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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.
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Our colleagues Leah (Programme Director MSc Counselling) and Kerry (Student Support Manager) got an amazing opportunity to explore the Morgenster, a majestic tall ship first launched in 1919, this week following an early 8am start to meet with @samhtweets (Scotland’s national…
MSc Sustainability Transitions student Rodney Ekow Keelson is making waves in the maritime sustainability sector by helping calculate the carbon footprint of #TallShipsAberdeen. He is part of a team tasked with figuring out the impact of the Races, a first for the major event!…
Step into the secret underwater world of offshore energy structures with an immersive VR experience from the National Decommissioning Centre; or discover if you’d survive a lengthy sea journey onboard the HMS UoA by visiting the #TallShipsAberdeen Discovery Zone today for some…
Dive into the world of marine mammals, explore the fascinating linguistic connections between Doric and our North Sea neighbours; and get hands-on with the fascinating world of marine chemistry & drug discovery in today’s #TallShipsAberdeen Discovery Zone http://abdn.io/1yU
As #TSR2025 #tallshipsaberdeen gets underway, just for the halibut try testing your knowledge in our Sounds of the Sea quiz! Put together by researchers at our Lighthouse Field Station in Cromarty, mull-et over, you might be brill... SOUND UP! http://abdn.io/1yS
Where do we get the fish we eat and what type should we be eating? What about the impact of plastic pollution in our rivers, beaches and oceans? Join @aberdeenuni researchers at the #TallShipsAberdeen Discovery Zone today and find out! http://abdn.io/1yR
🚢 The Tall Ships have sailed into Aberdeen in spectacular fashion, bringing with them adventure, tradition, and a sea breeze full of stories. Catch a glimpse of these majestic vessels. #TallShipsAberdeen #TSR2025 #AberdeenHarbour #WeAreAbdn #VisitAberdeen #TallShipsFestival
Welcome to Aberdeen #TSR2025! Among the sail trainees sailing triumphantly into the city today is postgraduate psychological studies student Morven Reddy who is no stranger to a life at sea! http://abdn.io/1yB
We would like to wish Her Majesty the Queen and Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen our very best wishes on her birthday. #ABDNfamily
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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
10,000
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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