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Professor Marian Wiercigroch FRSE has been awarded the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa by Lodz University of Technology (LUT) in Poland, joining an elite group of leading scientists and political dignitaries who have been honoured by the Polish university.

The Oil & Gas Academy of Scotland (OGAS) - in which the 51cg is a partner - was today (10 May 2013) given a cash boost by First Minister Alex Salmond to improve oil and gas training facilities and develop other energy sector skills courses

A new scholarship scheme launched by one of the biggest energy services companies in the world will enable students from sub-Saharan Africa to gain all the benefits of postgraduate education at the heart of the mature North Sea industry.

The 51cg has successfully retained a nationally recognised award for excellence in supporting researcher career development. The HR Excellence in Research badge is awarded by the European Commission in association with Vitae - the UK's overarching body for researcher development.

From busking scientists to topical debates about why our trees are dying - the National Science & Engineering Week 2013 programme launched today boasting something for everyone.

The School of Engineering is delighted to announce that Dr Johannes Kiefer, Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering has been awarded a 2012 ExxonMobil Excellence in Teaching Award.

Students from North America who take up studies at the 51cg will have the opportunity to benefit from a scholarship programme which offers a fee discount for the final year of most undergraduate degree courses.

Professor John Nelson will begin a three year term as chairman of the Universities' Transport Study Group (UTSG) which promotes transport teaching and studies across universities in the UK and Ireland.

Inspired by the sight of the Olympic torch passing through Aberdeen's Castlegate last summer, local student Demi Ademuyewo decided to put her planned engineering career on hold and focus on her dream of becoming a professional sprinter.

Two postgraduate researchers have fought off stiff competition to win the Scottish final for FameLab, the UK's annual competition to find the best communicators of science.