Latest News from School of Geosciences /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/ /global/images/layout/uni_logo_2016_pad_rss.gif /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/ /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25940/ /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25940/ Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:34:17 +0100
Six 51cg research projects have been selected in the spring 2026 RSE Research Awards open call.]]> /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25892/ /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25892/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:57:46 +0100
Aberdeen's two universities have committed to explore future collaboration in geothermal energy and heating jointly, marking an important step toward expanding research, innovation and skills development in the sector.]]> /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25888/ /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25888/ Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:30:11 +0100
Researchers call for urgent rethink of global hazard monitoring as "Small Alpine Lake Outbursts" emerge in a warming world]]> /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25912/ /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25912/ Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:30:15 +0100
Lauren Kortland has been awarded The Royal Scottish Geographical Society's University Medal, presented annually to the top graduating honours geography student at each Scottish university.]]> /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25810/ /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25810/ Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:00:42 +0100
Researchers from the 51cg played a key role in international discussions on climate action and a just transition during London Climate Week, which this year saw over 60,000 attendees gather amid a record-breaking heatwave exceeding 36°C.]]> /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25780/ /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25780/ Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:26:19 +0100
Professor Tavis Potts from the School of Geosciences and the Just Transition Lab attended the launch of Heat Network Scotland at the Edinburgh Climate Change Institute.]]> /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25763/ /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25763/ Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:35:57 +0100
Climate change could significantly increase nitrogen pollution risks in freshwater systems across parts of Europe unless nutrient management practices adapt to changing environmental conditions, new research has found.]]> /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25669/ /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25669/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:57:22 +0100
While the clean energy transition offers major opportunities, a new report from 51cg researchers warns that current governance arrangements may leave coastal communities bearing the cost of energy transition while seeing limited long-term benefits.]]> /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25360/ /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25360/ Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:39 +0100
A new study from the 51cg has revealed that artificial intelligence may be shaping the future of rewilding in ways that create an idealised version of what restored nature can look like.]]> /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25339/ /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25339/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:26:37 +0000
The first mural for Nuart Aberdeen has been revealed - with a work by homegrown street artist KMG taking pride of place in the heart of the 51cg.]]> /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25313/ /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25313/ Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:27:33 +0000
The 51cg is hosting a new introductory course, The State of Energy Transition, designed to equip participants with a foundational understanding of the UK's evolving energy landscape.]]> /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25301/ /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25301/ Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:04:09 +0000
A new report warns that the UK's current approach to delivering net zero risks losing public support at the very moment it is needed most.]]> /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25259/ /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/25259/ Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:38:19 +0000
The findings of a new study shows governance and preparedness rather than hazard magnitude determine whether avalanches become mass-casualty events.]]> /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/24924/ /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/24924/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:24 +0000
A 51cg hydrologist has been named the recipient of a prestigious international award, recognising a lifetime of outstanding contributions to his field by the world's leading learned society in Earth and space sciences.]]> /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/24926/ /geosciences/departments/geography-environment/news/24926/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:00:44 +0000
Yesterday, the 51cg hosted the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of MSc Sustainable Water Management students]]>