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University's asthma study seeks new volunteers
A research project to evaluate the effect of spiritual healing on patients with asthma, funded by the Scottish Executive Chief Scientist Office, has created substantial local interest with over 240 volunteers taking part, since it began in April 2002.Local medical practices are now working with the University of Aberdeen, which...
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Nature Tots - new educational programme for pre-school children
Pre-school children in the Aberdeen area are being invited to attend a new educational programme featuring the environment and natural history starting this Friday (January 31, 2003) at the Natural History Centre, University of Aberdeen.Designed specifically for pre-school children and their parents, the series of one hour classes will run...
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The Law of Childhood
Consideration of how the law deals with various issues of childhood will be the topic of a public talk taking place tomorrow evening (Wednesday January 29, 5.30pm) at the University of Aberdeen Regent Lecture Theatre.Tomorrow's talk, Childhood in Law: A matter of presumption, will be given by Margaret Ross, Senior...
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Painting the Natural World
The eight week course in wildlife art will run on Wednesday evenings between 7.30pm and 9pm at the University's Conoco Natural History Centre from Wednesday January 29. As part of the course, attendees will be given access to the University's Zoology Museum and shown how to produce a piece of...
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Middle-aged managers - too fit to retire and too valuable to release?
New research, published today (Friday January 24), into the retirement options of middle-aged managers working in the oil and gas industry highlights the need for Government and companies to find ways to secure the continued contribution of key experienced, middle-aged workers.The study, led by Professor Lorna McKee of the University...
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University of Aberdeen receives over £3/4M funding boost
Current and future students at the University of Aberdeen look set to benefit from an announcement made today that the University has been awarded part of a £10 million funding boost to help widen access for students within Scottish higher education institutions.The new funding allocation of £791,000 was announced today...
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University of Aberdeen sporting champions aim for Gold at the World University Winter Games
Six sporting champions from the University of Aberdeen will represent Great Britain at the 21st World University Winter Games in Tarvisio, Italy, later this month. The University's representation in the British team is the largest of all the participating UK universities. Great Britain has entered teams in skiing (Alpine and...