In-depth - our pioneers and their extraordinary achievements
Our staff, students and graduates have achieved remarkable success. We explore their stories and how they have shaped the lives of others.
Scorpion sting might save lives from coronavirus
The potential of scorpion venoms to combat the threat of new variants of coronavirus is being explored by scientists from the University of Aberdeen and the University of Suez Canal, Egypt.
Research reveals health impact of the pandemic on those asked to shield
New research by the Health Foundation's Networked Data Lab (NDL) reveals the extent to which the pandemic has had an impact on the more than four million people who were identified as being 'clinically extremely vulnerable' and asked to shield.
Work of Scottish scientist commemorated with new UK coin to celebrate 100 Years of Insulin
The work of University of Aberdeen graduate and later Regius Professor, JJR Macleod, is celebrated on a new 50p coin in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the discovery of insulin.
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£14m programme targets new jobs and economic recovery in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
The £14.3 million North East Economic Recovery and Skills Fund (NEERSF) will boost employment prospects for more than 3,000 people across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire and accelerate economic growth in the region.
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50,000 dollar project aims to preserve indigenous 'voices' in danger of being lost for future genera
An Aberdeen academic has been awarded 50,000 US dollars to digitise an endangered archive containing the voices, stories and songs of indigenous people of the North captured over six decades.
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What's in a name - prospects for place-based food and drink producers in Scotland
New report looks at food and drink enterprises in Scotland's Highlands and Islands.
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Harnessing the power of marine microbes and their bioactive molecules
New EU project to develop new, sustainable methods to protect fish, algae and sponges from diseases.
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University marks COP26 with event for schools and time capsule plans
A 'Mock COP' event for school pupils in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire is one of several initiatives that the University of Aberdeen is undertaking as part of its 'Road to COP26' activities to mark the global climate conference in Glasgow next month.
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Call for citizen scientists to 'brush-up' dentists' knowledge
Health researchers are inviting members of the public to share their experiences of visiting the dentist in a bid to help improve oral and dental healthcare.
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Music delves deep into the wildlife of the Welsh coast
The University of Aberdeen's Professor of Composition, Paul Mealor, has created a soundtrack to an underwater world which has never before been captured on camera in such detail.
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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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
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Bagaimana negara-negara menggunakan identitas digital untuk meminggirkan kelompok rentan di seluruh dunia
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Hydrogen: UK government sees future in low-carbon fuel – but what's the reality?
Opinion
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...
Invisible engagement: how can we support students when we can't see what's going on?
Student engagement is emotional as well as cerebral - and stress, anxiety and loneliness can all have an impact on learning. University of Aberdeen Vice-Principal Ruth Taylor and Lee Watson, Student Adviser with Aberdeen University Students' Association, reflect on what can and can't be "seen" (this article first appeared in...
