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Pioneering health research recognised with royal award
The University of Aberdeen has won the highest national honour for a UK university - the Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education.
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Scotland and the New North (19-21 November 2017)
The North theme attended the recent Arctic Circle Forum on 'Scotland and the New North' in Edinburgh from 19-21 November 2017. Hosted by the Scottish Government.
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British Academy report highlights skills of arts, humanities and social science graduates
University of Aberdeen Principal Sir Ian Diamond has led on the production of a report highlighting how arts, humanities and social science graduates develop crucial skills that are highly prized by employers.
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From cars to Mars: What's good for F1 is good for life across the universe
The rocks used to surface the track at this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix are helping scientists understand how life might occur on other planets.
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Antarctic landscape insights keep ice loss forecasts on the radar
Scientists from the University of Aberdeen have helped carry out a detailed survey of the landscape beneath thick Antarctic ice that researchers say will be a valuable resource in understanding how ice draining into the ocean contributes to global sea level rise.
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Northern Cultures and Sustainable Natural Resource Politics - Junior Researchers Wanted
Applications invited for two vacant junior researcher posts at the University of Lapland, in the above doctoral programme. Closing date 15 December 2017, by 1pm.
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New study shows that organic farming can feed the world
Converting to organic farming could contribute to a more comprehensive and sustainable food system, say leading climate change academics.
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First look at planned 35m Science Teaching Hub
The first images have been released of a new science teaching building that will 'transform' the science learning experience at the University of Aberdeen.
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Chemistry Week comes to Aberdeen
A range of exciting events and activities will be held in Aberdeen next week as the city's two universities team up with Aberdeen Science Centre for an annual celebration of the chemical sciences.
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Leading thinkers gather in Aberdeen for major conference
Leading thinkers from the worlds of economics, politics and the social sciences will gather at the University of Aberdeen this weekend (November 17-19) for a conference focusing on the major economic issues of the 21st century.
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University teams up with leading Oil and Gas players to offer Masters programme
The University of Aberdeen officially launched its new Masters programme in Petroleum Data Management at a special event yesterday at the Sir Duncan Rice Library (Tuesday, November 7).
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New trial of remote support for ambulances could enhance Highland emergency care
The University of Aberdeen, NHS Highland and the Scottish Ambulance Service are testing new technology which enables paramedics to send high-quality video and ultrasound images ahead of a patient's arrival at hospital.
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Festival to bring debate, discovery and discussion to Aberdeen
Discover what lies beneath the cobbles of Old Aberdeen, hear about the day-to-day challenges faced by the Travelling community in Scotland today and learn what our online-dating habits reveal about evolutionary theory at the Festival of Social Science which launches this weekend (Saturday November 4 - Saturday November 11). ...