Research at University of Aberdeen confirmed as leading the world

The University of Aberdeen has been ranked as 'world leading' for significant areas of its research in a UK-wide assessment, which is the first of its kind to examine the impact of university outputs on society, business and culture.

Archaeology and Palaeoecology Research at Aberdeen ranked top in Scotland

The Archaeology Department (with colleagues from Palaeoecology) at Aberdeen has been rated top in Scotland for its research profile in the recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2014) exercise, which has been carried out across the UK University sector.

REF results highlight leading research in School of Geosciences

New Senior Vice-Principal appointed

The University of Aberdeen has appointed Professor Jeremy Kilburn as new Senior Vice-Principal.

Roman and Pictish silver hoard uncovered by archaeologists

Archaeologists from the University of Aberdeen's Northern Picts project and National Museums Scotland have unearthed a hoard of Late Roman and Pictish silver buried in a field in Aberdeenshire.

New £100m University Energy Building to tackle society's biggest challenges

Plans for a new £100 million centre of excellence in research, innovation and teaching to help safeguard society's energy needs have been announced today (Monday, December 1) by the University of Aberdeen.