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New research explores the future of healthcare provisions for the elderly
Future provision for the care of the elderly in the Highlands is the focus of a new collaborative research project at the University of Aberdeen.
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Global renewable energy congress hailed huge success as it draws to a close
This has been a very special week for Aberdeen - a chance for the city to well and truly make its mark and position itself as one of the great energy capitals of the world - and it has certainly seen a tremendous gathering of those involved with all...
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Kids make mini-museums
Around fifty children will tomorrow (Friday, May 27) get the chance to create their own mini-museum at the University of Aberdeen.
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Pesticides and Parkinson's
The more pesticide you are exposed to, the higher your risk of developing Parkinson’s disease, according to a study of almost 3,000 people in five European countries, which was led by the University of Aberdeen.
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Physics teachers develop their skills
Almost 40 physics teachers from secondary schools from the length and breadth of Scotland are gathering at the University of Aberdeen today to enhance their teaching skills.
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Wolfson award is major boost to new multi-million pound facility
A multi-million pound state-of-the-art research facility, which will bring some of the world’s top researchers under the same roof, is being developed by the University of Aberdeen at its Foresterhill campus.
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New drugs for osteoporosis?
Scientists in Aberdeen who have been researching osteoporosis and other bone diseases have made a finding that could pave the way for new drugs to treat these disorders.
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Winners of SPARC business competition announced
The potential business talents of Aberdeen students were showcased on Friday as the winners of a new competition to encourage creative thinking were announced at a special awards ceremony.
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University seeks “TC” former students and staff for Hilton closing events
The University of Aberdeen’s School of Education is seeking staff and students of the former Northern College of Education and the Aberdeen College of Education to take part in a special event this summer to bid farewell to the Hilton campus.
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Countdown to international renewable energy event
World Renewable Energy Congress 2005 kicks off next week
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Education conference to explore the vision of community schools
The advantages of joint working between schools and the community will be the focus of an educational conference which is set to attract high profile delegates from education, health, and social care agencies.
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Former Scotland international footballer to be honoured by University of Aberdeen
An elder statesman of Scottish football, an American philanthropist, and Scotland's premier keeper of fine art and design are among those to be honoured by the University of Aberdeen at its Summer Graduation Ceremonies in July.
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Living Islam in prison: new research explores the lives of Muslim prisoners
The experiences of Muslim prisoners in the aftermath of September 11 is the focus of a pioneering research project being carried out at the University of Aberdeen.
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Professional development for modern languages teachers
Teachers of modern languages will be able to enhance and develop their teaching strategies at a professional development day at the University of Aberdeen this week.
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The sound of ancient Greek vases
An innovative installation based on the sounds of ancient Greek pots has opened at the University of Aberdeen’s Marischal Museum.
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University involved in major breast cancer study
New research published online today (Monday, May 16) in The Lancet has found that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is almost twice as sensitive as X-ray mammography (XRM) in detecting breast cancer in women at high genetic risk.
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Scottish multi-million pound health link-up with South Korea
The University of Aberdeen and one of its spin-out companies Haptogen have secured two multi-million pound research partnerships with South Korea, thanks, in part, to an intensive effort over five years by Scottish Development International to build relationships between Scotland and South Korea’s life sciences communities.
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Biology teachers back in class
Almost ninety biology teachers are visiting the University of Aberdeen today to get hands-on experience of practical experiments they can then conduct in their own classrooms.
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Mysteries of deep space to be uncovered in public lecture
Mathematicians, physical scientists, biologists, and all those who appreciate fine art are invited to attend a fascinating lecture being held in Aberdeen next week (Thursday, May 19).
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New Rector for University of Aberdeen
Robin Harper has been elected to serve as Rector of the University of Aberdeen.
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The humanities in a changing world
A prominent group of scholars from the humanities will gather at the University of Aberdeen next week for an international debate.
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Aberdeen students take part in Rectorial Elections
Students at the University of Aberdeen will today (Thursday) vote for their new Rector.
