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3rd in Scotland and Top 20 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026

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3rd in Scotland, Wales and N Ireland for student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2025

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3rd in Scotland and 25th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025

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University of Aberdeen and SIAT launch joint laboratory to advance global energy metabolism research

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.

Nuart 2026: Mural honouring renowned University of Aberdeen graduate brightens up campus

The University of Aberdeen has unveiled its first Nuart Aberdeen mural at its King's College campus in Old Aberdeen - inspired by one of its first female graduates.

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Since our foundation in 1495, the University of Aberdeen has celebrated many incredible milestones.