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I developed a website at the end of first year covering the topic of heart murmurs with the aim of integrating different aspects of teaching. The site covers some of the background anatomy/physiology, pathophysiology of common murmurs, and audio files of the murmurs. The website also contains sections on investigations, management,…

Our new MSc in Reproductive and Developmental Biology focuses on the amazing journey from a fertilised egg to a fully formed organism, why this sometimes goes wrong and how using in vitro technologies we can help couples have healthy pregnancies. 

The MSc also offers courses in genomics, genetics, toxicology, bioinformatics…

The General Practice and Community Medical Education (GPCME) team were delighted to host colleagues from Third Sector Organisations for the first University of Aberdeen Seminar on Inequality and the Third Sector.

Patient Centred Care is a significant theme in the early years of the Primary Care Course and for some…

It’s Volunteers’ Week and so we want to recognise the invaluable contribution made by our Patient Partners in helping educate and prepare the medical professionals of tomorrow.

Patient Partners are a key part of the education and training within the programmes at the School of Medicine, Medical Science and…

'Bio-cubed' Students search for genomes in soil

If you go down to the woods today….then it’s likely you’ll run into students on the MSc in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Biobusiness (or MSc Bio-cubed) as they take part in an exciting project to sequence their own choice of bacterial genome.

It’s a…

A great evening out last night to celebrate how well everyone has done on this trip, surprised we were sophisticated on Prosecco! We had a staggered start this morning, aiming to arrive at Inverness Castle around midday. The route was much nicer than I was expecting, once we climbed above…

First up, what great support from our team on the ride; Rona and Christine have driven the support vehicles to cope with forgotten kit, sudden purchases, distribution of sweeties and getting luggage to all the right hotels - brilliant work. Rob who did the lion’s share of the organising,…

When we wondered back to the hotel last night, the roads were full of police and their helicopter was flying over. We guessed that Harry and his new wife were coming for a secret honeymoon, but it turned out to be atomic waste movements.

Gathering after breakfast, bikes were…

More from the Yorkshire Correspondent

Clear blue skies from dawn visible from the pods this morning and a forecast of 21 degrees, light winds, later moderating. Well at least some of that was correct. 

After a hearty Scottish fry-up, we were packed and off up the first steady climb. This…

Our intrepid group of cyclists are now on Day 6 of their 500 mile challenge so it is definitely time to turn the attention away from those on two wheels and towards those on four wheels.

Arguably (there is no argument) the most important duo with the team are the…