W100 Representative
Since 1495, the University of Aberdeen has been open to all and dedicated to the pursuit of truth in the service of others. We still have that purpose; it defines our actions and underpins our ethos. We have been at the forefront of teaching, learning, and discovery for over 500 years, sending out pioneers and ideas across the world. Established with international connections to serve the northeast of Scotland, our university is a global presence in higher education. We continue to pursue our foundational purpose through excellence in our core activities of education and research, which transform the world around us.
The Latest from University of Aberdeen
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SAAS funding applications guarantee date is getting close! If you are a new or returning student make sure you apply and submit your evidence before 30 June to ensure you receive your funding on time for the 2025/26 academic year. Find out more at https://www.saas.gov.uk/
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. http://abdn.io/1v0
💡 New research could change the future of cervical screening!
AYEScreen is a £1.3m project @aberdeenuni led by Dr Sharon Hanley, funded by @CR_UK, to make cervical screening more accessible for women in the most deprived parts of Scotland via self-testing🩺
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We were pleased to welcome Energy Minister Michael Shanks @mgshanks to campus yesterday to get round the table with industry stakeholders from across the UK to discuss the role of supply chains in the energy transition. http://abdn.io/1uT
Join us on Tuesday 26th August and Saturday 4thOctober for our next undergraduate Open Days! Open Days are the perfect opportunity to learn more about our degrees and student life at Aberdeen.
It’s your chance to:
🤝 Meet staff and current students
🎓 Attend subject talks and…
An Aberdeen-pioneered scanner could revolutionise brain tumour treatment. Scientists at the University of Aberdeen and NHS Grampian have been awarded £350,000 to investigate Field Cycling Imaging for glioblastoma detection and treatment. http://abdn.io/1uB
🎓 Aberdeen alumni-thinking of upskilling or changing career?
Join our free online webinar on Postgraduate Funding Opportunities
🗓️ Thurs 26 June | 🕐 1pm UK
💰 Learn how we can help make your next degree more affordable.
🔗 Register: http://abdn.io/1up
We’ve received official permission from India’s University Grants Commission (UGC) to move forward with a proposal to open a branch campus in Mumbai, subject to approval by our governing body Court. This makes us the first Scottish and the first of the UK’s ancient universities
At the University of Aberdeen, we are proud of our legacy of medical innovation - and few names shine brighter than Professor JJR Macleod.
A graduate of our institution, Macleod played a critical role in the discovery of insulin, transforming diabetes from a fatal diagnosis…
A Scottish university withinternational connections
The University of Aberdeen was founded with international connections and we remain open to people and ideas from around the world. We continue to extend our networks and partnerships globally and we’re proud to be part of the Aurora network of Universities, tackling societal challenges facing the world today. We are the first UK University to operate a dedicated campus in Qatar thanks to our unique partnership with AFG College.
We consistently rank highly for global outlook and the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2021 listed us in the top 60 universities in the world in terms of positive impact on society. These rankings recognise universities for their social and economic impact under the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and we feature in the global top 50 for 6 out of 17 goals.
Mission and vision
- Inspiring career success for all through collaboration, innovation and professionalism
- Exploring individuals’ career potential and enabling them to make informed career choices through flexible, approachable and effective careers education, information and guidance
- Developing skills and attributes, confidence and experience through innovative co-curricular, work-related and educational activities
- Connecting students, graduates and colleagues to regionally, nationally and globally relevant organisations
Ranked in the top 20 of universities in the UK, and the top 180 in the World
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journal articles from researchers in the past 5 years
35%+
growth in research grants in the four years
Throughout the centuries, our researchers have generated new insights in medicine, science and engineering, law, social sciences and arts and humanities. Their work has earned many honours and awards and has contributed to five Nobel prizes and over three-quarters of our research was classified ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the 2014 REF.
The University of Aberdeen is a world-leading research institution renowned for innovation, collaboration and international reach. We continue to provide ground-breaking research with real impact on society in our five key interdisciplinary areas:
- Energy Transition
- Social Inclusion and Cultural Diversity
- Environment and Biodiversity
- Data and Artificial Intelligence
- Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing
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