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Since 1495, the University of Aberdeen has been open to all and dedicated to the pursuit of truth in the service of others. We still have that purpose; it defines our actions and underpins our ethos. We have been at the forefront of teaching, learning, and discovery for over 500 years, sending out pioneers and ideas across the world. Established with international connections to serve the northeast of Scotland, our university is a global presence in higher education. We continue to pursue our foundational purpose through excellence in our core activities of education and research, which transform the world around us.
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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.
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. Music from University alumnus and…
The role gut health plays in contributing to frailty in our old age is the subject of a new study which has been awarded a share of £7.6 million. Researchers at the University of Aberdeen will try to pinpoint what change occurs in gut microbiota as we get older which may lead to…
The University of Aberdeen has welcomed it's fifth Entrepreneur in Residence as part of a prestigious Royal Society programme designed to boost industrial links and provide staff and students with valuable expertise and advice on how to become a successful entrepreneur.
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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!…
The University of Aberdeen has been named a finalist in the 2025 Whatuni Student Choice Awards! 🏆 Voted for by students, this recognition highlights our commitment to delivering an exceptional university experience. We’re proud to be shortlisted for:
🏅 University of the Year…
What can the hair of a 400-year-old Aberdeen man tell us about our exposure to sunlight over the centuries?
Can "good bacteria" be used to maintain good health as we grow older? Scottish biotech company @ncimb has teamed-up with the pioneering @rowett_abdn at the University of Aberdeen, to address this question in a new research project, funded by @innovateuk. Discover more at…
A Scottish university withinternational connections
The University of Aberdeen was founded with international connections and we remain open to people and ideas from around the world. We continue to extend our networks and partnerships globally and we’re proud to be part of the Aurora network of Universities, tackling societal challenges facing the world today. We are the first UK University to operate a dedicated campus in Qatar thanks to our unique partnership with AFG College.
We consistently rank highly for global outlook and the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2021 listed us in the top 60 universities in the world in terms of positive impact on society. These rankings recognise universities for their social and economic impact under the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and we feature in the global top 50 for 6 out of 17 goals.
Mission and vision
- Inspiring career success for all through collaboration, innovation and professionalism
- Exploring individuals’ career potential and enabling them to make informed career choices through flexible, approachable and effective careers education, information and guidance
- Developing skills and attributes, confidence and experience through innovative co-curricular, work-related and educational activities
- Connecting students, graduates and colleagues to regionally, nationally and globally relevant organisations
Ranked in the top 20 of universities in the UK, and the top 180 in the World
10,000
journal articles from researchers in the past 5 years
35%+
growth in research grants in the four years
Throughout the centuries, our researchers have generated new insights in medicine, science and engineering, law, social sciences and arts and humanities. Their work has earned many honours and awards and has contributed to five Nobel prizes and over three-quarters of our research was classified ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ in the 2014 REF.
The University of Aberdeen is a world-leading research institution renowned for innovation, collaboration and international reach. We continue to provide ground-breaking research with real impact on society in our five key interdisciplinary areas:
- Energy Transition
- Social Inclusion and Cultural Diversity
- Environment and Biodiversity
- Data and Artificial Intelligence
- Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing
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