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Thousands visit Careers Service Fair
Over one thousand visitors flocked to the University of Aberdeen yesterday (Thursday 30 October) as the institute’s Career Service hosted its annual Careers Information Fair.
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Research aims to reduce E. coli rates in rural regions
New research into social perceptions of E. coli O157 risk in the Grampian region has been undertaken in a bid to better understand why the area has one of the world’s highest rates of the potentially deadly infection.
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Scientist’s talk explores effect of cannabis on developing brain
A neuroscientist whose pioneering research has increased our understanding of the developing brain is the latest internationally renowned Aberdeen academic to give a public talk.
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Fiddlers celebrate championship success
Two talented musicians from the North-east have tasted success in a prestigious fiddle competition
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New degree to improve health and wellbeing in schools
A new degree designed to produce more exercise and health-conscious primary school teachers has been launched at the University of Aberdeen.
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Trade Union agreement met following Rowett Institute merger
Following the merger in June this year of the University of Aberdeen and the Rowett Research Institute to form the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, an official agreement has been announced between the University and the Trade Union which represented staff at the RRI.
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Career support for students as service relaunches
The University of Aberdeen Careers Service re-launches with a new look today (Tuesday 28 October).
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Sir Alex endorses Aberdeen Sports Village
Aberdeen Sports Village, the exciting sports facility currently under construction on the site of the former Chris Anderson Stadium, has received the backing of Aberdeen FC's greatest manager.
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Greek art laid bare by visiting scholar
One of the world’s leading authorities on Greek art visited Marischal Museum today (Mon, Oct 27) ahead of a series of public talks at the University of Aberdeen.
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Pupils given insight into real life behind science
From drugs found in the depths of the ocean that can help fight cancer, to computer technology which can crack cryptic codes – hundreds of school pupils from across Aberdeen city and shire are set to discover fascinating facts from the world of science, following the launch of a new...
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Top composer helps youngsters tune up for concert
Judith Weir, one of Britain’s most highly acclaimed composers, will share some of her secrets ahead of a weekend concert premiering works by young North-east composers.
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Government secondment for Vice Principal
A leading educationalist at the University of Aberdeen has been seconded to the Scottish Government.
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French philosopher remembered with concert and talk
The life and work of French philosopher Emmanuel Levinas will be remembered next week with two events on King’s College Campus.
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Science communicator gives electrifying tv appearance
Ever wondered about the safest place to be if you happen to be caught in a thunder and lightning storm?
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Worldwide search for aspiring new composers begins
A worldwide search for 21st century compositional talent will begin this Friday (October 24) with the call for scores for the 2009 University of Aberdeen Music Prize.
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Excavated burials reveal the Viking world-view
Research into pagan Viking burials has provided an Aberdeen academic with new revelations into the way the early Norse led their lives and their attitude towards mortality.
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Petro-Canada donation to support talent of the future
20 new Engineering scholarships will be available to University of Aberdeen students thanks to the generosity of a leading international oil and gas operator.
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Revamped student careers service launches
A vital resource for Aberdeen students will re-launch with a new look today (Tuesday 28 October).
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DRAM researchers toast success
The scientists behind pioneering technology that uses a whisky by-product to treat contaminated land have been announced runners up in a contest for Britain’s brightest researchers.
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Aberdeen students set sail for World Cup
The University sailing team will travel to France this weekend to represent Scotland in the Student Yachting World Cup.
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Aberdeen scientist investigates diet and lifestyle link to breast cancer
Aberdeen scientist, Dr Paul Haggarty based at the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health in the University of Aberdeen, has received a project grant worth almost £147,000 from one of the UK’s leading breast cancer research charities, Breast Cancer Campaign.
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Jailbreakers get off Scot free
Jailbreak, an annual event run by Aberdeen Students’ Charities Campaign, recently saw ten teams make a break from the North-east for sunnier climes.
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The genetic explanation for moles’ poor eyesight
Due to their underground habitats, moles' eyes have been modified by natural selection in ways very different from those of surface-dwelling animals.
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Aberdeen’s centenary celebrations for French composer
Aberdeen will this week join in worldwide celebrations commemorating the centenary of the acclaimed French composer Olivier Messiaen.
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Creepy Creatures workshops offer Halloween fun
From creepy crawlies that come out at night to spellbinding potions conjured from a witch’s cauldron - Halloween is set to come early to Aberdeen youngsters thanks to a series of events hosted by the University of Aberdeen.
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Stephen Robertson installed as Rector of the University of Aberdeen
Stephen Robertson MBE was formally installed as Rector for the University of Aberdeen, today (Friday 17 October) at a ceremony at King's College Chapel.
