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New degree launches medical experts of the future
A new degree programme has been launched which will breed a generation of experts in critical areas of medicine including HIV, bird flu, asthma and diabetes.
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New schizophrenia genes uncovered
Researchers have discovered new genes linked to schizophrenia, it has been revealed.
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TauRx Therapeutics Ltd & University of Aberdeen - New treatment halts progress of Alzheimer's diseas
A major breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease is revealed today (July 29) by scientists at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference on Alzheimer's Disease (ICAD 2008) in Chicago, Illinois.
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University scoops prestigious accolade at international conference
The University of Aberdeen has landed a prestigious international award in recognition of the institute’s strength in communicating with prospective students and applicants.
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University scoops prestigious accolade at international conference
The University of Aberdeen has landed a prestigious international award in recognition of the institute’s strength in communicating with prospective students and applicants.
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“Lazy eye” discovery of how an old gene learns new tricks
Researchers have made a discovery which could lead the way for new treatments into a rare eye disorder which if not treated can result in permanent blindness in childhood.
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New science qualification launched for distance learning students
The University of Aberdeen has launched a new qualification in science for distance learning students.
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Singers get in tune for traditional music weekend
One of Scotland’s most popular traditional music events will see an Aberdeenshire farm hit all the right notes this weekend.
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Meaty men required for weight loss study
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health are starting a new weight loss study to assess mechanisms associated with hunger during dieting. They are particularly interested in the role of diet composition in helping people comply with weight loss diets.
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New degree to enhance science teaching
A new degree programme has been introduced by The University of Aberdeen which will enhance science teaching in primary schools.
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Planet Plant brings magic and wizardry of Harry Potter to Winter Gardens
The David Welch Winter Gardens will become a haven for Harry Potter fans from today (Monday 21 July), as the University of Aberdeen launch a week of magical and mystical events.
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Major project launched to mark Russian Revolution
Russia’s complex and tumultuous history during WWI and the rise of the Soviet regime is set to be re-explored by a major new study.
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Olympics-bound sprint star visits Sports School
A Beijing-bound para-athlete passed on his athletics skills to North-east youngsters today as part of a holiday sports school.
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Student wins top award for air pollution study
An Aberdeen student has landed a prestigious award from an American medical society for his research into air pollution in Nepal.
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North-east’s ‘best in class’ healthcare training centre named
The new medical education and clinical training centre now under construction at Foresterhill will be named The Suttie Centre for Teaching and Learning in Healthcare when it is completed next summer.
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New finding in rare eye disease
Researchers have made a finding which could pave the way for new treatments for sufferers of a rare eye disease which can lead to blindness.
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University to highlight best practice at major US conference
A major American conference will hear this week of the contemporary initiatives and leading technology being used by the University of Aberdeen to communicate with students.
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Innovate returns to Aberdeen
The business community will get another opportunity to hear about ground breaking technologies being developed at the University of Aberdeen.
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North-east’s architectural treasures to be chronicled
The North-east’s architectural treasures are to be chronicled in two brand new volumes following a major research grant to the University of Aberdeen.
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Youngsters become smooth operators as unique bike rides into town
Youngsters will be invited to put their fruit pulping pedal power to the test today (Friday 11 July) as the smoothiecycle rides into town.
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New course for those in war zones, disaster areas and trouble spots
Crucial legal and practical advice will soon be available for those bound for war zones, trouble spots and areas hit by natural disasters.
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Food for thought as youngsters take the carbon cost challenge
Questions such as how far has the food in my lunchbox travelled and what is the carbon footprint of my breakfast, will be answered today (Thursday 10 July), at an event hosted by the University of Aberdeen.
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Philosophers from around the world gather at King’s
Some of the deepest questions about ourselves and the world that we live in will be discussed this weekend at a major academic conference.
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Search for construction partners for new library
The University of Aberdeen is seeking major contractors with proven track records who are interested in bidding for the construction of one of the most prestigious new buildings in Scotland in recent years.
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Pink ladies prowl around lab
Ladies who turned a Buchan town pink to raise almost a quarters of a million pounds for local breast cancer research and care will today meet one of the scientists whose work they are helping to fund.
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Novel celebrated as Scotland’s largest literary conference begins
The power and world-wide influence of the novel will be celebrated at a major three-day international conference beginning today (Tuesday, July 8) in Aberdeen.
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University to lead project on Civil Justice Network for Scotland
A consortium led by the University of Aberdeen to establish a Civil Justice Network has been awarded nearly £70,000 by the Scottish Funding Council as part of the SPIRIT scheme (Strategic Priority Investment in Research and Innovation Translation).
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Kids go bananas at Duthie Park
Free bananas are up for grabs every morning this week to the first 50 kids attending the University of Aberdeen Natural History Centre’s summer project Planet Plant – free fun packed sessions being held at the David Welch Winter Gardens at Duthie Park.
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Unit celebrates 20 years of influencing health care
Researchers at a University of Aberdeen unit are today celebrating two decades of helping to shape local, national and international health care.
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Kids rewarded for serving up healthy messages
Hundreds of school kids gave judges plenty of food for thought when they entered a healthy eating contest organised by the University of Aberdeen’s Natural History Centre
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Sports Village appoints new Chief
Aberdeen Sports Village has strengthened its team with the appointment of George Yule as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
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Merger of the University of Aberdeen and the Rowett Research Institute to create world leader in nut
At midnight on 30th June 2008, The Rowett Research Institute merged with the University of Aberdeen to create a world class centre of research in nutrition and health.
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Photography competition to capture Aberdeenshire’s Archaeology
A photography competition challenging entrants to capture striking images of archaeological sites in the North East of Scotland is launched today (Tuesday 1st July).
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Boost for endangered language
A new wave of Gaelic teachers will be trained under a pioneering new project between the University of Aberdeen and colleges in the Highlands and Islands.