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Aberdeen students take part in historic rectorial battle
Campaign groups for the two candidates standing for the election of Rector of the University of Aberdeen will take part in a historic rectorial battle today Wednesday, May 11, at 2.30pm.
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Media Invite: Historic rectorial battle
Campaign groups for the two candidates standing for the election of Rector of the University of Aberdeen will take part in a historic rectorial battle today Wednesday, May 11, at 2.30pm.
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Religious conference debates the reform of the Papacy for the 21st century
Leading international religious academics will join forces with Aberdeen’s religious leaders for an Ecumenical Conference at the University of Aberdeen later this month.
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Fiddler chosen as University Scottish Traditional Musician of the Year
Talented fiddler Raemond Jappy has been crowned as the University’s Scottish Traditional Musician of the Year 2005.
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Scottish Parliament comes under scrutiny from Aberdeen students
A group of politics students from the University of Aberdeen will have the chance to meet a number of prominent politicians when they visit the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh this week.
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Health and wellbeing offshore examined
A recent study has examined the health behaviours and health management practices on board offshore installations on the UKCS (UK Continental Shelf).
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Celebrations to mark milestone birthday of Sociology at Aberdeen
A celebration to mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Sociology at the University of Aberdeen will be held this week with distinguished academic guests invited to take part in the landmark event.
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Cut-throat or cuddly - who were the Celts (not)?
A memorial lecture commemorating the work of a pioneering Celticist from the North-east will examine the history of the Celtic nations and explore how modern and historical images of the Celts have developed.
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Key symposium is milestone for flagship centre
Interview opportunities today only - see below The challenges of measuring women’s health will be the focus of discussion on Monday (May 9) and Tuesday (May 10) when international and UK experts gather for a major conference organised by a centre which has been carrying out leading research in that field...
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Prospecting for oil, and life on Mars
Techniques usually used to find oil and gas in the North Sea could help scientists establish whether life could survive on Mars.
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The Grand SLAM! Word Festival Finale – Is your word good for the money?
Budding poets looking for their big break need look no further than the Word Festival Poetry Slam! which is being held in Aberdeen on Sunday, May 15, as a rousing finale to Word 05 – University of Aberdeen Writers Festival.
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Four finalists chosen for University Scottish Musician of the Year competition
Four talented musicians of traditional Scottish music have been selected for the final of this year’s Scottish Musician of the Year competition which will be held this Sunday (May 8).
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‘Classical Idol’ crowned at Gala Concert
Si-Hyun Ji was voted winner of the University of Aberdeen’s inaugural, international Music Prize at the gala concert on Sunday (May 1), which was the finale of a weekend-long programme of musical events designed to stimulate creativity and involvement with the arts.
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Aberdeen students welcome ‘Blue Chip’ businesses to international conference
Leaders of some of the most prominent ‘Blue Chip’ businesses in the world will unite at the University of Aberdeen next week for a conference on managing human resources in global business.
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Breast Cancer Campaign backs Aberdeen scientist making a real difference in the world of breast canc
Dr Andrew Schofield at Aberdeen University has conducted the first global study of why some breast cancer patients are resistant to the chemotherapy drug docetaxel. In the research paper published today (European Journal of Cancer - 41.07; pp. 1086-1094 ) Dr Schofield and his team looked at human genetic...
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New system to log occupational asthma
Respiratory experts at Aberdeen have devised a database – which is the first of its type in Scotland - for monitoring the problem of asthma in the workplace.
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Aberdeen set milestone in collaboration
The University of Aberdeen has set a milestone in collaboration, after signing an agreement to work more closely with the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Aberdeen set milestone in collaboration
The University of Aberdeen has set a milestone in collaboration, after signing an agreement to work more closely with the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
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The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Aberdeen set milestone in collaboration
The University of Aberdeen has set a milestone in collaboration, after signing an agreement to work more closely with the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK).
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Rejoicing with music and song to celebrate Christian festival
A new musical creation written to celebrate a major Christian festival will make its debut performance this week at a special event in the city.