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Will economic inequalities in Scotland as a result of Covid-19 discourage people from voting?
A new study by the University of Aberdeen suggests that the effect of the Covid pandemic in exacerbating pre-existing economic inequalities could affect voter turn-out at Thursday's Scottish elections.
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University awarded funding to reignite the use of one of its most diverse Natural History collection
The University of Aberdeen has been awarded funding to improve accessibility, storage and interpretation of one of its most diverse collections.
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University of Aberdeen Professor named among world's top climate scientists
Professor Pete Smith, Professor of Soils and Global Change at the Institute of Biological and Environmental Sciences at the University of Aberdeen has been named in the Reuters Hot List - a list of the most influential climate scientists in the world today.
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'Hole peninsula' puts University geologist on the map
A University of Aberdeen researcher has followed in the footsteps of Captain James Cook in having a section of the Antarctic named after him.
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"Game-changing" technology to improve Covid-19 face mask protection
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen are using a "game-changing" technology as they aim to produce a new type of face mask that is more effective in stopping the spread of Covid-19.
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University in global top 60 for positive impact on society
The University of Aberdeen is among the top 60 universities in the world in terms of its positive impact on society.
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Pilots downplay impact of stress on flight safety
Research from the University of Aberdeen has found that general aviation pilots do not consider stress to be as great a risk to flight safety as other factors such as inclement weather. This is contrary to guidance from flight safety bodies that state stress can compromise performance.
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New Head for Business School
A renowned academic with extensive international research and teaching experience in areas including international management, organisational behaviour, HR management and leadership has been announced as the next Head of the University of Aberdeen Business School.
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Covid's impact on funerals, the bereaved and funeral workers to be examined
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on funerals is the subject of a new study by the University of Aberdeen.
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From Starfleet to the world's oceans
A real-life version of a medical scanner used in Star Trek could help in the fight against climate change, according to scientists.