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New Public Relations team for the University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen has strengthened its Public Relations Office by appointing Angela Begg as Acting Director of Public Relations. In addition, two new Public Relations Officers have also joined the team.Angela Begg (29), will bring expertise gathered from her experience in the PR/corporate communications field. She will provide the...
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Calling all asthma sufferers
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen’s Clinical Research Unit are currently looking for volunteers to take part in a trial of a new vaccine, which may help treat asthma.With asthma affecting an estimated 3.4 million people in the UK, researchers at Aberdeen are currently working on the theory that some...
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Talking History - New North East Oral History Network
Talking History - New North East Oral History NetworkA new network to assist people involved in oral history throughout the North East of Scotland and Shetland is being established in Aberdeen. The aim of the new North East Oral History Network, is to provide information, discussion forums, training and to...
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Scottish higher education funding results announced
The University of Aberdeen welcomes the announcement today (Thursday ) of funding for teaching and research from the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council (SHEFC).In the context of the 4% increase in resources available to SHEFC, the University has achieved an overall increase of 5.1% in its core funding for 2002/03.Aberdeen...
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Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen joins esteemed company at Buckingham Palace
Presentation of Loyal Address by Privileged BodiesThe University of Aberdeen will be attending the Presentation of Loyal Addresses by Privileged Bodies, being held at Buckingham Palace today (Thursday, ) at 11.00am.The delegation attending and addressing Her Majesty The Queen, will include the University’s Chancellor (Head of Delegation), Lord Wilson of...
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Telling Tales - North East Storytelling Festival
The Elphinstone Institute, in partnership with Woodend Arts Association, will host a Traditional Storytelling Weekend at Woodend Barn, Banchory, from Saturday April 20 until Sunday April 21, 2002, this being the first event of its kind for the North East.The Elphinstone Institute is an initiative by the University to introduce...
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University for Children and Communities supporting Gordon Primary School
University for Children and Communities supporting Gordon Primary SchoolThe University for Children and Communities (UCC) at the Faculty of Education, University of Aberdeen, is to support primary 6 and 7 pupils from Gordon Primary School, Huntly to participate in activities that will encourage them to participate in Further and Higher...
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Proof of Concept boost in fight against disease using shark antibodies
Aberdeen University awarded £780k in latest PoC awardsThe University of Aberdeen has been awarded over £778,000 from the Scottish Enterprise Proof of Concept Fund, a fund aimed at assisting in the successful commercialisation of research.Aberdeen’s awards cover sectors including biotechnology and other emerging technologies. The successful projects are: A novel...
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Opportunity for students to apply for University of Aberdeen Entrance Bursaries to support their stu
Opportunity for students to apply for University of AberdeenEntrance Bursaries to support their studiesTwo weeks left to apply - deadline 31st MarchUndergraduates beginning their studies in September 2002 are encouraged to apply for the Entrance Bursaries offered by the University of Aberdeen.Each year, the University awards more than 60 Bursaries...
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One of the world's leading cannabinoid scientists from the University of Aberdeen joins GW Pharmaceu
One of the world’s leading cannabinoid scientists from the University of Aberdeen joins GW Pharmaceuticals plcThe University of Aberdeen is pleased to announce that Roger Pertwee, Professor of Neuropharmacology, has joined the senior management team of GW Pharmaceuticals plc (GW), the company developing a portfolio of non-smoked cannabis-based prescription medicines,...
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University of Aberdeen expert to talk on Art or Science in Criminal Investigation
Dr James Grieve, Senior Lecturer at the Department of Pathology and a Police Forensic Pathologist, from the University of Aberdeen, will present an open Forensic Science Lecture today (Tuesday, March 12), entitled Art or Science in Criminal Investigation.Organised by the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) Scotland Section, the lecture is...
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Critical Incident Management Conference for King's College
Critical Incident Management Conference for King’s CollegeAn international conference on the topic of Critical Incident Management will include an address by Chief Daniel Nigro of the New York City Fire Department on the experience of incident command at Ground Zero, September 11th 2001.The two-day conference, Critical Incident Management, to be...
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University Challenge
(Photo Opportunity: Monday, March 11, at 2.00pm, outside the Priory Nightclub, Belmont Street)The University of Aberdeen will meet face to face with The Robert Gordon University (RGU) for a series of sporting events during the Guinness Granite City Challenge Day on March 13, 2002. The challenge day will consist of...
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University of Aberdeen to host parents' information evenings across Scotland
The University of Aberdeen will host a parents' information evening at the University campus on Monday, March 11, from 6.30-8.45pm in the auditorium at King's College Conference Centre. The evening will provide parents of prospective students with an opportunity to ask questions, meet members of staff, and to find out...
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Investigation into health implications of dietary amines
A new research initiative to evaluate the benefits and potential risks of amines in our everyday diet is being undertaken by a research team from the University of Aberdeen.Dr Heather Wallace, Senior Lecturer in Medicine and Therapeutics and Biomedical Sciences, has been elected Chair of the COST (Co-Operation in Science...
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Outstanding academics and graduates of the University of Aberdeen elected to Fellowship of The Royal
Esteemed academics and graduates of the University of Aberdeen have joined more than 60 individuals elected to the Fellowship of The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE). The distinguished academic and graduate of the University of Aberdeen, Lord Sutherland of Houndwood, has also been made President-elect of the Society following elections...
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From Mir to Here...
From Mir to Here…..Russian Cosmonauts to visit the University of AberdeenAs part of Scottish Science Year, the University of Aberdeen is delighted to welcome two top Russian space experts to a public talk on the world of the Russian Space Exploration Program.Cosmonaut Alexander Volkov, Commander of the Cosmonauts Team at...
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Heart risk for elderly
Under embargo until 0001hours, Wednesday March 6, 2002Elderly people need to boost the amount of folic acid they take by almost three times the official recommended level to minimise the risk of stroke, thrombosis and heart disease, a new study led by the University of Aberdeen has shown.Folate helps reduce...
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Aberdeen University triumphs in City of Aberdeen Universities Boat Race
Aberdeen University Boat Club was proclaimed victors in the seventh annual City of Aberdeen Universities Boat Race which took place at 3.45pm on Saturday afternoon (March 2, 2002) on the River Dee.After a closely contested race, Aberdeen University pulled ahead from the Robert Gordon University crew to win the race...