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Faster flowing glaciers could help predict nearby volcanic activity
Glaciers that are within three miles of a volcano move nearly 50% quicker than average, a new study has found which could help create early warning of future eruptions.
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New competitive PhD projects around the sustainability of mining and renewable energy announced
We have exciting projects advertised in the new round of TARGET - the Training and Research Group for Energy Transition Mineral Resources, a UKRI NERC sponsored Centre for Doctoral Training
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Is the world ready for the offshore renewables revolution?
The development of offshore renewable energy (ORE) technologies is being heralded as an essential element of global efforts to reduce emissions and protect the planet. But as advances continue to be made on innovations that fully harness the ocean’s power, a new project will examine some of the opportunities and challenges...
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Shetland residents have their say about population decline across island communities
Shetland residents have supported a new research project looking at ways to help make the islands' population sustainable.
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University hosts the Just Transition Commission and Climate Change Committee
The University of Aberdeen's Just Transition Lab hosted the Scottish Just Transition Commission and the UK Climate Change Committee last week during their two-day fact finding visit to the north-east.
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New Master in Sustainable Water Management launched
After two years of planning and preparation, the MSc Sustainable Water Management has launched this week.
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£1million research project to improve understanding and reduce risks from deadly landslides
Images of landslides devastating communities, destroying homes and infrastructure and claiming lives have become a more familiar sight as the impacts of climate change are felt around the world.
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NERC funded intern Mariia Topol adds ground control to drone surveys of coastal erosion
Our QUADRAT research experience intern Mariia Topol conducts project on monitoring, mapping and modelling coastal erosion at Royal Aberdeen Golf Course
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Aberdeen rises to highest university ranking
The University of Aberdeen has achieved its highest ever UK position in one of the country's most prestigious university league tables.
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Aberdeen retains 12th place ranking in Guardian University Guide
The latest Guardian University Guide has reaffirmed that the University of Aberdeen is amongst the top ranked universities in the UK.