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Study of Scotland's last plague reveals humanity in face of 'black death'
A new study led by the University of Aberdeen has provided greater understanding of Scotland's final deadly brush with the plague.
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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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Cuts to North Sea allowances could have greater impact than Energy Profits Levy changes, economists
The UK Government's proposals to extend the Energy Profits Levy (EPL) on North Sea oil and gas activities will see investment in new fields - particularly small ones - reduced, according to economists.
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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 unveils strategy to boost innovation and drive new business creation
A new approach to fostering an enhanced spin-out culture at the University of Aberdeen will now see the institution reduce its equity stake, in favour of increasing innovation and accelerating the commercialisation of intellectual property.
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Aberdeenshire pupils learn about seismology in recent visit to campus
The Department of Geology and Geophysics recently hosted a group of pupils and teachers from Mintlaw Academy for a day of learning. The visit, which began in the Science Teaching Hub, included an interactive seismology lesson and question & answer session with current undergraduate students as well as Professor David...
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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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Climate-change-triggered tsunami caused the Earth to vibrate for 9 days
A mysterious, globally observed and unprecedented 9-day-long seismic signal in September 2023 was caused by a massive landslide in Greenland, scientists have revealed.