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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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