News in June 2026

An international study has called for more focus on the way entire health systems work together after findings revealed how well-intentioned changes can backfire, making patient outcomes worse.

Samuel Bennett and Dr Louisa Lawrie from PERG alongside u/g student Rida Mir were involved in a project exploring innovative approaches to student course evaluation design that support richer insights and actionable feedback. Rida tells us more about the project: Our project explores how student course evaluations can be redesigned to...

We are pleased to announce that Samuel Bennett from the IAHS Pedagogic Education Research Group (PERG) has been awarded FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy). This is a widely recognised professional teaching qualification awarded by Advance HE. It demonstrates an individual’s comprehensive understanding of effective, reflective and inclusive teaching practices in...

Headed by Epidemiology Group Head Professor Gary Macfarlane, the new Centre held its inaugural meeting on Friday 12 June, with 40 members coming together to discuss and develop initial work plans and early research proposals.

Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have been selected to lead workstreams in a landmark research project that could transform maternal health care.

We were incredibly surprised and honoured that the AYEScreen Study was featured as part of the King and Queen's Reception celebrating 125 years of Cancer Research UK at St James's Palace, and attended by the King, Queen and the Princess of Wales. AYEScreen is investigating to what extent offering vaginal HPV...