Department of Geology and Geophysics

Geology and Petroleum Geology rises 7 places in CUG league table

The Department of Geology and Petroleum Geology 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".