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University invited to join Prime Minister’s mission to India
University Vice Principal Professor Dominic Houlihan joined business leaders and entrepreneurs at a workshop in New Delhi last weekend as part of the Prime Minister’s visit to India.
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Scotland in the World Forum – First Minister launches new series
In a period of unprecedented political and cultural change, the issue of Scotland’s constitutional future has come to the fore.
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Oceanlab scientist discovers six new species of deep sea fish
A sharp eyed marine scientist who spotted six strange fish during a deep sea research expedition has been rewarded for trusting her instincts.
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MP and scientist learn about the other’s job
A city politician will this morning (Friday) gain an insight into the work of a wildlife scientist.
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University strengthens links with Japan
International marine researchers from across the globe will be participating next week in a Marine Bioresources Mission to Japan (Monday, January 28 – Friday, 1 February).
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Cells, crystals, beasties & bugs in micro art exhibition
An image of a bat’s tongue may not sound like the most likely art exhibit. The same could be said about pictures of mildew, nerve cells and the head of the fearsome Scottish biting midge.
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Why oil and gas workers choose to moonlight
North Sea oil workers are juggling second jobs between stints on the rigs. But their motivation is enjoyment rather than money, according to new research.
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New coaching course at Business School
With increased workloads, tighter deadlines and an ever-evolving skills base, the demands on the modern employee are greater than ever.
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New technology to help curb blindness caused by diabetes aiming for marketplace
A revolutionary software programme that could help reduce the risk of blindness caused by diabetes is a major step closer to the market.
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Public urged to help with eyewitness research
Researchers investigating eyewitness testimonies are appealing to the public to help them with their studies which they hope will ultimately help improve the Criminal Justice System.
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UCAN Care Centre For Urological Patients To Open In Aberdeen
The first urological facility of its type in the UK is to be officially opened in Aberdeen today by Nicola Sturgeon, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Wellbeing.
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Dress to impress at Careers Week 2008
Careers Week 2008 at Aberdeen
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Professor Andrew Porter joins BIA Scotland Committee
The BioIndustry Association (BIA) has appointed Professor Andrew Porter to its Scotland Committee.
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Alaskan Iñupiaq visit British museums thanks to Aberdeen student
An Aberdeen student has arranged for a group of native Alaskans to view some of the oldest ethnographic Iñupiaq Eskimo artefacts in the world.
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Expedition image gallery among ten most viewed on National Geographic News website
Earlier last year, a team of scientists mapped over 1,500 square miles exploring the deep sea creatures living in the depths of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. They used the latest technology to learn more about what was living in this remote and relatively unexplored deep-sea environment using remotely operated vehicles...
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Journalist turned lecturer pens essay skills book
An Aberdeen academic who swapped the sub-editor’s desk for Victorian literature has produced a new book to help students sharpen their writing skills
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Booking opens for controversial energy series
Booking has opened for a controversial new lecture series which will shed light on the current challenges and debates within the energy sector.
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Memantine and Alzheimer’s Disease - Does it do what it says on the tin?
In a study published this month in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers from the University of Aberdeen report that the drug memantine, used for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and praised as “the first and only representative of a new class of Alzheimer drugs” works similar to other existing...
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University’s postgraduate medical dean backed as a future leader in the NHS
A University of Aberdeen clinical academic has been selected to take part in the Health Foundation’s much coveted and competitive Leadership Fellows award.
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Scottish researchers investigate how Alzheimer’s affects the brain’s communication systems
Scottish researchers have received a funding boost from the UK’s leading dementia research charity, the Alzheimer’s Research Trust, to investigate changes in the brain’s communication system in Alzheimer’s disease.
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Law reader receives OBE
An OBE was awarded to a University of Aberdeen academic in the 2007 New Year Honours List.
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Theologians meet to explore idea of divine providence
A world class line-up of theologians will gather in Aberdeen next week (January 7-9) for an international conference hosted by the University of Aberdeen.