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The University of Aberdeen will mark the 531st anniversary of its foundation with a vibrant programme of public events celebrating its history, research excellence and enduring connections with the local community.

It’s been a strong start to 2026 for members of the IAHS Postgraduate Education Research Group (PERG) with two successful funding applications to the 2025/26 University’s Learning & Teaching Enhancement Programme (LTEP). Congratulations to all involved. Neurodiversity in HE - a critical discourse analysis Toni Gibson and Kirsty Kiezebrink This project looks at how...

The first review of vaccine trials conducted in care homes concludes that it is 'crucial' that future vaccine trials include care homes residents.

A pioneering geneticist, a clinical chair in surgery, an industrial psychologist and a forensic soil scientist have been recognised in the King's 2026 New Year Honours.

New research from the University of Aberdeen and the Grampian Regional Equality Council (GREC) has outlined ways to make cancer screening services more accessible to people who may be 'under-served' by the healthcare system.

Thanks so much to Bea Dawkins and Fionnuala Cousins of the Health Determinants Research Collaboration Aberdeen (HDRC Aberdeen) and everyone who attended the IAHS seminar today. It was really great and generated a lot of discussion. Bea and Fionnuala’s presentation was entitled: “Bridging the Gap: A How-to Guide for Academics looking...

People frequently waiting years to be 'taken seriously', postcode lotteries for access to care and a general lack of knowledge are among some of the key findings from a University of Aberdeen investigation into fibromyalgia care.

Dr Andrea Woolner was delighted to share some of the findings from the PASTeL studies (Pregnancy After Second Trimester pregnancy Loss) which she leads in collaboration with Professor Alexander Heazell at the University of Manchester. Their work was presented at the Association of Early Pregnancy Units (AEPU) conference on 13/14...

Professor Adrian Grant was the HSRU Director from 1994 to 2007 and an advocate and visionary within evidence-based health services research. During his 13 years’ tenure, the unit trebled in size, carrying out studies in areas such as incontinence, hernia repair, hip replacement and the role of vitamin D in...

Some of the AMETHYST trial team were delighted to host a stand at the Association of Early Pregnancy Units (AEPU) conference on 13/14th November in Glasgow. It was great to speak to prospective sites and share information about the AMETHYST trial - an NIHR EME funded double blinded randomised controlled...