Birth rates in Scotland have fallen to the lowest levels since records began in 1855. Dr Smriti Bhatta, a senior clinical lecturer and consultant gynaecologist explains why this has happened and the consequences now and going forward. #UOAinsights

Officials from the Iraqi Ministry of Oil visited the University of Aberdeen this week, reinforcing the strong educational and professional connections between Iraq and one of Scotland's leading universities.

University of Aberdeen Seismologist Dr Amy Gilligan explains the Russian earthquake and tsunami warnings.

Tributes have been paid to University alumnus and former Rector Sandy Gall, who died aged 97. As a news presenter Gall became one of the most familiar faces in the country during a long career which began in Aberdeen following the completion of his degree in 1952. www.itv.com/news/2025-06...

Warren Spalding was seeking a career change when he applied to the University of Aberdeen, inspired by the Covid pandemic to pursue his passions. He shares his journey to graduation and how he navigated life as a mature student. abdn.io/1w6

Summer graduation week starts tomorrow! We're so excited to see you all at our #ClassOf2025 ceremonies! Congratulations on your achievements and we can't wait to see how you shape the world. Follow our ceremonies live, starting Monday at 11am at www.abdn.ac.uk/stude...#ClassOf2025

The first cohort of students from the University of Aberdeen and South China Normal University's Joint Institute have graduated at a special ceremony. Around 180 students received their degrees during the event held in Guangdong Province on June 19. www.abdn.ac.uk/news/24484/

A project which aims to increase the number of people with learning disabilities who secure employment in the north-east of Scotland held its annual graduation ceremony at the University of Aberdeen last week. www.abdn.ac.uk/news/...

Many, many congrats to the University of Aberdeen alum Benjamin McMillan who’s soundtrack for The Emerald Isles has been nominated for best Original Music Composition at the Royal Television Society Scotland Awards 2025. Well done Ben! rts.org.uk/award/rts-sc...

1/3 Congratulations to alumnus Dr Denis Durno MBE, recent recipient of the The Times Sternberg Active Life Award! #ForeverABDN [continued] Photo credit: acumennimages

Overconfident #CEOs & their risky behaviours can be partly restrained by credit ratings, finds new research in the journal European Financial Management by Bangor University, Heriot-Watt University, Vlerick Business School and Aberdeen University More here: tinyurl.com/4rwrz54m #HeriotWattUni

As the world marked VE Day this week, the wartime diaries of a University of Aberdeen student have revealed insights into how everyday life continued – as well as the rather unusual duties undertaken by undergraduates during the Blitz. www.abdn.ac.uk/stories/wart...

Congratulations to Honorary Professor at the University of Aberdeen and recently retired Consultant Microbiologist at for NHS Grampian, Professor Ian Gould, who has been named among the top 0.05% of all scholars worldwide according to the most recent 2024 ScholarGPS rankings.

Today marks the first World Hormone Day. Professor Paul Fowler, world leading expert on environmental influences on fetal development talks about the importance of hormones and the effect of chemicals called endocrine disruptors #worldhormoneday www.thenakedscientis...

Following the sad news of the death of His Holiness Pope Francis, our thoughts are with our Catholic community and all those affected at the University and beyond.

Following the #BlueOrigin space flight this week, we thought it would be a great time to look back to when Ana Mayers, physics & philosophy student at the University of Aberdeen, became the youngest person ever to go into space with #VirginGalactic. youtu.be/D9MyI7LfeHs

The number of people living with the gene that causes Huntington's disease but have not been tested has been revealed. Figures confirm that Northern Scotland has one of the highest rates of the disease in the world. www.abdn.ac.uk/news/...

Congratulation to University of Aberdeen student Faye Rogers who has smashed her own world record in the 200m Butterfly! #BackBlueGetGold www.facebook.com/reel/9989925...

We would like to wish all our #AbdnFamily and friends celebrating #Vaisakhi across the UK and around the world a joyful time. May your life be blessed with love, laughter, and endless happiness.

1/2 Professor Paul Mealor presented new work to the King and Queen at the weekend as part of their 20th wedding anniversary celebrations. Professor Mealor’s new piece, The Weather of My Being, specially composed to mark the occasion, was premiered. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Exams coming up next month? Stay on top of your studies with our time management guide for online learners. It’s packed with tips to help you plan and prepare for this busy time. You’ll also find useful apps and support resources to help you along the way. on.abdn.ac.uk/discover/tim...

1/2 Last week we met with graduates in Boston over dinner and strolled down the avenues of New York as part of the annual Tartan Day celebrations. We love celebrating these special moments with our alumni and look forward to holding more exciting events in the US later this year! [continued]

What can the hair of a 400-year-old Aberdeen man tell us about our exposure to sunlight over the centuries?

