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New for 2026! The RUK & Ireland Entrance Scholarship supports students from England, Wales, NI, ROI, the Channel Islands & Isle of Man.

🏠 £2,000 off accommodation
🍽️ £50 weekly catering card (27 weeks)
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November 10, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Join us as University Chaplain Rev Marylee Anderson and the University of Aberdeen Chapel Choir lead our Remembrance Sunday Service streamed live from King’s College Chapel.
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November 9, 2025 at 10:45 AM
We’re thrilled to see Aberdeen awarded Gold in the “Small City” category at the 2025 Britain in Bloom Awards! 🌸
November 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Join us online, or in person, as University Chaplain Rev Marylee Anderson and the University of Aberdeen Chapel Choir lead our Remembrance Sunday Service streamed live from King’s College Chapel on Sunday 9th November from 10:50am. Find out more at
The University of Aberdeen Remembrance Day Chapel Service
Join us for this important annual Act of Remembrance.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Professor Peter Edwards, new Principal of the University of Aberdeen, speaks of his future plans.
Message from our new Principal
Professor Peter Edwards, new Principal of the University of Aberdeen, speaks of his future plans.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:30 PM
From “Big Dog” theories to who we trust at the round table - our unconscious biases may be playing a bigger role than we think.

The University of Aberdeen's Dr Douglas Martin unpacks the psychology behind The Celebrity Traitors in this fascinating BBCBitesize feature 👉 www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...
What can The Celebrity Traitors teach us about unconscious bias? - BBC Bitesize
At 9pm tonight we finally find out if the faithfuls have got those traitors cornered
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November 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
With the long dark nights drawing in, why not snuggle up with one of our podcasts. Covering everything from the arts, culture, science, education and more. Have a browse and look out for our spotlight posts where we will highlight some of our favourites. Listen up at abdn.ac.uk/events/podca...
October 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Congratulations to Dr Elisabeth Niklasson who has been awarded a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize in recognition of her pioneering work on archaeology and political polarisation, heritage policy and governance, and archaeological funding mechanisms.
Aberdeen academic among 2025 Philip Leverhulme Prize winners
University of Aberdeen lecturer Dr Elisabeth Niklasson has been awarded a prestigious Philip Leverhulme Prize in recognition of her pioneering work on archaeology and political polarisation, heritage policy and governance, and archaeological funding mechanisms.
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October 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
🪔 Happy Diwali ✨

To all our #AbdnFamily and friends celebrating #Diwali today we wish you a peaceful time full of light and happiness.

#HappyDiwali #FestivalOfLights #Diwali2025 #WeAreInternational
October 20, 2025 at 10:54 AM
We are delighted to announce that Professor Peter Edwards will take up the role of Principal from 1st Nov.

Professor Edwards is a highly regarded leader who has been spearheading our innovation and entrepreneurial ambitions and driving forward our civic university agenda.

Read more - abdn.io/1JT
New Principal for University
Dear colleague,
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October 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Birth rates in Scotland have fallen to the lowest levels since records began in 1855. Dr Smriti Bhatta, a senior clinical lecturer and consultant gynaecologist explains why this has happened and the consequences now and going forward. #UOAinsights
September 3, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Officials from the Iraqi Ministry of Oil visited the University of Aberdeen this week, reinforcing the strong educational and professional connections between Iraq and one of Scotland's leading universities.
August 20, 2025 at 3:22 PM
University of Aberdeen Seismologist Dr Amy Gilligan explains the Russian earthquake and tsunami warnings.
July 30, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Tributes have been paid to University alumnus and former Rector Sandy Gall, who died aged 97.

As a news presenter Gall became one of the most familiar faces in the country during a long career which began in Aberdeen following the completion of his degree in 1952.

www.itv.com/news/2025-06...
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July 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Warren Spalding was seeking a career change when he applied to the University of Aberdeen, inspired by the Covid pandemic to pursue his passions. He shares his journey to graduation and how he navigated life as a mature student. abdn.io/1w6
June 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Summer graduation week starts tomorrow! We're so excited to see you all at our #ClassOf2025 ceremonies! Congratulations on your achievements and we can't wait to see how you shape the world. Follow our ceremonies live, starting Monday at 11am at www.abdn.ac.uk/stude...
June 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM
The first cohort of students from the University of Aberdeen and South China Normal University's Joint Institute have graduated at a special ceremony. Around 180 students received their degrees during the event held in Guangdong Province on June 19. www.abdn.ac.uk/news/24484/
June 20, 2025 at 10:44 AM
A project which aims to increase the number of people with learning disabilities who secure employment in the north-east of Scotland held its annual graduation ceremony at the University of Aberdeen last week. www.abdn.ac.uk/news/...
June 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Many, many congrats to the University of Aberdeen alum Benjamin McMillan who’s soundtrack for The Emerald Isles has been nominated for best Original Music Composition at the Royal Television Society Scotland Awards 2025. Well done Ben! rts.org.uk/award/rts-sc...
May 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM
1/3 Congratulations to alumnus Dr Denis Durno MBE, recent recipient of the The Times Sternberg Active Life Award! #ForeverABDN [continued]

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May 21, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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Overconfident #CEOs & their risky behaviours can be partly restrained by credit ratings, finds new research in the journal European Financial Management by Bangor University, Heriot-Watt University, Vlerick Business School and Aberdeen University

More here: tinyurl.com/4rwrz54m

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Credit ratings are a key check on chief executive overconfidence in corporate acquisitions
Overconfident chief executives and their risky behaviours can be partly restrained through credit ratings, finds new research from Heriot-Watt and partner universities.
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May 12, 2025 at 10:22 AM
As the world marked VE Day this week, the wartime diaries of a University of Aberdeen student have revealed insights into how everyday life continued – as well as the rather unusual duties undertaken by undergraduates during the Blitz. www.abdn.ac.uk/stories/wart...
Wartime diaries
As the world marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe, the wartime diaries of a University of Aberdeen student have revealed insights into how everyday life continued – ...
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May 9, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Congratulations to Honorary Professor at the University of Aberdeen and recently retired Consultant Microbiologist at for NHS Grampian, Professor Ian Gould, who has been named among the top 0.05% of all scholars worldwide according to the most recent 2024 ScholarGPS rankings.
May 1, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Today marks the first World Hormone Day. Professor Paul Fowler, world leading expert on environmental influences on fetal development talks about the importance of hormones and the effect of chemicals called endocrine disruptors #worldhormoneday www.thenakedscientis...
April 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Following the sad news of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, our thoughts are with our Catholic community and all those affected at the University and beyond.
April 21, 2025 at 12:36 PM