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Could mice hold the secret to longer life?
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen, the Aberdeen-based Rowett Research Institute and the Medical Research Council (MRC) in Cambridge have made a major breakthrough in understanding how metabolism affects lifespan.In a seven-year study of mice they found that those with the highest metabolic rate lived the longest, raising the prospect...
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Bats on the brink
Aberdeen University Seychelles Expedition 2004A group of six undergraduate students from the University of Aberdeen are heading off to the Seychelles to carry out much-needed research on the 'sheath-tailed' bat, in a bid to save the bats from extinction.The destination and location of the research is the Republic of the...
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Initial assessment of NHS 24
Patient satisfaction with out-of-hours medical care in Scotland has risen since the introduction of NHS 24 - but it is still too early to judge the long term success of the service. Integrating NHS 24 with existing health services has been more difficult than predicted.These are among the key interim...
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Junior academic staff benefit from University's Small Grants Fund
The University of Aberdeen last night (Wednesday, May 26) held a reception for awardees from this year's Small Grants Fund.Professor C Duncan Rice, Principal and Vice Chancellor, and Professor Dominic Houlihan, Vice Principal for Research & Commercialisation, held an informal reception at the University and announced that the funding scheme...
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University's renewable energy expertise to be showcased
Experts from the University of Aberdeen will be highlighting their renewable energy expertise at this year's annual renewable energy exhibition and conference, All-Energy Opportunities, beginning today (Tuesday, 25 May) at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.All-Energy Opportunities will be the focus of attention for the whole of the renewable energy...
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Parents and pupils quizzed for asthma study
Parents and pupils quizzed for asthma studyThousands of questionnaires are being given to Aberdeen primary school pupils for a major asthma research study which first began 40 years ago.The University of Aberdeen is heading the project, which is being funded by Asthma UK, and which aims to identify and keep...
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Physics teachers get more lessons
Forty physics teachers from all over the North and North-east of Scotland - from Shetland to Dundee - will brush up their skills tomorrow (Tuesday, May 25) at the University of Aberdeen.The teachers are attending a professional development day which will feature lectures and practical sessions relating to the Higher...
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International students bask in Northern Lights
Four outstanding international scholars will tomorrow (Tuesday, 25 May) be awarded the first Northern Lights prizes at a Civic Reception to be held at the Town House.Aberdeen's education providers joined forces earlier this year to launch the Northern Lights Awards in a bid to find out exactly what our international...
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Unique craft event sets sail in Peterhead
An age-old craft skill devoted to the building of model sailing boats will be the focus of a summer workshop in Peterhead.'The Boaties' Craft Residency is the first event of its kind organised by the University of Aberdeen's Elphinstone Institute, and will showcase the remarkable talent of a team of...
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Discover the archaeology on your doorstep
The Council for Scottish Archaeology (CSA), Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, and the University of Aberdeen's Marischal Museum, are joining forces to offer the public a unique opportunity to find out more about the latest and greatest archaeological discoveries in the North-East.The Archaeological Research in Progress Conference will take the...
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Aberdeen students awarded for their academic achievements
This year's City of Aberdeen Quincentenary Awards are being presented today (Thursday, May 20) to two University of Aberdeen students.Michael Simpson and Ross George Jeffrey are the successful winners of the 2003/04 City of Aberdeen Quincentennial Medals and Prize.They will both be presented with their awards at a Reception at...
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University travels the world for Museums Month
Explorers of all ages are being urged to head along to the University of Aberdeen to help celebrate Museums and Galleries Month.Both the University's museums - Marischal Museum and the Zoology Museum - are open to the public and feature exhibits collected from all over the world.Museums and Galleries Month...
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All aboard the Ballad Bus
A host of talented folk singers are inviting traditional song-lovers on a tour of rural Aberdeenshire to explore the towns and villages behind the North-East's best-loved ballads.The 'Ballad Bus' is the first event of its kind organised by the Friends of the Elphinstone Institute at the University of Aberdeen.The unique...
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University appeals to Gaelic speakers in search for academics
The University of Aberdeen is appealing to the Gaelic community to contact suitably qualified family and friends who are working abroad and who might consider returning to Scotland to work in the University's Celtic Department.The institution is currently advertising five posts in the Department of Celtic Studies. One of these...
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Peterhead student hailed as University Musician of the Year 2004
A gifted music scholar at the University of Aberdeen has been crowned as the University's Musician of the Year 2004.The competition, organised by University Music, was the first of its kind and it premiered to a full-house in the Mitchell Hall, Marischal College, on Sunday night (May 9).The event was...
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Principal C Duncan Rice to receive prestigious honour in New York
Professor C Duncan Rice, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen, is in the United States this week to receive a prestigious honour from New York University.Professor Rice will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree at NYU's 172nd Commencement Exercises, on Thursday (May 12).The event will see...
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Low back pain - does it need costly scan?
A major study has been conducted to evaluate the role of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Computed Tomography (CT) scans in the treatment of low back pain (LBP).The findings of the trial carried out by the University of Aberdeen could lead health care professionals to question whether the cost of...
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Thinning Profession Meets To Combat Obesity
Over 300 secondary school teachers from across Scotland will gather at an annual Scottish Home Economics conference in Dundee tomorrow (Saturday May 8).Organised by the University of Aberdeen School of Education, the Contemporary Issues in Home Economics conference is the fifth of its kind and continues to go from strength...
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University goal for sporting excellence kicks off at Keith Park
University goal for sporting excellence kicks off at Keith ParkPHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Friday, May 7, at 11.30am, Keith Park, Don Street, Old Aberdeen.The University of Aberdeen has today (Friday) announced a major boost to sporting facilities for students and the City with the purchase of a first-class sports ground.The University's commitment...
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Researchers given Breast Cancer Campaign's top award
Two scientists at the University of Aberdeen who are involved in key breast cancer research have been honoured for their work at a prestigious reception at the House of Lords.Last night leading charity Breast Cancer Campaign awarded Dr Andy Schofield and Sarah McDonald - Best Research Team of the Year.Breast...
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Expert at Spring seminar
One of Britain's leading experts in law and ethics in medicine is addressing a gathering at the University ofAberdeen tomorrow (Thursday, May 6).Professor Sheila McLean is speaking at the Ethico-Legal Governance in Healthcare seminar organised by the University's Esslemont Group - a women's network group within the College of Life...
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Director appointed to UHI Highlands & Islands think tank
AInternationally renowned expert in rural affairs policy Professor John Bryden has been appointed director of the UHI PolicyWeb - the new think tank created to give the Highlands and Islands a stronger voice in setting Scottish and UK Government policy.UHI PolicyWeb is led by Inverness College UHI with initial funding...