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Success for Geosciences in Guardian University Rankings
The University of Aberdeen has been ranked 4th in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology and 13th for Earth and Marine Sciences by the Guardian University Guide.
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Aberdeen rises to highest ever position in Guardian University Guide
The University of Aberdeen has risen to its highest ever position in the Guardian University Guide coming in 12th place in the UK overall and top in the UK for Medicine.
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Aberdeen second for student satisfaction in national survey
The University of Aberdeen has been ranked 2nd across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland* for overall student satisfaction and 10th in the UK** out of 120 universities in this year's National Student Survey (NSS).
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Aberdeen archaeologist assists in recovery of fallen WW2 soldiers
A University of Aberdeen archaeologist has been part of a team of specialists involved in the recovery of World War Two casualties from the Owen Stanley Mountain Range, Papua New Guinea.
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Digital Museum lets visitors explore Yup'ik life in the past with help from local community today
Extraordinary archaeological discoveries from a frozen 16th century Alaskan village on the shores of the Bering Sea can now be viewed online for the first time.
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University celebrates global league table success
The University of Aberdeen's social and economic impact has seen it ranked 70th in the world and 18th in the UK in an influential league table.
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Study reveals new insights into the origins of Scotland's mysterious Picts
Scotland's Picts have long been viewed as a mysterious people with their enigmatic symbols and inscriptions, accentuated by representations of them as wild barbarians with exotic origins.
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More League Tables Success for the School of Geosciences
The University of Aberdeen has been ranked 6th in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology (out of 27 institutions), 7th in the UK for Earth and Marine Sciences (out of 36 institutions) and 20th for Geography (out of 67 institutions) by the Guardian University Guide 2023.
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Into the light - new Leverhulme-funded research project explores Dark Ages in Northern Britain
The early Medieval period has often been referred to as the 'Dark Ages', associated with economic and cultural decline after the fall of the Roman Empire between the 5th and 11th centuries AD. This is not true - An exciting new 5-year Leverhulme funded project led by Dr Samantha Jones...
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Caroline Wickham-Jones: Archaeology loses one of its leading lights
It is with great sadness that we note the passing of our friend and colleague, Caroline Wickham-Jones. Caroline was a celebrated archaeologist, author and talented prehistorian. Here in Archaeology at Aberdeen, we remember her generosity - with her time and her knowledge - and her unrelenting enthusiasm for all things...