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University secures its first Race Equality Charter Bronze award
The University of Aberdeen has been awarded its first Race Equality Charter (REC) Bronze award in recognition of its commitment to advancing race equality. The University is the third Scottish Institution to hold a REC award.
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University invites regional stakeholders to annual update
Business leaders across the north-east of Scotland are invited to attend the University of Aberdeen's Annual Stakeholder Meeting next month.
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Was Seahenge created for a ritual to extend the summer during climate change battle?
New research into an ancient timber circle discovered on a Norfolk beach and dubbed 'Seahenge' suggests it was created in response to a period of extreme climatic deterioration at the close of the third millennium BC.
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New programme aims to ignite the spark of entrepreneurship in region's researchers and innovators
Opportunity North East and University of Aberdeen partner with Innovate UK to bring best-in-class market discovery programme to north east Scotland
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Thyroid disease isn't the end for your career prospects, new study finds
How employers behave towards workers experiencing thyroid dysfunction could play a critical part in addressing the UK's labour market challenges.
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Soft 'robo arm' could help stroke recovery
People recovering from strokes could soon have their recovery boosted by a new 'soft robotic arm' being developed at the University of Aberdeen.
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Artefacts from the University's Museums and Special Collections on exhibit in China
More than 120 items from the University's Egyptian archaeology collection are being exhibited in venues across China throughout 2024.
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Landmark study unveils safe beta-blocker solution for COPD patients
The beta-blocker, Bisoprolol, can now be safely prescribed to patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for cardiac disease treatment, according to experts from the University of Aberdeen and the University of Dundee.
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New study shows how to improve health outcomes and care for thousands living with rare conditions
New research from the University of Aberdeen has for the first time provided evidence of how best to deliver effective services that will improve health outcomes and experiences of care for the thousands of people across the UK living with rare conditions such as vasculitis.
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Aberdeen researcher to study sea ice loss at Canada art studio
The Universities of Aberdeen and Oregon have partnered with Canada's oldest Indigenous owned and Inuit led arts organization, The West Baffin Cooperative, to study the loss of sea ice surrounding its art studio in Kinngait, which is located on Baffin Island in Canada's far north.
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University sparks social change with £134,000 funding award
An innovative University of Aberdeen project focused on nurturing the next generation of social entrepreneurs has been awarded £133,887 from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
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Six University projects in the running to be Converge winners
Six breakthrough ideas featuring emerging technologies that could change the way we live and safeguard the planet have made it to the semi-finals of Converge, Scotland's springboard for university-born innovators.
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Consistent exercise changes how saturated fat is used by the body
An active lifestyle can change how the body burns saturated and unsaturated fat according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
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5 things we learned from Eurovision 2024
Film & Visual Culture Lecturer Dr Barbara Leon outlines five key themes of this year's Eurovision Song Contest and explains the wider context.
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Major funding for flagship research project on AI in law enforcement
An Aberdeen academic is part of a UK-wide research team which has received major funding from Responsible AI UK (RAI UK) to investigate the future use of probabilistic AI in law enforcement.
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Honorary degree awarded to Archbishop of Canterbury
The University of Aberdeen today awarded an honorary degree to the Archbishop of Canterbury in recognition of his contribution to faith and society.