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European hunter-gatherers owned pigs as early as 4600BC 27 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
European hunter-gatherers acquired domestic pigs from nearby farmers as early as 4600BC, according to new evidence.
Seaton Backies: University mounts volunteering blitz 23 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
A team of volunteers from the University of Aberdeen has spent a day blitzing a communal play area in the city's Seaton area.
Thousands to descend on Aberdeen as University hosts Open Day 23 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
Thousands of prospective students from across the globe will descend on the Granite City next week (Tuesday August 27) as the University of Aberdeen hosts its annual Open Day.
Blogging Birds: The lives of Red Kites, told by computers 22 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
New ground-breaking technology is helping to tell the real-time story of Scotland’s satellite-tagged red kites without any human input.
Could plants grown in Scotland meet our protein needs? Volunteers sought for study 22 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
Volunteers are being sought for a study investigating whether food products containing lupin, buckwheat, broad beans and peas could be an alternative source of protein in our everyday diets.
The Vikings were not the first colonizers of the Faroe Islands 20 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
The Faroe Islands were colonized much earlier than previously believed, and it wasn’t by the Vikings according to new research.
From Toyko to Aberdeen – PechaKucha comes to the Granite City 20 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
A globally-renowned event, which calls upon members of the public to talk creatively to pictures, is coming to Aberdeen for the first time.
Funding award to allow research into creativity in science education 19 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
A collaborative project between the University of Aberdeen and the University of San Andres in Argentina has received a financial boost from the British Academy’s International Partnership and Mobilit...
Techfest in September returns with 20 days of inspiring events to mark 20th year 16 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
Aberdeen’s annual TechFest In September festival will return to the city on September 13, with a special 20-day programme of events, workshops and shows to celebrate its 20th birthday.
Family fun day at Café Scientifique 15 Aug 2013 | 04:00 am
Families can enjoy a science-themed fun day out at Waterstone’s Union Bridge this weekend at an event organised by the University of Aberdeen.
