News Archive

April 2012

University launches Gaelic Language Plan University launches Gaelic Language Plan 30 April 2012 The University of Aberdeen has begun a consultation period to gather feedback on its Draft Gaelic... More
Volunteers sought to ‘dig’ into the past of Bennachie Volunteers sought to ‘dig’ into the past of Bennachie 30 April 2012 The archaeological past of one of Scotland's most famous hills will be the focus of a new series of... More
Aberdeen philosopher elected to prestigious society alongside top names from politics, music and the arts Aberdeen philosopher elected to prestigious society alongside top names from politics, music and the arts 27 April 2012 A University of Aberdeen philosopher has been elected to one of the world’s most prestigious... More
New sculpture to enhance Old Aberdeen campus New sculpture to enhance Old Aberdeen campus 25 April 2012 A sculpture inspired by an iconic Aberdeen ship will be unveiled at the University of Aberdeen today... More
Students Employ Advocacy Skills to Win the Day Students Employ Advocacy Skills to Win the Day 24 April 2012 Fiona Paterson (22) and Daniel McLeman (19) are the winners of first Employment Law Mooting... More
Praise for University from professional body for chemical engineers Praise for University from professional body for chemical engineers 24 April 2012 The University’s School of Engineering has been awarded the Chairman’s Award by the Institution... More
Scholars’ Reception recognises University donors Scholars’ Reception recognises University donors 24 April 2012 The generosity of scholarship and bursary donors who give to the University of Aberdeen will be... More
Training intervention to help therapy services runner-up in award Training intervention to help therapy services runner-up in award 24 April 2012 A new training intervention aimed at improving child therapy services was a runner-up for a... More
Finders, Keepers? Students to get their day in ‘court’ Finders, Keepers? Students to get their day in ‘court’ 23 April 2012 Law students from Aberdeen and Robert Gordon universities will be put through their paces on... More
New call for egg donors New call for egg donors 20 April 2012 The Aberdeen Fertility Centre has launched a call for women to consider becoming egg donors. ... More
Student Elections results announced Student Elections results announced 20 April 2012 The results of the annual Aberdeen University Students’ Association (AUSA) elections have been... More
New Aberdeen series of Café Philosophique to ‘train your brain’ New Aberdeen series of Café Philosophique to ‘train your brain’ 20 April 2012 Twenty years ago in a café in Paris, philosopher Marc Sautet came up with an idea to bring people... More
Could beetroot be the key to a healthy burger? Could beetroot be the key to a healthy burger? 19 April 2012 Scientists are investigating if a burger can be made healthier by adding beetroot to its... More
Duchess of Rothesay visits trainee teachers and music scholars at the University of Aberdeen Duchess of Rothesay visits trainee teachers and music scholars at the University of Aberdeen 18 April 2012 Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Rothesay visited the University of Aberdeen’s School of... More
Voting opens for Student Elections Voting opens for Student Elections 17 April 2012 The annual Aberdeen University Students’ Association (AUSA) elections take place this week.... More
Queen Mother Library comes down as the New Library shines Queen Mother Library comes down as the New Library shines 16 April 2012 This week the Queen Mother Library – an academic home to students for the nearly 30 years - is... More
RMS Titanic - 100 Years On RMS Titanic - 100 Years On 16 April 2012 A century on from the sinking of the Titanic, the disaster remains firmly entrenched in the public... More
New money for research to halt honey bee killer New money for research to halt honey bee killer 11 April 2012 A major investment from public and private sector organisations is helping scientists to develop... More
Gifted music student overcomes brain tumour and paralysis to perform Gifted music student overcomes brain tumour and paralysis to perform 06 April 2012 Within months of taking up the piano as a teenager, gifted music student Paul Murray was sailing... More
Several of Scotland’s most significant collections of plants and insects are opened up to worldwide audience Several of Scotland’s most significant collections of plants and insects are opened up to worldwide audience 05 April 2012 Several of Scotland’s most significant collections of insects and plants can now be viewed online... More
University of Aberdeen wins major new award to engage the public with its research University of Aberdeen wins major new award to engage the public with its research 05 April 2012 The University of Aberdeen has secured funding of £300,000 from Research Councils UK (RCUK) to... More
Could cabbage hold the key to preventing diseases? Could cabbage hold the key to preventing diseases? 04 April 2012 Scientists are investigating whether compounds found in cabbage could help prevent against diseases... More
City funny memories dinner raises £50,000 for dementia research City funny memories dinner raises £50,000 for dementia research 03 April 2012 Researchers at the University of Aberdeen are to benefit from £50,000 raised at a charity dinner... More
Has Belfast squandered its Titanic legacy? Has Belfast squandered its Titanic legacy? 03 April 2012 In the small hours of the night of April 14th, 1912 the Titanic hit an iceberg and sank in the icy... More
Life of great Aberdonian celebrated as popular lecture series returns Life of great Aberdonian celebrated as popular lecture series returns 03 April 2012 A popular free lecture series exploring the lives of Granite City greats returns to Aberdeen... More
Aberdeen scientists in major study of deep sea life Aberdeen scientists in major study of deep sea life 02 April 2012 Aberdeen scientists are part of a major international collaboration which will conduct the first... More
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