3rd in Scotland and Top 20 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026
3rd in Scotland, Wales and N Ireland for student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2025
3rd in Scotland and 25th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025
Queen's Anniversary Prize for research and teaching in Soil Science in 2021
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Analysis of Hitler's DNA offers contextual clues but is not a biological explanation for tyranny
A University professor and expert on the Third Reich offers his thoughts on the results of Hitler's DNA analysis - and the need for caution.
University team part of clinical trial to tackle street benzodiazepine use and drug-related deaths
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen are part of a major new clinical trial aimed at reducing the use of street-sourced benzodiazepines among people receiving treatment for opioid dependency.
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