School of Geosciences

Success for Geosciences in NSS 24

Aberdeen ranked 1st in the UK for Earth Sciences and Human Geography and 1st in Scotland for Forensic and Archaeological Sciences and for Physical Geographical Sciences.

Play Video Slide: Secrets of the Cowie Foreshore

Secrets of the Cowie Foreshore

Join geologists John Howell and Jess Pugsley as they guide you through a hidden geological wonderland that includes a massive fault that cuts across Scotland.

Play Video Slide: Ra-Pict Prototyping

Ra-Pict Prototyping

Our archaeologists are using rapid prototyping, photogrammetry and their phones to create 3D models

Talking Geosciences Podcast

Learn more about the fascinating subjects of archaeology, geography, geology and planetary sciences by hearing from our researchers and students.

Play Video Slide: Studying at the School of Geosciences

Studying at the School of Geosciences

Students from the School of Geosciences tell us more about their experience studying at the University of Aberdeen and their perspectives on life in Aberdeen.

Play Video Slide: Mission to Mars

Mission to Mars

An instrument to capture the creation of water on Mars for the first time is to go on a future Japanese mission to Mars, it has been confirmed.

Play Video Slide: Visit the Science Teaching Hub

Visit the Science Teaching Hub

Join student Kellie-Anne on a tour of our Science Teaching Hub. The building provides a modern teaching and laboratory space for students across a number of disciplines.

Play Video Slide: Ancient Glaciers and Climate

Ancient Glaciers and Climate

Prof. Matteo Spagnolo recently visited the Peruvian Andes along with Prof. Brice Rea, PhD student Lucy Ashpitel and a team of colleagues to undertake research on past glaciers and climate changes.