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Researchers to study pain after breast cancer surgery
Researchers in Aberdeen will shortly lead a major study of women with breast cancer in a bid to establish the factors that might influence the chronic pain many women suffer after surgery.
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Flipping treat for potential students at Open Day
One of the world’s most famous pancake makers will be flipping out today for would-be students of the University of Aberdeen.
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World flips for Aberdeen student’s pancakes
An Aberdeen Computing Science student’s video about pancakes has become a worldwide hit after he put it on the internet.
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University beckons for Summer School students
While some people have been basking in the sunshine over the summer, more than 130 students at the University of Aberdeen have been getting stuck into an intensive 10-week study course.
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University offers hassle-free travel for Open Day visitors
Bookings are soaring for the University of Aberdeen’s biggest and most important events of the year as preparations get underway to welcome thousands of visitors to the 7th annual Open Day.
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Joke-making software helps non-speaking children to beat language barriers
Children who have to speak through computerised aids can construct and tell their own jokes, thanks to new software which provides them with a language playground. Researchers at the Universities of Aberdeen, Dundee and Edinburgh have developed STANDUP, a software package for children who use speech technology like that used...
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Students reach milestone in lifelong learning
The dedication of a group of students who have worked tirelessly towards their University awards will be recognised at a special ceremony being held at the University of Aberdeen tomorrow night (Thursday, August 24).
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Popular broadcaster gives talk about scientific fraud
One of Australia’s most popular broadcasters, who is also an award winning investigative reporter on health matters, will give a talk about scientific fraud next month at the University of Aberdeen.
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Popular broadcaster gives talk about scientific fraud
One of Australia’s most popular broadcasters, who is also an award winning investigative reporter on health matters, will give a talk about scientific fraud next month at the University of Aberdeen.
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Guidance to local disabled school pupils
The University of Aberdeen is making a conscious effort to raise the aspirations of disabled school pupils and ensure that they are better informed of the opportunities available to them if they wish to come and study at the Institution.
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Top city bands to perform at University Open Day
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: Tuesday, August 29 - see below for details
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Striking images win prizes and praise
It’s not every day that a simple petri dish generates more interest under the microscope than the sample it contains.
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Novel microorganisms play major role in one of nature’s most important processes
Researchers have uncovered evidence that recently discovered microorganisms – unseen to the human eye – are playing a major role in helping to support life on Earth.
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University v NHS Grampian in monster head to head
Two key figures from the University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian will take a fundraising campaign closer to the finishing line when they line up as rivals in a gruelling marathon.
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James Clerk Maxwell at Aberdeen - A celebration of his work
One of the world’s greatest scientists, whose revolutionary findings have shaped how we communicate today, is being celebrated in the city where he launched his remarkable career.
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‘Question Time’ comes to University Open Day
Students given a voice on global issues
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Potential students given helping hand from University experts
It’s that time of year again when the paths and futures of so many lives are decided – Clearing time. 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 tomorrow (Tuesday, August 8)...
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Historians stumble across rare find in King’s College Chapel
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have made an extremely rare find in King’s College Chapel, which has shed new light on the University’s founding father, Bishop William Elphinstone.
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Maxwell 150 years on – the impact of his science
One of the world’s greatest scientists, whose revolutionary findings have shaped how we communicate today, is being celebrated in the city where he launched his remarkable professorial career.
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Two members join the University Court
University of Aberdeen graduates from around the world have voted to elect energy industry specialist Jacquelynn Craw and leading city solicitor Joan Catto as their representatives on the University Court.
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First step towards state-of-the-art medical teaching and learning centre
Ambitious plans have been lodged with planners for a major multi-million pound centre which will put Aberdeen at the vanguard of teaching medical students and training health professionals.