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Three University projects in the running to be Converge winners
Three University of Aberdeen student, alumni and staff led businesses have been named as finalists at this year's Converge awards.
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Festival brings together region's storytelling tradition with tale-tellers from around the world
The north-east's rich oral tradition will be showcased as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival as the region hosts its own celebration of the craft of tale-telling.
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University celebrates legacy of insulin discovery 100 years on from graduate's Nobel prize win
The centenary of the Nobel Prize awarded to co-discover of insulin, Professor JJR Macleod, will be celebrated at the university where he studied and returned as a teacher and researcher.
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Volunteers needed for Scot Sweet study
A new research study from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute will look at how artificial sweeteners could be affecting gut health.
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Aberdeen PhD researcher to speak at UN Science Summit
A University of Aberdeen PhD student will share her research at the Science Summit of the UN General Assembly (SSUNGA 78) next week.
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A new way to test for life on Mars
Space scientists have discovered a new process to test for life on Mars and on Earth, using cutting-edge technology to sequence DNA using the tiniest possible sample of DNA mass.
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'Major differences' found in hospitals' geriatric care during the pandemic
A Scotland-wide audit of hospital admissions recorded before, during and after the covid lockdowns has uncovered major differences in geriatric services' performance between all Scottish health boards.
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International HRM programme awarded professional accreditation
The MSc International Human Resource Management programme at the University of Aberdeen's Business School has been awarded accreditation by the leading professional development body.
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Local knowledge vital to help tackle climate change, new research shows
University of Aberdeen scientists have contributed to new research which shows that plans to tackle the impacts of climate change on food security must integrate local knowledge to help preserve the Earth's critical zone.
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Did 12th-Century Scottish clergyman invent architectural drawing?
The 12th century gave rise to the Gothic style, from Notre-Dame Cathedral to Dunfermline Abbey, the Tower of London and York Minster some of our most iconic buildings have links with the period.
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University to take on RGU in computing contest
Student teams from the University of Aberdeen and RGU will go head-to-head in a computing competition to be held in the Granite City.
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Aberdeen among top 20 UK universities in Times rankings
The University of Aberdeen has consolidated its place in the UK's top 20 universities, according to the new Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, published today.
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Could taxing unhealthy food help in the battle against climate change?
Foods high in fats, sugar and salt (HFSS) have a significant impact on public health, the climate and the economy, but could taxing these products help in the fight against climate change?
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Comedian uses his own family connections to explore Aberdeen's links to the slave trade
Standup comedian and YouTuber, Bruce Fummey, will be appearing at the University of Aberdeen on 2 October. But this won't be one of Bruce's regular comedy nights - this time it's personal.
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Treatment and recovery from stroke worse for women and 'racial minorities'
A major study on people with diabetes has found that following a stroke, patients from racial minorities, experienced greater stroke severity, prolonged hospitalisation and received less specialised treatment than their white counterparts.
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Local heroes honour Amanda's memory with £25,000 boost for cancer research
The family of a Shetland woman who died of oesophageal cancer has donated £25,000 to the University of Aberdeen for vital medical research into the disease.
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Glaciers could provide powerful new volcano monitoring tool
Glaciers could become a powerful tool for monitoring some volcanoes, according to new research that shows for the first time how the altitude of glaciers located on volcanoes could signal future unrest including the threat of an eruption.
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Aberdeen rises to highest ever position in Guardian University Guide
The University of Aberdeen has risen to its highest ever position in the Guardian University Guide coming in 12th place in the UK overall and top in the UK for Medicine.
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Aberdeen academic shortlisted for prestigious Times Higher Education Award
An Aberdeen academic has been shortlisted for a prestigious Research Project of the Year accolade in this year's Times Higher Education (THE) Awards.
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Hydrogen 'bank' could see production advantage for Scotland
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen are developing technology that will enable electricity generated by renewables to be 'banked' as green hydrogen in depleted oil and gas reservoirs alongside industrial carbon emissions.
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Aberdeen academic collaborates on landmark biodiversity report
A landmark report published today (September 4) could provide a major step forward in tackling one of the major causes of the biodiversity crisis.
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Project SEARCH celebrates ten-year anniversary
A project based at the University of Aberdeen which helps local people with learning disabilities secure employment has celebrated its tenth anniversary, with an event that took place at the University's Cruickshank Botanic Garden.