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Veganuary momentum fades as participants struggle to maintain meat-free options beyond January
Academics at the University of Aberdeen have compared attitudes and knowledge around sustainable eating - and willingness to reduce the amount of meat consumed - over a 10-year period. They found that although initiatives like ‘Veganuary’ were helpful in introducing people to alternative diets, this was not sustained in most of...
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Aberdeen researchers drive £5.7million cross-UK 'whole system' approach to Just Transition
An Aberdeen-led research programme that puts people and communities at the centre of the move to Net Zero is one of two national projects benefitting from a share of nearly £10m investment by UKRI.
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New funding to explore how the UK adapts to climate-induced food price shocks
The University of Aberdeen will share in a £15m investment in research to help the UK prepare for climate change.
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Eat local fish: Nutrients 'lost' to exports could help health and climate
Scientists who have calculated the UK's "lost" nutrients from fish exports for the first time are calling for a big push to get more people eating local seafood.
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Is the world ready for the offshore renewables revolution?
The development of offshore renewable energy (ORE) technologies is being heralded as an essential element of global efforts to reduce emissions and protect the planet. But as advances continue to be made on innovations that fully harness the ocean’s power, a new project will examine some of the opportunities and challenges...
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Two Aberdeen projects among those powering a net zero future in Scotland
Two research projects led by the University of Aberdeen in partnership with St Andrews, Dundee and Heriot-Watt are among eight to have secured funding to tackle the challenges Scotland faces in the transition to a net zero future.
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University unveils strategy to boost innovation and drive new business creation
A new approach to fostering an enhanced spin-out culture at the University of Aberdeen will now see the institution reduce its equity stake, in favour of increasing innovation and accelerating the commercialisation of intellectual property.
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University hosts the Just Transition Commission and Climate Change Committee
The University of Aberdeen's Just Transition Lab hosted the Scottish Just Transition Commission and the UK Climate Change Committee last week during their two-day fact finding visit to the north-east.
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Hemp and hydrogen among innovative science shared with Deputy First Minister
Scotland's Deputy First Minister has had a taste of the future with hemp-based pancakes.
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Aberdeen supports UK research exploring the impact of energy transition on coastal communities
The University of Aberdeen will join forces with other Scottish institutions to explore lessons from the past which can help coastal communities cope with the move to renewable energy.