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First Mars water attempt relaunched on Japan mission
An attempt to create liquid water on Mars for the first time has been resurrected after it was confirmed that technology developed at the University of Aberdeen will be included in the next Japanese mission to Mars.
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G&E Thursdays unpack sustainable tourism in Western Australia
David Flood Chavez gives presentation on his research on sustainable tourism
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How do we facilitate the transition to organic food and farming in Scotland?
This was the central question discussed at a Science-policy interface (SPI) Foresight workshop held in Aberdeen on 23rd May 2023.
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Professor John Underhill welcomes award of carbon storage licences
Acknowledging today’s announcement of the North Sea Transition Authority’s offer of awards for 20 carbon storage licences at offshore sites, including some near Aberdeen, Professor John Underhill, Director of the University of Aberdeen’s Centre for Energy Transition said: “I welcome today’s announcement that offers have gone to operators who have taken...
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Principal calls on Holyrood to name Aberdeen as new investment zone
The Principal of the University of Aberdeen has urged Scottish politicians to consider the city region as one of the UK Government's planned 'investment zones' north of the border.
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University hosts the launch of the Subsurface Task Force (STF)
The University of Aberdeen hosted the launch of the Subsurface Task Force (STF) at an event that took place at the Science Teaching Hub this week.
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Aberdeen hosts the Energy Geoscience Conference
Scientists will converge on the P&J Live in Aberdeen this week for the Energy Geoscience Conference.
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Successful completion of transdisciplinary project for more effective agri-environmental contracts
The EU-funded project Contracts2.0 saw its successful completion last month, with a final symposium and conference in Ghent and Brussels. Over four years, research and practice partners in the project developed design principles for more effective agri-environmental contracts.
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Professor Matteo Spagnolo appointed to national Geosciences role
Professor Matteo Spagnolo from the University's Department of Geography and the Environment has been appointed as the new Director of the Scottish Alliance for Geoscience, Society and the Environment (SAGES).
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All aboard survey vessel for MSc Geophysics students
MSc Geophysics students from the University of Aberdeen have visited Aberdeen harbour for a tour of geophysical survey ship The M.V. Fugro Galaxy, which has been operating worldwide since 2011.
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Scientists use power of AI to supercharge planetary studies
A new technique for detecting planetary craters which will allow scientists to accurately map the surfaces of planets using different types of data has been described as a "game-changer" which could be used in future space missions.