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2nd in Scotland and Top 15 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

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2nd in Scotland, Wales and N Ireland for student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2024

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10th in the UK and 37th globally in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024

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Queen's Anniversary Prize for research and teaching in Soil Science in 2021

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We spark urgent conversations with experts from around the world and work across borders and disciplines to accelerate the transition to a better energy future.

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Previously unheard Nazi tapes released ahead of WW2 80th anniversary

Digitized recordings of conversations with protagonists of 20th century conflict will be released ahead of the 80th anniversary of Germany's surrender in World War Two.

First Gaelic translation of The Hobbit published

The first (Scottish) Gaelic translation of JRR Tolkien's timeless classic, The Hobbit, has been completed by a University of Aberdeen professor.

Enhance your employability

The new MySkills framework will help all students develop skills to complement their academic learning.