Latest News from Research https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/global/images/layout/uni_logo_2016_pad_rss.gif https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24993/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24993/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:43:19 +0000
A £1.3 million Cancer Research UK-funded study led by the University of Aberdeen is taking a significant step towards addressing persistent inequalities in cervical cancer outcomes and shaping future screening policy in Scotland.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24992/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24992/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:40:04 +0000
For many Arctic communities and ecosystems, one of the most impactful consequences of climate warming is the deterioration of coastal sea ice which forms along its coastline during winter and spring. This sea ice or siku is of immense importance to Indigenous Arctic communities, as it provides a crucial marine mammal and seabird habitat, is used extensively for travelling between otherwise isolated communities, and provides a key platform for subsistence hunting and fishing. For Inuit, sea ice is closely interconnected with social and cultural identity and around the Circumpolar North, sea ice has been and remains a recurring motif in art history and contemporary Inuit visual culture.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24991/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24991/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:36:13 +0000
Millions of people across Europe undergo optical colonoscopies each year - an invasive procedure often causing discomfort and carrying some risk, while straining hospital capacity. The University of Aberdeen is a partner in an EU-funded project that has been exploring new approaches to address this. The AI-Supported Image Analysis in Large Bowel Camera Capsule Endoscopy (AICE) project is harnessing artificial intelligence to offer a patient-friendly alternative to traditional colonoscopy.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24987/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24987/ Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:56:38 +0000
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 - highlights that technical solutions alone are insufficient in achieving national Net Zero outcomes. In order to be considered just, the transition must address workforce security, build community wealth and address pressing social justice concerns like persistent fuel poverty.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24665/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24665/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:08:05 +0100
Professor Alex Johnstone co-led the organising committee of the UK Association for the Study of Obesity annual conference, with Dr Kevin Deans from NHS Grampian. The conference took place in Aberdeen last week (Sept 10-11).]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24664/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24664/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:53:08 +0100
Businesses looking to find out how they can tap into University of Aberdeen's world class research facilities and expertise are being invited to attend a showcase event on Tuesday 28th October, 1:30-3:30pm.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24661/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24661/ Mon, 15 Sep 2025 10:24:26 +0100
An international research team, including a scientist from the University of Aberdeen has received around half a million pounds in new funding to advance a promising therapy for multiple sclerosis (MS).]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24660/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24660/ Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:08:34 +0100
Climate change poses a growing threat to biodiversity, water security, food systems and human health and well-being. New research from leading climate scientists from around the world has found that if implemented carefully; rapid, sustained mitigation and adaptation efforts could deliver wide-ranging benefits across all these interconnected challenges.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24658/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24658/ Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:20:29 +0100
The University of Aberdeen in conjunction with Aberdeen Science Festival will host Discovery Day, a free, fun family day of activities, this weekend (Sunday, September 14)]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24644/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24644/ Wed, 03 Sep 2025 15:48:42 +0100
Leading academics from the University of Aberdeen have been appointed to expert sub-panels for the UK's Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2029.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24632/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24632/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:28:31 +0100
New research from the University of Aberdeen challenges the current view that trauma in childhood increases the risk of all health conditions. The study found instead that some conditions are more affected than others and women are more affected than men.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24609/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24609/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 10:46:56 +0100
A unique research initiative aimed at deepening understanding of domestic abuse in Scotland has been awarded a prestigious Research Collaboration Grant by the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE).]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24603/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24603/ Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:42:48 +0100
Autistic individuals are at greater risk of developing anorexia, more likely to require in-patient treatment and respond less effectively to treatment for the eating disorder*.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24598/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24598/ Mon, 11 Aug 2025 12:42:33 +0100
Three Aberdeen research studies are among 11 partnership projects awarded funding by Scotland Beyond Net Zero to support Scotland's drive to net zero.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24599/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/research/interdisciplinary/news/24599/ Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:11:52 +0100
Space scientists at the University of Aberdeen have taken their pioneering research to new heights - but this time, right here on Earth.]]>