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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.
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£1.7m funding to open up the University of Aberdeen's 'Ark of the North'
The University of Aberdeen will share in a funding boost which aims to grow the UK heritage economy and safeguard heritage for future generations.
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University of Aberdeen statement on GB Energy HQ announcement
Statement in response to confirmation that the headquarters of GB Energy, a new UK Government-backed energy company, will be located in Aberdeen.
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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.