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Aberdeen’s medical ‘Class of '67’ look back – and look ahead
On Saturday (September 1), eminent medical graduates will come together from all over the world for the first of this year’s reunions of former students of the University of Aberdeen’s School of Medicine.
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Aberdeen graduate bags prestigious RSPB Medal
Aberdeen graduate Dr Jeff Watson has become just the second Scot to be awarded the RSPB Medal in recognition of his outstanding contribution to bird conservation.
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Chess gurus gather in Aberdeen
Some of the world’s greatest chess players have gathered in the Granite City as part of a conference being held at the University of Aberdeen.
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British women more likely than Americans to have plastic surgery to please partner
A new study into cosmetic surgery suggests that British women are more likely than Americans to go under the knife to please their partner.
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Thousands hit campus for Open Day
King’s College campus will be swollen by thousands of visitors today as the University of Aberdeen holds its Open Day.
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First turf cut on landmark medical teaching complex
A nurse, a fourth year medical student and a ‘simulated patient’ will help cut the first turf on the site where a multi-million pound state-of-the-art centre is being built for the University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian.
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Biological lecturer scoops media fellowship
A lecturer from the University of Aberdeen’s School of Biological Sciences has temporarily joined the staff at a national newspaper. Dr Michael Wilson is working for The Scotsman newspaper, based in Edinburgh, where he is working with their Environment correspondent, Ian Johnston, for three weeks.
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University beckons for Summer School students
While most of us have been enjoying the summer, more than 200 students at the University of Aberdeen have been getting stuck into an intensive 10-week study course.
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Aberdeen academic staff rewarded for excellence in teaching
Three members of staff from the University of Aberdeen are the successful winners of the first 2007 Excellence in Teaching Awards and will be presented with their prizes at a ceremony at the Institution tomorrow (Thursday, August 23).
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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 tonight (Thursday, August 23).
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Launch of new research initiative to improve patient safety
A major new research partnership which aims to make it safer for patients when they go into hospital or see their GP is officially being launched at the University of Aberdeen this morning (August 22).
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Agreement facilitates energy education transfer between Aberdeen and Mexico
The University of Aberdeen has this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Universidad Tecnológica de Tabasco of Villahermosa, Mexico at a signing ceremony in Aberdeen.
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‘New continent’ and species discovered in Atlantic study
A scientist from the University of Aberdeen is leading a team of international researchers whose work will continue our understanding of life in the deepest oceans, and contribute to the global Census of Marine Life.
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Psychologists from across world descend on Aberdeen
Face perception and memory experts are among the leading researchers gathering for a prestigious three-day psychology conference opening at the University of Aberdeen on Monday August 20th.
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Aberdeen rises in Good University Guide
The University of Aberdeen has once again demonstrated that it is a rising star among the ranks of UK universities.
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Thousands of copies of historic student newspaper arrive for Open Day
Thousands of special copies of one of Scotland’s oldest student newspapers were delivered today ahead of the University of Aberdeen Open Day.
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Planning permission sought for University’s flagship library
A planning application for the University of Aberdeen’s major flagship library project worth £57 million, which will consolidate the institution’s position as a leader among world universities, is being submitted later this week (Wednesday, August 15) to Aberdeen City Council.
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Young scientists tell time with floral clock
Youngsters will learn how to tell the time using a ‘floral clock’ in the last of a series of events celebrating the birth, 300 years ago, of Carl Linnaeus one of the world’s most influential scientists.
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New Estates website now live
The University of Aberdeen's Estates Department has this week launched its new look web pages at: www.abdn.ac.uk/estates
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Fish skull link to grave robbers
The skull of a fish with links to infamous grave robbers Burke and Hare is among a collection of intriguing items with fascinating back stories now on display.
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Virtual laboratory to give £40million boost to brain imaging research
Research into conditions like strokes, Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia and cancer will be significantly advanced by a unique collaboration between six Scottish universities, launched this week.
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Thousands expected at University Open Day
Thousands of people are due to descend on the University of Aberdeen later this month for one of its biggest events – the annual Open Day.
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Love at first sight of your body fat
When we choose a partner for a relationship there may be many and complex reasons for our choice, but it has been known for many years that we tend to select people with characteristics similar to our own.
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Can meteorites carry primitive life from one planet to another?
An academic from the University of Aberdeen will be one of more than 60 scientists and technicians preparing for the European Space Agency’s Foton M3 mission next month.
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Interactyx opens new office in Aboyne
A dynamic Scottish company which creates interactive learning solutions for higher education and training establishments worldwide will open a new office in Aboyne tomorrow (Thursday, August 9).
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Aberdeen lays down law at Indian summer school
Top legal brains from the University of Aberdeen will fly out to India later this month to set up a new summer school in Bangalore.
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“Lost” Scottish ballads published
A treasure trove of centuries old Scottish ballads, once thought lost to the sands of time, have finally been published thanks to the University of Aberdeen.
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Demolition of landmark chimney
A multi-million pound environmentally friendly Combined Heat and Power (CHP) infrastructure project at the University of Aberdeen is reaching the final stage.
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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.
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International Society for Cultural History established
The recent ‘Varieties of Cultural History’ conference celebrated 21 years of Cultural History at Aberdeen.