
2nd in Scotland and Top 15 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

2nd in Scotland, Wales and N Ireland for student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2024

10th in the UK and 37th globally in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024

Queen's Anniversary Prize for research and teaching in Soil Science in 2021
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A cocktail to keep the elderly well: scientists hunt for ideal microbial mix to maintain gut health
Can "good bacteria" be used to maintain good health as we grow older? Scottish biotech company NCIMB has teamed-up with the pioneering Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen, to address this question in a new research project, funded by Innovate UK.

University research a key enabler of the energy transition, Holyrood told
Innovative approaches to helping Scotland secure long-term leadership in sustainable energy solutions and deliver an orderly energy transition were showcased by the University of Aberdeen at Holyrood last night.
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The new MySkills framework will help all students develop skills to complement their academic learning.
Events
- Apr16
WayWORD: Spring into Summer Programme
Ahead of the WayWORD 2025 autumn festival in October, the WayWORD team has organised some exciting events as part of...
- Apr23
Cafe Sci - Musical Traditions of Scotland's Northern Sailors
Explore the music that emerged in the seventeenth century Scotland in the wake of the Scottish whaling and fishing industries.
- Apr18
University of Aberdeen Concert Series - Student Showcase
Come along to hear some of our talented student performers from the University's Department of Music!
- Apr23
University of Aberdeen Concert Series - Ogston Performance Prize Finals 2025
The University's annual music performance competition, dedicated to long-time friend and benefactor of the department, Derek Ogston. Come along to...
- Apr23
Student-led Zoology Museum Extinction Tours
Are we currently in a mass-extinction event? If so, what's causing it? Join one of our special tours of the...

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