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Was Seahenge created for a ritual to extend the summer during climate change battle?
New research into an ancient timber circle discovered on a Norfolk beach and dubbed 'Seahenge' suggests it was created in response to a period of extreme climatic deterioration at the close of the third millennium BC.
Thyroid disease isn't the end for your career prospects, new study finds
How employers behave towards workers experiencing thyroid dysfunction could play a critical part in addressing the UK's labour market challenges.
Soft 'robo arm' could help stroke recovery
People recovering from strokes could soon have their recovery boosted by a new 'soft robotic arm' being developed at the University of Aberdeen.
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University secures its first Race Equality Charter Bronze award
The University of Aberdeen has been awarded its first Race Equality Charter (REC) Bronze award in recognition of its commitment to advancing race equality
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New programme aims to ignite the spark of entrepreneurship in region's researchers and innovators
Opportunity North East and University of Aberdeen partner with Innovate UK to bring best-in-class market discovery programme to north east Scotland
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Artefacts from the University's Museums and Special Collections on exhibit in China
More than 120 items from the University's Egyptian archaeology collection are being exhibited in venues across China throughout 2024.
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Landmark study unveils safe beta-blocker solution for COPD patients
The beta-blocker, Bisoprolol, can now be safely prescribed to patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for cardiac disease treatment, according to experts from the University of Aberdeen.
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New study shows how to improve health outcomes and care for thousands living with rare conditions
New research from the University of Aberdeen has for the first time provided evidence of how best to deliver effective services that will improve health outcomes and experiences of care for the thousands of people across the UK living with rare conditions such as vasculitis.
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Aberdeen researcher to study sea ice loss at Canada art studio
Aberdeen researcher teams up with Canada's oldest Indigenous owned and Inuit led arts organization to study the loss of sea ice surrounding its art studio.
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University sparks social change with £134,000 funding award
An innovative University of Aberdeen project focused on nurturing the next generation of social entrepreneurs has been awarded £133,887 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The Conversation
The University of Aberdeen is a founding partner of The Conversation UK. See below our academics' articles and opinion pieces on various topics of public interest.
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Ghana’s decades-old ambition to build an integrated aluminium industry faces a new hurdle: the clean energy transition
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Gut microbiome: meet Ruminococcus bromii – the microbe that loves carbs
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Les rebelles camerounais n'atteindront peut-être pas leur objectif de créer un État mais ils menacent la stabilité
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Mengenal hidrogen hijau: jenis, manfaat, dan tantangannya untuk transisi energi Indonesia
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Cameroon’s rebels may not achieve their goal of creating the Ambazonian state – but they’re still a threat to stability
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Ukraine war: Russian soldiers’ wives are increasingly outspoken in their opposition
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Bahaya terlalu mengandalkan tes IQ: keterampilan kognitif penting justru tidak diukur
Opinion
Witch hunts early example of profiling
Dr William G Naphy is a Professor of Early Modern History at the University of Aberdeen specialising in the Reformation and social control As Halloween approaches, the perennially popular witch costume will be donned by guisers across the country. Images of witches have appeared in various forms throughout history—from evil, wart-nosed women...
Getting to the heart of the matter
Professor Dana Dawson is from the University of Aberdeen’s Cardiology and Cardiovascular Research Unit and a consultant cardiologist at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary Can you die of a broken heart? For those unfortunate enough to have experienced it, it can certainly feel like that. I am part of a group of scientists researching...
You are when you eat - how time of eating influences body weight
Did you eat breakfast this morning, or skip this meal to rush to work, or to sleep longer? If you don’t eat breakfast, is it because you don’t feel hungry and can’t face food first thing? If you prefer to hit the snooze button for a longer sleep, or choose to...
