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AI's wild take on rewilding: missing some crucial info
A new study from the University of Aberdeen has revealed that artificial intelligence may be shaping the future of rewilding in ways that create an idealised version of what restored nature can look like.
Nuart Aberdeen 2026 takes centre stage at the University of Aberdeen
The first mural for Nuart Aberdeen has been revealed - with a work by homegrown street artist KMG taking pride of place in the heart of the University of Aberdeen.
Orange glow marks Supported Internship Day at Aberdeen
University lights up King's College Chapel to mark Supported Internship Day.
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Prestigious medal award for University of Aberdeen scientist
Professor Neil Vargesson from the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition was awarded the prestigious Lewis Wolpert Medal at a ceremony yesterday.
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Renowned artist's painting 'reunited' with esteemed collection of Scottish art
A painting by one of Scotland's most celebrated 20th century artists has been reunited with a collection currently on display at the University of Aberdeen.
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New University study reveals long term trends in number of babies with Down's syndrome in Scotland
A major new study from the University of Aberdeen has revealed the most comprehensive national picture to date of the number of babies with Down's syndrome in Scotland.
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UK's net zero strategy is 'wearing thin' with the public, report finds
A new report warns that the UK's current approach to delivering net zero risks losing public support at the very moment it is needed most.
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WayWORD announces Spring 2026 Programme
WayWORD has launched its Spring programme which includes an appearance from Booker Prize-winner Douglas Stuart, author of Shuggie Bain.
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Avalanche risks are rising - researchers say governance must rise with them
The findings of a new study shows governance and preparedness rather than hazard magnitude determine whether avalanches become mass-casualty events.
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Pioneering study finds AI increases cancer detection by more than 10 percent
The UK's first comprehensive evaluation of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in breast cancer screening found that it can increase breast cancer detection by 10.4% and has the potential to reduce the workload of healthcare workers by more than 30% compared to the current clinical process.
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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Why coping with heavy rain in Scotland’s whisky country shows how to save water for the summer
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Nigeria’s former election umpire has been appointed an ambassador: why this is a red flag
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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
Opinion
Stick or Twist? Why Net Zero will stall unless we change how we govern it
For over a decade, the UK was regarded as a climate leader. The Climate Change Act created a durable cross‑party mandate, and emissions fell to less than half their 1990 levels - largely through cleaning up the power sector, a shift that required little from the public directly as we...
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...
