News in October 2026

New research from the University of Aberdeen has revealed that periods of global warming can trigger long-lasting increases in wildfire activity, with ecosystems taking far longer to recover than previously thought.

New research from University of Aberdeen will investigate how breast cancer develops in men and the biological differences between that and female breast cancer.

The first national analysis of school-college partnership provision across Scotland has revealed significant variation in the opportunities available to senior phase learners.

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have helped uncover how offshore wind farms affect ocean mixing and temperature, with new findings showing that impacts depend strongly on local environmental conditions.

A hidden 'uranium hotspot' has been discovered beneath Aberdeen by University of Aberdeen researchers - shedding new light on the geological history of the region.

New research suggests that whether women feel heard in healthcare may depend not only on how doctors communicate, but also on the setting in which they receive care.