Archaeology student unearths rare stone carving that may show Pictish face The object was found by Jodie Allan during a dig at East Lomond hill fort in Fife. Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2025
Scotland's volcanic landscape mystery solved by scientists with 'extraordinary' find THE volcanic landscape that formed the Inner Hebrides once rivalled the explosive volcano hotspot of modern-day Hawaii, scientists have discovered… The National (Scotland) · Jul 10, 2025
Capercaillie numbers double in parts of Scotland under new scheme Researchers have hailed the success of a predator management scheme that has doubled the number of endangered capercaillie broods in areas of… The National (Scotland) · Jun 25, 2025
Researchers hail success of scheme to protect capercaillie chicks from predators Diversionary feeding is now endorsed in the Cairngorms Capercaillie Emergency Action Plan, with 18 independent land holdings using the method. The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
New 'pioneering' scanner used for brain tumour patients trialled in world-first A “pioneering” new scanner derived from MRI technology could be used to track brain cancer spread and lead to improved treatment for patients,… The National (Scotland) · Jun 19, 2025
‘Pioneering’ technology to be used on UK brain tumour patients in world-first The scanner could be used to track brain cancer spread and lead to improved treatment for patients, researchers say The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
New scanner used for brain tumour patients trialled in world-first The team of doctors and scientists involved will scan glioblastoma patients undergoing chemotherapy after surgery and chemoradiotherapy. The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
Scottish university set to become first with campus in India A SCOTTISH university looks set to become the first in the country to have a campus in India. The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2025
JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit translated into Gaelic for first time Moray Watson, a professor of Gaelic and translation at the University of Aberdeen, said A’Hobat is now available to order. Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2025
Areas of Scotland have the highest rates of Huntington’s disease in the world The neurodegenerative disease slowly damages the brain, taking away the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, make decisions and live independently The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025
One of the highest rates of Huntington’s disease found in north Scotland – study The rate in the area is 14.5 per 100,000 people, more than five times the estimated worldwide rate of 2.71 per 100,000 people. The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2025
Homecoming for Indigenous remains and shell necklace The remains of a young Aboriginal man and a shell necklace kept at two northern hemisphere universities have been returned to their traditional owners. AAP · Mar 27, 2025
Scottish university returns rare Tasmanian shell necklace The announcement comes alongside news the University of Aberdeen will return the remains of an Aboriginal Tasmanian man on Friday. Evening Standard · Mar 19, 2025
Scottish university to return skull of Aboriginal Tasmanian man A ceremony to repatriate the skull of a young Tasmanian man which was purchased by a Scottish university will take place this week ... The National (Scotland) · Mar 19, 2025
The Independent UK · Mar 19, 2025 Skull of Aboriginal man murdered 200 years ago to be returned to Tasmania The remains of the unknown man, who was shot dead in the early 19th century, will be laid to rest in a traditional ceremony.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 27, 2025 Aberdeen urban park paused amid 'unforeseen repairs' to iconic tower PLANS for a new urban park in Aberdeen city centre have been paused amid "unforeseen repairs" to an iconic tower adjacent to the proposed…
Evening Standard · Feb 26, 2025 New scanner can see ‘previously undetectable’ cancer spread, research suggests Experts hope the technology could reduce the need for breast cancer patients to return for extra surgery.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 18, 2025 Zimbabwean-Scottish visual artist to create new 'Aberdeen Tapestry' AN award-winning Zimbabwean-Scottish visual artist has been chosen to create a tapestry for the University of Aberdeen.
Evening Standard · Feb 5, 2025 Winter fall in Scots’ vitamin D levels same now as 400 years ago – study A team led by researchers at the University of Aberdeen used a new method of detecting vitamin D in human hair samples.
The National (Scotland) · Jan 21, 2025 Leading Scottish university does not have asbestos register, research finds A LEADING Scottish university has been found to not have a working asbestos register, according to fresh research.
Evening Standard · Jan 20, 2025 Camilla meets students, composer and professional footballer in Aberdeen visit The Queen became chancellor of the University of Aberdeen in 2013.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 3, 2025 ‘The hair stands up’: citizen archaeologists unearth ancient treasures in Scotland Members of the public are helping to sustain digs across the country, even as volunteering declines
The National (Scotland) · Dec 12, 2024 Rare shipwreck and 'Celtic' bangle among Scotland's top archaeological discoveries A “CELTIC” bangle, a Pictish spearbutt and a rare shipwreck are among Scotland’s top archaeological finds this year...
Evening Standard · Dec 9, 2024 New type of medical scanner could help stroke patients – research The scanner has been developed by a University of Aberdeen team.
The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024 Fussy eaters may actually have disorder linked to brain structure, study finds Experts said more research into the condition was needed to fully understand how best to treat and prevent Arfid