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Major study into obesity
Researchers in Aberdeen are launching a £495,656 study to find effective and efficient ways of helping to prevent adults from becoming obese and then suffering the ill-health caused by the condition.
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Hundreds of UK postgraduate students to gather in Aberdeen
Research students from universities across the country will be gathering for a major conference at the University of Aberdeen – the biggest postgraduate event of its kind in the UK.
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University welcomes Ghana Minister of Health
The University of Aberdeen today (May 29) plays host to Ghana’s Health Minister and a team of Government health officials.
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New science champion for Scotland
A new Chief Scientific Adviser for Scotland has been appointed today to further enhance Scotland’s reputation as a ‘science nation’. Professor Anne Glover of Aberdeen University will be seconded to the Scottish Executive to provide independent advice to Ministers, take the lead on co-ordinating science policy across the Executive and work...
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City welcomes strengthened energy research links with Brazil
Links between Aberdeen and Brazil are set to be strengthened even further with the signing of an agreement between the University of Aberdeen, and UENF (State University of North Fluminense), Rio de Janeiro.
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Gavin McCrone to give a personal view of the impact of oil on the Scottish economy.
Professor Gavin McCrone, author of a much publicised paper on the impact of oil on the economy, will visit the University of Aberdeen this week to give lecture on North Sea oil.
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University showcases renewable expertise
Experts from the University of Aberdeen and The Robert Gordon University will be highlighting their renewable energy expertise at this year’s annual renewable energy exhibition and conference, All-Energy, beginning tomorrow (Wednesday, May 24) at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.
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University Expands Energy Portfolio
The College of Physical Sciences at the University of Aberdeen has this week launched a number of new taught masters programmes in Future Energy Technologies which will significantly expand its existing portfolio. The new MSc programmes will connect students with experts in the technical, social and management issues that will...
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Top US economist to engage with Aberdeen business community
A leading US scholar, who is a major international authority on the shape of the world’s economy, will visit Scotland for the first time next week to meet key figures from Aberdeen’s business community.
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Major cancer organisation films at key Institute
A leading organisation which funds cutting edge research into the causes of cancer is today (Wednesday, May 17) filming its first television advert at a flagship science facility at the University of Aberdeen.
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No link between low air pressure on long haul flights and DVT, says new study
Researchers simulating conditions of reduced cabin pressure and reduced oxygen levels, such as those which may be encountered during an 8-hour aeroplane flight, found no increase in the activation of the blood clotting system among healthy individuals, according to a study in the May 17 issue of JAMA (Journal of...
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Aberdeen’s Papier mâché man stars in national exhibition
The University of Aberdeen’s unique papier-mâché model of a man is the star attraction at a major national exhibition Edinburgh.
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Students present their vision for the Blue Toon
A group of students from the University of Aberdeen will next week present their vision for the future of Peterhead at a public event being held in the town on Monday (May 15).
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Aberdeen economist delves into the ‘Riddle of the Sands’
Professor Tim Barmby will together with his co-author Professor Peter Dolton, of Royal Holloway College, University of London, present the results of some analysis they have been undertaking on the work behaviour of workers on Syrian archaeological digs in the 1930s, at the British Museum next week.
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Ratty finds a new friend in Cairngorms
The water vole, popularised as ‘Ratty’ in Wind in the Willows, is to have a new helping hand in the Cairngorms National Park.
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Ratty finds a new friend in Cairngorms
The water vole, popularised as ‘Ratty’ in Wind in the Willows, is to have a new helping hand in the Cairngorms National Park.
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University of Aberdeen plans to implement local pay offer in AUT dispute
The University of Aberdeen has announced plans to implement a three-year pay deal for all staff in the hope of bringing to an end the present industrial dispute at the University.
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Immunologists gather in Aberdeen
Leading immunologists will gather tomorrow (May 11) for a key symposium which will explore a major area of medicine where the University of Aberdeen has exceptional strengths.
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Education conference to explore new methods of educating teachers
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: See below for details
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Children’s author to open Word Schools’ Programme
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Tomorrow (Tuesday, May 9) at 11.00am – CALA Homes Storytelling Teepee, King’s Lawn, University of Aberdeen
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Students sent on undercover mission to test customer service
Business students at the University of Aberdeen went on an undercover mission recently to help develop the quality of customer service at a prominent North-east business.
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Blue Skies Thinking winners announced
The winners of the University of Aberdeen’s innovative Blue Skies Thinking Business Ideas Competition were announced this week following an exciting Dragon’s Den style pitch to a panel of judges from the University and industry.
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Excess folate linked to increased birth of twins after in-vitro fertilisation
With the UK government currently considering whether to fortify flour with folic acid, results of a study in this week’s issue of THE LANCET highlight how such fortification may increase the rate of twin births after in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) where more than one embryo is transferred.
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AUT rejects University's local pay offer
Professor Stephen Logan, Senior Vice-Principal, University of Aberdeen, has expressed regret that the local AUT has rejected the University’s offer of a three-year pay deal to its academic and academic-related staff.
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AUT reject University's local pay offer
Professor Stephen Logan, Senior Vice-Principal, University of Aberdeen, has expressed regret that the local AUT has rejected the University’s offer of a three-year pay deal to its academic and academic-related staff.
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Regret as AUT reject local pay offer
Professor Stephen Logan, Senior Vice-Principal, University of Aberdeen, has expressed regret that the local AUT has rejected the University’s offer of a three-year pay deal to its academic and academic-related staff.
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Chief Inspector of Prisons for Scotland to preach in Aberdeen
An insightful and inspiring service by The Very Rev Dr Andrew McLellan will be held at King’s College Chapel at the University of Aberdeen this Sunday (May 7).
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Students sent on undercover mission to test customer service
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Today (Wednesday, May 3), King’s College Centre, at 6.30pm – see details below
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University of Aberdeen makes local pay offer in AUT dispute
Professor Stephen Logan will be available for interview approximately 4pm today. Please contact Communications Office to arrange.
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Studentships up for grabs at Aberdeen
The high quality of teaching in Public Health at the University of Aberdeen has been recognised once again by a prestigious funding body.
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Women with slightly abnormal smear test results need more reassurance
MORE than a quarter of women who receive slightly abnormal smear test results are experiencing unnecessarily high levels of anxiety - suggests new research published today (Tuesday) in the British Journal of Cancer*.
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One of world’s greatest orchestras to perform in Aberdeen for first time
The world-renowned Philharmonia Orchestra will make a rare visit to Scotland this week when they perform in Aberdeen for the first time in their 60-year history.
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Public talks tell the human story of oil and gas
The completion of one of the world’s largest ‘life-story’ projects that has documented the personal stories of oil and gas workers in the North Sea will be celebrated with a series of public lectures which begin at the University of Aberdeen this week.
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UK’s biggest fiddle event announces full line-up
A host of the world's biggest names in the fiddle and dance scene will be making their way to Aberdeen this summer as the programme for the second North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) 2006 is launched today (Monday, May 1).
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Award given to student conducting maternity research in Nepal
A University of Aberdeen PhD student is about to begin research into why less than half of pregnant women use ante-natal care services in a country where many women die in childbirth.