No need to wait to conceive after miscarriage

Women who get pregnant soon after a miscarriage are more likely to have a successful pregnancy than those who wait to conceive again.

Current evidence does not support vitamin D supplements to prevent disease

Current evidence does not support the use of vitamin D supplements to prevent disease, conclude researchers in The BMJ today.

Uncovering Scotland's 'UNESCO heritage'

The Archive in Aberdeen's Town House is home to a collection of medieval records so significant that they have been recognised by UNESCO, the body of the United Nations responsible for the protection of the world's cultural heritage.

University PCs to help African schoolchildren and local families

The University of Aberdeen has provided hundreds of computers to children in Africa and refugee families living in the north east as part of a charity initiative.

Principal welcomes City Deal signing

University of Aberdeen Principal, Professor Sir Ian Diamond, has welcomed news that more than 800m of investment could be unlocked by the signing of a funding agreement for the Aberdeen area.

Judy Murray and Nicky Campbell among those to be awarded honorary degrees by University of Aberdeen

Tennis coach Judy Murray, TV and radio presenter Nicky Campbell and the founders of a north-east charity campaign are among those to be honoured at the University of Aberdeen's Winter Graduations.

Kidney disease risk for some pregnant women

Research from the University of Aberdeen has found that that there was an increased risk of chronic kidney disease later in life for mothers who had high blood pressure during pregnancy.

Climate change expert receives prestigious award

IVF online calculator predicts individualised chances of couples having a baby

Writing in The BMJ today, researchers describe a new calculator that has been developed to estimate the individualised chances of couples having a baby, both before and after first IVF treatment, and over multiple cycles.

Rocking Horse Nursery scoops national sustainability award

The University of Aberdeen's Rocking Horse Nursery has won a prestigious national award in honour of its energy efficient design.

Physics student honoured for 'outstanding' research

A University of Aberdeen student has been honoured for her 'outstanding' research at a prestigious awards ceremony held at the Institute of Physics (IOP) in London.

Use your imagination to curb temptation

Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have discovered a novel strategy to potentially help us eat fewer calories.

Research reveals involuntary retirement trend brought on by skills gap

A study by economists at the University of Aberdeen has found that experienced workers may be just as prone to feeling like the office 'newbie' as those starting a new job, with many retiring early as a result.

Digital imagery reveals secrets of 800-year-old 'royal' book

A lavishly illustrated medieval book which once belonged to King Henry VIII was not created for the royal elite but was actually a tool for teaching, new digitally enhanced photography has confirmed.

Archaeology to Pokemon Go: Upcoming festival explores the social sciences

Archaeology in the Garioch, 'Pokemon GO' and life after a heart transplant are some of the topics that will be explored during the Festival of Social Science at the University of Aberdeen next week (Saturday 5 - Saturday 12).