Take a closer look with the Macaulay - because the bigger picture is in the detail

To celebrate the opening of our new state-of-the-art Electron Microscopy facility Macaulay Scientific Consulting Limited cordially invites you to the OFFICIAL OPENING on Wednesday 17th March 2010 at 6.30pm Come along for refreshments and a guided tour

University welcomes record number of applications

The University of Aberdeen has announced today (Monday February 8) a 32% increase in undergraduate student applications - the highest increase amongst Scotland’s ancient universities and 10% above the UK national average.

IFB Brings Fastest Broadband Connection to North East Businesses

Internet for Business (IFB) is one of the first internet service providers (ISPs) in Scotland to offer a portfolio of Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line2+ (ADSL2+) products when it launches its 2Plus range today [Monday 8 February 2010].

LEADING CANCER CHARITY CLAN SEEKS RUNNERS

People from throughout the North-east are being urged to dust off their running shoes to help a local cancer charity.

Winning See Me Photograph Goes On Display at ACVO

The Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations (ACVO) will be displaying the entries from the “See Me” 2009 photo competition at their new headquarters in Greyfriars House, Aberdeen.

BJ SERVICES INTRODUCES THE GEMINI™ COMBO TOOL

Combination VECTRA™ and GEOPIG™ Tool

2009 Annual Housing Market Report

Figures released by Aberdeen City Council based on statistics supplied by Aberdeen Solicitors’ Property Centre Limited relating to the Aberdeen area housing market (AHMA) for the calendar year 2009 have just been released. The key changes disclosed are:-

Work continues to secure summer sun for North-east passengers

Efforts are continuing at Aberdeen Airport to fill some of the gaps left behind following the collapse of Flyglobespan.

Love Your Job

Getting a job you love benefits more than just your bank balance.

New photography course is 'welly' worth it

A new course in Commercial Photography which has been launched by Robert Gordon University in conjunction with Aberdeen College is the first link up of its kind in Scotland.

MAXOIL SOLUTIONS GEARS UP FOR YEAR OF INTERNATIONAL EXPANSION

Aberdeen-based oil and gas consultancy, Maxoil Solutions (Maxoil) looks set for a busy 2010, with plans to grow its global presence significantly over the next 12 months.

Apex appointments

Apex Speciality Solutions has made two key appointments to bring its total staff compliment to 40.

NORTH-EAST POPULATION STILL KEEP IT NORTHSOUND 1 AND NORTHSOUND 2

Northsound 1 and Northsound 2 are still the undisputed radio stations of choice for almost the population of the North-east, according to the latest industry figures released today (Thursday, February 4).

Fourth quarter and full year 2009 results and interim dividend announcement

At 07.00 GMT (08.00 CET and 02.00 EST) on Thursday 4 February, 2010 Royal Dutch Shell plc released its fourth quarter and full year results and fourth quarter interim dividend announcement for 2009. All materials are will available on http://www.shell.com/investor

Aberdeen Forward to host BIG POUND SALE at Open Day in bid to Raise Funds

Environmental charity, Aberdeen Forward, is to host a BIG POUND SALE at its next Open Day on Saturday 6th February 2010 to help raise funds to support ongoing environmental projects.

Send-it Calls for Retailers to Re-think Internet Ordering Solutions in bid to Combat Declining Sales

Social enterprise and charity, Send-it, is calling for local retailers to consider re-modelling their online ordering activity in a bid to help them capitalise on sales and is offering free consultations for businesses to find out more about how fulfilment solutions can streamline online activity and help retailers cash-in on the internet.

Jools Holland’s Autumn Tour 2010

It was announced today that Jools Holland’s Autumn Tour 2010 will be appearing at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre’s (AECC’s) Press & Journal Arena on Thursday 18th November 2010.

FIFTH RING LOOKS FORWARD TO PROMISING 2010 AFTER SECURING OVER £1.3 MILLION OF NEW BUSINESS IN 2009

Fifth Ring Integrated Corporate Communications is looking forward to year of sustained growth in the next 12 months after it revealed it had secured contract wins in 2009 totalling over £1 million.

University launches coded campaign to engage with young audience

Robert Gordon University's School of Computing is following in the footsteps of corporate giants such as Pepsi Max by launching a promotional campaign that uses leading technology to engage with its undergraduate audience.

