Video: Royalty and celebrities join forces to congratulate Aberdeen students in special graduation video
Hundreds of Aberdeen University students have tuned in for a live-streamed graduation ceremony after their event was cancelled due to Covid-19.
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North-east universities plan for return to campus
Universities have been given the all-clear to begin a phased return to a blended model of learning from Wednesday July 22.
North-east reacts as first minister announces next phase of lockdown easing
North-east businesses have welcomed news that coronavirus restrictions are easing further as Scotland moves into phase three of its route-map out of lockdown.
ONS head and ex-principal asked to return six-figure sum to university
The head of the Office for National Statistics is being asked to return a six-figure sum to the University of Aberdeen.
Single women and those over 35 at greater risk of life-threatening condition during pregnancy, say Aberdeen researchers
New research has shown that single women over 35 are at a greater risk of a life-threatening placental abruption.
Aberdeen University students to open virtual exhibition
Students at Aberdeen University have adapted to the Covid-19 restrictions by moving an exhibition they plan, curate and deliver, online for the very first time.
Opening a window in time to Victorian Aberdeen thanks to Granite City’s pioneering photographer
Pioneering photographer George Washington Wilson was a familiar sight on the streets of Victorian Aberdeen, smoking a cigar at the reigns of his portable darkroom, pulled along by his horse, Tommy.
Archaeologists unearth largest ever Pictish site perched on hill
Archaeologists have unearthed a “mind-blowing” Pictish site believed to be the largest ever discovered.
Aberdeen University survey investigates the effects of pandemic on vulnerable and their caregivers
The impact of Covid-19 on some of society’s most vulnerable people and their caregivers is being explored through an international survey from researchers at Aberdeen University.
Covid-19 cases must drop ‘substantially’ before return to normality – expert
The number of cases of Covid-19 needs to come down “substantially” and consistently before there can be any return to normality, a disease expert has said.
The day Olympian Eric Liddell – immortalised by Chariots of Fire – raced at Aberdeen’s Kings College
The iconic Scottish sprinter and devout christian, Eric Liddell, died in a Japanese internment camp in China in February 1945.
Aberdeen academics receive prestigious prize for research
An Aberdeen professor has received recognition for his part in a 10-year study.
Aberdeen University to host virtual postgraduate open day
Aberdeen University will hold a virtual postgraduate open day.
Aberdeen Professor elected to prestigious academy
An Aberdeen University biologist has been elected to a prestigious scientific group.
National music role for Aberdeen university professor
A new Aberdeen University academic has been appointed as the head of the UK’s professional body for musicians.
Almost £5m funding to be split between Covid-19 research projects
Almost £5 million of Scottish Government funding is to be split between 55 different coronavirus research projects across the country.
Online event will showcase benefits of taking teaching qualification at Aberdeen uni
A virtual event is to be held to explain the benefits of pursuing further teaching qualifications in Aberdeen.
Aberdeen student society shortlisted for prestigious award
An Aberdeen student business society has been shortlisted for a prestigious award.
Aberdeen uni archaeologist describes lockdown in remote Alaskan village
An archaeologist from an Aberdeen university has described conditions in an Alaskan village where he is in lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.
Combat coronavirus through mass testing, say scientists
Mass testing is the best approach to tackling coronavirus, according to new research.
Sounds of global pandemic to be recorded by researchers
Urban birdsong, empty streets and ominous public announcements are among the sounds of the coronavirus pandemic being recorded across the world for a project at a UK university.
Aberdeen uni firm to repurpose experimental drug to help battle Covid-19
A firm linked to Aberdeen University plans to repurpose an experimental drug to battle coronavirus.
£50m Aberdeen university transformation project halted due to ‘calamitous’ effect of Covid-19
Aberdeen University is to pause a multi-million-pound building project and almost all staff recruitment in response to the “calamitous” effect of coronavirus, a leaked letter has revealed.
Aberdeen University teams up with fish producer to create healthy grocery boxes
Nutritionists from the University of Aberdeen have teamed up with a local fish producer to help create healthy grocery boxes for those missing out on eating out.
Aberdeen University to help re-train NHS staff to battle coronavirus
Aberdeen University is doing its bit to fight the coronavirus outbreak by helping re-train NHS staff.
Aberdeen University postpone summer graduations ceremonies
Aberdeen University will postpone this summer’s graduation ceremonies due to coronavirus fears.
Aberdeen University take Boat Race bragging rights over Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen University Boat Club enjoyed the bragging rights over their city rivals Robert Gordon University after triumphing in the 25th Aberdeen Standard Investments Boat Race.
University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University go head to head in Boat Race
Aberdeen University expect to face a fearsome Robert Gordon University challenge in Saturday’s Boat Race, according to their president.
Breakthrough for spinal injuries as Aberdeen university experts find new way to repair nerves
Experts from Aberdeen University have discovered a new way to repair injured spinal nerves.
Rare photos of royal family displayed in Aberdeen
Rarely seen photos of Queen Victoria and the royal family at Balmoral will go on show at Aberdeen University.