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Storms reveal rare 2,000-year-old footprints on Scottish beach
Storms which recently ravaged Britain's coastline have revealed 2,000-year-old footprints on an Angus beach - one of only a handful of locations in the UK where markings of this kind have ever been discovered
New astronomy facility approved for Cruickshank Botanic Garden
Planning permission has been approved for a new Astronomy Facility at the University of Aberdeen, to be built within the grounds of Cruickshank Botanic Garden.
University of Aberdeen leads world-first brain health study with MRI-pioneer among first volunteers
World-first brain health study underway
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University research shapes findings of landmark Just Transition report
The work of the University of Aberdeen's Just Transition Lab has been formally recognised in the Just Transition Commission's final report.
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Students shine in GameJam 2026
The second annual University of Aberdeen GameJam 2026 was a success with 13 student teams taking part.
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Sensors installed across Aberdeen in bid to unlock geothermal energy
Researchers exploring Aberdeen's potential for geothermal heating have begun deploying a city-wide network of seismic nodes that will be used to create a 3D subsurface map.
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Aberdeen Artworlds exhibition marks 50 years of the Linklater Collection
A striking collection of works by some of the most important Scottish artists of the 20th century is now on display as part of a new exhibition at the University.
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Posthumous award of PhD to Dr Vidyavathi Pamjula
The University of Aberdeen has conferred a PhD posthumously on doctoral researcher Dr Vidyavathi Pamjula, recognising the originality, rigour and advanced stage of completion of her research on the evolutionary origins of infectious diseases.
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University celebrates Year of the Horse with family-friendly events
The University of Aberdeen's Confucius Institute will celebrate Chinese Lunar New Year later this month with a packed schedule of family-friendly events to welcome the Year of the Horse.
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University-led research reveals UK and Ireland 'postcode lottery' for second trimester baby loss
The care that women receive following a miscarriage during the second trimester of pregnancy varies according to where in the UK and Ireland the woman is treated, new research shows.
The Conversation
The University of Aberdeen is a founding partner of The Conversation UK. See below our academics' articles and opinion pieces on various topics of public interest.
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Why coping with heavy rain in Scotland’s whisky country shows how to save water for the summer
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Nigeria’s former election umpire has been appointed an ambassador: why this is a red flag
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Nigeria has jailed Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu: why it risks backfiring
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Jane Austen’s friendships defied social class – and empowered her writing
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Nigeria at 65: a long road to economic freedom
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La Finlande, nouveau poste avancé de l’Otan face à la Russie
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2027 Nigerian poll could trigger unrest unless electoral commission is fixed
Opinion
Driving innovation for Scotland's future
As Scotland comes together to celebrate its first National Innovation Week, the University of Aberdeen is proud to highlight our ambitious vision for shaping the future of enterprise, entrepreneurship, and societal impact. We kicked off the week by launching a brand-new course, ‘The Founder’s Journey’, to inspire and help students and staff turn...
Decarbonisation is not deindustrialisation - it's the UK's best chance for economic renewal and a just transition
There is a substantive amount of debate about the nature and shape of the future UK economy in the context of achieving Net Zero. This has, rightly so, been focused on the regions, places and sectors that have been dependant on fossil fuel industries for generations and how we can...
The case for introducing strategic infrastructure led permits to replace traditional offshore licensing
We live in uncertain times and energy security has risen to the top of the political agenda. Until renewable sources are in place, oil and gas will continue to serve some of our energy needs. Yet the sector faces severe headwinds including the prospect of no new licences or fields. But...
