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Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta to deliver lecture in Aberdeen
The Prince and Grand Master of the Order of Malta will speak in Aberdeen as part of a bequest to promote a greater knowledge and understanding of the history and culture of Judaism in its various settings.
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Potential for coastal power debated in Inverurie
The potential of Scotland’s coastline to generate energy will be discussed in Inverurie at the next Cafe Scientifique Aberdeenshire to be held on April 3.
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University launches recruitment campaign
Up to one hundred new academic positions are on offer at the University of Aberdeen, as a key investment in its ambition to be ranked among the world’s intellectual powerhouses.
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New study into whether ‘feel full’ foods help manage weight
The University of Aberdeen is part of a major collaboration on a £6milllion European project to develop and test new food products with satiating qualities to help control appetite, manage weight and combat obesity.
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Science on a plate served up in Edinburgh
Aberdeen food scientists will be working with some of Scotland’s finest chefs on a series of innovative events for Science on a Plate - Scotland’s first festival of science and food.
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Conference provides food for thought
What our diets could look like in the future, and how our food choices impact on the environment, will be among the topics under the spotlight at a conference in Aberdeen today (Monday March 26).
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World raises a toast to whisky thanks to an Aberdeen student
People across the world will raise a dram to Scotland’s national drink tomorrow (March 27) thanks to the efforts of a University of Aberdeen Student.
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Training intervention to help therapy services up for award
A new training intervention aimed at improving child therapy services has been shortlisted for a healthcare award.
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Visit by representatives of the British University of Egypt
The University hosted a visit this morning from representatives of the British University of Egypt (BUE) to discuss opportunities for collaboration, starting with Engineering and Geology, but with potential to look at a broader range of disciplines.
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Boost for Aberdeen cancer research team as fundraising effort reaches £34,500
The fight against two of Scotland’s fastest rising cancers will receive a major boost today (march 23) when a fundraising duo handover a further £11,500.
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New exhibition captures changing view of the Granite City
The architectural and social transformation of the Granite City between the 1850s and 1940s is captured in a new exhibition at the University of Aberdeen
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New scholarship scheme announced
The University of Aberdeen has announced a new scholarship scheme that will provide opportunities for students from Africa and South Asia.
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City Ambassadors recognised at awards reception
Academics and business leaders who have helped to bring conference business worth £8million to the North-east have been recognised by the Aberdeen Convention Bureau for their contribution to the local economy.
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Maitland Mackie installed as Rector of the University of Aberdeen
Tradition dictates that the University of Aberdeen’s new rector must ride down the High Street aloft a bull carried at shoulder height by students of the institution.
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Development of new drugs from deep sea organisms to be highlighted at symposium
Pioneering research being conducted in Aberdeen, to develop new medicines for diseases such as cancer, will come under the spotlight today (Wednesday March 21).
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Bakery firm scoops award for healthy eating products
A North-east Scotland bakery firm has been recognised for its commitment to the development of health conscious products.
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Aberdeen students’ work showcased at global education conference in London
Students taking one of the new Sixth Century Courses as part of the University’s curriculum reform presented their work last week to an international audience in London as part of the British Council’s Going Global conference.
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How ECT helps severely depressed
Aberdeen researchers have discovered how a controversial but effective treatment in psychiatry acts on the brain in people who are severely depressed.
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Discovery Day!
Ever wondered what your granny’s got in common with an astronaut, or if your skeleton really is bone-idle?
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Lifetime achievement award for Professor Alex Kemp
Top individuals and companies in the offshore industry were celebrated last night at the 2012 Offshore Achievement Awards, where Professor Alex Kemp was awarded the Lifetime Achievement accolade.
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Advice to breastfeed exclusively for six months may be “unhelpful” and too idealistic
Advising women to breastfeed exclusively for six months may be “unhelpful” and far too idealistic, suggests a University of Aberdeen led qualitative study of new mothers, their partners, and close relatives, published in the online journal BMJ Open.
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Property Forum first
The first joint seminar between the Investment Property Forum and the University of Aberdeen’s Real Estate Department is taking place today (Wednesday March 14).
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Event to help protect your inventions and business ideas
The University of Aberdeen will host an event designed to help people with a business idea or an invention to protect their rights.
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Natural world inspires new exhibition at the Old Town House
An Ellon and Aberdeen artist who takes his inspiration from the natural world and the coastline of the north-east will open an exhibition of his work at the Old Town House in Aberdeen today (March 14).
