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King Charles shown Geothermal research
Our team behind a pioneering geothermal feasibility pilot study to unlock the heat beneath our feet discussed their research with His Majesty the King during his visit to the North-east.
Executive Deans for new Faculties
I am absolutely delighted to announce the four exceptional academic leaders who will lead our new Faculties and help drive forward the next phase of our transformation. Each brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment and vision to build on our excellence in teaching and research and deliver...
New school resources celebrate Aberdeen's many languages
Local primary schools will receive new educational resources celebrating multilingualism, cultural diversity and the languages of Aberdeen and beyond as part of an initiative led by the University.
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University among partners with Great British Energy
The University of Aberdeen is part of a partnership announced today by Great British Energy focused on supporting the next generation of energy workers in the North-east of Scotland.
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Elphinstone Institute to host Button Boxes & Moothies Autumn Fling this week
The University of Aberdeen's Elphinstone Institute is delighted to bring a fantastic weekend of music and tuition to Aberdeen this week,
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University chemist awarded £1.8 million Fellowship recognising potential leaders of the future
A University of Aberdeen chemist has been awarded a prestigious Royal Society University Research Fellowship worth £1.8 million.
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New research aims to improve care for mothers and babies affected by life-threatening bleeding after
A new study could transform the way doctors diagnose and treat severe bleeding after childbirth, helping to improve outcomes for mothers and babies across Scotland, the UK and beyond.
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UK's first GP and Mental Health Teaching Centre opens at University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian have opened the doors of a new, first of its kind, General Practice and Mental Health Teaching Centre in Aberdeen.
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Medical student awarded scholarship for 'next generation of healthcare leaders'
Final year Aberdeen medical student Hannah Ferry has been awarded a scholarship with the Healthcare Leadership Academy.
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Small farming management changes could help protect birds under threat
New research finds simple changes to the timing of conservation measures on farmland could significantly improve protection for some of the UK's most rapidly declining wading bird species.
The Conversation
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Los neandertales utilizaban dientes de rinoceronte para tallar la piedra
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Did Neanderthals use rhinoceros teeth as tools?
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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
Opinion
Stick or Twist? Why Net Zero will stall unless we change how we govern it
For over a decade, the UK was regarded as a climate leader. The Climate Change Act created a durable cross‑party mandate, and emissions fell to less than half their 1990 levels - largely through cleaning up the power sector, a shift that required little from the public directly as we...
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...
