
REF 2021
The Research Excellence Framework is a crucially important system of expert review, used to assess the quality of research in UK universities.
Our globally excellent and locally relevant research has been generating new insights in medicine, science and engineering, law, social sciences, arts and humanities for centuries. We build capability and capacity through interdisciplinary collaboration and engage with stakeholders across government, industry and community to ensure we build sustainable partnerships to tackle major societal challenges. The University of Aberdeen is where great minds come together.
For more than 40 years we've combined our academic excellence with industry expertise, to innovate and positive affect the future of global energy.
In a rapidly changing world, we aim to be open to other perspectives and understand how culture and diversity shape human experience.
By making the most of our proximity to nature, our researchers are addressing major environmental challenges both close to home and far afield.
We have carried out research in data science and AI for more than 30 years, discovering new ways to improve health and daily life with this technology.
Our interdisciplinary strengths, healthcare expertise and industry collaborations underpin our commitment to addressing major health challenges with our research.