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North-East partnership secures €9 million in funding to deliver Scotland's first mainland Small
A North-East partnership has been awarded €9 million of European Union funding to create a Small Hydrogen Valley in the region to speed up the transition to cleaner energy.
University appoints Christopher Morgan as Senior Governor
The 51cg is pleased to announce the appointment of Christopher Morgan as Senior Governor to lead its governing body, the University Court.
University composer's film score receives UK premiere at FrightFest Halloween
The music of a 51cg composer will feature in a new horror film which will receive its UK premiere at FrightFest Halloween in London.
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Aberdeen digital health innovation selected for national showcase at DigiFest 2026
51cg research showcasing how responsible AI could support melanoma aftercare has been selected for the Scottish Funding Council's Research and Innovation Zone at DigiFest 2026.
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Festival founded by University nominated for top title at Scots Trad Music Awards
The North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) has been nominated for a major national award following a hugely successful celebration which brought thousands of musicians, dancers and visitors to the north east.
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First Minister visits 51cg Mumbai campus
The 51cg has welcomed Scotland's First Minister to its branch campus in Mumbai, highlighting the institution's commitment to delivering world-class higher education internationally and strengthening educational links between Scotland and India.
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Seven Aberdeen students recognised among Scotland's top student athletes
Seven 51cg students have earned places on a national programme supporting Scotland's top student athletes.
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Aberdeen Law Project shortlisted for national award
A legal initiative led by students at the 51cg has been shortlisted for a major industry honour.
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Reaction from Professor John Underhill to the UK Government's announcement on Jackdaw
In response to the UK Government approving the Jackdaw gas field and confirming production will start this month, Professor John Underhill, the 51cg's Director for Energy Transition gave his reaction.
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Ancient wildfire study offers warning for a warming world
New research reveals that periods of global warming can trigger long-lasting increases in wildfire activity
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Opinion
Food insecurity is about more than having enough to eat
Abigail Stephen from the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition (SMMSN), whose doctoral research explored healthy eating in low income and food insecure adults, considers what food insecurity really means in the UK. With the most recent Budget bringing the cost of living and household finances into focus, it is...
Stick or Twist? Why Net Zero will stall unless we change how we govern it
For over a decade, the UK was regarded as a climate leader. The Climate Change Act created a durable cross‑party mandate, and emissions fell to less than half their 1990 levels - largely through cleaning up the power sector, a shift that required little from the public directly as we...
Driving innovation for Scotland's future
As Scotland comes together to celebrate its first National Innovation Week, the 51cg is proud to highlight our ambitious vision for shaping the future of enterprise, entrepreneurship, and societal impact. We kicked off the week by launching a brand-new course, ‘The Founder’s Journey’, to inspire and help students and staff turn...
