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Chapel choir 'bring in bells' for special audience
The University of Aberdeen's renowned Chapel Choir brought in the bells early for the elite of New York society following their performance at one of the world's largest fundraising galas.
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Hope for the broken-hearted
Ground-breaking study finds possible new explanation for mysterious heart condition.
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Date Set for University Rival Rowers' Return to the Dee in 2019
The date for the 2019 Aberdeen Standard Investments Boat Race has been announced. All eyes will be on the River Dee on Saturday 23 March 2019, as Aberdeen's two universities go oar-to-oar once more in the annual boat race.
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Alzheimer's study to look at gut health link
Researchers will study the gut health of people with Alzheimer's to see if diet can play a role in managing the behavioural and psychological symptoms of the disease.
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Doric Scots classes to double in size following sell-out success
Doric language classes at the University of Aberdeen are set to double in size following the success of a class launched earlier this year that sparked worldwide interest.
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University and Aberdeen FC team up in widening access drive
The University of Aberdeen and Aberdeen FC have joined forces in a partnership that will strengthen the University's links with local schools and encourage participation in higher education.
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Hen harriers and red grouse: Finding common ground in a persistent conflict
A conflict between those working to conserve numbers of hen harriers and those maintaining commercial shooting of red grouse in the English uplands has existed for decades with little sign of progress.
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Stars come out for University of Aberdeen's Celebration of Carols
The University of Aberdeen will bring together former students at a carol concert supported by a host of famous faces including Games of Thrones actor and alumnus Iain Glen.
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Institutions join forces to bridge the gap for home economics teachers
Academics from the two institutions have combined their efforts to support prospective students interested in pursuing a career in home economics, but who fall short of the entry criteria for the University of Aberdeen's Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
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Rural dwellers less likely to survive cancer, study shows
People who live in rural areas are less likely to survive cancer than those who live in cities according to a new global review by researchers at the University of Aberdeen.
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Human antibody discovery could save lives from fungal killer
A new way to diagnose, treat and protect against stealth fungal infections that claim more than 1.5 million lives per year worldwide has been moved a step closer, according to research published in Nature Communications.
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Regular problem solving does not protect against mental decline
Sudoku and crosswords may not offset age-related mental decline, but can boost mental ability over a lifetime
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Research shows that seabirds are at risk due to competition for fish
A new study from the University of Aberdeen has identified that seabirds are the most at risk bird species, due to the competition they face from the fishing industry for food.
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Aberdeen achievement listed in UK's 100 best breakthroughs
The invention of the first full-body MRI scanner from the University of Aberdeen has been named as one of the UK's 100 best breakthroughs for its significance on people's everyday lives.
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University pledges to double widening access target by next year
The University of Aberdeen has pledged to double the number of full-time Scottish degree students it recruits from SIMD20 areas by next year, as part of its commitment to improve access to higher education.