Est. 1495. News, research and study opportunities from the University of Aberdeen. We RT to share, not to endorse. linktr.ee/UniOfAberdeenhttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mq2aiuuo2n2hCongratulations to Dr Graeme Brown, who has been awarded the prestigious degree of Doctor of Laws (LLD) by research, one of the University of Aberdeen's highest academic honours. 🔗 Read more: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/latest-news/in-brief/25855/07 Jul 2026 09:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2aiuuo2n2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mpiwnarljl2vHannah's final year at Aberdeen has been shaped by a standout achievement - turning a highly competitive summer internship into a full-time graduate role before even beginning her finals! Today she celebrates her graduation with a Finance & Accountancy degree. 🔗 https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/2581630 Jun 2026 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpiwnarljl2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mpgxcao4ix2dBianca Bellafiore is making history as the University's first PhD graduate in Museum Studies https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/25815 29 Jun 2026 16:54 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpgxcao4ix2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mpfw3h3v2w2iIt’s Graduation week, one of the highlights of our year! It's a time of pride as we see so many members of our student body begin the next chapter in their lives. Congratulations to everyone graduating this week. 🔗 Watch live at http://abdn.io/gradslive from 10:30am (UK time).29 Jun 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpfw3h3v2w2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mpdzq7cqbk2wWe’re honoured that the pattern on the new Aberdeen Football Club away strip is inspired by the striking façade of the University’s Sir Duncan Rice Library, reinforcing the partnership between two of the great institutions of Aberdeen. University of Aberdeen Library.28 Jun 2026 13:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpdzq7cqbk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mp6hzyp67g24An international study has called for more focus on the way entire health systems work together after findings revealed how well-intentioned changes can backfire, making patient outcomes worse. 🔗 Discover more at https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/25804/26 Jun 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp6hzyp67g24https://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mp5jb4kvvr2qOur Principal, Professor Peter Edwards, recently met with regional elected representatives to discuss our latest developments and highlight recent achievements, including UNESCO ‘Memory of the World’ recognition for our ‘exceptionally rare’ foundation document. 🔗 abdn.ac.uk/news/25705/25 Jun 2026 22:49 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mp5jb4kvvr2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mo44nmle2u25A group of our geophysics and integrated petroleum geoscience students were recently given a rare opportunity to step aboard one of the world's most advanced seismic vessels during a visit to Shearwater SW Tasman in Aberdeen. 🔗 Find out more about the visit at https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/latest-news/in-brief/2571712 Jun 2026 16:06 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mo44nmle2u25https://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mnfjdyuwhx2wSpin‑out, Hychor, is on course to transform the future of clean energy with innovative technology that produces green hydrogen directly from seawater, eliminating the need for freshwater & reducing the cost & infrastructure barriers that currently limit hydrogen adoption. 🔗 https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/25656/03 Jun 2026 16:22 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnfjdyuwhx2whttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mn7fo2uvjy2dJoin us for our Medicine Open Day on Saturday 6 June to find out more about our medicine programme, meet our staff and students at our Foresterhill campus and gain some hands-on clinical skills experience. Find out more and register to attend ➡️ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/open-days/undergraduate-open-day/medicine-open-day/01 Jun 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mn7fo2uvjy2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mmrohbenun2aAs Prof Ehud Reiter retires, we’re celebrating a University career that helped define how machines communicate. A pioneer of Natural Language Generation, his work laid the groundwork for modern AI - shaping how systems decide what to say, how to say it, & how to adapt to different audiences. 1/226 May 2026 19:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmrohbenun2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mmrcmtcsoc2hEleven academic innovators connected to the University of Aberdeen are about to embark on the next chapter of their entrepreneurial journey as Converge announces its latest programme cohort. 🔗 Find out more at abdn.io/2dh26 May 2026 15:28 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmrcmtcsoc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mmiy6eba6x2oJoin us for our Medicine Open Day on Saturday 6 June to find out more about our medicine programme, meet our staff and students at our Foresterhill campus and gain some hands-on clinical skills experience. Find out more and register to attend ➡️ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/open-days/undergraduate-open-day/medicine-open-day/23 May 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmiy6eba6x2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mls5bdjaie2hOur Postgraduate Virtual Open Day takes place today, 14 May, with sessions from 10am to midday and 5pm to 7pm (UK time). Speak with current students and ask questions of our experts throughout the event. We look forward to welcoming you. 🔗 Register now - https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/open-days/pg-virtual/14 May 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mls5bdjaie2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mlqawm7u522nA short documentary produced as part of a University of Aberdeen co-led research project has secured two film awards for its portrayal of a genocide survivor's story. 