Professor is top UK health economist and one of best in world
21 May 2012 17:00
A University of Aberdeen professor has been ranked among the top health economists in the world.
Modern dog breeds ‘genetically disconnected’ from ancient ancestors
20 May 2012 17:00
Cross-breeding of dogs over thousands of years has made it extremely difficult to trace the ancient genetic roots of today’s pets, according to a new study.
Cutting-edge sensor technology to be showcased to industry
20 May 2012 17:00
Scientists developing cutting-edge sensor technology for the subsea, renewable, marine and fishery industries will showcase their research at an event tomorrow (Tuesday May 22).
Aberdeen student to embark on prestigious media scholarship
20 May 2012 17:00
A University of Aberdeen student has secured a prestigious media scholarship which will see her embark on a placement with BBC programme Countryfile.
Former colleague remembered with launch of student prize
17 May 2012 17:00
The University’s School of Engineering has launched a new student prize in memory of a dearly-loved former colleague.
Study suggest chemicals in the environment could threaten male fertility
15 May 2012 17:00
New research from the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with academics in Edinburgh, Aberdeen (James Hutton Institute and the University of Aberdeen) and INRA (France) has shown that fertility in a subset of men could be threatened by chemicals that are routinely found within our environment
Catholic library and archive to return to Aberdeen
14 May 2012 17:00
Two important Scottish Catholic library and archive collections of national and international significance are to return to north-east Scotland where they will be housed in the University of Aberdeen’s state-of-the-art new Library.
Winner of 2012 Toulmin prize announced
14 May 2012 17:00
Moira Taylor, a keen storyteller from Peterhead, scooped the £500 cash prize for her short-story Lizze’s Dother.
Wasted milk is a real drain on our resources, study shows
13 May 2012 17:00
Milk poured down Britain’s kitchen sinks each year creates a carbon footprint equivalent to thousands of car exhaust emissions, research shows.
Is there oil in Antarctica?
13 May 2012 17:00
The prospect of finding oil in Antarctica will be discussed at a free event in Aberdeen on Wednesday (May 16).
