Latest News from School of Biological Sciences https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/global/images/layout/uni_logo_2016_pad_rss.gif https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/25463/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/25463/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:24:24 +0100
How the body converts food into energy and its impact on conditions such as obesity, heart disease and diabetes is the focus of a new joint laboratory between the University of Aberdeen and The Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (SIAT) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/25445/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/25445/ Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:46:38 +0100
The University of Aberdeen has appointed Dr Wolde Bori Mekuria as an Honorary Professor, recognising more than a decade of exceptional collaboration, high quality science, and global impact delivered in partnership with colleagues in Ethiopia.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/25339/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/25339/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:26:37 +0000
The first mural for Nuart Aberdeen has been revealed - with a work by homegrown street artist KMG taking pride of place in the heart of the University of Aberdeen.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24952/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24952/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:03:04 +0000
The Scottish Government and Universities Scotland have announced the launch of a new, joint process that will co-design a framework for a successful and sustainable future for Scotland's universities for the next 20 years.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24943/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24943/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:40:58 +0000
The UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world. England's new Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) policy requires developers to compensate for nature lost to construction, however, current offsetting approaches risk worsening environmental inequality by allowing green spaces to be destroyed in disadvantaged communities and recreated elsewhere.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24864/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24864/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:02:33 +0000
The University of Aberdeen has been ranked within the top 10% globally and 2nd in the UK in the Times Higher Education Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2026.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24791/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24791/ Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:11:54 +0000
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.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24766/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24766/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:08:08 +0100
Marine shellfish like oysters carry out a vital role in marine ecosystems however the UK's native oyster species has suffered a drastic decline in recent years.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24678/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24678/ Wed, 17 Sep 2025 13:34:53 +0100
Research focused on protecting Scotland's capercaillie population by managing predators through non-lethal means has been shortlisted for a Nature of Scotland Award.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24644/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/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/sbs/news/24639/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24639/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:27:10 +0100
A student team from the University of Aberdeen's School of Biological Science were crowned the winners of the recent Botanical University Challenge.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24610/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24610/ Tue, 19 Aug 2025 08:28:27 +0100
The University of Aberdeen is inviting prospective students to explore everything it has to offer at its upcoming Undergraduate Open Day on 26 August 2025.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24559/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24559/ Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:33:54 +0100
Four 'exceptional' research projects from the University of Aberdeen have been successful in the spring 2025 RSE Research Awards open call.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24515/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24515/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 09:33:28 +0100
The University of Aberdeen will partner in a new research project set to transform how offshore structures are managed across their full lifecycle.]]> https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24492/ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/sbs/news/24492/ Wed, 25 Jun 2025 10:20:20 +0100
A study focused on protecting Scotland's capercaillie population by managing predators through non-lethal means has seen brood numbers double in target areas.]]>