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New research aims to improve care for mothers and babies affected by life-threatening bleeding after
A new study could transform the way doctors diagnose and treat severe bleeding after childbirth, helping to improve outcomes for mothers and babies across Scotland, the UK and beyond.
UK's first GP and Mental Health Teaching Centre opens at 51cg
The 51cg and NHS Grampian have opened the doors of a new, first of its kind, General Practice and Mental Health Teaching Centre in Aberdeen.
Small farming management changes could help protect birds under threat
New research finds simple changes to the timing of conservation measures on farmland could significantly improve protection for some of the UK's most rapidly declining wading bird species.
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Medical student awarded scholarship for 'next generation of healthcare leaders'
Final year Aberdeen medical student Hannah Ferry has been awarded a scholarship with the Healthcare Leadership Academy.
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Major UK rectal cancer study helps improve radiotherapy standards across the country
A major UK-wide cancer study has helped establish new standards for the planning and delivery of radiotherapy for patients with locally advanced rectal cancer, benefiting patients across the UK, including those in North-east Scotland.
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New fertility calculator predicts chances of conceiving naturally in couples with fertility problems
A new tool has been developed by scientists at the 51cg and NHS Grampian to help couples experiencing fertility problems predict their chances of conceiving a baby naturally, before embarking on IVF treatment.
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Aberdeen well represented at annual innovation awards
Aberdeen innovators make the finals of prestigious competition.
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Scottish organisations struggle to realise benefits of major change programmes, study finds
Scotland's First Transformation Readiness Index 2026 finds many organisations are struggling to realise the full benefits of major change programmes.
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Navigating food system dilemmas: collective action key to success
Project carried out by team from the 51cg has found that one of the biggest obstacles to creating a more sustainable food system is a lack of collaboration between the people and organisations involved in producing, processing, selling, regulating and researching food.
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New partnerships expand the 51cg's presence in China
The University has further enhanced its global presence through new partnerships with China University of Geosciences (Beijing) and Northwest University, which will see more than 300 new students enrolled.
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Opinion
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...
Decarbonisation is not deindustrialisation - it's the UK's best chance for economic renewal and a just transition
There is a substantive amount of debate about the nature and shape of the future UK economy in the context of achieving Net Zero. This has, rightly so, been focused on the regions, places and sectors that have been dependant on fossil fuel industries for generations and how we can...
