News in May 2025

As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, the wartime diaries of a University of Aberdeen student have revealed insights into how everyday life continued - as well as the rather unusual duties undertaken by undergraduates during the Blitz.

A new trial of patients with advanced rectal cancer has found that the addition of immunotherapy treatment alongside extended radiotherapy led to better rates of remission.

A University of Aberdeen student has won a place on a professional development programme at a unique Scottish theatre company producing innovative and contemporary theatre in Gaelic.

Digitized recordings of conversations with protagonists of 20th century conflict - including undercover conversations with high-ranking Nazis who fled to semi-hiding in South America - will be released ahead of the 80th anniversary of Germany's surrender in World War Two.

Experts from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute will host a special event to give shift workers the opportunity to learn more about the health impacts of a 'disrupted body clock.'