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Leading figures from finance and science honoured
Three leading figures from the worlds of finance and science will be honoured today at the University of Aberdeen’s Winter Graduation ceremonies.
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Stanley Robertson honoured by University as Winter Graduations begin
One of Scotland’s leading storytellers and ballad singers will be honoured tonight (Thursday, November 27) as the University of Aberdeen’s Winter Graduation ceremonies get underway.
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Statue of world leading Aberdeen scientist unveiled
One of the world’s greatest scientists, who began his professorial career at the University of Aberdeen was celebrated in Edinburgh this week (Tuesday 25 November).
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Dinosaur and fossil fun
Youngsters will journey back many millions of years next week to a time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
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Information evening for would-be teachers
The School of Education will open its doors this week to anyone considering a career in teaching.
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Project launched to reduce carbon footprint of transport in Europe
University of Aberdeen academics will play a key role in a major €7.3M project launched today (Monday 24 November) to reduce the environmental impact of transport throughout North West Europe.
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Treatment of human remains explored at conference
The treatment of human remains and the legacy of empire have been among a range of issues discussed at a conference finishing today in Aberdeen.
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Stem cell therapies to heal broken bones and damaged joints
Pioneering work that could see stem cell therapies used in the future to treat sports injuries, broken bones, damaged joints and osteoarthritis will come under the spotlight next week.
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Singer and storyteller among honorary graduands
One of Scotland’s leading storytellers and ballad singers will be among those honoured by the University of Aberdeen next week at its Winter Graduation ceremonies.
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George Wyllie sculpture unveiled to Aberdeen students
A new sculpture entitled Northern Light by George Wyllie, one of Scotland's greatest artists, was unveiled yesterday (18 November) at UNITE’s New Carnegie Court property in Aberdeen by the 86 year old artist himself.
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Writers chosen to chronicle North-east’s architectural treasures
A trio of esteemed historians have been chosen to chronicle the North-east’s architectural treasures in two brand new volumes.
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Gala concert to showcase University musical talent
The cream of the University of Aberdeen’s musical talent will be showcased this weekend at its annual gala concert.
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Impact of devolution on renewable energy
The impact devolution has had on the move towards renewable energy will be discussed today (Wednesday, Nov 19) during a talk at King’s College.
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Improving health services under scrutiny
A key conference gets underway in Aberdeen today (November 18) to discuss ways of tackling what has been called a hidden risk to health – poor health organisation and management.
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How poets sold popular science to Bible Britain
A book explaining how 19th century writers helped explode traditional ideas of Creation has landed a prestigious award from across the pond.
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Future of public transport in Scotland discussed by Aberdeen experts
The introduction of a transport system in Scotland where day to day service provision is directly influenced by the demands of the public will be discussed by Aberdeen experts at a conference this week.
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College of Physical Sciences Graduate School launches new website
The College of Physical Sciences has this week officially launched its new and expanded Graduate School web pages at: www.abdn.ac.uk/cops/graduate.
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Careers Service secures funding to promote entrepreneurship
The University of Aberdeen Careers Service has secured £18,000 of funding to employ interns and fund activities to raise the profile of entrepreneurship amongst students.
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Pupils experience day in the life of a student
Pupils from across Aberdeen city and shire will have the unique opportunity to experience what life is like as a student today (Friday 14 November), thanks to the launch of a new University of Aberdeen initiative.
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Cutting edge technology allows international link up
The University of Aberdeen has introduced a unique video-conferencing facility which enables real time link up with organisations from across the globe.
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Lecture to explore the maths behind music
The unique connection between mathematics and music will be explored next week in a public talk by a leading Aberdeen mathematician.
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Award-winning filmmaker visits Aberdeen
A BAFTA Award-winning filmmaker who captured the horror of the Bosnian war will take the stage in Aberdeen tonight (November 18) to talk about his work.
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St Martin rides again at lantern-lit King’s College
Lantern-carrying youngsters will follow a horse backed ‘saint’ around Old Aberdeen’s King’s College quadrangle this evening (Tuesday, November 11) to celebrate St Martin’s Day.
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Postgraduate prospects highlighted at Open Day
Hundreds of prospective postgraduate students are expected to descend on the University of Aberdeen today (Tuesday 11th November) as the institute hosts its second annual Postgraduate Open Day.
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Four decades celebrated of world leading pill study
One of the world’s most detailed and most influential studies of the contraceptive pill is being celebrated in Aberdeen later this week.
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Pioneering new course to improve patients’ safety
Healthcare workers are being targeted by organisers of a pioneering new course which aims to help curb the numbers of patients coming to harm during medical treatment.
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Aberdeen Academic honoured for chaos research
An Aberdeen academic has been honoured by a prestigious American scientific society for his work in the area of Physics.
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University war-dead honoured
The University of Aberdeen will commemorate Remembrance Day this weekend (Sunday 9 November) with the launch of a new on-line Roll of Honour – a searchable index of the staff, students and alumni of the University who laid down their lives during the Second World War.
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Children with learning difficulties “not detrimental” to achievement of schools
An award-winning book has challenged the perception that children with learning difficulties have a negative effect on the achievement of other pupils.
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Secrets of ‘Wild Geese’ soldiers revealed
The legacy of soldiers who left Ireland hundreds of years ago to fight for continental armies will be explored at a public lecture next week.
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Experts highlight markets in China
Former deputy prime minister John Prescott visited King's College last night to chair an expert panel on business opportunities in China.
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Leading entrepreneurs launch business ideas competition
Over two hundred students received inspirational words of wisdom from some of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs at an event launching the inaugural Scottish Institute for Enterprise (SIE) Business Ideas competition this week(Tuesday 4 November).
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Postgraduate prospects highlighted at Open Day
Hundreds of prospective postgraduate students are expected to descend on the University of Aberdeen today(Tuesday 11 November) as the institute hosts its second annual Postgraduate Open Day.
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Leading entrepreneurs launch business ideas competition
Over two hundred students received inspirational words of wisdom from some of the UK’s leading entrepreneurs at an event launching the inaugural Scottish Institute for Enterprise (SIE) Business Ideas competition last night (Tuesday 4 November).
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No link between gut bugs and obesity
The types of bacterial bugs found in our guts are not a major cause of obesity, according to latest findings from Aberdeen researchers.
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Commonwealth Games sprint hope lands new sports scholarship
A Silver City sprint star with ambitions to run in the Commonwealth Games has crowned a successful athletics season by landing a prestigious scholarship.
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New generation of “business savvy” scientists
Ambitious moves to bridge the gap between Scotland’s scientific talent and the potential business opportunities it presents are today revealed by the University of Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen chosen to host Cross Country Champs
The University of Aberdeen has been chosen to host the 2009 British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) Cross Country Championships.
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Aberdeen Vice-principal does honours at Chinese university celebration
The growing relationship between the University of Aberdeen and the developing higher education sector took centre stage this weekend during celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of one of China’s up-and-coming universities.
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Sir Ian Wood encourages students to develop business ideas
Aberdeen’s students will have the chance to put their business ideas to the experts tomorrow (Tuesday, November 4) as part of national competition.