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Miniature tag offers unique insight into the movement of hummingbirds
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen have attached tiny 'backpack' type trackers to hummingbirds in the Andes in a bid to learn more about their movements.
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Sharing the stories and lessons of witch-hunting in Scotland
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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Offshore trade unionist and community archaeologist to be recognised with honorary degrees
A trade unionist and offshore health and safety campaigner and a community archaeologist and will be recognised with honorary degrees from the University of Aberdeen.
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Life and the law explored in new podcast series
The University of Aberdeen's School of Law has launched a new podcast series looking at a range of topical issues viewed through a legal lens.
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Ghana's Minister for National Security highlights the important role the country plays in the region
The University of Aberdeen welcomed the Minister for National Security in Ghana, the Honourable Albert Kan-Dapaah, in a visit where he shared the important role Ghana plays in upholding democracy and resolving the security challenges in the region.
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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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UK courts 'getting it wrong' on eyewitness evidence
A 'pivotal shift' in how UK Courts view eyewitness evidence is needed according to new research from the University of Aberdeen.
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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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GTCS accreditation for School of Education
The School of Education is very pleased to announce that its Inclusive Pedagogy course has been awarded General Teaching Council Scotland (GTCS) accreditation for Professional Recognition.
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Real estate programmes reaccredited by global professional body
The MSc and MA Real Estate programmes at the University of Aberdeen's Business School have been reaccredited by the sector's leading professional development body.
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Celebrating 40 years of offshore wildlife recording
Four decades of a unique partnership to chronicle the birds and other wildlife seen from North Sea oil and gas platforms has been celebrated in a new book.
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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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Ultra-processed foods: Why Public Health warnings could backfire
Premature warnings to consumers to avoid eating all ultra-processed food products have likely social costs and may harm the health of people facing food poverty - at least in the short term.
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Eating ourselves to death: How the modern diet is destroying our bodies and our planet
One of the UK's leading food reform campaigners has been chosen to deliver the last in a decade-long series of prestigious talks at Aberdeen University.
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New research promises to connect the dots around marine microbiome
A major European research project which aims to harness the full potential of the marine microbiome has entered a new stage.
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Social interactions could speed up evolution
Scientists typically predict how species evolve by looking at their genes and the environment they live in, but new research from the University of Aberdeen has highlighted a key factor that's often overlooked: social interactions, where the genes of others play a major role in shaping the the environment an...
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Course swap opens up to MBA and energy economics students in Aberdeen and Perth, Australia
The University of Aberdeen has entered into course 'swap' arrangement with Curtin University in Western Australia that will widen educational opportunities for students by drawing on each institution's strengths in MBA delivery and the energy sector.
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New funding to explore community connections to water policies and responses to climate change
A new project to empower those who lack voice in climate action and to provide alternative ways to share risk perception has been awarded £190,000 in funding.
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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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Radical change is needed to support renewable energy development
A new report from the UK's leading offshore renewable energy (ORE) experts calls for urgent action to help the UK meet its Net Zero targets.
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Turning a new page on Walter Scott for Scottish schoolchildren
From the naming of Scottish places to his depictions of the nation's landscapes, history, and culture, Walter Scott had a profound influence on how Scotland sees itself - and how the world sees Scotland.
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Next generation of Aberdeen neuroscientists will benefit from gift from devoted couple
A multi-million pound legacy gift will allow the University of Aberdeen to build upon its world-class neuroscience and medical imaging credentials to transform neuroscience research and teaching for future generations.
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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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University of Aberdeen scientist awarded £2.4 million to unravel cancer mystery
World-leading cancer and genetics expert, Professor Anne Donaldson from the University of Aberdeen will spend the next 8 years working to understand how normal DNA processes can lead to cancer, and ultimately find the most effective way to treat the disease.
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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.