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£50K First Group boost for University library
The UK’s largest bus and rail operator, FirstGroup, today revealed that it has provided £50k worth of funding for the construction of the University of Aberdeen’s new library.
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University reinforces Mexico links
Representatives of the University of Aberdeen are in Mexico this week as part of an official UK political, business and academic delegation led by the Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.
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Lord Provost to visit Centre for Sustainable International Development
The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Peter Stephen, will be visiting the Centre for Sustainable International Development at the University of Aberdeen on Wednesday (March 30).
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Running for Research
A group of residents are hoping to raise some much needed funds for a new local charity and its research programme.
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TPP Global Development Ltd enters into an agreement with the University of Aberdeen for future drug
TPP Global Development Ltd (TPP) has announced an agreement with the University of Aberdeen to collaborate on the development of novel pre-clinical intellectual property originated within the University.
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Winners of innovative German competition for north-east pupils announced at University ceremony
The winners of an initiative to promote German language learning to school pupils in the north-east will be announced at a ceremony at the University of Aberdeen on Wednesday (March 30).
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seisLAB puts Aberdeen at forefront of seismic research and training
A new education and industry partnership will position Aberdeen as a leading centre in the UK for research using seismic surveys from the energy industry.
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Programme launched for top Scottish literary festival
Aberdeen school children will demonstrate the ‘power of Word’ today as one of Scotland’s most popular literary festivals announces its 2011 line-up.
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Public asked for views on drug misuse and treatment
Aberdeen researchers will shortly ask Scots for their views on drug misuse and treatment.
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Institutions join forces for World Water Day
The Centre for Sustainable International Development at the University of Aberdeen and the Macaulay Land Use Research Institute will be joining forces on Tuesday March 22 to mark the United Nation’s World Water Day.
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Discover free family fun this Saturday
What do the University of Aberdeen, BP, the Gordon Highlanders, Mr Bug and the RSPB have in common? They’re among organisations laying on free fun for families at Discovery Day this Saturday (March 19) in Aberdeen.
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New technical director for Oceanlab
Oceanlab – the University of Aberdeen’s internationally renowned deep sea research facility – has a new technical director.
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Bring your own brain
It’s mostly made of water and contains billions of nerve cells which control all that we think and do … it’s the human brain and it’s being celebrated at the University of Aberdeen this Friday (March 18).
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Bend it Like Beckham director takes to the chair in Aberdeen
Bend it Like Beckham director Gurinder Chadha will take to the chair when the University of Aberdeen’s successful Director’s Cut series returns on Friday (March 18).
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The truth – is it out there?
Could life exist beyond Earth and if so could ET phone home?
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Hard Rain to fall on University campus
The headlong collision between humans and nature will be brought to life in words, pictures and music as a leading environmental speaker and an international photographic exhibition and arrive this month on the University of Aberdeen campus.
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University reaches out to biotech
Scientists are hoping to forge new links with the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector at a key event taking place today (March 15) at the University of Aberdeen.
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Can computers be persuasive?
Computers and smart phones have become essential in our day-to-day lives but are the devices doing more than providing us with information? Can they also influence our behaviour?
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Archaeological lessons learned in Orkney shared with international experts
Scientists and researchers from across northern Europe will gather in Orkney on Thursday to learn how the islands protect their rich archaeological resources from rising seas and winter storms.
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Six awards for University contribution to local architecture
The University has picked up no fewer than six awards for its commitment to the built environment of Aberdeen City and to creating world-class facilities for students and the local community.
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New study sheds light on cause of choosing right over left.
Over 90% of us prefer to use our right hand for most skilled tasks. A new study from the University of Aberdeen suggests why.
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Satellites and the services they provide
Ever wondered how you build a satellite and then launch it into space? Or considered how satellites in space provide internet access on Earth?
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Lecture series commemorates 400th anniversary of the King James Bible
The University of Aberdeen is hosting a public lecture series to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the publication of the King James Bible.
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Granite City Challenge kicks off for varsity rivals
Student sport teams from the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University and are preparing to battle it out once again for this year’s Granite City Challenge, which will take place this Wednesday 16 March.
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UK ambassador to Mexico visits campus
Judith Macgregor HM Ambassador to Mexico, visited the campus on Thursday March 10 to discuss our growing business and academic links with Mexico and student exchange opportunities.
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High speed science and satellites under spotlight during celebratory week
Researchers will race against the clock to pitch their science to the public at an action packed pub night in Aberdeen next week.
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High speed science and spotlight on satellites during celebratory week
Researchers will race against the clock to pitch their science to the public at an action packed pub night in Aberdeen next week.
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Pioneering brain research launched for coma patients
Pioneering brain imaging techniques are being developed by University of Aberdeen scientists to find out more about patients in a coma.
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Aberdeen University rows to victory at 16th Aberdeen Asset Management Universities’ Boat Race
A legion of fans lined the banks of the River Dee at the weekend (Saturday March 5) to cheer as the University of Aberdeen rowed its way to victory in a ‘Survival of the Fittest’, the Aberdeen Asset Management Universities’ Boat Race.
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Aberdeen student president elected to national role
Aberdeen University Students’ Association President Robin Parker has been elected NUS Scotland President for 2011/12.
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New Henley-Aberdeen partnership boosts executive education in the north-east
The University of Aberdeen is teaming up with Henley Business School to create a strong business network for senior managers in the north-east of Scotland.
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New shrimp named after scientist
It’s white, around 6cm long and has so far only been seen scuttling across the soft sediment floor five to six miles below the world’s deepest ocean.
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Thousand Year Old ‘Irish Hamlet’ Mystery: Solved?
Who is Hamlet? It’s a centuries-old question, but now, a University of Aberdeen academic thinks she may have found a fresh answer.
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Vice-Principal receives his OBE
Professor Dominic Houlihan, Vice-Principal for Research and Commercialisation at the University of Aberdeen, received his OBE at last week's Royal Investiture at Buckingham Palace.