdeen in the run up to the new term.Senior staff at the University will provide a wide range of information on the benefits of entering higher education, including the admissions and...
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International folk celebrate the art of the ballad at Aberdeen University
Experts in the song tradition of Europe and North America will meet in Aberdeen next week for a major international conference.Ballads from throughout the world will be the subject of the week-long 29th International Ballad Conference, which is being hosted by the University's Elphinstone Institute. It is the first time...
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University experts ready to help students make the right choice
Higher students without the grades they need for a place at University are being advised not to panic when the results come out today.The Admissions team at the University of Aberdeen will be on hand seven days a week to answer calls from prospective students looking for a place in...