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Breakthrough could help combat superbugs
Scientists have worked out a key mechanism that protects bacteria against stress in a major discovery that could lead to new ways of killing superbugs like C. difficile and MRSA.
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Fitness festival for over 60s comes to Aberdeen
More than 90 over 60 year olds from across Scotland will be sampling all sorts of physical activities today at a special action packed festival for the more mature.
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Funding Boost for University Careers Service
The University of Aberdeen’s Careers Service has been successful in its collaborative bid for £107,000 of funding to support two projects designed to enhance the employability of international students.
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High point celebrated in flagship medical facility
A key milestone in the construction of a flagship multi-million pound healthcare training facility for the North of Scotland is being celebrated later today.
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Thousands of international visitors descend on Aberdeen as Open Day launches
Over 5000 visitors from across the globe are expected to descend on the University of Aberdeen today (Tuesday 26 August) as the institute’s annual Open Day event gets underway.
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World food science conference on the menu for Aberdeen
International food scientists will descend on Aberdeen between 1–4 September for the 21st biennial Food Micro conference.
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Diabetes study serves up brand new bread
Researchers studying diet and diabetes have spurred food producers into cooking up a brand new type of bread.
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Chief US Army Scientist visits University to discuss major international disaster project
A leading American Army Scientist will visit The University of Aberdeen today (Friday 22 August) to discover more about an ongoing research project to enhance technology and communication in cases of major international disaster such as tsunamis and political conflict.
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Employability Funding Awarded to Boost Teaching Projects
The University of Aberdeen’s Careers Service and Centre for Learning & Teaching are to provide funding support to a number of projects which aim to promote and enhance employability within both the undergraduate and taught postgraduate curricula.
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Competition calls for young composers to showcase talent
Budding Beethovens and aspiring Mozarts are being encouraged to get their entries in for a unique competition which aims to showcase the talent of young North East composers.
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University researcher is award winner
Dr Margaret Watson has been announced winner of the Pharmacy Practice Research Trust’s prestigious 2008 Practice Research Award.
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Hugs for free at University Open Day
Visitors to the University of Aberdeen’s annual Open Day are to be offered the opportunity to become part of a global phenomenon – involving free hugs.
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Chinese embassy visit aims to strengthen engineering and medical links with Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen will host a prestigious group of delegates from the Chinese Embassy today (Tuesday 19 August) as part of a visit which aims to strengthen collaboration between the institute and its counterparts in the Far East.
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Unique IT degree allows students to study virtually
A unique postgraduate degree which allows students to develop a highly-prized professional IT qualification without leaving their home or office has been launched by the University of Aberdeen.
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New website promotes best teaching practice in medicine and dentistry
A website aimed at encouraging best practice in teaching medicine and dentistry, is launched today (Monday 18 August) by the University of Aberdeen.
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Donation secures world class technology to help diagnose childhood illnesses
Cutting edge equipment which will enhance the assessment of critical childhood brain disorders such as autism is to be purchased by the University of Aberdeen, thanks to the generosity of an Aberdeen association.
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Recruitment open evening
A recruitment open evening for new University support staff will be held at The Hub* next Wednesday (August 20) from 6.30 – 8.30pm.
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First bespoke session for parents at University Open Day
Parents will be given the unique opportunity to learn more about what university life has in store for their child at a bespoke event later this month.
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Free evening concerts at King’s
A free evening concert series at the University of Aberdeen gets into full swing tonight (Thursday, August 14) with works from some of the most famous Baroque composers.
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Ancient sheep help pinpoint brain timing mechanisms linked to Seasonal Affective Disorder
New research by Aberdeen scientists suggests that Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) relates to an ancient timing mechanism in the brain dating back millions of years.
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Scientists call for trial of “hen harrier ceiling”
As the grouse shooting season gets under way, two scientists involved in high-profile studies of hen harriers and red grouse at Langholm Moor in Scotland have called for field trials of a “ceiling” on harrier numbers in an attempt to end the long running conflict between conservationists and grouse managers.
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Shell chairman to give insights into energy industry at key Aberdeen event
Dr James Smith, Chairman of Shell UK, has been announced as a keynote speaker at a major University of Aberdeen event next month.
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Transatlantic study to help deaf and hard of hearing children with their maths
Scientists are preparing to study a little understood problem suffered by children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
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Ground breaking eye therapy for stroke victims developed
A new computer-based therapy for stroke victims who have suffered partial vision loss has been developed by Scottish scientists.
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University launches Clearing advice as thousands receive exam results
A team of experts from the University of Aberdeen will be on hand to provide information and advice for the thousands of Scottish school pupils who receive their exam results today (Tuesday 5 August).
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New technology scheme offers students free laptops
Dentistry, Computing Science, Engineering and History of Art students will receive a free laptop to enhance and support their studies, through the major expansion of a technology initiative launched by the University of Aberdeen.
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University becomes first in Scotland to provide e-mail for life
The University of Aberdeen has become the first Higher Education Institution in Scotland to give students and alumni a University branded e-mail account for life through its newly launched Studentmail service.
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Aberdeen hosts academics from world leading Singapore University
Representatives from a world leading Singapore university, have visited The University of Aberdeen this week as part of a trip which aims to develop teaching and research links.