President of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists

to visit Aberdeen University

Ms Robbie Gries, President of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, is to visit the University of Aberdeen tomorrow and Thursday (February 6 and 7), as part of a European tour, which covers Ireland, the UK, Norway, France and Italy.

She will visit the University’s Department of Geology and Petroleum Geology and will participate in a programme of activities over the two days. Her itinerary will include opportunities to hear about the latest research being undertaken at the University, which has extensive funding from the oil and gas majors. She will hear from students and will meet with business contacts from the oil industry in a discussion forum Enhancing the UK Operating Environment - a Partnership between Industry and Academia.