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'Extreme' conservation could lead to malnutrition and disease, study finds
New research from scientists at the University of Aberdeen has found that expanding global land area for conservation, a key approach to protecting biodiversity, could have an adverse impact on human health and food security in some parts of the world.
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'Insect apocalypse' looming under current conservation rules
Current UK conservation policies fail to protect important insect species such as bees which 'are vital for our everyday lives and future existence', according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
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Highest UK Honour for University of Aberdeen
World-leading University of Aberdeen research and teaching in soil science promoting the control of greenhouse gas emissions and sustainable food production has been recognised with the institution being awarded a prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize - the highest national Honour awarded in UK further and higher education.
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Climate capsule carries messages of hope to the future
A climate capsule offering hopes and pledges for the future of the planet has been buried at the University of Aberdeen's Cruickshank Botanic Garden today (Friday, 12 November).
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University of Aberdeen in global pledge to take climate action ahead of COP26
The University of Aberdeen is one of 1050 universities and colleges from 68 countries that have pledged to half their emissions by 2030 and reach net zero by 2050 at the very latest.
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Scorpion sting might save lives from coronavirus
The potential of scorpion venoms to combat the threat of new variants of coronavirus is being explored by scientists from the University of Aberdeen and the University of Suez Canal, Egypt.
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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.