Aberdeen ranked top in Scotland for scientific collaboration
13 January 2012 Aberdeen ranked top in Scotland for scientific collaboration The University of Aberdeen has been ranked top university in Scotland for scientific collaboration with other academic institutions, in a new league table.
Big name sponsors & celebrities announced for Europe's leading science event
12 January 2012 Big name sponsors & celebrities announced for Europe's leading science event Major energy sector multinationals have thrown their weight behind the national celebration of science which will headline the North-East calendar this year.
Archaeologists uncover Pictish seat of power in tiny Scottish village
16 November 2011 Archaeologists uncover Pictish seat of power in tiny Scottish village An excavation has revealed a fortified early medieval settlement and unearthed significant artefacts which position a tiny Scottish village as a seat of major political power and influence.
Postgraduate prospects highlighted at Open Day
03 November 2011 Postgraduate prospects highlighted at Open Day Hundreds of prospective postgraduate students are expected to descend on the University of Aberdeen on Wednesday (November 9) as the institution hosts its annual Postgraduate Open Day.
Aberdeen archaeologists lead international sampling trip to Chicago Field Museum
12 October 2011 Aberdeen archaeologists lead international sampling trip to Chicago Field Museum An international team of researchers, led by the Archaeology Department at Aberdeen have been carrying out research in one of the world's premiere museums.
Archaeological lessons learned in Orkney shared with international experts
15 March 2011 Archaeological lessons learned in Orkney shared with international experts Scientists and researchers from across northern Europe will gather in Orkney on Thursday to learn how the islands protect their rich archaeological resources from rising seas and winter storms.
Hunter gatherer ancestors could hold answers to energy crisis
27 August 2010 Hunter gatherer ancestors could hold answers to energy crisis The global environmental crisis could be tackled by taking inspiration from the ancient hunter gatherers who populated Britain until 6000 years ago, according to a University of Aberdeen archaeologist.