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Geology and Geophysics rises 7 places in CUG league table

The Department of Geology and Geophysics has moved up seven places in the Complete University Guide’s league tables

Aberdeen geologist becomes first ever Dewey Medal recipient

A leading geologist from the School of Geosciences has become the first ever recipient of a newly created award from The Geological Society.

Aberdeen geoscientists create world's first 3D thermal image of a volcano

Scientists from the School of Geosciences have created the world's first 3D thermal image of an active volcano

New study shows carbon dioxide storage is secure climate mitigation tool

Research by Aberdeen geoscientists shows that carbon dioxide can be stored for thousands of years by injecting the liquefied gas deep underground

Geosciences startup takes top award in global competition

PhD students from the School of Geosciences have taken the top award in an international competition held to recognise innovation and entrepreneurship.

Study signals new hope for Rockall oil and gas exploration

Geological analysis of the Rockall area of the North Atlantic has revealed previously unknown insights that could lead to new oil and gas discoveries

Longest continental volcanic hotspot track discovered

Scientists from the University of Aberdeen and the Australian National University have discovered the world's longest known continental volcanic hotspot track

Research Excellence Framework 2014

Aberdeen is the highest rated University in Scotland in the REF2014 for Earth Systems and Environmental Science. Scored especially strongly for “impact".

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  • 'Flammable ice' discovery offers up clue to life on other planets

    05 February 2020
  • Winter Graduations 2019

    25 November 2019
  • June 2019 PhD Newsletter now available

    01 July 2019
  • Summer 2019 Geosciences Graduation

    27 June 2019
  • Call for Applications: Beatrice Anna Percival Memorial Prize in Geology & Petroleum Geology

    12 February 2019
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