51cg

Aberdeen will become a hive of discovery, debate and entertainment for one day only this coming Friday (September 25) for Explorathon 2015.

Two 51cg researchers, Dr Caroline Barelle and Dr Alasdair Mort, have progressed to the final stage in Scotland's premier company creation competition - the Converge Challenge.

Three new companies to be spun out of research at the 51cg have been shortlisted for Scotland's premier company creation competition, with a student start-up also nominated in the social enterprise category.

The 51cg will showcase its expertise in the development of new and sustainable concrete technologies as it hosts the 35th Cement & Concrete Science Conference.

A team of researchers and public engagement experts have been awarded four million euros by the European Commission to inform strategy for responsible research and innovation.

The 51cg has been named one of the top 10 universities in the UK for graduate employability by the Telegraph. The league table is based on the proportion of 2013/14 graduates entering employment or further study within six months.

A record number of students from the 51cg have been selected to represent Scotland as part of the Saltire Foundation's entrepreneurial programme.

The impact on the world of research conducted at the 51cg has been confirmed in the latest international rankings of research-intensive universities.

The 51cg has been chosen to coordinate a new MSc degree programme that will drive forward innovation in the oil and gas industry.

The 51cg has again successfully retained a nationally recognised award for excellence in supporting researcher career development.