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Shake-up of services needed to ease fibromyalgia pain
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.
From spuds to skincare: Turning potato waste into skincare gold
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen are part of a team looking to turn potato waste into high value compounds that can be used for cosmetics, pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products.
GBV campaigner and international lawyer honoured in winter graduations
A charity founder and gender-based violence campaigner, and an international lawyer and diplomat will receive honorary degrees from the University of Aberdeen as part of the winter graduations.
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Leia feeling top of the world after Ironman Championships
A spinal injury nearly ended the clinical Research Fellow's career.
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Aberdeen research referenced in UK Gov future plans for North Sea
University of Aberdeen's Just Transition Lab (JTL) highlighted the importance of regional just transition planning.
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From palliative care to PhD - heart transplant survivor Brian Keeley celebrates degree success
Twelve years ago Brian Keeley was on life support - now he is a graduate with a PhD
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Ancient wolves on remote Baltic island suggest association with prehistoric humans
University researchers part of team which uncovered evidence suggesting that grey wolves may have been managed or controlled by prehistoric humans.
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Structural reform needed to address UK electricity price pressures
New research from the University of Aberdeen warns that UK electricity bills are unlikely to fall under current arrangements and urges policymakers to consider structural reforms to protect consumers while delivering the energy transition.
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Aberdeen in global top 10% in THE Interdisciplinary Science rankings
The University of Aberdeen has been ranked within the top 10% globally and 2nd in the UK in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026.
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Scottish asthma charity celebrates placement success with University of Aberdeen
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAF), Scotland's only dedicated asthma charity, is celebrating another successful year of partnership with the University of Aberdeen through its Work-Based Placement Programme, an academic initiative designed to bridge classroom learning with real-world experience.
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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Jane Austen’s friendships defied social class – and empowered her writing
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Nigeria at 65: a long road to economic freedom
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La Finlande, nouveau poste avancé de l’Otan face à la Russie
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2027 Nigerian poll could trigger unrest unless electoral commission is fixed
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Cameroun : l'élection présidentielle risque d'entraîner une instabilité, quel que soit le vainqueur
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Cameroon’s election risks instability, no matter who wins
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Armed banditry is becoming a crisis in Nigeria: why fixing the police is key
Opinion
Driving innovation for Scotland's future
As Scotland comes together to celebrate its first National Innovation Week, the University of Aberdeen is proud to highlight our ambitious vision for shaping the future of enterprise, entrepreneurship, and societal impact. We kicked off the week by launching a brand-new course, ‘The Founder’s Journey’, to inspire and help students and staff turn...
Decarbonisation is not deindustrialisation - it's the UK's best chance for economic renewal and a just transition
There is a substantive amount of debate about the nature and shape of the future UK economy in the context of achieving Net Zero. This has, rightly so, been focused on the regions, places and sectors that have been dependant on fossil fuel industries for generations and how we can...
The case for introducing strategic infrastructure led permits to replace traditional offshore licensing
We live in uncertain times and energy security has risen to the top of the political agenda. Until renewable sources are in place, oil and gas will continue to serve some of our energy needs. Yet the sector faces severe headwinds including the prospect of no new licences or fields. But...
