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Tracing Sámi Histories in Oslo: From Lars Hætta's Imprisonment to Museum Collections
During our recent visit to Oslo, Norway, as part of the ArcticHeritage project, we explored into the life and legacy of Lars Hætta, who was imprisoned at Akershus Fortress following the Guovdageaidnu (Kautokeino) Rebellion. Our visit was dedicated to examining Hætta’s experiences during his imprisonment, with particular attention to the...
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Dr Samantha May supervises research report on Muslim Charity Funding
Acting as advisor and supervisor of the research, Dr Samantha May partnered with the Muslim Charity Forum to produce a report which picks up on aspects of her previous research the link between Muslim charities and national security, as well as the link between these charities and neoliberalism. The report focuses...
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Archeritage: Second project meeting
From February 19th to 23rd, researchers and scholars participating in the ArcHeritage project convened in Groningen, Netherlands, for an intensive workshop focused on the intersections of commodification, identity, and revitalisation in the Anthropocene. Hosted by the Arctic Centre, the workshop facilitated dynamic discussions on ongoing research, emerging findings, and future...
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ArcHeritage Seminar on Artisanal Whaling at the Cultural Historical Museum Oslo
Prof. Gro Ween hosted a group of 12 scholars from across Norway, Japan, and the UK to discuss local, small scale “artisanal whaling” on 14 January. Among the highlights of the seminar was a discussion about small scale whaling in Taiji Japan, the history of Saami involvement in both small...
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Professor Joanne McEvoy's Community Engagement Featured in The Irish Times
The Irish Times reports on how women met in Edgeworthstown on International Women's Day for a community event organised by academics.
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New Research Cultures Strategy unveiled by University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen has today launched a new Research Cultures Strategy designed to foster an inclusive environment and provide a purposeful approach to strengthening how colleagues work together.
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Just Transition Lab's work contributes to Seventh Carbon Budget
Work by the University of Aberdeen's Just Transition Lab has contributed to ambitious recommendations in the Committee on Climate Change's latest Carbon Budget which sets out the route for the UK to reach net zero by 2050.
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Inaugural Strategic Studies sci-fi writing competition winner announced
The Strategic Studies team is delighted to announce Kara Schneider as the winner of the debut Science Fiction Writing Competition! The writing competition, which took place last semester, was open to students of all levels and disciplines. Entrants were tasked with investigating conflict and competition through creative storytelling. Dr James Johnson,...
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PIR welcomes MP Kirsty Blackman and Parliamentary Adviser Alma Moss-Bokare
This week, the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Aberdeen hosted an event featuring Kirsty Blackman MP.
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PV Magazine Reports on Solar Planning Research at the University of Aberdeen
New research from the ESRC-funded solar planning project based in the University of Aberdeen shows that public backing and institutional support significantly increase the chances of solar projects getting planning approval in England.