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Aberdeen Scholars Awarded Grants for Workshops on Security in the Arctic
Dr Dimitrios Anagnostakis and Dr Manu Lekunze have been awarded a grant from the Scottish Government's 'Arctic Connections Fund' to launch two workshops on Security in the Arctic.
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Festival brings together region's storytelling tradition with tale-tellers from around the world
The north-east's rich oral tradition will be showcased as part of the Scottish International Storytelling Festival as the region hosts its own celebration of the craft of tale-telling.
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School of Social Science receive Athena SWAN silver award for work progressing gender equality
The School of Social Science has received an Athena SWAN Silver award for its work progressing gender equality.
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School of Social Science receive Athena SWAN silver award for work progressing gender equality
The School of Social Science has received an Athena SWAN Silver award for its work progressing gender equality. The School’s successful application was led by Dr Kathrin Thomas and Dr Arnar Arnason within the School, who worked closely with staff and students within the School’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee to...
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Aberdeen PhD researcher to speak at UN Science Summit
A University of Aberdeen PhD student will share her research at the Science Summit of the UN General Assembly (SSUNGA 78) next week.
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A new way to test for life on Mars
Space scientists have discovered a new process to test for life on Mars and on Earth, using cutting-edge technology to sequence DNA using the tiniest possible sample of DNA mass.
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Dr Luisa Gandolfo delivers paper at The Bodleian Libraries
Dr Luisa Gandolfo will deliver a talk at The Bodleian Libraries' Oxford Seminars in Cartography (TOSCA) 30th Anniversary Conference, Artful Maps: the Visual Culture of Cartography, to be held on September 25 and 26. The interdisciplinary conference will explore how art shapes cartography’s processes, products, and personnel, encompassing various areas of the world...
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Athena Swan Bronze award for DHPA
The School of Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History (DHPA) has received a renewal of its Athena Swan Bronze award for its work progressing gender equality.
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Local knowledge vital to help tackle climate change, new research shows
University of Aberdeen scientists have contributed to new research which shows that plans to tackle the impacts of climate change on food security must integrate local knowledge to help preserve the Earth's critical zone.
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Did 12th-Century Scottish clergyman invent architectural drawing?
The 12th century gave rise to the Gothic style, from Notre-Dame Cathedral to Dunfermline Abbey, the Tower of London and York Minster some of our most iconic buildings have links with the period.
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University to take on RGU in computing contest
Student teams from the University of Aberdeen and RGU will go head-to-head in a computing competition to be held in the Granite City.
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Aberdeen among top 20 UK universities in Times rankings
The University of Aberdeen has consolidated its place in the UK's top 20 universities, according to the new Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, published today.
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Success for School of Social Sciences in Guardian University Rankings
The University of Aberdeen has been ranked 4th in the UK for Anthropology and Archaeology, 7th for International Relations, 9th for Politics and 14th for Sociology and Social Policy in the latest Guardian University Guide.
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University academic appointed a member of Bòrd na Gàidhlig
A University of Aberdeen academic has been appointed a member of Bòrd na Gàidhlig.
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Glaciers could provide powerful new volcano monitoring tool
Glaciers could become a powerful tool for monitoring some volcanoes, according to new research that shows for the first time how the altitude of glaciers located on volcanoes could signal future unrest including the threat of an eruption.
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Aberdeen rises to highest ever position in Guardian University Guide
The University of Aberdeen has risen to its highest ever position in the Guardian University Guide coming in 12th place in the UK overall and top in the UK for Medicine.
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Hydrogen 'bank' could see production advantage for Scotland
Scientists at the University of Aberdeen are developing technology that will enable electricity generated by renewables to be 'banked' as green hydrogen in depleted oil and gas reservoirs alongside industrial carbon emissions.
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Aberdeen academic collaborates on landmark biodiversity report
A landmark report published today (September 4) could provide a major step forward in tackling one of the major causes of the biodiversity crisis.