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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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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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Public outreach: stories from bog and bone
Dr. Tim Mighall, Reader in Palaeoecology at the Geography Department gave a talk at the Marsden Women's Institute last Wednesday.
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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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A dam fine dram - researchers team up with The Glenlivet to protect whisky production
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen and James Hutton Institute have worked with The Glenlivet distillery to introduce environmentally sustainable solutions at Chivas Brothers' Speyside distillery to address water scarcity and protect whisky production.
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Human Geography ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction
Human Geography at Aberdeen has been ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction, with a score of 100%. The annual NSS asks final-year students across the UK about a range of factors related to their academic experience, including teaching, learning opportunities, assessment and feedback, and academic support. We are...
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School of Geosciences Shines in National Student Survey
The School of Geosciences has again performed exceptionally well in the annual National Student Survey (NSS).
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MSc in Sustainability Transitions a finalist in the Green Gown Awards
The MSc in Sustainability Transitions programme run by the Department of Geography & Environment has made it to the final of the Green Gown Awards (UK & Ireland) – a famous annual competition managed by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC). The programme has been nominated in the Tomorrow’s...
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Do well and feel well -new study exploring links between beachcleaning and wellbeing
An interdisciplinary research team at the University of Aberdeen including Psychologists and Human Geographers is exploring links between beachcleaning as an environmental volunteering activity and wellbeing.
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Congratulations to our most recent graduates and winner of student prizes
Student, families and our Geography staff recently celebrated the summer 2022 graduation ceremonies. We congratulate all our wonderful graduates and wish them all the best for their future! We have also awarded a number of prizes to our Geography students and nominated some candidates for national awards. The Deeside Field Club Prize...