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High Commissioner of Canada visits University
The High Commissioner of Canada, Jim Wright, visited the University of Aberdeen this week (Thursday 16 October) to discover more about the institute’s continuing efforts in forging links with Canadian organisations.
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Panic-driven policies explored at criminal justice conference
The current state of the British and Irish criminal justice system will be examined at a two-day conference beginning today (Friday, October 17) at the University of Aberdeen.
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University project to focus on regeneration of city’s southern coastline
Proposals by the South Aberdeen Coastal Regeneration Project Steering Group could see an educational/visitor centre, small boat harbour and multi-purpose submerged reef developed on the south side of the city.
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Aberdeen economists lead €1M European health and safety study
Aberdeen economists will lead a major new Europe-wide study into the economic impact of health and safety practices in the workplace.
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New course for managers of marine environments
A pioneering new degree - believed to be one of Britain’s first - has just been launched to help inform the future managers of our natural marine resources.
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Brain scan study builds clearer picture of stroke damage
A study of brain scanning techniques could identify patients whose brain tissue can be rescued after a stroke.
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Philosophy, Physics and Fantasy open autumn lecture series
The influence of great scientific discoveries on the culture of nineteenth century Scotland and Ireland will open a series of public talks by internationally renowned Aberdeen academics.
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Award for leading climate change scientist
A leading scientist has landed a top award to help him inform Governments and policymakers about climate change.
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Aberdeen director visits Granite City
A leading light of the European film world will appear in Aberdeen tonight as part of the new season of talks in the University of Aberdeen’s Director’s Cut series.
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University welcomes Government funding
The University of Aberdeen has welcomed the news today (Tuesday 14 October) that the Scottish Universities International Group has been successful in bidding for a Scottish Government funded project which aims to promote Scotland in India and China.
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Aberdeen student wins top IT title
An Aberdeen student has scooped a prestigious industry award which recognises young talent in the software sector.
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DRAM researchers battle for top science prize
The Aberdeen team behind new technology that uses a whisky by-product to treat contaminated land has been shortlisted for a top science prize.
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Viking mice tell tales of British Isles
The humble house mouse can tell us a lot about the history of colonisation on the British Isles according to research published today in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.
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Aberdeen researchers examine the effects of a miscarriage on subsequent pregnancies
New research by Aberdeen experts has examined the effects of a miscarriage on subsequent pregnancies.
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Monster effort from Aberdeen runners
Dozens of staff are shaking off the last of their stiffness after a monster effort at the weekend’s Loch Ness Marathon and Festival of Running.
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Scholarships awarded to gifted musicians
Six talented University of Aberdeen students have been awarded prestigious music scholarships.
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Deepest living fishes caught on camera for the first time
The world’s deepest living fishes have been filmed for the first time.
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Leading international economist launches rural seminar series
A leading international economist is set to kick off a series of lunchtime seminars into crucial rural issues tomorrow (Wednesday 8 October).
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Biodiversity comes under the microscope
The diversity of Scotland’s animal and plant life will come under the microscope at an afternoon event to be held at the University of Aberdeen tomorrow (Wednesday 8 October).
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Aberdeen Dental School opening heralds new era in Scottish dentistry
Public Health Minister Shona Robison today joined the first students for the historic official opening of the new Aberdeen Dental School.
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University of Aberdeen sign Indian collaborative agreement with YES BANK
Links between the Granite City and the India were strengthened today (Monday 6 October) as a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the University of Aberdeen and Indian private sector bank, YES BANK.
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Changing livestock prices impact on plant diversity according to study
Changes in cattle and sheep farming profits have had a direct impact on the diversity of plants found on agricultural sites in the Highlands and Borders of Scotland, according to new research.
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New degrees to meet demands of energy, electronic and photonics sectors
The University of Aberdeen has launched four new degree programmes to meet the skills demands of the booming and ever evolving energy, electronic and photonics industries.
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Government aims met with two new degrees
Two of the Scottish Government’s objectives in education are being met with the launch by the University of Aberdeen of two new degree programmes.
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Mammograms read by computers will boost cancer detection and reduce doctors' workload
A computer can safely replace a medical expert in a revolutionary way of interpreting a breast X-ray – according to a Cancer Research UK funded study.
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Space voyaging rock reveals insight into detecting life on other planets
Intelligent life from other planets would be able to tell that Earth is inhabited if they had come into contact with a space voyaging piece of Orkney rock, scientists have revealed.
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Century old teams take delivery of new colours
Some of the oldest sports teams in the world pulled on new kits today when students at the University of Aberdeen took delivery of their new colours.