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The University of Aberdeen has secured one of just 10 prestigious Leverhulme Centenary Doctoral Scholarship awards announced across the UK, receiving up to £5 million to establish a pioneering doctoral programme exploring social connectivity in later life.
Three collaborative projects involving researchers from the University of Aberdeen have secured support through the latest Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ) Seed Fund, helping to advance innovative approaches to climate and sustainability challenges in Scotland.
UK scientists have been testing cutting edge equipment for the astronaut 'away teams' of the future.
Following a popular spring programme, the University of Aberdeen's WayWORD Festival returns 3-11 October 2026 for its seventh main festival.
A landmark charity-funded project will offer genetic testing to thousands of people with ancestral links to Westray in Orkney and Whalsay in Shetland, helping identify those who have a higher inherited risk of developing certain cancers.
Internationally acclaimed art, pioneering medical research and public engagement will come together this summer as the University of Aberdeen co-hosts Breathing Bodies, a city-wide exhibition exploring the human body through art and science.
Read from abdn.ac.uk/study on 12 Aug 2026. Check with the university before you rely on a date or a figure.