Majority of Enterprise Business Centre Tenants from Energy Sector

Enterprise North East Trust (Enterprise) today (Tuesday 2 February 2010) announces that companies operating within the oil and gas sector make up the majority of its occupants in its 16 north east business centres.

Contract Solutions Grampian to create 30 new jobs as cleaning specialist looks to expand

Contract Solutions Grampian, a leading North-east office cleaning specialist, plans to create at least 30 new jobs in the next three months.

BP Delivers on Promises in "Very Good" 2009 as 4Q Profits Jump 70 Per Cent

BP today reported a sharp year-on-year increase in fourth quarter profits as it announced that its oil and gas production increased by more than four per cent in 2009 and the company continued its industry-leading 17-year run of increasing reserves

TRUMP APPOINTS CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE CONTRACTOR

Donald J. Trump has awarded the multi-million pound golf course construction contract at Menie Estate, Aberdeenshire, to SOL Golf Course Construction Limited – the foremost links golf course construction firm in the U.K.

Shell and Cosan sign MOU to form joint venture in Brazil

Shell International Petroleum Company Limited (Shell) and Cosan S.A. (Cosan) announced today they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU), with the intention to form a circa $12 billion joint venture (JV) in Brazil for the production of ethanol, sugar and power, and the supply, distribution and retail of transportation fuels.

Road closed during tree felling

The B979 at Tyrebagger will be closed from the A96 junction at Clinterty Woods to Tyrebagger Quarry, for up to five days from Monday, 8 February, weather dependent.

Why so vague? New book by Aberdeen academic examines the fuzzy logic of language

PHOTO and INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TODAY (Monday February 1)

Shell sells Nigeria assets to consortium led by local companies

The Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) today agreed to transfer its interest in three production licences and related equipment in the Niger Delta to a consortium led by two Nigerian companies.

Paul Anderson to Join the BP Board

The board of BP announced today that it has appointed Mr. Paul Anderson as a non-executive director of BP p.l.c. with effect from February 1, 2010

Aberdeen researcher questions sustainability of North Sea incentive scheme

With the 26th Seaward Licensing Round announced yesterday (Thursday January 28), a University of Aberdeen researcher has questioned the sustainability of the successful Fallow Initiative system.

Graduate vies to discover Aberdeen's Billy Connolly

A graduate of Robert Gordon University is sending a clear message to Aberdonians that the art of comedy could be much bigger in the city.

Scotland’s Largest Insurance Broker Pulls In To Glasgow Central

Central Insurance Services Ltd has consolidated its position as Scotland’s largest independent insurance broker with the opening of a new office in Glasgow.

AVC Promotions for Communications Duo

Leading integrated communications agency, AVC Creative has today announced the promotion of communications duo Spencer Buchan and Simone Barnett to MD and Director level positions.

Union Terrace Ideas Flood In As Consultation Visits Union Square

Suggestions of everything from a science centre and a venue for a curling bonspiel to the inclusion of a city heritage centre are among the public’s many ideas for Union Terrace Gardens.

JAB gets a shot for the future

North East global Oil and Gas recruitment specialists JAB Recruitment have a unique story to tell.

Middle East legal and business consultancy set up by Hugh Fraser looking forward to further growth in 2010

Training programme leads the way in business development thrust, with AGCC hosting legal Master Class

New text service cuts missed appointments

Aberdeen City Council has introduced a new communication service for its tenants to help cut the number of missed home maintenance and repair appointments.

Scottish golfing champion helps Cornerstone celebrate 30 years of care and support

Leading Scottish social enterprise Cornerstone are delighted to announce that golfing champion, Richie Ramsay, has agreed to become its new Patron.

Event to highlight research & training supporting the future of the North Sea

Research and training which is helping support the future development of the North Sea will be highlighted to industry at a one day workshop in Aberdeen.

Art meets sport to get kids on board

Street Sport, a community youth diversion initiative in Aberdeen, has added another string to its youngster-drawing bow by incorporating street art into its mobile pitches.

Gary McEwan comments on the Office of National Statistics figures announced today:

Figures released by the Office of National Statistics today have revealed that the UK has exited from the recession and during the last three months the economy has grown by 0.1%. Gary McEwan, chief executive of Enterprise North East Trust (Enterprise) welcomes this news:

Malmaison Aberdeen scores hat trick in Corker awards

The Malmaison Aberdeen was the big winner in the annual Corker awards, held to celebrate the achievements of staff at Malmaison and sister group Hotel du Vin.

