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Calculating the value of NHS outdoor spaces
Fellowship awarded to the University of Aberdeen to evaluate the health and wellbeing value of NHS Scotland’s outdoor spaces. The research will determine health and wellbeing and economic value of outdoor spaces on NHS sites. Potential to inform Climate and Nature Policy in Scotland and internationally. Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have...
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Archie founder becomes a patron of the charity
A member of the original fundraising board at The Archie Foundation has come full circle after being appointed a patron of the charity he helped to found.
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Aberdeen climbs into UK top 10 and World Top 50 in new Impact rankings
The University of Aberdeen has been named within the top 10 universities in the UK and top 50 in the world in the new Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.
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University awarded £1 million to address inequalities in rural and island healthcare
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have been awarded £996,081 from the Scottish Government's Chief Scientist Office to fund a 5-year project that will examine healthcare inequalities in rural and island areas.
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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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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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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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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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Shetland mouth cancer awareness event
Staff from University's Institute of Dentistry travelled north recently to raise awareness about mouth cancer at a special event in Shetland.