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Aberdeen University to host UK Political Marketing Conference
Academics and political practitioners from across the UK and abroad are being invited to attend the 5th annual conference of the Academy of Marketing's Political Marketing Conference to take place at the University of Aberdeen from September 19 - 21, 2002.Political marketing is a growing area of interest to both...
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Royal Appointment
Her Majesty The Queen has appointed Professor Colin Darnley McCaig to the Regius Chair of Physiology at the University of Aberdeen.Professor McCaig (48) is currently the Head of Department, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Institute of Medical Sciences at the University of Aberdeen, a post he has held since 1998. He...
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Women on Top - Reflections of Women in Science
This day-long event has been specifically designed for women in schools, higher education, industry and politics. It will provide a rare opportunity to explore a range of issues such as why science would benefit from more women and the role of media and education in changing perceptions.Distinguished speakers from across...
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Principal C Duncan Rice opens Book of Deer Centre
Principal C Duncan Rice, from the University of Aberdeen performed the opening ceremony for the new Book of Deer Centre at Aden Country Park on Friday August 23.The Book of Deer is one of Scotland's most important manuscripts. Academics from the University of Aberdeen's Elphinstone Institute and Celtic Department have...
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Visitors to open their minds to a day of innovation
The University of Aberdeen will be holding its third University-wide pre-application Open Day today (Tuesday, August 27), following on from the success of last year's event.Director of Marketing, Lori Manders, said: "The Open Day is an ideal opportunity for future students to visit and learn about how much the University...
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Crabs in space
An international team of undergraduate students from the University of Aberdeen are making final preparations before travelling next week (Tuesday, 27 August) to Bordeaux to undertake an experiment in the European Space Agency Parabolic Flight Campaign.The University of Aberdeen's Molecular & Cell Biology team have been selected along with 29...
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Pupils to get sneak preview of medical exhibits to be showcased at University's Open Day
Two senior pupils from Hazlehead Academy will, this afternoon (Tuesday, August 20), be given an opportunity to preview some of the medical exhibits which will be on display at the University of Aberdeen's Open Day next week.Aberdeen will be holding its third University-wide pre-application Open Day on Tuesday, August 27,...
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Oil industry training event celebrates 10th anniversary
The University of Aberdeen's annual oil industry training event celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with its Overview of the North Sea Oil and Gas Industry Conference taking place at the University of Aberdeen on 7th & 8th November 2002.The chairman of the two-day event is confirmed as being Professor...
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New Honorary Chair in Contemporary Highland Studies appointed to the University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen has appointed Dr Norman Gillies, Director of Sabhal Mтr Ostaig a centre of excellence for the development of the Gaelic language, culture and heritage to an Honorary Chair in Contemporary Highland Studies.The appointment recognises Aberdeen's close links with Sabhal Mтr Ostaig and emphasises the University's commitment...
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University of Aberdeen 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 as the results come out today (Tuesday, August 13). 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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Aberdeen Roundabouts Sponsorship
Aberdeen City Council today (Wednesday, August 7) unveiled its first sponsor who has provided funding for the planting and maintenance of roundabouts - the University of Aberdeen.Council Leader Len Ironside also announced:* A further 39 expressions of interest - ranging from oil majors to small businesses - have also approached...
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Over 3000 expected at University of Aberdeen's Open Day
The University of Aberdeen will be holding its third University-wide pre-application Open Day on Tuesday, August 27, following on from the success of last year's event.Director of Marketing, Lori Manders, said: "The Open Day is an ideal opportunity for future students to visit and learn about how much the University...