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Overview of the Energy Industries
The University of Aberdeen is once again hosting the annual Overview of the Oil and Gas Industry this week for those wishing to gain a greater understanding of the issues and activities of the offshore industry (April 1–3).
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Exhibition featuring the fascinating world of our deepest oceans makes its first voyage to the UK
The first ever visit to the UK of an international travelling exhibition about the mysterious, amazing and fascinating world of the deep sea is officially opened to the general public at the Aberdeen Maritime Museum.
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When Artificial Intelligence takes its place in society
Computers that behave like humans will be just one of the areas of interest being covered at the international conference taking centre stage in the Granite City next week (April 1-4).
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Britain’s biggest meteorite impact found
Evidence of the biggest meteorite ever to hit the British Isles has been found by scientists from the University of Aberdeen and the University of Oxford.
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Grant awarded to Aberdeen scientist to study killer cancer affecting 3,500 Scots annually
AICR (Association for International Cancer Research) has awarded an Aberdeen scientist a grant of more than £105,000 to study changes in proteins found in bowel cancer cells with the aim of finding a new way to diagnose and treat early stages of the disease.
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Research could lead to sharks predicting weather
Ground-breaking research which could lead to sharks being used to predict the weather has been carried out at Aberdeen’s National Hyperbaric Centre.
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Rappers and B-boys spread the WORD
An Aberdeen shopping hub was transformed into a hip-hop Mecca on Saturday as part of a preview WORD Festival event.
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Top names to headline WORD 08
James Kelman and Alasdair Gray are two of the big names topping the bill at this year’s WORD Festival at the University of Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen researcher to speak in Japan
A University of Aberdeen academic will next week join international social scientists gathering in Japan to discuss the organisation of maternity care across the globe.
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University of Aberdeen welcomes £84.4M SFC funding
The University of Aberdeen welcomes the announcement by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) that the Institution is to receive more than £84.4million for the 2008/09 academic year – a 4.4% increase over last year - towards its teaching and research activities.
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Research students deliver Engineering presentations
Engineering students from three of Scotland’s leading universities will this afternoon (Wednesday, March 19) deliver a short presentation on their research at a Northern Research Partnership event being held at the Robert Gordon University.
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How to get ahead in international business
In today’s complex world, strong economic and financial skills have become increasingly important for a successful career in business - especially within the oil and gas industries.
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School pupils Write on the Wall
Supple secondary school pupils from Hazlehead Academy yesterday (Thursday) twisted their frames into a human graffiti tag to help launch an annual short story writing competition.
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Arsenic in rice milk exceeds EU and US drinking water standards
Commercial rice milk contains levels of arsenic – a chronic human carcinogen – up to three times higher than EU and US drinking water standards, say researchers in the Royal Society of Chemistry’s Journal of Environmental Monitoring.
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Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland 'SETS' an example for female scientists and engineers
Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland and University of Aberdeen Professor, Anne Glover, was unveiled as one of the UK Resource Centre for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology’s (UKRC) Women of Outstanding Achievement at its annual Photographic Exhibition in March.
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Frigg exhibition captures unique milestone in North Sea history
A special seminar and evening reception will mark the opening this week of a new exhibition which charts a groundbreaking milestone in what has been termed the most important economic post-war development in Scotland and the UK.
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Scotland’s top EU official visits Aberdeen
The Scottish Government’s top official in Brussels will give a public lecture at the University of Aberdeen on Friday, March 14.
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Martin Luther King and Malcolm X film-maker visits Aberdeen
An award-winning director behind films on Martin Luther King, Malcolm X and Louis Armstrong will appear in Aberdeen today (Tuesday, March 11).
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Pupils quiz academics on big science questions
Ever wondered what will happen if we eventually burn all our fossil fuels? Or pondered over whether recycling really will make a difference?
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Artificial Intelligence Conference heads to Aberdeen
Can a mobile phone motivate you to exercise? Does instant feedback on petrol use change how people drive? Do online rating systems inspire people to behave better online? Can a computer express emotions? Can a computer have a mind? The answers to these and many more questions will...
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13th Boat Race proves lucky for University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen won the 13th annual Aberdeen Asset Management Universities Boat Race on the River Dee on Sunday, defeating rivals Robert Gordon University by a length and a quarter in a time of 8 minutes 3.4 seconds.
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Side effects of child medicines studied
Parents, guardians and their children are to be asked to help researchers identify any unwanted effects of drugs given to children with epilepsy, depression and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
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Science pupils get careers advice from leading life scientists
The next generation of scientists will today (Monday) get top quality advice from three leading lights in life sciences.
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Universities face off in Boat Race
The University of Aberdeen and The Robert Gordon University will this Sunday (March 9) compete in the 13th Aberdeen Asset Management City of Aberdeen Universities Boat Race.
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Kenyan tea farmer helps University celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight
A Kenyan tea farmer will visit the University of Aberdeen tomorrow to share his experience of life as a Fairtrade producer.
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Over £100K in science scholarships open to EU students
The University of Aberdeen has announced more than £100,000 worth of new scholarships for science students from the EU Accession States.
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Aberdeen author stars at World Book Day event
An Aberdeen author travelled to Leeds today (Thursday) to help launch a new short story series on World Book Day.
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STANDUP joke generator goes to Parliament
The STANDUP project, a collaboration between Dundee, Edinburgh and Aberdeen Universities, has been shortlisted together with five other national assistive technology (AT) research projects as being representative of "the most innovative and exciting AT product and prototype development being carried out in the UK" by the Foundation of Assistive Technology....
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Overview of the Energy Industries
The University of Aberdeen is once again hosting the annual Overview of the Oil and Gas Industry in April for those wishing to gain a greater understanding of the issues and activities of the offshore industry (April 1–3).
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Whisky DRAM helps clean up contaminated water
A by-product from the production of Scotland’s national drink is being used to clean contaminated ground and waste water in a pioneering new technique potentially worth millions unveiled today (Wednesday March 5) by the University of Aberdeen.
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Innovate with Aberdeen – The Frontiers of Excellence
University of Aberdeen researchers from a broad spectrum of fields including life sciences, health, energy and the environment will tomorrow (Wednesday, March 5) be at Our Dynamic Earth in Edinburgh.
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New King's used in new health and saftey campaign
King's College campus has been used as part of new campaign highlighting the cost of falls and trips in the workplace.
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New King's features in Health and Safety campaign
New King's has featured in a new campaign to highlight the rising cost of slips and falls at work.
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Aberdeen Sports Village selected as Olympic training venue
Four sporting facilities in Aberdeen have been selected as potential training venues for the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games in London.
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Hundreds expected at University for MA Applicant Day
Hundreds of people from all over the UK and overseas will visit the University of Aberdeen tomorrow (Wednesday March 5) for its annual Master of Arts (MA) Applicant Day.
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Aberdeen Chancellor to be next RSE President
Lord Wilson of Tillyorn, Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen, is to be the next President of The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE), it has been announced.
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Researchers head for Edinburgh to build business
Wider business links, new partnerships and increased dialogue with policymakers are the aims of University of Aberdeen researchers who are this week setting out their stall in Edinburgh.