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Harnessing the power of marine microbes and their bioactive molecules
Developing new, sustainable methods to protect fish, algae and sponges from diseases by harnessing the power of disease-suppressive marine microbes and the bioactive substances they produce, is the focus of a new project which brings together researchers and commercial partners from 10 European countries.
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Latest league table confirms University of Aberdeen's position as a top 20 UK University
The University of Aberdeen has climbed seven places to 20th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 published today. Following less than a week after the University was ranked 20th in the Guardian University Guide for the second year in a row, this confirms the University's position...
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PREDICT project to find better ways of protecting our oceans
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen (UoA) and North Highland College's Environmental Research Institute, part of the University of the Highlands and Islands, will lead a new project to determine where offshore wind developments should be located in order to better protect marine life in the future.
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Top climate scientist appointed to key environment role ahead of COP 26
New group appointed to advise government on environmental issues Scottish Construction Now and Scottish Housing News report that Professor Pete Smith, has been appointed to the First Minister's Environmental Council - a new group of international experts, tasked with advising the Scottish Government on environmental issues.
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Surviving winter on the roof of the world
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen School of Biological Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Sciences have completed a 13-year long investigation into the survival strategies of an enigmatic small mammal, the plateau pika, that lives on the Qinghai-Tibetan plateau in China.
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National Decommissioning Centre secures installation technology funding
An Aberdeen-led project to explore more efficient ways of installing offshore windfarms will share in £800,000 of new funding to support the renewable energy sector.
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Fisher-designed bycatch app report published
Scottish skippers have successfully completed trials of a bespoke app for securely sharing real-time information that helps to reduces catches of unwanted species. The pilot was led by the University, the Scottish Fishermen's Organisation and Fisheries Innovation Scotland. Dr Tara Marshall is quoted in the article.
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University celebrates world premiere of Song of the Ocean on World Ocean Day 2021
A song which aims to raise awareness of the importance of the ocean and highlight the major issues of declining ocean health, will receive its world premiere tomorrow (Tuesday, 8 June) to mark World Ocean Day 2021.
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Sneak preview of new Science Teaching Hub
VIEW UPDATE HERE University latest news: A video roundup of some of our latest stories
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Potential risk to dolphins due to unique fasting habits
Dolphins could be at risk if their foraging opportunities are impacted due to man-made disturbances such as shipping, tourism, coastal development and oil and gas exploration.