Scotland’s businesses must embrace changes to accounting standards: Deloitte

There’s a major shake-up in accountancy standards on the way and it will have significant implications for the Scottish business community, according to the business advisory firm Deloitte.

Minister opens new multi-million marine lab

A £4.4M new facility which will help secure Scotland’s future as a world leader in marine research is officially opened today (Tuesday January 26) by the Environment Secretary Richard Lochhead MSP.

AKE Press Release Angola

According to risk mitigation firm AKE, Angola is largely safe for business, despite the recent attack on the Togo football team in the Cabinda area.

Knight Frank completes new Aberdeen depot for Scottish Water

Aberdeen, UK – Knight Frank’s building consultancy team has completed the design and project management of a new purpose built depot for Scottish Water at Westhill, Aberdeen.

University receives £40,000 to improve learning around mental health nursing

Robert Gordon University's School of Nursing and Midwifery, in partnership with NHS Grampian Mental Health Services, has been granted £40,000 to develop nurse education practices that will ultimately improve services for mental health service users.

Space Experts Appoint New Business Development Manager

Space Solutions, Scotland’s leading workplace design specialist, has stepped up its plans for continued growth in 2010 by appointing a new Business Development Manager.

Leading Aberdeen Fit-Out Firm Completes Major Glasgow Contract

Aberdeen’s award-winning Accommodation Services Management (ASM) is celebrating the completion of its first major contract in Glasgow.

NEW DIRECTOR BOLSTERS OIL & GAS UK SUPPLY CHAIN EXPERTISE

Oil & Gas UK, the leading representative organisation for the UK offshore oil and gas industry, has appointed Brian Kinkead as its new supply chain director.

SWEET SCENT OF SUCCESS AS JO MALONE OPENS ABERDEEN STORE ON HISTORIC SITE

The Bon Accord and St Nicholas Centres today (Friday, January 22) announced that luxury retailer Jo Malone is to open its first Aberdeen boutique on the historic site of the former Aberdeen Soup Kitchen.

CONTAINENTAL OFFSHORE DELIVERS HUNTING ENERGY SERVICES CONTRACT

Aberdeen-based Containental Offshore (Containental) has successfully completed a £125,000 ($200,000) contract for oil and gas service provider Hunting Energy Services (Hunting).

MANAGING ABSENCE EFFECTIVELY IN 2010

Our latest series of 90-minute briefings have been designed to help you manage absence under the changing legal regime.

Aberdeen Performing Arts

Aberdeen Performing Arts (APA) is a charitable company charged with the management, operation and development of the arts within its three venues in Aberdeen: His Majesty’s Theatre, the Music Hall and The Lemon Tree.

TAQA ACCELERATES NORTH SEA PRODUCTION WITH NEW RIG CONTRACT

INVESTMENT CONTINUES WITH MOBILE DRILLING CAMPAIGN

Union Square celebrates the New Year by adding five new brands to centre line up

As 2010 gets underway, Union Square has announced a further five names to join the city shopping and leisure centre this spring, three of which are new to the city.

Aberdeen Design and Marketing Agency in UK Top 50

Award-winning Scottish design and marketing agency, Hampton Associates, has burst into the top 50 marketing companies in the UK, and found itself leading the pack north of the Scottish central belt.

North East Businesses Can Tap into Tourism Cash

National tourism body VisitScotland is calling on tourism businesses across the North East to apply for money from its Growth Fund, a scheme designed to support tourism groups throughout Scotland in marketing their products and services to full potential.

SUBSEA 7 ANNOUNCES THE COMPLETION OF THE GIRASSOL PIPELINE REPAIR PROJECT FOR TOTAL E & P ANGOLA

Subsea 7 Inc (OSE Symbol: SUB), one of the world’s leading subsea engineering and construction companies, announced today the successful completion of the Girassol Pipeline Repair Project for Total E&P Angola.

‘When the recruiters are recruiting it’s worth taking note’

Scotland - January 2010 - Hudson, one of the world’s leading recruitment and talent management consultancies, is delighted to announce three new key hires to its Aberdeen office.

Talisman funds second youth development project at Transition Extreme.

