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Strong performance from University of Aberdeen in new QS sustainability ranking
The University of Aberdeen has performed strongly in a new QS sustainability ranking achieving an overall position of 64th in the world and 17th in the UK.
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A cold fish won't give you the cold shoulder
A new study from the University of Aberdeen has shown for the first time that temperature can affect social behaviour.
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Business leader Ewan Venters talks rural economy at University event
The challenges facing the rural economy will be among the key themes discussed at the 2022 Watt Hepburn Lecture which takes place next month.
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Employment programme for people with learning disabilities and autism wins awards
The University of Aberdeen's programme to support young people with a learning disability and autism or both into employment has been recognised with a national award.
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University petro-economist honoured with prestigious international energy award
The work of a long-serving University of Aberdeen academic has been recognised with a prestigious international lifetime achievement in energy award.
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Research underway to improve missing person identification
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have been awarded funding to look at how the photograph chosen by families of missing persons may impact the likelihood of them being recognised.
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University of Aberdeen video game in the running for 2022 BAFTA Scotland Awards
A video game based on the work of University of Aberdeen historians has been nominated for the 2022 BAFTA Scotland Awards, the biggest celebration of Scottish film, games and television talent.
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UCEA announces Professor George Boyne as new Chair
The Universities and Colleges Employers Association (UCEA) has announced that Professor George Boyne, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen, is UCEA’s new Chair. Professor Boyne succeeds Professor Mark E. Smith who has held the position for the last seven years. Commenting on his new position, Professor Boyne said: “I...
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Hemp has the potential to make Scotland's agricultural sector carbon neutral
Hemp has the potential to make Scotland's agricultural sector carbon neutral as well as providing huge economic benefits, a new report has found.
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Energy transition skills training body receives £1m funding boost
An initiative involving the University of Aberdeen which aims to provide the energy sector with the skills and talent to meet the challenges of the energy transition has been awarded £1,000,000 by the Scottish Government.