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Study deepens understanding of polar ice streams
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen have deepened our understanding of how polar ice escapes into the ocean by studying a site in mainland Europe.
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Study reveals gold in Millport rocks
The discovery of microscopic concentrations of gold in rocks from a popular Scottish holiday destination has raised the possibility of bigger finds elsewhere, according to research carried out by scientists at the University of Aberdeen.
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Geography receives pump-priming funding to explore expansion of GIS course provision
Brice Rea, Matteo Spagnolo, David Green, and Caitlin Cottrill have received pump-priming funding from the University (via the Scottish Funding Council Knowledge Transfer Grant) to undertake market research into the expansion of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) provision within Geography. Initially, this will focus on Continuing Professional Development course opportunities for...
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New equipment to aid North Sea exploration and production activity
The University of Aberdeen has taken delivery of rock mechanics equipment that could play a major role in maximising oil and gas recovery in the North Sea and West of Shetland area.
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Aberdeen Geography & Environment launches new student exchange programme with Wisconsin-Eau Claire
In line with the publication of the most recent ranking, which includes Aberdeen amongst the 40 most international universities in the world, the Department of Geography & Environment is happy to announce the launch of its new student exchange programme with the Department of Geography & Anthropology at the University...
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The Department of Geography and Environment welcomes Professor David Rhind CBE
On the 16th June 2015, Professor David Rhind received an Honorary Doctor of Science Degree from the University of Aberdeen. Professor Rhind is the former Director General of the Ordnance Survey (OS) - the UK’s National Mapping Agency - and a past Vice-Chancellor of City University, London. His academic career...
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University in top 40 international universities in Times Higher Education rankings
The University of Aberdeen has been included in the top 40 of an influential list that ranks the world's best 200 universities in terms of international outlook.
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Study reveals high levels of toxic element in UK shale
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen have discovered high levels of a toxic element in rock samples taken from an area of the UK targeted for shale gas extraction.
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University Professor praised for postgraduate study report
A University of Aberdeen Professor has won praise from Scotland's Cabinet Secretary for Education for his contribution towards the future of postgraduate education in Scotland.
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Erasmus student takes top prize in international competition
An Erasmus student has paid tribute to staff at the University of Aberdeen's School of Geosciences for the part they played in his success in a top international geology competition.