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Highest UK Honour for University of Aberdeen
World-leading University of Aberdeen research and teaching in soil science promoting the control of greenhouse gas emissions and sustainable food production has been recognised with the institution being awarded a prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize - the highest national Honour awarded in UK further and higher education.
Study reveals how explosion in ocean life built the first mountains
An unprecedented abundance of oceanic life played a crucial role in the creation of Earth's mountains, a landmark study led by scientists at the University of Aberdeen has revealed.
Book of Deer to return to north-east Scotland for the first time in a millennium
For the first time in more than one thousand years, the Book of Deer, possibly Scotland's oldest surviving manuscript, will return to the north-east of Scotland in 2022.
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Martina Chukwuma-Ezike elected as University Rector
Martina Chukwuma-Ezike has been elected by students as Rector of the University of Aberdeen.
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Anthology celebrates Toulmin Prize winners
The winners of an annual prize which celebrates the best of Doric writing will be showcased in a new anthology launched tomorrow (Thursday November 18).
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Top marks for Lathallan students in stress-related scientific study
Students at an Angus school got a lesson in what it's like to be involved in a world-class research project last week when they took part in a series of workshops with experts from the University of Aberdeen.
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Climate capsule carries messages of hope to the future
A climate capsule offering hopes and pledges for the future of the planet has been buried at the University of Aberdeen's Cruickshank Botanic Garden today (Friday, 12 November).
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Composer aims to take Doric to the concert hall
A former Banffshire music teacher is aiming to show that Doric deserves to be showcased in the concert hall, as well as valued in Scotland's homes and communities.
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'Magic bullet' found in fight against leukaemia
Researchers have made a huge leap forward in finding a targeted therapy for acute myeloid leukaemia.
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Dunnottar Primary pupils ahead of the game on climate change
School pupils across Aberdeen city and Aberdeenshire are being offered the chance to design, develop and market a game that will help bring to life the impact of climate change and how we can all contribute to combatting it.
The Conversation
The University of Aberdeen is a founding partner of The Conversation UK. See below our academics' articles and opinion pieces on various topics of public interest.
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A new era of planetary exploration: what we discovered on the far side of the Moon
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Ice stupas: the artificial mini glaciers bringing water to some of the driest, coldest places on Earth
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Some rich people will love at least one sweetener in Democrats' $3.5 trillion plan
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How a new app helps fishing boats avoid endangered species
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How special soil observatories in China are helping to create more sustainable agriculture
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New Scottish government: key takeaways from the SNP deal with the Greens
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Huntington’s disease: northern Scotland has one of world's highest rates and rising sharply – here's why
Opinion
Can we be 'Open to all' in our publishing?
University Librarian Simon Bains reflects on the University's founding statement to be 'Open to all' and considers whether this extends to our research publishing. This is the first in a series of posts about issues and opportunities in Open Access publishing Aberdeen 2040 is an ambitious and inspirational strategic plan which drives...
In the AI age, the world must work together to limit the risk of nuclear war
By Dr James Johnson, Lecturer in Strategic Studies, University of Aberdeen In a recent article published with The Washington Quarterly I describe the significant (and growing) gap between the expectations and fears of public opinion, policymakers, and global defense communities about artificial intelligence (AI) and its actual military capabilities, particularly in...
Sir Walter Scott's writing can still teach us about ourselves 250 years on
Professor Alison Lumsden, from the University of Aberdeen’s Walter Scott Research Centre, considers the lasting legacy of one of Scotland's most celebrated authors as we approach the 250th anniversary of his birth. In 2021 we celebrate 250 years of Scotland’s greatest storyteller, Sir Walter Scott. One of Scotland’s most significant figures...
