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KEEPING ABERDEEN HARBOUR IN THE PICTURE
A unique collection of old photographs of Aberdeen Harbour is to be preserved for posterity in a Millennium project which will also put them on the Internet. The archive of approximately 6,000 7"x5" glass plates dates from the 1880s to 1930s. They are to be digitised and stored by the University...
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Former All Black star centre of attention at Aberdeen University
Aberdeen University rugby team is preparing for the ultimate conversion as former All Black John Flemming signs up to help train the team over the winter season.Mr Flemming, who is currently the New Zealand staff coach, has been appointed by Aberdeen Grammar FPs to coach 1st XV and has agreed...
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“Socio-economic factors play a greater role in the state of the nation’s health than the National He
Date: 29 September 1999“The National Health Service contributes only in a small way to the overall health of the nation.”This will be the premise on which Professor Graeme Catto, Central Vice Principal at the University of Aberdeen and Chief Scientist at the Scottish Office, will base his address to the...
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Aberdeen students seek employment through University job fair
Date: 27 September 1999Joblink - the Student Employment Service for students at the University of Aberdeen - will host its third Jobs Fair on Wednesday, September 29, at the Student Union building on Gallowgate from 2pm.Organisers expect a good turn-out from students, ranging from those just starting their University life...
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The wonderful world of science and engineering on display
The wonderful world of science and engineering on displayat TechFest ’99 – Beach Ballroom, 20-26 September 1999Muscular mammals, invincible insects, electronic noses and Buckyballs are only a few of the many fascinating subjects which are going to be on show at the University of Aberdeen’s stand at TechFest ’99 at...
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HE convention sets Grampian youngsters on course for the future
Around 3,000 fifth and sixth year pupils from secondary schools in Grampian will the visit the University of Aberdeen this week to find out about options in higher education.Representatives from 36 colleges and universities in Scotland and England, together with careers advisers from Grampian Careers, will be on hand to...
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University sets an example by improving wheelchair access to its facilities
The University of Aberdeen has committed to a rolling peogramme of works to provide improved access to its facilities for students, staff and visitors.Director of Estates, Stephen Gordon said: “The University is an equal opportunities employer so it is important that the access we offer to the disabled and particularly...
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"Vice-Chancellor's have little choice but to become professional fundraisers . . "
"We must encourage our Governments in Europe to match our private funds . .""Whilst we are all putting our energies into accessing philanthropy, what an incentive and reward it would be if our Governments throughout Europe would consider introducing matching funds."(C Duncan Rice, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Aberdeen)These challenging...
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University launches new part-time study guide
Increased opportunities for part-time study with the University of Aberdeen will be easier to identify from today with the launch of their new Part-Time Guide 2000.Director of the Centre for Continuing Education, Dr Melvin Dalgarno explained: “Continuing the drive to widen access to Higher Education and to combat social exclusion,...
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Top TV Chef to be guest speaker at Annual Ladies Luncheon
Clarissa Dickson Wright, Rector of the University of Aberdeen and one of TV’s top chefs, will be the guest speaker at the annual University of Aberdeen Ladies Luncehon at the Marcliffe at Pitfodels on Thursday 16 September.Launched in 1995 to celebrate the University’s Quincentenary, the Luncheon has proved to be...
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Mind Games
MindgamesVisitors to Satrosphere will get a chance to explore the mysteries of how the brain functions when they visit Satrosphere between 13-27 September.Part of the TechFest activities, staff from the University’s Department of Psychology will be on hand to show the how brain works with the help of visual illusions,...
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University to unveil new engineering courses at Offshore Europe Schools Day
Friday 10 September is going to be a busy day for staff on the University of Aberdeen Offshore Europe Stand as they describe to eager potential university entrants the 47 Engineering course options they have on offer, many of which are new or restructured.Department Head, Professor Jim Penman explained,: "We...
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“Paper Promises”: 300 years of the fascinating history of Scottish Bank notes to go on show at the U
"Paper Promises": 300 years of the fascinating history of Scottish Bank notes to go on show at the University's Marischal MuseumA travelling roadshow on the history of bank notes is set to open at the University of Aberdeen’s Marischal Museum on 9 September, 1999Organised by the Chartered Institute of Bankers...
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Stand 204 - The University of Aberdeen at Offshore Europe: new offshore materials testing centre to
Scotland’s first dedicated facility to undertake fundamental materials testing and development for the oil and gas sector is to be established at the University of AberdeenThe focal point of the Scottish Offshore Materials Centre, jointly run by the Departments of Engineering and Chemistry, will be a high pressure, high temperature...
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North-east families invited to musical day out at Drum
The ancient ballad of the Laird of Drum will be brought to life for children and their families from throughout the North-east at a special one-day event at Drum Castle on Sunday, September 12.Youngsters from the age of eight will be able to take part in workshops with such well-known...
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Achieving equity, quality and achievement in Scottish education
Raising standards for all in education without jeopardising Scottish traditions of equity of access is the theme of a 2-day conference to be held at the University of Aberdeen between 10-11 September 1999.The event heralds the start of new phase of collaboration between the University and Northern College of Education....
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University appoints North-east man as new Director of Elphinstone Institute
Aberdeen-born headmaster Dr Ian Russell will return to his North-east roots this month when he takes up the Directorship of the Elphinstone Institute at the University of AberdeenTaking up post today (1 September), he will aim to raise the profile of the Institute, both within the University and the community...