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High tech aids being developed to help tackle “care tsunami”
Computer scientists are working with one of Scotland’s largest charities to create intelligent remote sensors to help with the care of vulnerable people.
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Aberdeen opera group rises from the ashes
An Aberdeen opera group will give two performances this weekend – 40 years after singing their last note.
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University welcomes ambassadorial visitors
The University of Aberdeen today (Friday, 29 February) hosted a visit from the British Ambassador to Venezuela and the Venezuelan Deputy Head of Mission to the UK.
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First Minister confers awards on Aberdeen Energy Graduates
Six graduates from Aberdeen universities received awards from the First Minister Alex Salmond at the annual dinner for the Aberdeen, Highlands and Islands section of the Energy Institute on Thursday 28 February at the Marcliffe.
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David Blunkett hears how local initiative works for Aberdeen
THE Rt. Hon. David Blunkett MP today (Thursday) joined pupils from Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon’s College on board their school bus during a fact finding visit in his role as Chairman of the Yellow School Bus Commission.
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Aberdeen students head to Shanghai
Seven students from the University of Aberdeen have been successful in obtaining places on an Easter Programme taking place in China next month.
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Students of tomorrow descend on Aberdeen
Would be science and engineering students from across Britain and beyond will be visiting the University of Aberdeen tomorrow (Wednesday, February 27).
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Councillor's widow to present £25,000 in his memory
The widow of Aberdeen City councillor John Porter is to hand over the proceeds of a fundraising dinner held in his memory to the University of Aberdeen’s cardiology research unit.
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University computers to aid African workers
Hundreds of computers from the University of Aberdeen are set to wing their way to Africa as part of a new charity deal.
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Universities welcome First Minister’s announcement on Scottish European Green Energy Centre for Aber
The University of Aberdeen and the Robert Gordon University have welcomed the news that a new Scottish European Green Energy Centre is to be established – and its hub will be in Aberdeen.
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Grant boost for major conference on the novel
A major conference dedicated to exploring the cultural influence of the novel has received a funding boost from a prestigious academic publisher.
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First Minister to speak at major energy conference in Aberdeen
A prestigious conference in Aberdeen today (Friday, 22 February) will uncover Europe’s energy policy for the 21st century - and the role that Scottish technology, expertise and resources will play in it.
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Aberdeen researcher involved in major scientific push to tackle agricultural productivity and food s
£7M of new research was launched today to tackle some of the most damaging and widespread pests, diseases and harsh environmental conditions which can devastate crop yields across the developing world.
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Pro-government militias unmasked by new research
Steven Spielberg recently drew the world’s attention to the atrocities committed by militias in Darfur by pulling out of his Beijing Olympics’ role.
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Big business ideas sought for contest with big prizes
A contest which has given a helping hand to the brains behind some big business ideas is launched again today.
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Eating fish could protect the brain from decline
University of Aberdeen researchers, jointly funded by the Alzheimer’s Research Trust and the Wellcome Trust, found that people who eat fish oils retained better mental ability in late adulthood compared to those that eat very little or none at all.
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Aberdeen’s Student Show must go on
A rallying call has been issued to budding thespians after fears were raised about falling cast numbers for this year’s Student Show.
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Student solicitors score with new tournament
A new football tournament has been created by student lawyers studying at the University of Aberdeen.
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Master violinist visits Aberdeen
One of Britain’s leading violinists will take to the stage on campus this weekend as part of the University of Aberdeen’s Spring Concert Series.
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Aberdeen researchers in MRSA discovery
Scientists from the USA, Germany and Scotland have discovered that a protein released from the immune system binds the essential metals of manganese and zinc to combat infection from the hospital superbug MRSA.
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Aberdeen academic among new Government experts
Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning, today welcomed the appointment of eight new members to the Scottish Science Advisory Committee (SSAC).
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Allan Shiach makes Director’s Cut debut
Veteran Scottish screenwriter Allan Shiach will be quizzed on his career next week as part of a new film series at the University of Aberdeen.
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Alzheimer’s researchers given fundraising boost
Big hearted fundraisers at a city oil company today (February 14) gave Alzheimer’s disease researchers a much appreciated funding boost.
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Information evening for would-be teachers
The University of Aberdeen's School of Education will be opening its doors next week to those considering a career in teaching.An information evening will be held on Wednesday, February 20 to highlight the Professional Graduate Diploma in Education (Primary and Secondary), a one year programme specially designed to give teachers...
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Aberdeen to lead the way with new subsea institute
Aberdeen is to be home to a new centre of research excellence in subsea technologies. Millions of pounds are to be invested in the joint venture involving the University of Aberdeen, the Robert Gordon University and Dundee University. The three universities are working together on the new project through...
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Is inspirational Alfie Britain’s oldest student at 90?
A stalwart of the student scene at the University of Aberdeen celebrated his 90th birthday this week.
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Parents invited to find out more about university life at Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen is hosting a special event for parents of prospective students later this month to find out more about the University and student life in the city.
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Doric writer remembered with short story competition
A short story competition was launched today (Tuesday, February 12) to commemorate the work of one of the North-East’s finest exponents of written Doric.
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£15M boost for Scottish medical research funding
The Translational Medicine Research Collaboration (TMRC) – the unique venture bringing together one of the world’s biggest pharmaceutical companies with Scotland’s finest medical research centres – today announced the second round of research projects to be funded through the initiative.
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University academic awarded glass tech fellowship
An academic from the University of Aberdeen was today (Monday, February 11) awarded a Fellowship of the Society of Glass Technology.
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Research into rural areas and transport to be uncovered at lunchtime research seminars
An influential figure in the development of initiatives for future land use in rural areas will visit the Granite City this week to take part in the first of the 2008 series of lunchtime seminars being held at the University of Aberdeen.
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Students host Destinations 2008
The University of Aberdeen’s Expedition Society is holding a two-day conference over the weekend (February 9-10).
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Experts visit Aberdeen’s Australian collections
Boomerangs and other cultural artefacts currently housed at Aberdeen’s Marischal Museum are today being studied by experts from Australia as part of a new pilot project.
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Aberdeen author wins national short story award
A local author, lecturer and band member has sealed a publishing contract after coming out on top in a national short story competition.
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Torcher Parade needs sponsorship spark
Superheroes, a giant penguin, Angus the Bull and other costumed do-gooders joined forces today (Wednesday, February 6) to help rescue Aberdeen’s Torcher Parade.
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Flying visit to University for bird loving maths whizz
He may only be 12 but Jun Nakamaru-Pinder is a maths whizzkid in a league of his own. And, the Aberdeen pupil will be making a flying visit to the University of Aberdeen later today (Tuesday, February 5) to get a VIP tour round the School of Biological Sciences.
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Innovate day puts focus on big policy questions
The leadership role of the University of Aberdeen in tackling big policy questions, from environmentally friendly homes to sex education in schools, will be the focus of a one-day event in Edinburgh next month.
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North-east fur trade links explored
A new exhibition exploring the links between the North-East of Scotland and the fur trade in Northern Canada has opened in the University’s Marischal Museum.
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Aberdeen welcomes female students from the Emirates
Twenty-five female students from the United Arab Emirates and Qatar visited the University of Aberdeen today (Friday, February 1) as part of a three-week visit to Scotland.