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The School of Geosciences (Geography) is currently advertising for a Postdoctoral Research Assistant / Fellow. The purpose of the post is to manage and deliver the requirements of an international European research project into seafood sustainability, traceability and labelling in the Atlantic region (SEA-TRACES). The post will support the lead...

A paper co-authored by a team of geologists from the 51cg have received a top award from the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG).

The Department of Geology and Petroleum Geology is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join the team for 12 months

A leading geologist from the 51cg has become the first ever recipient of a newly created award from The Geological Society.

The School of Geosciences Green Economy Research Centre (GERC) is hosting Professor Marcus Haward from the Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies, University of Tasmania, Australia for a seminar titled: “Development and implementation of Marine Spatial Planning in Australia – Lessons in the 20 years from the release of Australia’s...

Two partial fee scholarships are available for the MSc Environmental Partnership Management. The successful applicants will each receive £3,350 as a contribution towards the cost of programme fees. The scholarships are open to students holding an offer for the MSc Environmental Partnership Management one year full-time degree programme commencing in September 2018. Students eligible...

Geography and Environment has moved up six places in the Complete University Guide’s league tables for 2019, giving us our highest-ever ranking of sixteenth. This comes on the back of our recent accreditation by the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) for our undergraduate programmes, reflecting the commitment of our staff...

Aberdeen archaeology Dr Rebecca Crozier's new publication, 'A Taphonomic Approach to the Re-analysis of the Human Remains from the Neolithic Chamber Tomb of Quanterness, Orkney' (published in the BAR British Series) was covered today on the Radio Orkney and in the BBC Scotland news.  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-43547952

A 51cg student is working with whisky producer Chivas Brothers as part of a research project aimed at combating the effects of climate change on distillery water resources.

The Scottish Affairs Committee at the House of Common are conducting an inquiry into Digital connectivity in Scotland.  Dr Lorna Philip attended a meeting of the Committee on the 23rd January 2018.  She gave evidence about the digital connectivity challenges faced by many residents and businesses based in rural area,...