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Prestigious Artificial Intelligence Conference heads to Aberdeen
Can a mobile phone motivate you to exercise? Does instant feedback on petrol use change how people drive? Do online rating systems inspire people to behave better online? Can a computer express emotions? Can a computer have a mind? The answers to these and many more questions will...
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Funding boost for University collections
Aberdeen has been successful in its bid for £40,000 of funding for projects designed to increase access to its museum collections.
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Science and art - bridging the gap
Ecologists at the University of Aberdeen have come up with an innovative way of engaging first year ecology and environment students.
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Shire Council Leader makes donation to breast cancer research
Aberdeenshire Council Leader Anne Robertson has made a £1,000 donation, on behalf of Aberdeenshire Council, towards Aberdeen Breast Centre.
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Sabrecats bare fangs in public
Some of the world’s most exquisite early models of the natural world have been made available to the public for the first time.
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Accountancy firm donates £20,000 to library project
The University of Aberdeen's plans to build an innovative new library have received a further funding boost after one of Scotland’s leading independent firms of chartered accountants, Johnston Carmichael, donated £20,000 to the project.
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Trial of medicines to treat arthritis pain attracts £26M investment to Scotland
A study of medicines to treat the pain of arthritis, which reinforces Scotland’s place as a leader in the delivery of major clinical trials, was launched today.
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Further award for restored Powis Gates
The restored Powis Gates of Old Aberdeen have acquired another accolade with a national Green Apple Award for built environment and architectural heritage, in the scheme organised by The Green Organisation.
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How religious intolerance lowered Scotland’s defences to Cromwell
Scotland endured a decade of English rule because of an over confident belief in its sanctified role as a religious imperialist, according to new research.
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High fliers boost breast cancer funds
Four high fliers from the Buchan area have boosted breast cancer research funds after leaping from the skies.
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University staff event to raise thousands of pounds
Staff at the University of Aberdeen will tomorrow (Friday, December 14) be helping to raise funds for local charities by wearing jeans to work.
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Scores of children attend lecture by Bad Science columnist
Almost 300 S5 and S6 pupils from across Aberdeen and the Shire attended a lecture being given by an award winning writer, broadcaster and medical doctor.
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RED contract could change downhole drilling technology
Reduced drilling costs and reduced environmental footprint for the drilling industry could be the result of a new multi million pound research and development programme based on University of Aberdeen technology.
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More fundraising for Matthew Hay
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Grampian raised £5,355.00 for The Matthew Hay Project at their recent Annual Dinner held at the Marcliffe
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Terrific Trees
If you go down to the woods this week you’re in for big surprise … …. lots of nursery children will be out and about in the University of Aberdeen’s Cruickshank Botanic Garden learning about trees.
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Last chance to make King’s College the most Treasured Place in Scotland
People in the North-east have until next Monday 10 December to cast their votes to ensure that the drawing by Sir Basil Spence of the King’s College Crown Tower of the University of Aberdeen is officially designated the most treasured view in Scotland.
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University welcomes planning approval for landmark new library
The University of Aberdeen has welcomed the approval of Aberdeen City Council of the plans for its new library.
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Professor sacked for heresy celebrated 126 years on
The life and work of a divinity professor who was dismissed from his post 126 years ago for his heretical writings on the Bible will be celebrated at a major symposium today.
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Festive fun for youngsters
Free festive fun is on offer at action packed children’s sessions being organised by the University of Aberdeen for this weekend.
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18-25 year-olds sought for lifestyle survey
18-25-year-olds are being invited to take part in an online survey that will help shape health policy for young people in Grampian.
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Aberdeen’s clinical trial expertise recognised
The unit at the University of Aberdeen responsible for running major multi-centre clinical trials has been recognised for its expertise.
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Polish, Danish and Norwegian laid on at Language Centre
A range of brand new courses have been announced at the Language Centre at the University of Aberdeen.
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Edvard Grieg returns to his Aberdeenshire roots
An exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of Edvard Grieg’s death has opened at the University of Aberdeen’s Marischal Museum.