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Human Geography ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction
Human Geography at Aberdeen has been ranked 1st in the UK for overall student satisfaction, with a score of 100%. The annual NSS asks final-year students across the UK about a range of factors related to their academic experience, including teaching, learning opportunities, assessment and feedback, and academic support. We are proud...
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School of Geosciences Shines in National Student Survey
The School of Geosciences has again performed exceptionally well in the annual National Student Survey (NSS).
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MSc in Sustainability Transitions a finalist in the Green Gown Awards
The MSc in Sustainability Transitions programme run by the Department of Geography & Environment has made it to the final of the Green Gown Awards (UK & Ireland) – a famous annual competition managed by the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC). The programme has been nominated in the Tomorrow’s...
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Do well and feel well -new study exploring links between beachcleaning and wellbeing
An interdisciplinary research team at the University of Aberdeen including Psychologists and Human Geographers is exploring links between beachcleaning as an environmental volunteering activity and wellbeing.
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Congratulations to our most recent graduates and winner of student prizes
Student, families and our Geography staff recently celebrated the summer 2022 graduation ceremonies. We congratulate all our wonderful graduates and wish them all the best for their future! We have also awarded a number of prizes to our Geography students and nominated some candidates for national awards. The Deeside Field Club Prize...
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From public dialogue to policy: contributing to future of nature and farming perspectives
Geography and Environment staff contributed to the Public Dialogue workshop series that the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) organised in seven locations across the UK. Dr. Katrin Prager provided food for thought on current challenges and the future of farming in Aberdeenshire, and Dr. Flurina Wartmann provided insights into biodiversity challenges...
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Undergraduate Human Geography fieldtrip to Amsterdam
Learning how to Examine Neighbourhood Identity and Resident Mobility in the City of Amsterdam
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Undergraduate Physical Geography fieldtrip to the Italian Alps
Our undergraduate Physical Geography fieldtrip this year took students to the Italian Alps to learn about glaciers, geomorphology and hazards of alpine environments.
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Glaciers and gelato in the Italian Alps - PhD student fieldtrip
David Haro and Matteo Spagnolo recently led a group of PhD students to the Italian Alps, where they learned various physical geography field techniques and fully enjoyed the spectacular glacial settings (and good food!), while also understanding the fragility of these alpine environments currently under climate change threat and anthropogenic...
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New online collection on tourism in post-communist states of Central and Eastern Europe published
Dr Piotr Niewiadomski, an Associate Editor of the Tourism Geographies journal – one of the world-leading outlets for tourism scholars, has recently compiled and edited a special online collection on tourism in the post-communist states of Central and Eastern Europe. The aim of the collection is two-fold. First, it brings...