Aberdeen University academic’s project to clean up our seas
A project conceived by an Aberdeen University academic to remove rubbish from the sea has made it to the semi-finals of a national entrepreneurial programme.
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Moredun’s fundraising drive marks centenary
The Moredun Research Institute is preparing to launch a £1 million fundraising drive as part of its centenary celebrations next year.
North-east historian wants to shed light on family businesses which thrived in Peterhead
A local historian is appealing for the public's help as he tries to piece together information on the family businesses which once thrived in a north-east town.
Boaty McBoatface makes significant discovery on debut research mission
The yellow submarine dubbed Boaty McBoatface has returned from its first expedition with data which links increasing Antarctic winds to rising sea temperatures.
Aberdeen researchers hope to prevent diabetes
Scientists from Aberdeen University are hoping to find a way to prevent or postpone the onset of Type 2 Diabetes.
Plans for £40 million life sciences development in Aberdeen revealed
New images of a proposed £40 million life sciences facility in Aberdeen designed to double the size of the industry in the north-east have been revealed.
£150,000 put forward for neurodegenerative research gives hope for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients
Scientists leading the fight against degenerative brain conditions such as Alzheimer’s and multiple sclerosis will benefit from a new £150,000 funding pot.
Aberdeen researchers delve into hen harriers debate
Work carried out by Aberdeen University researchers has given new insight into a longstanding conflict between commercial shooters and conservation groups.
Aberdeen University reveals quarter of students have ‘experienced or witnessed’ sexual harassment
Aberdeen University has revealed that hundreds of students have "experienced or witnessed" sexual violence and harassment on campus.
Chance for public to engage in NHS Grampian research
Groundbreaking healthcare research carried out in the Grampian region during the last year has been highlighted at a special event.
Unbearably exciting polar talk coming to Aberdeen
An internationally renowned polar bear expert will speak to an Aberdeen audience next week about the first time he came face to face with the fearsome, endangered predators.
Aberdeen University medical chief remains positive despite departure of 16 academics from vital research unit
The head of a north-east university's medical school has admitted he is "disappointed" to lose a team of highly-sought after researchers.
Fears raised after ‘exodus’ of vital researchers from Aberdeen University
Dozens of academics from a vital medical research unit have been poached from a north-east university, sparking fears about its reputation.
Surveying funding awarded
A team of researchers from the Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment have won funding to allow them to continue their work.
Aberdeen researchers discover origins of dairy trade in Mongolia
Archaeologists have discovered early evidence of an essential trade in 1300BC Asia.
Safeguard isles hotspot teeming with cetaceans, say scientists
A conservation charity has called for greater protection for sea life off Scotland’s west coast after extensive and “pioneering” research that identified the area as a hot spot for whales, dolphins and porpoises.
St Andrews University researchers believe they know why Earth is so wet
Scientists from St Andrews University believe they could have solved the long-standing mystery of why our planet is so wet.
North-east academic to lead £10.5m prostate cancer project
A north-east academic is leading a new £10.5million project which aims to tackle one of the world’s deadliest diseases.
Aberdeen scientists receive £200,000 boost to battle blindness
Scientists have been given a £200,000 funding boost to carry out research into one of the most common causes of blindness.
New research suggests wolves could be reintroduced to Highlands through fenced-in reserves
Packs of wolves could be reintroduced to the Highlands in fenced-in reserves to cut deer numbers and allow nature to recover from over-grazing, according to new research.
Aberdeenshire teenager wants to study biology and find cure for her allergies
As their time at secondary school draws to an end, many sixth year pupils are turning their thoughts to their future careers.
4D Pharma’s gut feeling about biotherapeutics
Life sciences firm 4D Pharma said yesterday it was “well-positioned” to make key advances where others had failed in microbiome research.
New equipment leads to pioneering research in the north
Pioneering research is to be carried out in the Hebrides to measure the length of Scotland’s marine wildlife following the use of new laser technology.
Are our castles ready for a terrorist attack?
Researchers have been examining whether Scottish castles, a major attraction among tourists, are ready to deal with terrorist attacks.
School pushes houses to top of market
Parents are paying a premium of more than £100,000 to buy a home close to one of the north-east’s most successful state schools.
Funding boost for Aberdeen cyber researchers
Aberdeen University research into how to prevent hackers exploiting human weaknesses to disrupt key IT networks has received a six-figure funding boost.
Research to help farmers meet malting barley specifications
Scottish scientists have found key genetic markers in barley which could help identify varieties which better meet malting specifications for grain whisky production.
Scottish animal science research to benefit from £10m investment
A £10million investment in a new biotech company on the edge of Edinburgh is expected to lead to better farm animal health and improved agricultural productivity.
Enjoy some mother-daughter time… By taking part in some charity fun-runs
Mums and daughters are being invited to sign-up on Mother's Day - this Sunday - for charity fun-run events planned for Inverness in May.
Pig farmers invited to have a say over research
Pig farmers are invited to a series of industry meetings in Aberdeenshire later this month.
Competitors and spectators angry after charity boxing event scrapped at 11th hour
A council body has provoked fury by canceling a charity boxing event just days before it was held in Inverness.
EU farm commissioner calls for better use of science
Agricultural science needs to help UK farmers become smarter, leaner and cleaner as part of the industry's efforts to become more sustainable, EU farm commissioner Phil Hogan has said.