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  • Health’s ‘hidden’ genome

    Conditions such as obesity, depression and inflammatory pain will affect a significant proportion of us at some time in our lives and they are on the rise.

  • Aberdeen research contributes to study which suggests climate change led to collapse of ancient civi

    A team led by researchers at the University of Aberdeen has contributed to a new study which provides evidence that climate change was a key ingredient in the collapse of the great Indus or Harappan Civilisation almost 4000 years ago.

  • Men and women receive different fertility advice following cancer diagnosis

    There are significant gaps in the information women receive about their future fertility following cancer diagnosis, suggests a new paper published today (30 May) in BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

  • Eminent historian discusses the life of one of Europe’s most powerful political figures

    An eminent historian will draw on his bestselling book when he presents a public lecture in Aberdeen on the man who ‘made’ modern Germany.

  • 90th anniversary of insulin celebrated at Aberdeen

    Ninety years ago a University of Aberdeen medical graduate was part of a small team of scientists who made a breakthrough which changed the lives of diabetics around the world.

  • Asia’s leading university welcomes Aberdeen's leaders of the future

    Participants on the University’s award-winning International Leadership Development Programme visited Hong Kong University this week, and other organisations in Hong Kong.

  • University composer writes ‘Aberdeen anthem’

    The University of Aberdeen’s Professor Paul Mealor has penned an ‘Aberdeen anthem’ which will premiere at celebrations to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.

  • Winner of National Student Survey iPad

    The winner of the University’s iPad for completing the National Student Survey was presented today.

  • New health economics degree launched

    Scotland’s first postgraduate degree in health economics is being launched by the University of Aberdeen to help meet a shortage of those working in the field.

  • Undergraduate academic resource now available for download

    An open access ebook designed to introduce undergraduates to democratic models of business, such as co-operatives and employee-owned businesses, is now available to download.

  • Undergraduate academic resource now available for download

    An open access ebook designed to introduce undergraduates to democratic models of business, such as co-operatives and employee-owned businesses, is now available to download.

  • University talks with renewables industry on shaping the future today

    Academics at the cutting-edge of research and developments in renewable energy are discussing the benefits of partnership with industry visitors from fifty countries as the UK’s largest renewables show takes place in Aberdeen 23 and 24 May.

  • Professor is top UK health economist and one of best in world

    A University of Aberdeen professor has been ranked among the top health economists in the world.

  • Cutting-edge sensor technology to be showcased to industry

    Scientists developing cutting-edge sensor technology for the subsea, renewable, marine and fishery industries will showcase their research at an event tomorrow (Tuesday May 22).

  • Aberdeen student to embark on prestigious media scholarship

    A University of Aberdeen student has secured a prestigious media scholarship which will see her embark on a placement with BBC programme Countryfile.

  • Modern dog breeds ‘genetically disconnected’ from ancient ancestors

    Cross-breeding of dogs over thousands of years has made it extremely difficult to trace the ancient genetic roots of today’s pets, according to a new study.

  • Former colleague remembered with launch of student prize

    The University’s School of Engineering has launched a new student prize in memory of a dearly-loved former colleague.

  • Study suggest chemicals in the environment could threaten male fertility

    New research from the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with academics in Edinburgh, Aberdeen (James Hutton Institute and the University of Aberdeen) and INRA (France) has shown that fertility in a subset of men could be threatened by chemicals that are routinely found within our environment

  • Catholic library and archive to return to Aberdeen

    Two important Scottish Catholic library and archive collections of national and international significance are to return to north-east Scotland where they will be housed in the University of Aberdeen’s state-of-the-art new Library.

  • Winner of 2012 Toulmin prize announced

    Moira Taylor, a keen storyteller from Peterhead, scooped the £500 cash prize for her short-story Lizze’s Dother.

  • Wasted milk is a real drain on our resources, study shows

    Milk poured down Britain’s kitchen sinks each year creates a carbon footprint equivalent to thousands of car exhaust emissions, research shows.

  • Is there oil in Antarctica?

    The prospect of finding oil in Antarctica will be discussed at a free event in Aberdeen on Wednesday (May 16).

  • Students ‘Race to Rio’

    Hundreds of University of Aberdeen students will take part in a sporting challenge this weekend, which will see them clock up enough virtual miles to travel the distance between London and Rio in one day.

  • Eye disease: seeing the way ahead

    Ever wondered why routine eye tests are becoming lengthier? The answer to this plus an insight into the latest research into eye disease underway at the University of Aberdeen is the focus of the latest Café Med talk taking place on Monday at 6pm at the Suttie Centre at Foresterhill.

  • Environmental Protection Agency Ireland releases University of Aberdeen study into the use of fracki

    The Environmental Protection Agency Ireland (EPA) has today (Friday May 11) published a report from a preliminary study on current knowledge about the environmental considerations and impacts of shale gas exploration and extraction, and in particular the use of hydraulic fracturing technology.

  • ‘Uncovered’ basin gives new insight into impact of West Antarctica ice loss

    A consortium of British scientists, including a glaciologist from the University of Aberdeen, have uncovered a deep, ice-covered basin – measuring approximately the size of Wales - in a previously little explored area of West Antarctica.

  • Innovative engineering technology scoops industry award

    Innovative technology developed by engineers at the University of Aberdeen scooped a prestigious international industry accolade at a ceremony in London last week.

  • Graham Stewart of Lloyd’s Register appointed Honorary Visiting Professor of Engineering at Universit

    Graham Stewart, Global Technical Director of Energy at Lloyd’s Register, has been appointed as Honorary Visiting Professor of Engineering at the University of Aberdeen.

  • War time surgery documented in new book

    Two Aberdeen surgeons who have hosted two hugely popular talks on surgery of the Great War have written a book about surgical practices during the conflict.

  • Aberdeen academic delivers prestigious lecture series

    A University of Aberdeen academic has delivered the Rhind Lectures at the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

  • Mooting society celebrates 25 years

    The University of Aberdeen’s Mooting society marked their 25th anniversary with the final of the Main Faculty Competition.

  • Roman camps and Scotland’s castles explored in lecture series

    Archaeological evidence left by the Romans in Scotland and the future of the country’s castles will be explored in two evening lectures taking place this month, hosted by the University of Aberdeen and organised by the Society of Antiquaries.

  • The mystery of handedness in nature to be discussed

    Did you know that most seashell are right-handed? Or that some climbing vines show tendencies towards left or right-handedness?

  • New research projects cement Aberdeen’s position as leading institution for research on The North

    The University of Aberdeen is launching a new, cross-disciplinary research theme on The North which will place the institution at the forefront of research throughout the northern circumpolar regions.

  • Leading talent agent to share ‘insider’ perspective of show business

    One of the world’s leading agents whose clients are a ‘who’s who’ of the red carpet will share his experience of show business at a special event in Aberdeen.

  • Scheme offers opportunities for Brazilian students

    The University of Aberdeen is participating in a Brazilian Government scholarship scheme to give students from the country the opportunity to study at institutions across the globe.

  • New venture to improve farming and retail carbon footprint

    A new institute to help farmers produce more efficiently and an updated software ‘tool’ that enables farming and food industries to calculate their carbon footprint are launched this week.

  • World’s most northerly bottlenose dolphin population stable, report concludes

    The world’s most northerly resident population of bottlenose dolphins is stable and may even be increasing, according to new research.

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