Sixteen young people from two Aberdeen secondary schools are set to participate in round two of a successful youth development project led by Transition Extreme Sports Centre and funded by leading North Sea oil and gas operator Talisman Energy (UK) Limited.

New agreement expands global availability of Lloyd’s Register risk-based inspection and maintenance software to industry

Lloyd’s Register and Bayer Technology Services GmbH announced this week they are forming a sales distribution agreement which expands the availability of risk-based inspection expertise.

National Theatre of Scotland Learn

Sponsored by ScottishPower, supported by Determined to Succeed, in partnership with Aberdeen City Council’s Arts Education Team, presents

TRANSFORM ABERDEEN: The Cabaret of Impossible Dreams

Partial closure of Charlotte Street

Charlotte Street will be closed between its junctions with John Street and St Andrews Street for up to nine days from Saturday [23 January] to ensure public safety during the construction of a new entrance to a development there.

Deepsea discoveries that are advancing science highlighted at free public talk

PHOTO and INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITIES: Today (Monday January 18), Meston Building, University of Aberdeen

Iraq and Shell consortium sign the Majnoon Oilfield contract

The Ministry of Oil of the Republic of Iraq, Royal Dutch Shell plc (“Shell”) and Petronas Carigali (“Petronas”) today signed a 20-year contract to provide technical assistance in the development of the Majnoon oilfield.

DOF Subsea Appoints West Africa Operations and Business Development Manager

Specialist subsea service company DOF Subsea has appointed Serge Geraud as its new Operations and Business Development Director based in Angola.

NEW YEAR BRINGS NEW MEMBERS FOR THE NATIONAL SUBSEA RESEARCH INSTITUTE

The National Subsea Research Institute (NSRI) welcomes two new member companies, ensuring a positive start to the new year.

Caring careers to be highlighted at University events

Robert Gordon University's School of Nursing and Midwifery is to hold two Open Days in the coming weeks to highlight opportunities to study for a career in the caring professions.

Council prepares to tackle roads damaged by severe weather

Public urged to report road defects to local authority

Healthy Working Lives Local Advisory Session- Swine Flu H1N1 And Hand Hygiene campaign

Thursday 28th January 2010

EXPERT ADVICE ON WORKPLACE HEALTH FOR CHAMBER MEMBERS

As part of the NHS, the Healthy Working Lives Adviceline offers employers free, confidential and expert advice on health and wellbeing in the workplace.

North Sea Flight 85N Memorial Trust Fund Makes Donations

£330,000 of donations are being made next week from the memorial trust fund which was set up following the tragic oil and gas industry helicopter incident off the north east coast of Scotland last year.

EXPRO APPOINTS SERGIO ZUBELLI AS REGIONAL DIRECTOR, LATIN AMERICA

Expro, a leading international oilfield service company, has named Sergio Zubelli as Regional Director, Latin America. In his new role, Zubelli is responsible for all aspects of the business in South and Central America.

UKCS activity down 35% overall in 2009, according to Deloitte

-Lowest number of wells drilled in Q4 since 2003-

PETROFAC ACQUIRES MECHANICAL SERVICES BUSINESS

Petrofac, the international oil & gas facilities service provider, confirms that it has acquired Scotvalve Services Limited (Scotvalve), a UK-based services company, from Scotvalve’s management, for an initial cash consideration of £3 million.

Members Urged To Have Say On City Square Project

A major public consultation to ask people for their views on plans to create a new civic space by redeveloping Aberdeen’s Union Terrace Gardens and Denburn Valley has now been launched.

Gordon Highlanders to be honoured in the city centre

Aberdeen City Council is seeking to appoint an artist to create a sculpture to commemorate the Gordon Highlanders.

APPRENTICE TECHNICIAN SCOOPS INDUSTRY AWARD

College student Mark Wigginton is top of the class after winning a coveted prize from OPITO - The Oil & Gas Academy.

Skibo Technologies Predicts Strong Growth for 2010

IT Services company, Skibo Technologies (“Skibo”) has announced its plans for growth in 2010 further strengthening the business after it experienced structural changes, including the appointment of a non executive director, last year.

Leading Aberdeen Firm Swings In To the New Year with Celebration for Temporary Workers

Leading Aberdeen company Thorpe Molloy Recruitment is starting the year off in style by staging a special celebration for its temporary workers later this month.

