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Double honours for Aberdeen geologists plugs the age gap
Two Aberdeen geologists have shown that age is no barrier to good science as both are set to be honoured with prestigious awards for their work.Professor Ken Glennie (75) and Dr Jeremy Preston (31), both of the University of Aberdeen’s Department of Geology and Petroleum Geology have each received their...
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Budding Aberdeen photographers show their wild side
A group of budding photographers are holding a really wild exhibition at the University of Aberdeen.The group from the Reach Out Project has recently completed a series of visits to the Conoco Natural History Centre and Zoology Museum and from this has put together an exhibition of their work that...
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Aberdeen to build bridges in international fiddle music
Aberdeen will add another string to its bow by hosting a major gathering to explore the unique legacy of the fiddle traditions in countries across the globe.In the first event of its kind, the sound of 100 fiddlers from eight countries will create a fascinating insight into the richness and...
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New research shows reasons to protect the Great White Shark
If efforts to protect the great white shark are neglected, the species could become as rare as the giant panda. New research published in the journal, Nature, shows that male sharks tend to undertake transocean excursions, with females staying in home waters. This behaviour is closer to warm blooded mammals,...
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Conference to explore why emigrants came home again
Not all of the emigrants who left the British Isles and Europe stayed away for good. The little explored phenomenon of the returning emigrant is the theme of a conference starting today at the University of Aberdeen, which tracks return movement from the 17th century to the present day.Emigrants returned...
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New exhibition explores fiddle music through the centuries
A reconstruction of an original Tudor fiddle found aboard Henry VIII’s flagship The Mary Rose will go on display to the public for the first time at a fascinating new exhibition in Aberdeen.Fiddles High and Low will investigate fiddles and related instruments, from the high-pitched sopranino violin to low-pitched cellos,...