Seabirds at risk from fishing – study
Seabirds are at risk due to the competition they face from the fishing industry for food, according to a study.
University of Aberdeen
University to double number of students recruited from most deprived areas
A university has pledged to double the number of full-time Scottish degree students it recruits from Scotland’s most deprived areas by next year.
Many tails to tell as north-east author celebrates heroic cats
A north-east woman has penned a paw-some children’s book of the most heroic cat figures through hiss-tory.
Aberdeen students targeted by tax rebate fraudsters
University students, including those in the Granite City, are being targeted by scammers.
Bridge of Don trampolinist Kim inspired by world championships in Russia
A trampolinist has been left “inspired” after competing in the Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships in Russia.
Figures reveal rise in Aberdeen students seeking mental health help
Universities in the north-east have seen an almost 30% rise in students accessing mental health services over the past three years.
Aberdeen University reveals research into interpreting Picts’ stone symbols
New research into Pictish sites is revealing the origins of written communication in Britain.
Aberdeen University’s apology after student quits course
Aberdeen University should improve the way it monitors students after a complaint, a watchdog has said.
£330bn could be spent on oil and gas extraction in UK waters – study
Up to £330 billion could be spent on oil and gas extraction in the UK Continental Shelf over the next 32 years, according to a new study.
Gallery: Aberdeen university student life through the decades
This week we’ve searched our archives for some of the images of Aberdeen students making the best of university life hidden away in our archives.
Mediterranean-style diet could reduce stroke risk in women, say Aberdeen researchers
Research conducted by Aberdeen academics has found that eating a certain diet could lower stroke risk for women.
Aberdeen’s Sports Award: Kim’s jump into world’s elite earns her sports achiever nomination
A trampolinist who is among the world’s elite in her sport has been nominated for a prestigious prize.
Tributes to Aberdeen inventor who helped develop ‘game-changing’ MRI
An Aberdeen inventor who helped create one of the most revolutionary pieces of medical equipment in history has died aged 77.
Chance to zip wire down Aberdeen’s Union Street during celebration
Thrillseekers will get the unique opportunity to take a zip-wire journey down part of Aberdeen's Union Street at an event this month.
Purple patch for Aberdeen lecturer who finds dye scientist ‘was ahead of his time’
William Henry Perkin, aged just 18 at the time, stumbled across the formula for a purple dye – which he named mauveine – while trying to develop a synthetic form of quinine which could be used in the treatment of malaria.
Aberdeen uni’s alumna’s donation to restore ‘Black Paintings’
Historic paintings are being brought back to their former glory after a £60,000 donation was to an Aberdeen uni made to repair them.
Aberdeen researcher to lead major prostate cancer project to answer ‘critical’ questions
A £10.5 million prostate cancer project led by a researcher at an Aberdeen university will use data to answer critical questions about the “under-researched” disease.
Queen guitarist Brian May to celebrate work of Victorian royal photographer
Queen guitarist Brian May is to help celebrate the work of a Victorian royal photographer.
Aberdeen’s May Festival gets bigger and better
Returning for its sixth year, May Festival promises to be bigger and better.
Watch: Aberdeen University rises in national league tables
An Aberdeen university has achieved its highest ever position in a league table.
Aberdeen students visit rural GPs in bid to tackle declining numbers in more remote areas of region
An Aberdeen university scheme is aiming to attract medical students into a career as a rural GP.
Aberdeen uni students’ sit-in cost more than £12,000 to cover extra security costs
Students who staged a sit-in at an Aberdeen university have left the educational body with a security bill of more than £12,000.
Historic Aberdeen home could become student pub after planners give backing
An application to turn an 18th century house in Aberdeen into a pub has been recommended for approval.
Events announced for Aberdeen university’s May Festival
An Aberdeen University festival has announced its programme of events.
Aberdeen students told to lock up property to deter thieves on university campus
Aberdeen students have been urged to stay vigilant and make sure their property is locked up to prevent thefts.
Dead marine creatures found on Aberdeen beach may have been victims of dolphin, says expert
Several dead animals found on an Aberdeen beach may have been the victims of an attack by a bottlenose dolphin – according to a volunteer group.
Aberdeen university scheme offers up free rooms to poorest students
A university has launched a scheme to attract students from poorer backgrounds.
Battle of the Aberdeen’s universities: RGU comes on top after mock trial
Law students have beaten their cross city rivals in a mock trial competition.
Aberdeen scientists create 3D image of active volcano
Scientists have created what they say is the world’s first 3D thermal image of an active volcano.
Aberdeen uni’s artwork gift revealed to be a work by Canaletto that could be worth up to £2m
A painting gifted to the University of Aberdeen has been identified as a £2 million work by a prominent Italian artist – more than 150 years after it was donated.