🔗 https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/25519/13 May 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqawm7u522nhttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mlpmseskls2iThere is just one day to go until our Postgraduate Virtual Open Day. Attend on Thursday 14 May to find out about our wide range of degrees and speak with experts. Take virtual campus tours and find out about life at Aberdeen. 🔗 Register now - https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/open-days/pg-virtual/13 May 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlpmseskls2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mlnqie75ho23The University of Aberdeen has been awarded a major five-year programme grant from the British Heart Foundation, worth just over £1.1million, to drive forward research that could lead to a completely new way of protecting people from heart disease. 🔗 https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/25521/12 May 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlnqie75ho23https://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mldiwcnsdt2hThe University of Aberdeen has been awarded funding through the Coast-R Small Grants Fund for a new research project examining how coastal communities are navigating environmental and energy transitions along the North Sea. http://abdn.io/2b308 May 2026 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mldiwcnsdt2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mkz7ea4kf62fThrough the ABDN Internship programme our students make an incredible impact while gaining valuable experience and building confidence for their future careers. Milly reflects on her internship journey with Our Union Street last year. 🔗 Find out more: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/careers/experience/abdn-internships/04 May 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkz7ea4kf62fhttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mkcl4xhsf62oFind out about an exciting project happening right here at King's College campus exploring how the geothermal heat beneath our feet could provide a reliable, low‑carbon source of energy. This free to attend public lecture takes place on May 5. Secure your place at: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/latest-news/in-brief/25439/25 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkcl4xhsf62ohttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mka6sbslgx2oChildren with chronic mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression are twice as likely to go on to be unemployed and to claim benefits as adults compared to their unaffected peers. https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/25459/24 Apr 2026 09:14 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mka6sbslgx2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mk2zpzg77o2nThis #EarthDay we’re reflecting on the work our scientists are doing in the fight against climate change. More about how we’re doing our bit to tackle #SDG13 #ClimateAction (and the other SDGs) in the comments! 🔗 https://www.abdn.ac.uk/about/sustainable/sdgs/22 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk2zpzg77o2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mjywo6xjdj2oRoutine gut biopsies predict the risk of developing dementia and related neurodegenerative conditions years before neurological symptoms appear, research from the University of Aberdeen has shown for the first time. 🔗 Find out more: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/25441/21 Apr 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjywo6xjdj2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mjyjbhf7er2tWhat better way to mark World Creativity and Innovation Day than by checking out our new Founder’s Journey Taster course! This is a ‘hands-on’ course designed for all you aspiring entrepreneurs out there. 🔗 https://abdn.blackboard.com/webapps/consulting-central/app/launch/TDMv2?locale=en_GB&route=offerings/84b4b968-f420-422c-bc1d-aeac676274a321 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyjbhf7er2thttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mjvxjbafwr2xA team of researchers led by the University of Aberdeen has found that private gardens played a vital role in supporting people's well-being during the UK's first Covid-19 lockdown, when access to public green spaces was significantly restricted. 🔗 https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/25415/ 20 Apr 2026 07:37 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjvxjbafwr2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mjoyaaapen26Join us for our Medicine Open Day on Saturday 6 June to find out more about our medicine programme, meet our staff and students at our Foresterhill campus and gain some hands-on clinical skills experience. Find out more and register to attend ➡️ https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/open-days/undergraduate-open-day/medicine-open-day/17 Apr 2026 13:01 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjoyaaapen26https://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mjohf4dxuv26Could a cave hidden beneath Pembroke Castle rewrite Britain’s prehistoric story? Aberdeen archaeologists will lead new excavations at the site where preliminary digs have already produced extraordinary finds, including a hippopotamus which roamed Wales 120,000 yrs ago. 🔗 https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/25411/17 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjohf4dxuv26https://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mjjslq5se22bThinking about your next step after your degree? The University of Aberdeen is offering two NEO NEXT+ scholarships worth £20,000 each for postgraduate study. Eligible programmes are listed at the link below. 1/215 Apr 2026 11:37 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjjslq5se22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mj2aci2dmu2nThe RV Jones Lecture, hosted by our School of Engineering, will take place at King's College Conference Centre on 27 May. Join Professor Timothy Leighton as he explores the impact of bubble acoustics on climate change, spaceships, dolphins and the antibiotic apocalypse. 🔗 https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/23673/09 Apr 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2aci2dmu2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/uniofaberdeen.bsky.social/post/3mixptwuxgv2mToday the settlement of Rhynie in Aberdeenshire is a quiet rural village, but a decade of archaeological research has revealed that it was once home to a Pictish royal centre with connections stretching across Europe. 🔗 Find out more at https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/25331/08 Apr 2026 07:00 +0000at://did:plc:g4srpu2nc6do7e5hd35wyc4p/app.bsky.feed.post/3mixptwuxgv2m