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Aberdeen Geography graduation class of 1971 reunion
The Aberdeen Geography cohort of 1971 had a 50th reunion, back in Aberdeen, on the 3rd of September, showing that the friendships made at University are for life. Fortunately, the COVID restrictions had eased sufficiently that the majority of those still based in the UK could attend. International travel restrictions...
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Aberdeen Geologists Attend Major Conference
The School of Geosciences has a major presence at the William Smith 2021 meeting of the Geological Society taking place 19-21 October 2021. This is the Society’s flagship annual conference, held virtually over three days in October. The theme is “Geological mapping – of our world and others”. From Aberdeen we...
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Seasonal Migrant Workers in Scottish Agriculture
Katrin Prager has won a contract for Scottish Government (RESAS) to investigate the “Provision of Farm Workers in Scottish Agriculture” with Diffley Partnership (lead) and the Fraser of Allander Institute, University of Strathclyde (Start 31 Aug 2021, Finish Aug 2022). This focusses on seasonal migrant workers who are crucial for...
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Undergraduate geology fieldwork starts again!
After 18 months of restrictions and virtual teaching, we are delighted to be able to offer our undergraduate geology students the opportunity for residential field trips this autumn. Following strict Covid-compliant protocols, we are running field classes to Arran, currently ongoing, and to the NW Highlands this autumn. It's great...
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Guardian University Guide brings more good news for University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen has retained its improved position in the Guardian University Guide as the 20th highest ranked university in the UK.
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Public views sought to shape the future of Aberdeen collections
From meteorites to Napoleon's sister's slippers, the University of Aberdeen is home to hundreds of thousands of museum treasures.
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University rises 20 places in THE World University Rankings
The University of Aberdeen has risen 20 places in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2022, strengthening its position among the world's top 200 universities.
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Treescapes project begins
Dr Ed Schofield is to be a co-investigator on a UKRI-funded research project entitled, Voices of the future: collaborating with children and young people to reimagine treescapes. The study will explore how young people perceive and connect with trees, woodland and forests (‘treescapes’) and how they can participate in changing...
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New University VP for regional recovery and development
A new post has been announced to help the University of Aberdeen play a key role in the north-east of Scotland's recovery and redevelopment from the pandemic.
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Top climate scientist appointed to key environment role ahead of COP 26
Professor Pete Smith, Professor of Soils and Global Change at the University of Aberdeen's Institute of Biological and Environmental Sciences, has been appointed to a new group of international experts who will advise the Scottish Government on environmental issues.