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Cromarty seal and dolphin research to benefit from new building work
Important international research into seals and dolphins is set to benefit as a result of new building and conversion work at the Lighthouse Field Station, located in the Highland town of Cromarty.Conversion of an old buoy store into new research, training and visitor facilities at the Lighthouse Field Station is...
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Honorary Graduands Summer 2002
Twelve leading figures from the worlds of science, music, medicine, accountancy, religion and law, will be awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Aberdeen in this year's graduation ceremonies at Marischal College, over the period Monday July 1 - Friday July 5, 2002.The ceremonies are as follows:Monday, July 1 at...
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25th Annual IAEE International Conference
The University of Aberdeen is hosting the 25th Annual Conference of the International Association for Energy Economics (IAEE) Innovation and Maturity in Energy Markets: Experience and Prospects which starts today Wednesday June 26 - Saturday 29 June.Many high ranking figures will make presentations at the conference. Key speakers include Vicky...
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Sailing back in time
Bronze Age boat at University of Aberdeen's Marischal MuseumA logboat held at the University of Aberdeen's Marishcal Museum and found near Turriff over 100 years ago has just been radiocarbon dated to the Bronze Age - shedding a new light on how people lived in Buchan nearly 4000 years ago....
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The Traditional Singing Weekend at Cullerlie
The end of June (28-30th) will see a festival to celebrate the singing traditions of Scotland, England and Ireland in the unique setting of Tom and Anne Reid's farm in rural Aberdeenshire - Cullerlie Farm Park and Heritage Centre. The weekend is a unique celebration, bringing together outstanding traditional singers...
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People and the Knowledge Economy - Unlocking the Future
Business leaders from across the UK are expected to attend a major all day business event next week (Thursday June 27) at the University of Aberdeen to hear, discuss and debate current thinking, best practice and future implications of the knowledge economy.Because the way people work is changing - more...
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The Economics of Beauty
Members of the public are invited to hear the views of Professor Daniel Hamermesh, Professor of Economics, University of Texas and research associate at the US National Bureau of Economic Research at the King's College Conference Centre, University of Aberdeen on Thursday June 13 at 6pm.Some of the questions being...
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Occupational Pension Schemes discussed at University Business Lunch
The whole issue of occupational pensions come under the spotlight this week in the latest of a series of business lunches organised by Prospect CPD at the University of Aberdeen.Why is the world of occupational pensions undergoing such change? What are the future options that individuals and companies need to...
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Young Scots mathematicians to receive Gold Awards
Secondary school pupils from throughout the North and Highlands of Scotland will gather today (Monday June 10) at the University of Aberdeen for the annual prizegiving of the Scottish Mathematical Challenge.Over 70 secondary pupils and their parents are expected to spend the day at the Mathematical Sciences Department at the...
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Caithness Crofting and Farming in the Spotlight
Research into the problems facing farm and croft families in Caithness is to benefit from significant new funding from the Queen Elizabeth Castle of Mey Trust.A joint research project team from the Arkleton Centre for Rural Development Research at the University of Aberdeen, North Highland College and Sahbal Mor Ostaig,...
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University of Aberdeen Sporting Champions to run North-east leg of The Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay
The Queen's Jubilee Baton RelaySporting Champions from the University of Aberdeen will take part in the North-east stretch of The Queen's Jubilee Baton Relay on Monday June 10.The Baton, containing The Queen's Message to be read at the Opening Ceremony of the XVII Commonwealth Games in Manchester, will on June...
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Young scientists to receive Gold Awards
Schoolchildren from throughout the North and North East of Scotland will gather at the University of Aberdeen tomorrow (Thursday June 6) for the annual ceremony of the British Association Young Scientist awards scheme.Over 200 primary school children will attend the awards ceremony at the University of Aberdeen Fraser Noble Building...
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Aberdeen University to host major international conference on the training and development of incide
An international conference on the topic of Critical Incident Management will include an address by Captain Harry Werner of the New York City Fire Department on his experience of incident command at Ground Zero, September 11th 2001.The two-day conference, Critical Incident Management, to be held at King's College Conference Centre...