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National Centre for Migration Research
It is anticipated that principal themes of research will include consideration of the socio-economic impact on modern Scotland, particularly in more remote areas, of in and out migration; the survival of minority languages (in particular Gaelic) and collaborative international research on the same themes. It is hoped that the Centre...
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Honorary Graduands Summer 2003
Twelve leading figures from the worlds of science, medicine, law, art and religion will be awarded honorary doctorates from the University of Aberdeen in this year's graduation ceremonies at Marischal College over the period Monday July 7 - Friday July 11, 2003.The ceremonies are as follows:Monday July 7 at 11am...
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University Conference to study Ghosts
Academics from around the world are attending a Conference with a difference this weekend at the University of Aberdeen (Friday June 27 - Sunday June 29, 2003). Taking place on the historic King's College campus, the Ritual and Remembrance in the Early Modern World conference will be centred on the...
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International Rural Network Conference
Over 400 delegates from 30 countries across the world will attend a major international conference in Inverness next week. Taking Charge (June 23 - 27, 2003) will allow participants to share the latest experience and research on issues of rural community empowerment, rural health and rural education and rural policy.Organised...
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New Car Share Scheme for University of Aberdeen and NHS
The University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian have recently established a new car-sharing scheme for their employees. The scheme, which is designed to reduce travel costs as well as congestion and pollution, can be accessed over the internet, and enables staff to share lifts to any destination.Staff can access the...
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International Memory and Cognition Conference to be held at the University of Aberdeen
at the University of AberdeenOver 300 International memory and cognition experts will visit Aberdeen next month as part of a major conference to be held at the University of Aberdeen. World famous experts who will deliver lectures at the Fifth Biennial Meeting of the Society for Applied Research in Memory...
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Move over Davina, Big Brother returns to Aberdeen
If the Scottish contingent on this year's Big Brother aren't inspiring you, there is an alternative. The University of Aberdeen is holding its fourth University-wide pre-application Open Day on Tuesday, August 26, and the Big Brother style Diary Room is back by popular demand.One of the most popular attractions at...
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Oral history enables hidden history to be heard
The University of Aberdeen will this weekend (June 13-15, 2003) host the Annual Conference of the Oral History Society with the Scottish Oral History Group. Oral history records the living memories and feelings of all kinds of people, many otherwise hidden from history, and creates a more vivid picture of...
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Opening of new Scottish Fish Immunology Research Centre
A new marine immunology Centre will be unveiled at the University of Aberdeen today (Wednesday, June 11). Principal C Duncan Rice, along with other senior academics and a leading industry expert will officially launch the Centre, which aims to strengthen and promote internationally recognised research in fish immunology in Scotland.The...
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Poisonous pigments used in famous William Morris designs
A scientist from the University of Aberdeen has discovered that William Morris - the well known poet, artist, designer and progenitor of the green movement used a number of toxic chemicals to create many of his beautiful decorative schemes and famous wallpapers.Results to be published in this week's Science in...
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University Event Promotes Knowledge Transfer
The University of Aberdeen will today (Tuesday June 10) hold a Technology Transfer Development Day. The day will promote ways in which academics can manage and market their innovative ideas and help them turn their research into commercial businesses.The event is one of a series of seminars being organised by...
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Appointment of new Director of External Affairs
The University of Aberdeen has appointed Lori Manders as Director of External Affairs. Lori will increase her current responsibilities for marketing and student recruitment to include the Development Trust, Public Relations and Alumni Relations. This wider portfolio will become the Office of External Affairs and will have within it three...
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Science Award Ceremony
Two hundred young scientists will be coming together at the British Association Young Scientist (BAYS) award ceremony at the University of Aberdeen today (Thursday, June 5). Professor Albert Rodger, Dean of Science and Engineering at the University will be giving out the awards to pupils drawn from North East primary...
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World authority on the causation of major industrial accidents to deliver lecture at Aberdeen
An international expert on the causes of major industrial accidents is visiting Aberdeen this week. Dr Andrew Hopkins, from the Australian National University, Canberra, will deliver the annual Safety Management Lecture at the University of Aberdeen. The public lecture, Lessons from Longford - A Case Study of Technological Disaster, will...
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NATO - Russia research seminar
Industrial psychologists from the University of Aberdeen are to team up with colleagues from Moscow State University for a key international research workshop to discuss crisis management at the University of Aberdeen this week (Monday 2 - Friday 6 June, 2003).Professor Rhona Flin and her team in the Industrial Psychology...