University of Aberdeen

Great news from the University of Aberdeen — a new astronomy facility has been approved for Cruickshank Botanic Garden.

It will host modern telescopes and support teaching, research and outreach for students and the community.

Learn more: www.abdn.ac.uk/news/...

Ramadan is a special time of reflection, community, & spiritual growth - but it can also be a challenging period for staff & students who are balancing fasting with the demands of work & study. PhD student Fahhad shares his personal experience of observing Ramadan while studying. http://abdn.io/20y

Care Community Care Day - Who Cares? Scotland Care Community Care Day - Who Cares? Scotland. Care Day is the world’s largest celebration of people with care experience, bringing...

On campus, our work continues year round through practical support, advice and dedicated networks that help care experienced students thrive as an important part of our community.

If you would like to learn more about Care Day or access support, please visit: www.whocaresscotland...

#CareDay
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Throughout the country, buildings will light up in solidarity tonight to show our care-experienced community that we see them, value them, and stand proudly alongside to support them.


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Storms reveal rare 2,000-year-old footprints on Scottish beach Storms which recently ravaged Britain's coastline have revealed 2,000-year-old footprints on an Angus beach - one of only a handful of locations in the UK where markings of this kind have ever been discovered

Dog walkers spotted strange patterns in eroded clay on a Scottish beach which turned out to 2,000-year-old footprints. Storms had revealed the site and so In freezing winds and rising tides, our archaeologists raced to record it before it vanished again. Days later, it was gone.

A new analysis argues that re-conceptualising cancer as a long term condition would give people who wish it the opportunity for long-term pro-active primary care input after treatment.
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Tha an t-Oilthigh Obar Dheathain a' comharrachadh Seachdain na Gàidhlig le sreath de òraidean, thachartasan agus bhùthan obrach airson luchd-obrach, oileanaich agus am poball.
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Seachdain na Gàidhlig/World Gaelic Week 2026
📅 23 February – 1 March 2026
🔗 www.abdn.ac.uk/event...

The University of Aberdeen is celebrating Seachdain na Gàidhlig/World Gaelic with a series of talks, events and workshops for staff, students and the public. Come and join us!
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A light dusting overnight and Old Aberdeen is looking sharp ❄️

Granite, arches and towers, now framed in white, glistening with the sun. Just enough snow to make the morning walk feel a little different.

Same campus. New mood. 💙

#OldAberdeen #SnowOnCampus

🎉 Today’s the day! Postgraduate Fair
📍 Elphinstone Hall | ⏰ 11am–6pm

Join us today to explore postgraduate study options and learn more about funding support, scholarships and fee waivers.

Full itinerary: tinyurl.com/yszjbzxb

🎓 Postgraduate Fair | Tomorrow!
📍 Elphinstone Hall | ⏰ 11am–6pm

We’re looking forward to welcoming prospective & current students and alumni. Didn’t register? No problem - registration is still open, or just come along.

Full itinerary & register: tinyurl.com/yszjbzxb

#AberdeenPGFair

Installed across a mix of public and private green spaces, each of the 100 nodes will be buried in the ground to record natural and man-made vibrations from waves, wind and traffic over the next 1-2 months.
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Researchers exploring Aberdeen’s potential for geothermal heating have begun deploying a city-wide network of seismic nodes that will be used to create a 3D map of the granite and other subsurface structures beneath our feet. http://abdn.io/1YQ
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⏳ 1-week countdown to the Postgraduate Fair!
📍 Elphinstone Hall
📅 Tue 17 Feb

Hear from staff & students, ask questions, and visit school stands to plan your next step.
Register: www.abdn.ac.uk/study...

#AberdeenPGFair #AberdeenPostgrad #NextStepAberdeen

This new league table recognises universities that combine academic capacity and performance, innovation and economic impact, and global engagement.
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@time magazine has launched its first World’s Top Universities Ranking and we are pleased that the University of Aberdeen has been ranked 121st globally, and 24th in the UK (4th in Scotland).
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Funding & business support for university innovators in Scotland We work with Scotland’s universities to empower staff, students and graduates to transform academic research and innovation into real-world solutions. Through collaboration, we harness expertise, knowledge and connections to support the creation of impactful businesses that contribute to a more sustainable future.

If you're curious about entrepreneurship and ready to test your breakthrough business idea, then don’t miss the chance to apply. For more information visit: convergechallenge.com
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Other key benefits of taking part:

• Active feedback as you develop your business proposition
• Peer-to-peer networks connecting you to a community of visionary founders
• Generous equity-free funding for the best projects
• Project visibility through their national programme
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Providing a safe space to test and validate your business idea, the Converge programme combines expert-led business training with a competitive element – giving you the clarity, confidence and connections to take your innovation out of the lab and into the marketplace.
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If you think your research could turn the dial, then applications for Converge 2026 are now open.

Whether you’re a researcher, creator or inventor, Converge is now searching for Scotland’s brightest university innovators to join their prestigious 2026 cohort.
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Could your research lead the way? Converge 2026 is now open and accepting applications!

Dr Soumay Palliyil is just one of many academic pioneers turning breakthrough science into real-world impact with the help of Converge.
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Where to find support when you need it From free careers advice to counselling, find out about support services you'll have access to when you study online with the University of Aberdeen.

When you study online with us, our dedicated support teams are here to help you succeed. Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to a friendly, subject-specific support team, alongside a range of other specialist support services tailored to online learners.

Discovery Day is back at the University of Aberdeen, Monday 9th February 2026.

A free, family-friendly event packed with hands-on activities, talks and displays, from science and medicine to history, art and technology.

Find out more: www.abdn.ac.uk/news/...

The University’s female voice a cappella group Killer Quines are through to the UK Finals of a major singing competition after finishing 2nd at the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella (ICCA) quarterfinals. Congratulations and good luck in the next round in London next month! 👏

Hope for future generations as Huntington’s trials make progress in Scotland New treatments and clinical trials are offering renewed optimism to families affected by the degenerative neurological condition.

This work reflects years of research, close partnership with families, and a long-term commitment to improving understanding, care and patient outcomes.

You can read the full story and watch the video at: news.stv.tv/scotland...
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STV News recently reported on the role of Professor Zosia Miedzybrodzka and colleagues at the University of Aberdeen in clinical trials that are offering real hope for future generations affected by Huntington’s disease. [continued]
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Wishing Business School alumnus Hugo Dejean the best of luck as he competes tonight to represent Luxembourg in the Eurovision Song Contest. Show your support this evening and vote by clicking here: http://abdn.io/1Vm Good Luck Hugo!

Photo credit: Eurovision Luxembourg/RTL

Are you a fan of #TheTraitors? 👀Want to find out how you would fare in the castle or what drives decision-making at the round table? Join this event where four experts from our School of Psychology will unpack the behaviours of the contestants.
www.abdn.ac.uk/psych...

Vaccine trial review finds that future vaccine trials must include care home residents The first review of vaccine trials conducted in care homes concludes that it is 'crucial' that future vaccine trials include care homes residents.

2/2 A review by researchers at the University of Aberdeen states that it is 'crucial for efficacy and safety’ that future vaccine trials include care homes residents.

Read the full story at

1/2 Residents in care homes are often the first group to receive vaccines during vaccine roll-out programmes - that is despite the fact that they are typically not included in vaccine trials. [continued]