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Aberdeen achieves highest ever ranking in Guardian University Guide
The University of Aberdeen has achieved its highest ever ranking of 13th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide, and its seven-place rise from 20th last year also makes it the biggest climber in the top 20.
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Innovative research will support the expansion of forests and woodlands in the UK
A study led by the University of Aberdeen is one of six major research projects to benefit from a £3 million funding pot to explore the most effective ways to expand the UK's trees, hedgerows, woodlands and forests in rural and urban settings.
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National Decommissioning Centre and Nuclear Decommissioning Authority launch research partnership
The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) have signed a three-year collaborative research agreement - the first of its kind between the nuclear and oil and gas decommissioning sectors.
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£4m investment in 20 new research posts to solve major global challenges
The University of Aberdeen is set to invest nearly £4m to recruit 20 experts to address the key global challenges facing society.
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Energy transition key focus of new international university alliance
The University of Aberdeen has joined forces with two other world-leading universities to develop innovative solutions to tackle key global issues, including the need to ensure a just energy transition while tackling climate change and securing a sustainable future.
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Latest rankings place University of Aberdeen at 20-year high
The University has retained its ranking in the top 20 in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, published today, moving up one place to 19th in the UK. This is the first time that the University has been ranked this highly for more than...
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Research on world's largest tree group will help conservation and management of rain forests
An international study which analysed the world's largest tree group has made breakthrough findings which is expected to guide future conservation of tropical and subtropical rain forests as well as predicting how certain plants will respond to climate change.
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Scientists shine light on 66 million-year-old meteorite wildfire mystery
The meteorite that wiped out Earth's dinosaurs instantly ignited forest wildfires up to thousands of kilometres from its impact zone, scientists have discovered.
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Researchers meet Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen's Just Transition Lab presented research projects and discussed the current energy crisis with Richard Lochhead - Scottish Government Minister for Just Transition, Employment and Fair Work, during his recent visit to our Old Aberdeen campus.
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Evolution of land plants changed composition of Earth's crust, study finds
A new study involving an international team of researchers has found that the evolution of land plants caused a sudden shift in the composition of Earth's continents.