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Anthony makes his Aberdeen dream a reality
Studying in "the energy hub of the UK" has been a dream come true for Anthony Bwana Torori, who has graduated with an MSc in Oil and Gas Engineering.
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Fina looking forward to NHS career after graduating as a Physician Associate
Fina, 27, who is originally from Kenya, chose to study at the University of Aberdeen because it was "a world class university offering exemplary teaching while equally providing a multicultural environment for international students".
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New Covid-19 asymptomatic testing centre starts at the University of Aberdeen
An asymptomatic testing site of lateral flow tests* has opened its doors at the University of Aberdeen, as part of the Government's UK-wide continuing drive to increase the availability of mass testing.
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Stories of Scots emigrants told in their own words
The stories of more than 100 Scots who left their homeland in search of a new life abroad can now be heard in their own words.
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New online resource to tackle gender based-violence prevention at Scottish campuses launched
The University of Aberdeen is one of 17 Scottish universities that have come together to create and fund access to a new training course to help prevent and eradicate gender-based violence (GBV) in colleges and universities.
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25 years on - Aberdeen volunteers' samples contribute to major pre-eclampsia breakthrough
Samples taken from more than 400 Aberdeen women contributed to a major global study which offers new insights into the cause of the dangerous pregnancy complication pre-eclampsia.
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Kickstart for video game to bring Medieval Aberdeen to life
A Kickstarter campaign to create a video game which will bring people face-to-face with life in the Middle Ages has been launched.
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Aberdeen student's marathon effort in support of his father's stroke recovery
While many of us will be preparing to celebrate Christmas, Aberdeen student Kieran Fraser will be pounding the pavements around his Inverness home in a bid to complete his first marathon.
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Aberdeen researcher unveils school uniform recommendations
A researcher at the University of Aberdeen has found that more could be done to regulate school uniforms in Scotland in order to help families struggling with the cost.
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Aberdeen researchers explore impact of Covid-19 on service change and health inequalities
The Health Services Research Unit at the University of Aberdeen has been selected by the Health Foundation, an independent charity, to be part of its new Covid-19 research programme.
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'Hemp Futures' an online art/science gathering to showcase the benefits of hemp
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute and their partners have teamed up with a multi-arts venue in order to showcase the importance of Hemp.
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£1m research project to tackle land loss in Ethiopia
The University of Aberdeen is leading an international collaboration of researchers in a £1,000,000 project that aims to improve land and soil degradation in Ethiopia, which affects over a quarter of the East African country.
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University to support local economy with study discount
The University of Aberdeen is offering a 20 per cent discount on postgraduate study as it aims to support local people and businesses in responding to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
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EXPLORATHON event promises discovery, debate and entertainment
Aberdeen will become a hub of discovery, debate and entertainment when the University of Aberdeen hosts EXPLORATHON 2020 later this month.
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Ancient theory FINally supported
A centuries old theory that has long been fiercely contested has now been backed-up by UK scientists.
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University offers free courses to help Scotland's workforce upskill and reskill
People in Scotland can once again apply to study for free on a range of career-focused online short courses with the University of Aberdeen, following the huge success of the first phase of its upskilling scheme.
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Getting animated for Book Week Scotland
Award-winning children's author Alex McCall has been turned into an avatar to deliver events in place of those cancelled as a result of Covid-19.
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Born to be young? Thyroid hormone exposure before birth influences life expectancy
A new study on birds from the University of Turku in collaboration with the University of Aberdeen suggests that increased prenatal exposure to thyroid hormones could have beneficial effects on 'biological age' at birth.
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Major study will "allay any fears" about gout treatment
A treatment for gout presents no increased risk of cardiovascular events for patients compared to an older alternative, a major new study has found.
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Bone graft company spun out from University research acquired for £8.5 million
A company spun out of University of Aberdeen research to develop a synthetic bone graft substitute has been sold for nearly £8.5 million.
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University joins first all-digital Festival of Social Science
The University of Aberdeen will launch a virtual festival dedicated to the role social science can play in meeting the most important challenges of our time.
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Kate's marathon challenge nears the finish line
When University of Aberdeen careers adviser Kate Robertson set out to run 12 marathons in 12 months, she knew it would be a challenge - but she never expected to contend with a global pandemic, lost luggage, hastily re-planned routes and even a doping test.
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Aberdeen-led initiative bringing the world together in song
A Military Wives Choir and the famous baritone Sir Willard White are joining an 82-year-old services veteran, an NHS doctor and hundreds across the world who are lending their voices to a Scottish initiative aiming to bring the word together in song.
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Paul Mealor recognised for 'outstanding contribution to arts and culture in Scotland'
The University of Aberdeen's Professor Paul Mealor has been awarded The Saltire Society's Fletcher of Saltoun Award for outstanding contribution to arts and culture in Scotland.