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Chemist wins Kroll Medal
Professor Fredrick Glasser BA(Conn), PhD(Penn), DSc(Aberd), FIM, FRSE, of the Department of Chemistry, will be awarded the prestigious Kroll Medal today from the Institute of Materials, in recognition of his significant contributions "which have enhanced the scientific understanding of materials chemistry as applied to the industrial production of materials."Professor Glasser...
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Aberdeen University agrees student accommodation partnership with Jarvis plc
The University of Aberdeen is pleased to announce a strategic new partnership with international facilities management group Jarvis plc for some of its student accommodation halls.The University has exchanged contracts Jarvis for the acquisition and subsequent operation of four halls of residence in Aberdeen, which includes 588 bed spaces at...
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Now there's a business card with an enterprising attitude!
(Photo Opportunity: Thursday, August 23, at 1.30 pm. Details at the end of this release)Aberdeen City Council is the first to subscribe to an innovative professional development card which is being launched by the University of Aberdeen.The City Council is the first to receive the Prospect CPD Card which will...
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Years of Hard Work Finally Pay Off for Part Time Degree Students
Students who have been taking part in part time study at the University of Aberdeen will receive their certificates today (Thursday 22 August) at an evening ceremony that is due to be attended by over 200 people starting at 7:30 pm. It will be followed by a ceilidh to celebrate,...
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Aberdeen University receives over £6M SHEFC funding
The Scottish Higher Education Funding Council (SHEFC) has today announced over £6 million in funding to the University of Aberdeen from the Science Research Investment Fund (SRIF).The £6.2 million funding for Aberdeen is a contribution towards the infrastructure and associated facilities for the key strategic developments in the Faculty of...
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Over 2,500 expected at Aberdeen’s Open Day
(Photo Opportunity: Tuesday, August 28, at 1.00pm. Details at the end of this release)The University will be holding its second University-wide pre-application Open Day on August 28, 2001, following on the success of last year’s event.The aim of the Open Day is to give prospective students and their families a...
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Aberdeen University receives major boost for work on cortical blindness
The University of Aberdeen has been awarded £88,000 to further research on cortical blindness – a term used to describe an apparent lack of visual functioning. The money has been given as part of a major project grant from the Chief Scientist Office, Scottish Executive, for research on understanding and...
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Major International Symposium Opens
Ever wondered why your washing machine “walks” across the floor when it is running or why your car brakes squeal at times? Or why the railway carriage you are sitting in rattles back and forth or what phenomena drive different weather patterns? It is all down to nonlinear and chaotic...
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University experts ready to help students make the right choice
Students who don’t make the Higher grades they need for a place at university are being advised not to panic when the results come out tomorrow (Tuesday, August 14). Places are still available on a wide range of courses at the University of Aberdeen.The Clearing team at the University of...
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Images of the WORD
WORD Festival celebrated with photography exhibitionAn exhibition by John McKenzie McIntosh celebrating this year's successful WORD Writers' Festival, a five day celebration of the written word, will go on display at The Lemon Tree (Wednesday August 8 - Sunday September 30).The WORD Writers’ Festival, held from May 16-20, followed on...
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An Open Day with a difference
The University will be holding its second University-wide pre-application Open Day on August 28, 2001, following on the success of last year’s event.The aim of the Open Day is to provide an opportunity for prospective students to find out more about what the University has to offer. Parents, teachers and...