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Is there oil in Antartica? Extravagant claims have been made by governments and journalists for billions of barrels but without any evidence.]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 19:00:00 +0100 http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11167.php http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-12056.php
As part of Aberdeen's Granite Festival, Dr Malcolm Hole from the University of Aberdeen will give a lecture on Minerals to Monuments discussing the origin of Granite. ]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 18:30:00 +0100 http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-12056.php http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-12011.php
The University of Aberdeen has prepared a draft Gaelic Language Plan to promote the use and acquisition of Gaelic under the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act 2005. Under the Act, public bodies are being notified by the Bord na Gaidhlig, the public body with responsibility for Gaelic, that they are required to produce a Gaelic Language Plan to assist in the national effort to secure the status of Gaelic as an official language of Scotland.]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-12011.php http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11747.php
Ever wonder why routine health checks are becoming more lengthy? Come and discuss how physicists and ophthalmologists are collaborating to help detect eye problems at these crucial early stages.]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 18:00:00 +0100 http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11747.php http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11684.php
The highly anticipated Night at the Museum is back with a bang for 2012! The University of Aberdeen's King's Museum and Zoology Museum will once again host a special evening event packed full of exciting activities, crafts, quizzes and much more. ]]> Sat, 19 May 2012 18:00:00 +0100 http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11684.php http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11618.php
The University of Aberdeen has launched a programme of events taking place in May as part of ‘Dickens 2012’ an international celebration of the life and work of Charles Dickens to mark the bicentenary of his birth, which fell on 7 February 2012.]]> Tue, 01 May 2012 19:00:00 +0100 http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11618.php http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11705.php
Many planets and moons, including Mars and Jupiter’s moon Europa, have dry, cold, sterile surfaces but warm, wet interiors where life could thrive. But how can we ever find it?]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 19:15:00 +0100 http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11705.php http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11961.php
Take a snapshot or make a photograph? The art of photography is more than just pointing and shooting, it's a decision making process. Photographer Alicia Bruce reflects on the Set in Silver exhibition, whilst drawing parallels with her own practice. ]]> Sat, 12 May 2012 14:00:00 +0100 http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11961.php http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11852.php
We often figure out other people's beliefs, hopes and feelings by interpreting their behaviour, but when it comes to our own, we just know. What explains the differences between knowing our own mental lives and the mental lives of others?]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 19:00:00 +0100 http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11852.php http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11960.php
Dr. Alan Marcus, Reader in Film and Visual Culture at the University of Aberdeen, will present a multi-media talk on Aberdeen's historic and vibrant harbour from a range of visual perspectives, including images from the Aberdeen Harbour Board and George Washington Wilson archival collections. ]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 18:00:00 +0100 http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11960.php http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11826.php
Join us for a celebration of this great achievement of JJR Macleod, an Aberdeen alumnus and distinguished professor, in this the 90th anniversary year of the discovery of insulin.]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 18:00:00 +0100 http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11826.php http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11933.php
The film 'The Matrix' portrays the disquieting possibility that the world we take to be real is in fact a large-scale computer simulation. But could we really be deceived in this way, and if we were, would it be a bad thing?]]> Fri, 15 Jun 2012 19:00:00 +0100 http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11933.php http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11794.php
For lovers of the Word Festival, missing their annual fix, here's something to keep you going. ]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 00:00:00 +0100 http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11794.php http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11783.php
As part of this year’s celebrations for the bi-centenary of Charles Dickens, The University of Aberdeen is delighted to present award-winning actress Miriam Margolyes with her acclaimed Olivier Award-nominated production, 'Dickens’ Women.']]> Thu, 30 Aug 2012 19:00:00 +0100 http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11783.php http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11736.php
In this public lecture, eminent historian Jonathan Steinberg draws from his New York Times bestselling 'Bismarck:A Life' to offer a fresh look at the mailgn genius who 'made' modern Germany and who brilliantly exploited international relations to the advantage of the country that he served.]]> Thu, 31 May 2012 17:00:00 +0100 http://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/details-11736.php