Excellent community response to Main Issues Report of Local Development Plan

Aberdeenshire Council has had a fantastic response to its consultation on the Main Issues Report for the emerging new Local Development Plan (LDP).

PAULL & WILLIAMSONS EMPLOYMENT TEAM SHORTLISTED FOR LAW AWARD

Aberdeen’s leading commercial law firm Paull & Williamsons has been shortlisted for Scott + Co Scottish Legal Awards 2010.

New project opens up historic collections to worldwide audience

Photo opportunities available today (Tuesday January 12) at Marischal Museum, Marischal College

1 in 10 in 2010!

With Christmas fast approaching, and all efforts now focused on preparing for the annual Christmas party, we at Prestige Scotland are aware that only too quickly it will be the New Year, which brings with it the less than exciting return to normality!

SKILLS SET Compromise Agreements & “Without Prejudice” Discussions.

21st January 2010 12.30pm – 13.30pm Johnstone House, 52-54 Rose Street, Aberdeen

Enterprise North East Trust Announces Increase in Occupancy Levels in Aberdeenshire-Based Business Centres

Enterprise North East Trust (Enterprise) announces that the occupancy rates at the Westhill, Banff, Portlethen, Stonehaven and Turriff business centres are 100%.

Funding to tackle infections, which kill tens of thousands of women every year

Every year an estimated half a million women die in childbirth - mainly from haemorrhage, infection and unsafe abortion.

Public Urged To Have Say On City Square Project

A major public consultation to ask people for their views on plans to create a new civic space by redeveloping Aberdeen’s Union Terrace Gardens and Denburn Valley kicked off today (Monday 11 January 2009).

CSL Wins North Sea Decommissioning Contract

Subsea engineering and project management company, CSL, today announced the award of a contract by Silverstone Energy Limited / MCX Exploration (UK) Ltd to decommission the Tristan North West development, located in block 49/29b of the UK Southern North Sea.

Networking event purely for the ladies

Joyce Youngson-Lamb (Youngson Properties), Isobel Maughan (ASM) and Natasha Douglas (Archial Planning) successfully hosted their first joint event, 'Networking with a Twist' recently at top city centre venue Tiger Tiger.

Parents and pupils advised to follow school updates online

Parents, pupils and staff have again been advised to check Aberdeenshire Council’s website over the weekend for the latest news on school closures.

Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group comments on Round Three announcement

Following today’s announcement on Round Three, Aberdeen Renewable Energy Group (AREG) urged the UK oil & gas supply chain and the wider business community in the North East of Scotland to grasp the massive opportunities so clearly evident - but to do it now or risk losing them to fierce competition from elsewhere.

Flood costs for council could hit nearly £4 million

Damage caused by floods which recently hit Aberdeenshire could cost nearly £4 million to put right.

Robert Gordon University course is first in UK to achieve major global accreditation

Robert Gordon University's Aberdeen Business School is leading the way in project management education, as the very first UK institution to achieve accreditation from the Project Management Institute's (PMI) Global Accreditation Center.

A MONSTER CHARITY TOTAL FOR THE FIRST MONSTER CHALLENGE

FirstGroup, Britain’s largest transport operator and organisers of the First Monster Challenge, has announced that the 2009 120km duathlon event raised more than £172,000 for good causes.

Smokers sought for air quality study

Researchers in Aberdeen are seeking smokers for a study examining air quality within the home.

Aker Solutions

07 January 2010 – The Aberdeen operations of international engineering and construction services group Aker Solutions is aiming to take its award-winning environmental performance into 2010 after securing a series of ‘green’ gains over the past 12 months.

Parents advised to follow school updates online

Parents and pupils in Aberdeenshire have been advised to check Aberdeenshire Council’s website for the latest news on school closures in their area.

CHAP CIVIL ENGINEERING WELL POSITIONED FOR POSITIVE 2010 FOLLOWING ANNOUNCEMENT OF STRONG FIRST YEAR FIGURES

Leading North-east engineering company, CHAP Civil Engineering, is looking forward to a positive 2010, following the announcement of a strong first year performance by the firm, which recorded a turnover of £7.4million.

STATEMENT FROM DONALD J. TRUMP ON COURT DECISION

Comment from Donald J. Trump in response to today’s ruling from the Court of Session: