We strive to provide transformative education that will not only help our students' achieve their goals in the short and medium-term but that will also last them a lifetime. We integrate knowledge from cutting-edge research with the latest educational methods to ensure our students develop practical skills and personal qualities that will enable them to thrive wherever their future path takes them.
We conduct world-leading research to advance knowledge and address societal challenges. In the most recent UK-wide assessment of research quality, REF 2021, 94% of our research activity was assessed as world-leading or internationally excellent. Our diverse interdisciplinary research team shares a passion for discovery and a commitment to open, responsible, and replicable science. We are driven by a desire to make a positive impact on everyday life.
We believe in the power of partnership and community engagement. We work collaboratively with industry, non-profit organisations, and local communities to apply our expertise to the real-world issues that affect people's everyday lives.
We are a diverse international community of researchers based in the beautiful North East of Scotland. Around 50% of our academic staff come from the UK, 25% from European countries (e.g., Belgium, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland), and the remaining 25% from countries outside Europe (e.g., Canada, China, India, Iran, USA).
We pride ourselves on producing world-class science and education in a supportive, friendly, and collegiate environment. Our overall mission is to cultivate a culture of excellence, innovation, and social responsibility, empowering our students, staff, and partners to make meaningful and lasting contributions to the world.
