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A new scientific model to understand the amount of our universe which is habitable developed by University of Aberdeen scientists is being announced today at the British Science Festival.

More than 45 artists from the UK and beyond have been selected to display their work at a prestigious Aberdeen exhibition depicting the link between geology and the landscape of earth.

Secondary school pupils throughout Aberdeen City and Shire are to delve into the world of oil and gas as they embark on a project which will see them use their skills in physics, maths, chemistry and geology to solve an industry challenge.

Scientists have discovered a one mile deep rift valley hidden beneath the ice in West Antarctica, which they believe is contributing to ice loss from this part of the continent.

Research ties are formalised between University of Aberdeen's Department of Archaeology and the Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences in a research agreement signing ceremony, attended by Professor Keith Dobney.

The first class of the MSc in Hydrocarbon Exploration at the University of Aberdeen graduate today. The degree is run by exploHUB, a joint industry/ academia training centre preparing exploration geoscientists for the challenge of discovering the Earth's remaining hydrocarbon resources.

It's one of the world's toughest forms of rock, used to create buildings and monuments across the globe, and famously linked with one of Scotland's main cities.

Pupils in Oyne and Keig Schools have been displaying the results of their own archaeological fieldwork as part of a University project to unlock the secret past of the Bennachie area.

The University of Aberdeen, and Department of Archaeology, are now inviting applications for three PhD studentships - funded as part of the University's 'North' initiative.

Popular TV physicist, Brian Cox, has been announced as one of a host of well-known and well-loved celebrity scientists who will appear at this year's British Science Festival in Aberdeen.