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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.
The Latest from University of Aberdeen
The first (Scottish) Gaelic translation of JRR Tolkien's timeless classic, The Hobbit, has been completed by a University of Aberdeen professor. Tha a’ chiad eadar-theangachadh Gàidhlig (Albannach) de shàr nobhail J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit, air a chrìochnachadh le àrd-ollamh aig…
The University has been shortlisted at the Scottish Event Awards! Good luck to The European Conference on Visual Perception (Best Association Event), CPD and Event Services (Best Public Sector Events Planner or Team) and Jessica Hippey (Rising Star)
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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 http://abdn.io/1nU
People did not alter their behaviour to follow enhanced local restrictions during the Covid-19 pandemic and they may have been more effective if based around factors other than just case numbers according to new research from the University of Aberdeen http://abdn.io/1nQ
Faye Rogers broke an outstanding 14 records at the Aquatics GB swimming championships in London last week: 2 World Records, 4 European Records & 8 British Records.
She won 100m & 200m Butterfly, 400m Freestyle and 100m Freestyle gold and 200m Individual Medley silver. Amazing!
As we mark the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, find out how our interdisciplinary approach is breaking boundaries from medical advances and improvements in emissions reporting to addressing inequalities and researching the impacts of climate change. http://abdn.io/1nH
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. The University owes its foundation to the support of the Vatican with the signing of a Papal Bull in 1495 granting…
Faye is on fire! #BackBlueGetGold.
Another one ☝️
Another swim, another record for Faye Rogers - this time a British Record in the SM10 200m Individual Medley 👏🇬🇧 (2:31.00)
After the coverage of the #BlueOrigin space flight this week, we thought it would be a great time for a throwback to when Ana Mayers, physics and philosophy student at the University of Aberdeen, became the youngest person ever to go into space after winning a trip on a…
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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