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With the UK still reliant on oil and gas to meet more than 75% of the country's total energy demand, there are many challenges in moving towards a more diverse and decarbonised economy. Work across the University of Aberdeen - including through the Interdisciplinary Institute's Centre for Energy Transition -...

The UK Government has announced a relaxation of restrictions on new oil and gas licences in the North Sea as part of a package of measures associated with the Autumn Budget.

A major study by the University of Aberdeen has assessed the practicalities of co-locating offshore wind, carbon capture and storage (CCS) and oil and gas projects in UK waters.

The North East of Scotland needs immediate action to secure its future as a leader in the UK's energy and net zero transition.

Researchers from the University of Aberdeen's Just Transition Lab (JTL) will join national leaders, community voices and innovators at a landmark event convened by Scotland's Just Transition Commission to explore how Scotland can build a resilient, low-carbon economy that is fair for all.

The UK Government is being urged to adopt a pragmatic and regulated approach to oil and gas measures to avoid deepening the UK's reliance on imports, protect energy security, reduce carbon emissions, and support a just transition to net zero.

The North East Skills Accelerator (NESA) has been honoured with the coveted Judges Award at the Scottish Renewables Green Energy Supply Chain Awards, held last night in Aberdeen.

Three Aberdeen research studies are among 11 partnership projects awarded funding by Scotland Beyond Net Zero to support Scotland's drive to net zero.

An Aberdeen law academic has been shortlisted for a prestigious Society of Legal Scholars (SLS) prize.

Four 'exceptional' research projects from the University of Aberdeen have been successful in the spring 2025 RSE Research Awards open call.