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Aberdeen's boundary breakers highlighted in new podcast series
The University of Aberdeen has launched a new podcast series exploring the groundbreaking research and teaching being carried out by its academics.
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Greenland science expedition aims to unveil critical climate insights
University of Aberdeen geoscientist Brice Rea will be onboard the UK's polar research vessel the RRS Sir David Attenborough as it makes its first science expedition to the Arctic.
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Shetland residents urged to have say about population decline across island communities
Householders in parts of Shetland are being asked to give their views on what would help make the islands' population sustainable as part of a new research project.
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Key Scottish sectors warned of doubling of drought events by 2050
Key Scottish industries are being encouraged to do more to adapt to climate change after researchers found that the number of water scarcity events in Scotland could double by 2050.
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University supports response to largest whale mass stranding event in 100 years
On 11 July 2024, the largest mass stranding event in nearly 100 years occurred on the Island of Sanday, Orkney. A pod of 77 pilot whales, including juveniles and neonates ultimately died.
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University shortlisted for two projects in sustainability awards
The University of Aberdeen has had two transformational projects shortlisted in an internationally recognised awards scheme celebrating sustainability excellence.
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Aberdeen second in Scotland for student satisfaction in national survey
The University of Aberdeen has been ranked 2nd in Scotland for overall student satisfaction* and 15th in the UK** for positive responses, in the National Student Survey (NSS).
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Viking raiders in Orkney found 'plough was mightier than the sword'
Vikings in the far north of Scotland prospered through handing in their swords and swapping raiding for farming and fishing, a new study has found.
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Aberdeen historian appointed as SGSAH Deputy Director
The University of Aberdeen's Dr Andrew Dilley has been appointed as the new Deputy Director of the Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities (SGSAH).