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University sports stars nominated in Aberdeen Sports Awards
Sports stars from the University of Aberdeen are among the nominees at this year's Aberdeen Sports Awards.
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Aberdeen 'superbug-busting' drugs spin out lands innovation award
Dr Fiona Rudkin from the University of Aberdeen has won the runner-up prize in a major innovation and entrepreneurship competition.
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Prostate cancer project breaks new ground
A scientist at the University of Aberdeen has received a major award to develop a new way to treat prostate cancer.
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African ministry students celebrate graduation
A unique partnership that provides additional training to African ministers has produced its first cohort of graduates.
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Tackling Scotland's inequality in visual care for National Eye Health Week
"Scotland's policy of free eye care has not yet narrowed the health gap between rich and poor but it is achieving important health benefits."
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Aberdeen student's work to be 'performed for peace' around the world
A composition by a University of Aberdeen music student will be played around the world as part of an initiative to celebrate peace.
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Aberdeen biotech spinout shortlisted in entrepreneur competition
A company spun out of research carried out at the University of Aberdeen has been shortlisted for a major entrepreneurial award.
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Extinct Canary Island bird was not a unique species after all, DNA tests prove
DNA tests have proven an extinct bird species unique to the Canary Islands - whose loss was considered a sizeable blow for genetic diversity - is actually almost identical to types commonly found in the UK and throughout Europe.
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Could fruit bar prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes?
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute are exploring whether or not eating a specially created fruit bar could help prevent certain diseases such as Type 2 diabetes.
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New hysterectomy surgery safer and more effective than current techniques
Removing part of the uterus using a keyhole surgery technique is a more effective way of treating heavy menstrual bleeding than the current most common operation, according to new research led by the University of Aberdeen.
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Walking with Birds: The Art of Audubon and MacGillivray
A major exhibition in the University of Aberdeen's Sir Duncan Rice Library explores the friendship of nineteenth century Aberdeen professor William MacGillivray with renowned American artist and naturalist John James Audubon, and the extraordinary book that they created together.
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Aberdeen's 'drug engine' celebrates clocking up 10 years
Aberdeen's Scottish Biologics Facility (SBF) which has helped to spawn diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for diseases such as Alzheimer's, cancer, arthritis and many more, has celebrated its 10th anniversary with a special event.
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University to support major new social sciences project exploring the future of work
The University of Aberdeen will support a new £8 million research centre to explore how digital technology will impact the future of work.
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University among best in the world for international outlook and impact
The University of Aberdeen has been recognised as among the best in the world for its international outlook and for its impact on society.
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Ultrasound project aims to tackle multi-million pound scale problem in oil and gas production
Its application in medicine is well known, but now scientists at the University of Aberdeen are aiming to use ultrasound technology to solve a multi-million pound problem facing the oil and gas industry.
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AI project aims to unlock "treasure trove" of big data for oil and gas
A joint project involving researchers from the University of Aberdeen is using artificial intelligence (AI) to unlock the "treasure trove" of raw data collected by the oil and gas industry in order to maximise economic recovery.
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Your old reading glasses could help Rwandan adult learners
People from Aberdeen are being asked to donate old and unused reading glasses to allow adults in Rwanda to access life-changing learning opportunities.
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University moves to embrace energy transition opportunities
The University of Aberdeen will showcase its expertise in energy research at this year's SPE Offshore Europe, as it announces its ambition to create a new Centre for Energy Transition.