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Study finds eye care in Scotland has improved but that the gap between rich and poor is growing
Scotland’s policy of free eye care has helped to close the health gap in eye care between those living north and south of the border, according to economists from the University of Aberdeen.
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Technology that translates sign language into text aims to empower sign language users
The software application being developed by scientists in Aberdeen is the first of its kind in the world which can be used on portable devices and allows users to customise sign language to their own specific needs.
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Major diseases are the target of new venture
The University of Aberdeen is working with Scottish entrepreneur Dr Derek Douglas CBE to spin out a company to work on the development of new drugs for the treatment of breast cancer, heart failure, diabetes and chronic pain.
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Stem cells and climate change under the spotlight at two free science events
The latest developments in stem cell research, and how what we eat is impacting on the world’s climate, will be the topics up for discussion at two free events in Aberdeen this week.
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Varsity rivals take on 30 event Granite City Challenge
Friendly rivalries between the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University will come to the fore when sporting students compete at this year’s Granite City Challenge.
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More than 500 students enjoy a super Sunday
Sunday saw the University of Aberdeen’s King’s pitches swarmed by over 500 students taking part in the Sports Union’s annual showpiece event – Superteams.
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Aberdeen lose out to Robert Gordon University at 17th Aberdeen Asset Management Universities' Boat R
Robert Gordon University has won the 2012 Aberdeen Asset Management Boat Race for only the third time in seventeen years, after taking an early lead.
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Ecology on the menu in Deeside
A lecturer in conservation science at the University of Aberdeen will look at how we tackle the conflicts that threaten biodiversity at a special event to be held at Woodend Barn, Banchory.
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Major boost for medical research thanks to Saving Sight in Grampian
Groundbreaking University of Aberdeen research into eye disease, cancer, arthritis, inflammation and many other medical conditions has had a major boost thanks to a major donation from Saving Sight in Grampian.
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Ultra-running GP to give inspirational talk
A former Aberdeen medical student, whose inspiring list of athletic accomplishments includes running from John O’Groats to the Sahara Desert, will share his experiences at a free event this week.
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Success across the board for University sport
With the season nearly over and the Granite City Challenge less than a week away, Wednesday was another successful day for the University of Aberdeen on the sports field with crucial wins both in the league, cup and plate competitions.
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University professor becomes a fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh
A University of Aberdeen physicist has joined Scotland’s prestigious learned organisation, The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).
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Cafe Scientifique Inverurie launches to capacity crowd
The University’s latest community cafe series launched last night to a capacity audience in the Acorn Centre, Inverurie.
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Chicken liver paté is a potential source of food poisoning
Aberdeen researchers have found further evidence that one of Britain’s most popular starters - chicken liver pate - can be a source of food poisoning if it is not cooked properly.
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Fundraising runners honour memory of scientist
Friends, colleagues and students of a popular scientist who lost her battle with breast cancer will take part in races to honour her memory and raise funds for University of Aberdeen research into the disease.
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Aberpella represents the University at Voice Festival
Last weekend the University of Aberdeen’s A Cappella group, ‘Aberpella’ took part in the annual Voice Festival UK, held in St Andrews - a first for the University.
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University unveils statue in honour of the late David Craig
A statue in honour of the late David Craig has been unveiled on the top floor of the University of Aberdeen’s state-of-the art library.
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Gene ‘switch’ is another possible cause for depression
Aberdeen scientists have discovered another piece in the jigsaw behind depression with a finding that could help with the future development of more personalised treatment for the illness.
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Students win national NUS Scotland awards
Aberdeen University Students’ Association leads the way at NUS Scotland's National Conference with a string of awards recognising the hard work of Aberdeen students.
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‘Scientific pantomime’ to take audience on a time-travelling trip through the history of medicine
Did you know that bleeding was used as the main ‘treatment’ for the Black Death?
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Amateur archaeologists sought for Bennachie project
Amateur archaeologists are being sought to take part in a project to unlock the secret past of one of Scotland’s most famous hills
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Amateur archaeologists sought for Bennachie project
Amateur archaeologists are being sought to take part in a project to unlock the secret past of one of Scotland’s most famous hills.
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Dancers descend on Aberdeen
Hundreds of people from around the world are descending on Aberdeen this weekend to attend the 61st Inter-Varsity Folk Dance Festival (IVFDF), the UK’s longest-running folk dance festival.