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WORLD AUTHORITY ON SPINAL PROBLEMS RE-CROSSES THE ATLANTIC TO JOIN UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
“I am absolutely delighted that the University of Aberdeen is leading the way in reversing the brain drain of the past 20 years!” says Professor C. Duncan Rice, Principal of the University of Aberdeen“An appointment to stiffen the sinews and strengthen the bones!” comments Professor Graeme Catto, Dean of the...
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University of Aberdeen names new Secretary
The head of strategy at Scotland’s higher education funding agency has been appointed as the new Secretary of the University of Aberdeen. Steve Cannon, who will take up his post in August, is currently Director of Finance, Strategy and Corporate Affairs for the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council (SHEFC).Born in...
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University of Aberdeen agrees to merger negotiations with Northern College
The University of Aberdeen is to enter into formal merger negotiations with the Aberdeen Campus of Northern College. The move was given the final seal of approval at today’s Court meeting (19 May), following an earlier agreement by the University’s Senate on 6 May.Following the initial invitation in November 1997...
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ENTERPRISING STUDENTS TO RECEIVE AWARDS
Students at the University of Aberdeen will have their developing business acumen recognised at an Awards Dinner tomorrow (20 May) at the Central Refectory, University of Aberdeen.Undergraduate and Postgraduate students taking part in the University’s Entrepreneurship Programme were asked to identify either a Business Opportunity or develop a Business Plan....
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UNIVERSITY THEOLOGIAN BEGINS HIS YEAR AS MODERATOR OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
Professor Alan Main, Professor of Practical Theology and Mater of Christ’s College, Aberdeen will be confirmed as Moderator of the Church of Scotland tomorrow (16 May) as the General Assembly begins its week-long annual General Assembly in Edinburgh.Speaking before his year formally begins, Professor Main says: “I am alternately intimated,...
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The GEORGE CRAIG GROUP - music sponsors for the University of Aberdeen - wins ABSA Scottish award
The George Craig Group has won a commendation from the Association for Business Sponsorship of the Arts in Scotland (ABSA Scotland) for its sponsorship of music at the University of Aberdeen.Nominated for the competition by the University, the George Craig Group - which provides a wide range of marine service...
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Zoology and Plant & Soil Science - OPEN DAY
What could be more fun and more educational for the kids than a trip to the zoo? Well, how about a day out at the Zoology and the Plant & Soil Science Departments of Aberdeen University?Have your photo taken with a wild animal. Discover the horrors of being fat. See...
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Local Permanent Deacon gains Diploma in Christian Studies
Rev Jacques Cooke is to be presented with his Diploma in Christian Studies by the Right Reverend Mario Conti, Catholic Bishop of Aberdeen, in the Centre for Continuing Education at Beechwood Park, Inverness on Friday 22 May.Jacques, who is the first student in the North of Scotland to qualify for...
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Double Success for Researchers at Aberdeen - University of Aberdeen gains two major awards from the
DOUBLE SUCCESS FOR RESEARCHERS IN ABERDEEN University of Aberdeen gains two major awards from the strategic research fund of the Scottish Higher Education Funding CouncilTThe University of Aberdeen has today [Tuesday 12 May] been awarded two major research grants from the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council (SHEFC).A SHEFC grant of...
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CHILDREN'S CHARITY SPARKS £73,437 FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN
CHILDREN’S CHARITY SPARKS AWARDS £73,437 for MEDICAL RESEARCH at the UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEENChildren’s charity, SPARKS has awarded two grants, worth a total of £73,437, for medical research at the University of Aberdeen. The grant will be announced officially by Captain Hugh Peers on behalf of SPARKS in the Institute of...