Mega congratulations to University of Aberdeen Alum Chef Mark McCabe who wowed the guests at the 20th anniversary #GreatBritishMenu banquet at Blenheim Palace with his thistle-themed canopies. #AbdnFamily #GBM

1/2 A ceremony to repatriate Tasmanian ancestral remains held in University of Aberdeen collections since the 1850s will take place on 21 March. The University contacted the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre in 2019, which led to a proposal to return the remains of a young man. More at abdn.io/1kv

Congratulations to University of Aberdeen Biochemistry student and Sports Bursar Faye Rogers, who has set a new world beating time in the S10 200m Butterfly on her way to MC gold at the World Para Swimming Series meet in Ligano - building on her European Record in the 100 last weekend. 💙💛💙💛

Wow, what a fun day it was on the River Dee this weekend for the 30th Annual Universities Boat Race. An amazing day of rowing ended with the University of Aberdeen claiming the laurels! Congrats to all involved and thanks to everyone who came along to cheer from the river bank. 🎉🥳 💛💙

It was fantastic to welcome a group of 23 North American high school counsellors to campus on the recently. The group sampled a "day in the life of a student" so they can advise their students of the excellent Scottish degree structure and range of degrees at University of Aberdeen.

Congratulations to the GEMINI team who scooped the 'Data Driven Innovation Award' at this year's Digital Health & Care Awards. Fantastic to see their work on integrating AI into breast screening get the recognition it deserves. Find out more about GEMINI at www.nhsgrampian.org/about-us/inn...

Congratulations and best of luck to University of Aberdeen alumnus Marc McCabe who won the Scottish heat of the #GreatBritishMenu this week and now goes forward to finals week! #ABDNfamily #BBC1

Today we stand with millions worldwide in remembrance for those who were murdered during the Holocaust, Nazi persecution of other groups, and in more recent genocides including Cambodia, Rwanda, Bosnia and Darfur, killed for who they were.

Enjoy a quiet moment of zen from our Old Aberdeen campus before we open the lecture room and laboratory doors for a new term of teaching beginning today! #AbdnZen www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pg1...

The Burns Night 'parade of planets' has inspired University lecturer Shane Strachan whose work has been selected for the Scottish Poetry Library's Burn Night Skies collection abdn.ac.uk/news/24001

Her Majesty Queen Camilla – Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen - visited us today to learn more about our initiatives in community building, including our long-standing partnership with @AFCCT and its outreach into Aberdeen schools. abdn.ac.uk/news/23978

Regular use of certain medications used by around half of all older adults in the UK, can increase their risk of falls, heart attacks, dementia and even death. We're looking for older people and/or their carers to with the research & empower people to take control of their own care. abdn.io/1dW

Attention UoA Students! 28 part-time paid internships exclusive to University of Aberdeen students with businesses & organisations in the nature, cultural and creative sectors as well as SMEs are LIVE for applications (closing 2 Feb). More info: www.abdn.ac.uk/careers/expe... youtu.be/1Irk2SSU34w

Great piece with one of our honorary professors, Russell McKenna - an expert in energy system analysis - discussing where he sees the greatest need for action to further develop wind energy ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

Malcolm, an English graduate with a decade’s experience in communications, has always wanted to become a teacher. But he didn’t have the maths grades he needed to get into teacher training. He turned to our online Access Course in Maths to fulfil the requirements. abdn.io/olmt

Study with us in 2025! We're offering Aberdeen Global Scholarships for new students starting in September 2025. Unlock world-class education and lifelong connections. Find out more - https://buff.ly/3DVLSoa

How’s the New Year fitness regime going? Has the appeal of wild swimming taken a nose-dive? Is your padel racket gathering dust already? Chek out this throwback to @aberdeenuni research where we found the key to sticking to that New Year, New Me activity https://buff.ly/4iXLQMu

Research released by the School of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen during last year explains how we decide who to trust - is this why so many of us have been so compelled by the hit TV show 'The Traitors?' - Find out more at

How do you protect the things that are important to you? Hear from our very own Faye Rogers after her amazing gold medal win at the Paralympics 2024 and her unusual hack for preventing the precious prize getting scratched -

Have you ever wondered how you keep tabs on a hummingbird? With tiny 'backpack style' trackers of course -

Make 2025 your time to study with us! We're offering the Aberdeen Global Scholarships for students beginning their journey in September 2025. This is your chance to experience world-class education and make lifelong connections! Find out more -

Another great news story from last year giving hope for the future - our scientists & partners announced an artificial intelligence (AI) breast screening solution had helped doctors find an additional 12% more cancers than in routine practice -

When scientists noticed a strange signal being picked up worldwide by earthquake detectors they were at a loss. By combining forces with academics from 15 countries they were able to piece together the puzzle of the secret tsunami that shook the Earth for 9 days -

University of Aberdeen Scientists who have calculated the UK's "lost" nutrients from fish exports for the first time are calling for a big push to get more people eating local seafood. Read more: buff.ly/4amX8WZ

Rhona & Lynne share memories of their involvement in the University's GaySoc as well as Lynne's participation in the first PRIDE marches. They became the first female couple to have a civil partnership in Aberdeen in 2005. Celebrate their #LoveatUoA story - https://buff.ly/4gEfQer

Team Aberdeen University (TAU) Racing put their pedal to the metal with a 1st place in Scotland, 3rd in the UK, and 5th overall secured at Formula Student 2024! We think there should be a “Drive to Survive: Aberdeen Edition!” after these results!

For the 11th year in a row, Aberdeen has been awarded the Purple Flag, a prestigious UK award for city centre safety and vibrancy. We can’t wait to welcome you to the Granite City in 2025 - https://buff.ly/3ZZTPkF.