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Aberdeen achieves highest ever ranking in Guardian University Guide
The University of Aberdeen has achieved its highest ever ranking of 13th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide, and its seven-place rise from 20th last year also makes it the biggest climber in the top 20.
Innovative research will support the expansion of forests and woodlands in the UK
A study led by the University of Aberdeen is one of six major research projects to benefit from a £3 million funding pot to explore the most effective ways to expand the UK's trees, hedgerows, woodlands and forests in rural and urban settings.
National Decommissioning Centre and Nuclear Decommissioning Authority launch research partnership
The National Decommissioning Centre (NDC) and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) have signed a three-year collaborative research agreement - the first of its kind between the nuclear and oil and gas decommissioning sectors.
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University innovators in running for share of £300k prize in business creation competition
University of Aberdeen student and alumni entrepreneurs are set to go head-to-head with other innovators for a share of a £300k prize in a prestigious company start-up programme.
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£4m investment in 20 new research posts to solve major global challenges
The University of Aberdeen is set to invest nearly £4m to recruit 20 experts to address the key global challenges facing society.
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Energy transition key focus of new international university alliance
The University of Aberdeen has joined forces with two other world-leading universities to develop innovative solutions to tackle key global issues, including the need to ensure a just energy transition while tackling climate change and securing a sustainable future.
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Improvements to the school clothing grant needed to safeguard Scottish children's right to education
Young people's right to education could be put at risk by rising school uniform costs and a postcode lottery when it comes to accessing financial support, Scottish Government policymakers will be told this week.
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Latest rankings place University of Aberdeen at 20-year high
The University has retained its ranking in the top 20 in the UK in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023, published today, moving up one place to 19th in the UK. This is the first time that the University has been ranked this highly for more than...
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Her Majesty the Queen: A farewell from Scotland
A special service celebrating the life of Her Majesty the Queen and her connection to Scotland took place this afternoon.
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Research on world's largest tree group will help conservation and management of rain forests
An international study which analysed the world's largest tree group has made breakthrough findings which is expected to guide future conservation of tropical and subtropical rain forests as well as predicting how certain plants will respond to climate change.
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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Riset baru soal penurunan berat badan: waktu Anda makan makanan terbanyak miliki sedikit efek
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Doric: the Scots dialect spoken by the Queen – what it sounds like and where it comes from
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Weight loss: the time of day you eat your biggest meal has little effect – new study
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Gaelic psalm singing: why the ancient tradition is in danger of disappearing
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Ghana’s return to the IMF within three years underscores its deeper economic problems
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US Capitol attack: how the public reaction to the January 6 hearings reflects deep divisions in the US
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Restoring native predators can control invasive species – if they pass these tests
Opinion
A generous patron of science whose gift has led to 100 years of ground-breaking nutritional research
Dr David Watts, a Social scientist and historian based in the Rowett Institute, explores the story of the man behind the name of the Institute and how his generous gift a century ago has supported ground-breaking nutritional research for 100 years. Although most accounts date the founding of the Rowett Institute...
School uniform guidance consultation in Scotland: What to consider
In Scotland a consultation on Statutory School Uniform Guidance opened in May 2022 and closes on 14th October 2022. There is currently no national guidance on school uniform in Scotland. This was highlighted in a briefing in November 2020. There are five questions to answer in the online consultation and below suggestions on what to...
Diets need to change to address food insecurity, climate change and global health
The food we eat affects not only our own health but that of our planet. Production and consumption patterns today are having a detrimental impact on the environment, threatening food security in many countries. The food system is said to be responsible for about 20-30% of global greenhouse gas emissions. We...
