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Monograph co-authored by Aberdeen academic shortlisted for Scottish Research Book of the Year
A new edition and study of one of north-east Scotland's best-loved works of literature and science has been shortlisted for the Scottish Research Book of the Year 2023.
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£10.6m funding award for new AI research partnership
A major new partnership that will train the next generation of scientists specialising in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to promote sustainable agriculture has received a £10.6 million funding boost.
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Sharing the stories and lessons of witch-hunting in Scotland
A short course at the University of Aberdeen is introducing people around the world to the history of witch-hunting and the witch trials in Scotland.
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PhD student's film screened in celebration of 10th anniversary of heart transplant
Brian Keeley, a PhD student in the department of Film and Visual Culture, will celebrate the 10th anniversary of his heart transplant with a special screening of a film inspired by his critical illness and the vital role that love played in his survival.
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Musculoskeletal research among work and health projects awarded share of £1.5m funding
The NIHR Work and Health Research Programme has awarded £1.5 million in funding to 13 development award projects to support health in working people.
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Aberdeen student's stunning ecology snaps triumph at annual photography competition
University of Aberdeen PhD student, Danni Thompson, has been named a winner twice at this year's British Ecological Society photography competition.
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Holographic camera to focus on tackling sea lice
Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have developed an advanced underwater holographic camera which they aim to use alongside artificial intelligence (AI) techniques to help Scotland's fish farmers manage sea lice.
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Research aims to make plant-based diets work for everyone
Making plant-based diets a realistic and enjoyable option for all is the goal of a new project that aims to promote healthy diets that are environmentally sustainable.
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New treatment for severe bleeding after injury does not show benefit in clinical trial
A new technique used to control severe bleeding in injured patients has been found to likely increase the risk of death, according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
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Could ancient Peruvian crops promote a healthy gut and help those living with type 2 diabetes?
The Andes has traditionally been a source of excellent food and medicinal plants and now science is turning to ancient Peruvian crops to explore their benefits in preventing/treating type 2 diabetes and boost the gut health.
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Project SEARCH welcomes new funding
A project based at the University of Aberdeen which helps local people with learning disabilities and/or autism is looking forward to a bright future having secured funding for Session 2023/24 from Aberdeenshire Council and from lead corporate sponsor Shell UK Ltd.
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Dolphin friendships facilitated by fishy feast!
We all know that there is nothing like hanging out with your friends for a big meal, and new research from the University of Aberdeen has shown that this is also true for Scotland's bottlenose dolphins.
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Historian's role in new Hitler and Goebbels film helps reveal the legacy of Nazi disinformation
A University of Aberdeen academic is the historical advisor to the first serious Hitler feature film in two decades. Shot in secret due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter, the film seeks to 'understand the manipulative strategies' used to devastating effect by Hitler and Goebbels, by stripping away...
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A missing piece of the jigsaw in a rare life-threatening condition linked to vaccines
A team of scientists led by the University of Aberdeen has taken an important step forward in understanding the mechanisms by which adenovirus-based vaccines, including some of those used in the Covid pandemic, can cause serious adverse reactions.
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University research empowers local community to shape smoking cessation services
New research led by the University of Aberdeen in collaboration with Turning Point Scotland and NHS Grampian involving people living in areas of multiple deprivation has uncovered powerful community perspectives which could lead to more effective smoking prevention campaigning and higher take-up of NHS free quit smoking services across the...
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Youngest ever person in space returns to Earth (and campus)
In August, Anastatia Mayers made the journey of a lifetime into space with Virgin Galactic. Not only did the experience make her the youngest ever person in space, she's also part of the first mother-daughter duo to go into space together.
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Aberdeen alumnus to showcase award-winning documentary at special screening event
A University of Aberdeen alumnus will be back on campus this week for a screening of his new documentary and to take part in a panel discussion
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University of Aberdeen joins the Turing University Network
The University of Aberdeen is one of several UK Universities joining the Turing University Network as it expands its membership.