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University of Aberdeen's campus in India to open in summer after official signing
The University of Aberdeen has made an admissions call to all aspiring students in India to its new branch campus in Mumbai after Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Peter Edwards signed a Joint Venture agreement with a leading India-based education provider in the country on Tuesday 13 January.
University staff and alumni celebrated in King's New Year Honours List 2026
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 identifies role of autism genes in early brain development
A team of researchers from the University of Aberdeen has uncovered, for the first time, how genes linked to autism and intellectual disability may influence early brain development.
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University celebrates 130 years of psychology with packed events programme
The University of Aberdeen's School of Psychology celebrates its 130th anniversary this year, kicking off the milestone with a Traitors-themed event later this month.
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Nature recovery policies must address environmental inequality, new paper warns
A new discussion paper from scientists at the University of Aberdeen and commissioned by The British Academy, examines how policymakers can redesign biodiversity policies to better integrate people and place.
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University of Aberdeen leads charge to break barriers for disabled doctors
A new project led by the University of Aberdeen will explore the challenges that doctors with disabilities face when trying to progress in their careers.
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University of Aberdeen excellence in life sciences supports four Scottish EDGE winners
Excellence in life sciences at the University of Aberdeen has supported four projects to secure prizes worth £260,000 at this year's Scottish EDGE Awards.
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Human rights centre stage as Aberdeen nutrition scientist takes chair of Scottish Food Coalition
Rowett Professor appointed new chair of the Scottish Food Coalition.
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University of Aberdeen helps to make cancer screening more accessible to 'under-served' groups
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.
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Aberdeen scientist recognised with major international hydrology award
A University hydrologist has been named the recipient of a prestigious international award, recognising a lifetime of outstanding contributions to his field.
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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Nigeria has jailed Biafra separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu: why it risks backfiring
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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
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...
