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University and SHMU receive £10K to encourage young people into science
The University of Aberdeen and Station House Media Unit (SHMU) have received a 'Curiosity' grant from Children in Need.
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Classic folk collection returns 'back home' to a new audience
A renowned folk collection featuring Doric ballads that has been curated in America for over 90 years has now been brought 'back home' to an online audience, thanks to a project led by the University of Aberdeen.
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Consultations for second University Gaelic Plan
The University of Aberdeen is to hold a consultation period to inform its second Gaelic Language Plan.
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Canaletto you believe it? Painting confirmed as hidden treasure by famous artist
A painting gifted to the University of Aberdeen has been identified as a £2million work by a prominent Italian artist - more than 150 years after it was donated.
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Scientists create world's first 3D thermal image of volcano
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen have created the world's first 3D thermal image of an active volcano.
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Energy conference highlights predicted £268bn North Sea expenditures
A leading energy economist has predicted that total field expenditures in the North Sea could amount to £268 billion over the next three decades.
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New board to promote North-East language launches in Aberdeen
A new body to promote Doric and North-East Scots language was launched in Aberdeen this week.
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Centre of Excellence aims to transform decommissioning
The University of Aberdeen and the Oil & Gas Technology Centre will create a new multi-million-pound Decommissioning Centre of Excellence to tackle current and future challenges with world-class research and development in partnership with industry.
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University start-ups tipped for the top
Two technology start-ups with close links to the University of Aberdeen have been tipped as future energy industry stars following their selection for the TechX Pioneer technology accelerator programme.
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Aberdeen Boat Race returns this weekend
The River Dee will come alive this weekend, as student rowers battle it out on the water on Saturday, March 17 to claim glory at the 23rd annual Aberdeen Boat Race.
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PhD student aims to make future of whisky watertight
A University of Aberdeen student is working with whisky producer Chivas Brothers as part of a research project aimed at combating the effects of climate change on distillery water resources.
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An artist's view from the rigs: new exhibition at the Sir Duncan Rice Library
A new exhibition depicting the changes in the oil industry in the last 10 years will go on display at the University of Aberdeen Sir Duncan Rice Library next week (Thursday, March 23).
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Information events to be held for Oil and Gas workers thinking of career change into teaching
The University of Aberdeen's School of Education will host information sessions this week for anyone who might be interested in taking up a place on an initiative designed for oil and gas workers who may be facing redundancy.
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Medics v Lawyers - student football rivalry renewed for cancer fundraiser
University of Aberdeen student footballers are to revive the age-old grudge match between medics and lawyers to raise money for the battle against cancer.
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'Club foot' gene identified
A gene which could play a role in causing the most severe cases of club foot has been identified by scientists at the University of Aberdeen.
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Students in the driving seat for Shell Eco-marathon
Students from the University of Aberdeen are building their own hydrogen-fuelled car as they prepare to compete against teams from around the world in this year's Shell Eco-marathon.
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Pine Martens confirmed as key to reversing grey squirrel invasion
A new study published today (March 7) has shown that pine martens can help in the conservation of red squirrels - by reversing the spread of invasive grey squirrel populations.
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Professor Abbe Brown to host inaugural lecture
An Aberdeen academic will host an Inaugural lecture at King's Conference Centre this week (Friday, March 9).
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Handel's Messiah to be heard in Doric for first time
One of the world's best known pieces of classical music is set to be heard in Doric for the first time, at a special performance taking place in Aberdeen this weekend.
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Women's Health Research centre launched by Dr Sheikha Aisha
The University of Aberdeen's new Centre for Women's Health Research has been officially launched by Her Excellency Dr Sheikha Aisha Bint Faleh Al Thani.
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University to celebrate fifth International Women's Day
The University of Aberdeen will mark International Women's Day with an annual conference, set to inspire and celebrate women on Thursday 8 March.
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Aberdeen part of EU collaboration to increase the use of mobile technology in higher education
Representatives from the University of Aberdeen School of Education visited Lisbon during the last two weeks as part of an EU funded project looking at the use of mobile technologies in higher education and teaching.