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New paper explores the rise of surveillance technology in the UK
The rising trend of surveillance technology, such as CCTV, across the UK is the focus of a new theoretical paper by two University of Aberdeen researchers who will present their findings at a national conference next week.
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Families spring into science
Families from across the North-east can have fun next week finding out about the science of Spring at the University of Aberdeen.
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Eminent scientist gives lecture at Aberdeen
Biology pupils from across the North-east are among those gathering in Aberdeen next month for a fascinating insight into a bacterium of central importance to biotechnology and medicine.
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Distinguished medical figure returns to the University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen is delighted to announce the re-appointment of one of the medical world’s most distinguished figures, Professor Sir Graeme Catto.
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Could CNS damage be repaired by controlling signals in nerve cells?
Scientists in Aberdeen are carrying out research to see whether modifying chemicals and proteins – signaling molecules – within nerve cells could help repair damage to the human central nervous system (CNS).
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International geoscientist returns to his alma mater and secures £1M funding from industry
An international geoscientist, Dr Ben Kneller, has returned to the University of Aberdeen as part of the institution’s highly successful international recruitment campaign. Dr Kneller has been appointed as a Reader and is strengthening the research base of the Department of Geology & Petroleum Geology within the School of...
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Word 05 Programme Announced
One of Scotland’s finest poets, Kathleen Jamie launched the programme for Word 05 at a lunchtime reading to a capacity crowd yesterday, Thursday 24 March, at the University of Aberdeen.
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University researchers report on sexual health initiative
Researchers at Aberdeen have carried out an independent evaluation of the impact of a Scottish Executive project to improve sexual health and relationships for young people in Lothian.
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University eggstravaganza
Nursery children will find out about nature at Spring time at the University of Aberdeen later this week.
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Trustworthy not lustworthy
Students who were shown pictures of people who looked like themselves found the images trustworthy, but they were not sexually attracted to the “lookalikes”.
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University appoints new Vice-Principal for Learning and Teaching
In the year in which it celebrates its 500th anniversary of teaching, the University of Aberdeen has made an outstanding new appointment that will lead the way for the continued strengthening of the University’s commitment to learning and teaching.
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Local students awarded certificate for Teaching Experience
Students taking part in the BP Grampian Student Tutoring Scheme will be presented with certificates of participation at an awards ceremony being hosted by BP at their Dyce Headquarters tomorrow evening (Wednesday, March 23).
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Youngsters have fun with maths
This week will see school pupils from all over the city of Aberdeen compete in a variety of mathematical challenges being hosted by the University of Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen student prepares to sample the culture of Japan
A student from the University of Aberdeen will swap Scottish culture for the Japanese way of life when he takes part in a three-week international exchange trip later this week.
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Technology used by mountaineers put to the test
More and more mountaineers are using specialist forms of computer technology to help them when navigating difficult and remote terrain.
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100th Anniversary of Einstein’s First Paper on Relativity Theory
Albert Einstein is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating and influential figures of the modern era. To celebrate 100 years of his first paper on relativity theory, the University of Aberdeen will next week host a public lecture evening and discussion.
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University of Aberdeen welcomes £60M SHEFC funding
The University of Aberdeen welcomes the announcement by the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council (SHEFC) that the Institution is to receive £60 million in 2005/06 - a 3.9% increase over last year - towards its teaching and research activities.
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Women to be asked about health priorities
Women across the North-east of Scotland are to be asked by researchers which areas of health they think should be explored.
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Aberdeen students gear up for Granite City Challenge
Sporting students at the University of Aberdeen are gearing up to take on their rivals, The Robert Gordon University, in this year’s 'Liquid' Granite City Challenge.
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Aberdeen to host video link-up with renowned US author
A leading international expert and published author in the field of linguistics and world politics will make a rare trip to Scotland next week in a visit that will feature a video-link up with the University of Aberdeen.
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Perfect '10' for Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen defeated their Robert Gordon counterparts by four and a half lengths to win the Aberdeen Asset Management City of Aberdeen Universities boat race on the River Dee for an incredible tenth year in a row.
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Classical ‘Pop Idol’ selects five global finalists!
Five talented composers from around the world have been selected from over 400 entries to go through to the final of the University of Aberdeen Music Prize – the only event of its kind in the world dedicated to finding the composers of the future.
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Aberdeen scientists rise to 40 second challenge for National Science Week
Science Snaps are one-minute ‘Snaps’ on a range of topical science issues recorded by seven of Aberdeen’s scientists which will be broadcast all this week on Northsound 1 radio as part of a celebration of National Science Week.
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Musicians reunite to perform Bach masterpiece on stage
Three of Aberdeen’s most celebrated international singers will join forces next weekend in a performance of one of the world’s most famous compositions.
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Former University Dean is inaugurated as new President of Princeton Theological Seminary
A former Dean of the University of Aberdeen, the Rev. Dr. Iain Torrance, has today (Friday, March 11) been inaugurated as Princeton Theological Seminary’s sixth president.
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University reaches out to nursery children
Nursery children across Aberdeenshire are attending special events in their communities to celebrate National Science Week.
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Kathleen Jamie to launch this year's Word festival programme
Kathleen Jamie, whose latest poetry collection The Tree House won the 2004 Forward Poetry Prize for the Best Poetry Collection of the Year is to launch the Word 05 Festival Programme at a special reading at the University of Aberdeen on Thursday 24 March at 1pm.
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Spotlight on red deer
The challenges facing red deer and their management in Scotland will come under scrutiny next week.
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Scientists join forces in fight against unseen killers
Scientists in Aberdeen are among a team of Europe's top researchers collaborating to try to find targets for new drugs to combat lethal fungal infections.
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New expertise for leading health unit
One of Europe's top units for health economics research has bolstered its expertise with two prestigious new appointments.
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Spanish study gives fresh insight into realities of moving abroad
The realities of adjusting to a new life abroad are the focus of a new report that gives a fascinating insight into how the British integrate with Spanish people and their cultures.
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Perfect 10 for Aberdeen?
With less than a week to go before the 10th annual Aberdeen Asset Management City of Aberdeen Universities Boat Race, both crews are now in full training ahead of Saturday’s battle on the River Dee.The race, which starts at 3 pm, will see Robert Gordon University attempt to stop Aberdeen...
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Celebrating the culture of the Scottish Travellers
A unique research project exploring the culture and traditions of the Travelling community in Scotland will culminate with a series of celebratory events on Friday (March 11).
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World renowned organist to perform in Aberdeen
Internationally renowned organist and scholar John Butt will perform a selection of music by some of the most outstanding composers for the organ at the University of Aberdeen next week.
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University Symphony Orchestra concert welcomes talented local musicians
Two talented Aberdonian musicians will perform at the University of Aberdeen’s acclaimed Symphony Orchestra Concert, which will be held on Monday, March 7.
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Storytellers to entertain children
More than 100 children will roar with tigers, creep with stick insects and call with peacocks this week at the University of Aberdeen.
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North-east fiddler joins Scottish Musician of the Year competition
The University of Aberdeen has secured the expertise of a notable North-east musical figure in its search for talented musicians of traditional Scottish music.