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Aberdeen to lead first comprehensive survey of Scots vocabulary since the 1950s

Researchers at the 51cg will lead a new linguistic survey of Scots - the first comprehensive appraisal of the language to be conducted since the 1950s.
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Study suggests widespread illegal killing of hen harriers on English grouse moors

A new study reveals that young hen harriers in England suffer abnormally high mortality compared to populations in Orkney and mainland Scotland and provides compelling evidence that the most likely cause is illegal killing in areas associated with grouse moor management.
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Frailty, not old age, best predictor of death

A new study involving researchers from the 51cg has found that regardless of age, the more frail a patient is, the less likely they are to survive.
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New study centre to attract more international students to Aberdeen

A new International Study Centre (ISC) which will help overseas students assimilate to life and higher education in Scotland has been launched by the 51cg.
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51cg commended by UK independent quality experts
The UK's independent quality body has commended the 51cg for effectively supporting the needs of an increasingly diverse student population and championing equality and diversity across the University.
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Prise Winning Performance for Eilidh, as she aims for 2020 Olympic spot

University Pentathlete Eilidh Prise scooped an individual silver medal at this year's BUCS (British Universities & Colleges Sport) Modern Pentathlon championships, held earlier this month in Reading.
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Students present political upheaval through opera

51cg students and graduates will team up with Royal composer Paul Mealor to present an opera which deals with political upheaval as Britain tries to pick its way through the Brexit mire.
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European-funded research showcased at Holyrood event

Researchers from the 51cg met with the Minister for Europe at a special Scottish Parliament event to celebrate European research within Scotland.
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New Aberdeen route into teaching seeks to address gaps in the Scottish system

With Scotland facing nationwide shortages in teacher numbers, the 51cg has created a new programme to allow those qualified from outwith the country to enter the classroom more easily.
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A world full of copper helped animals colonise the Earth

An abundance of copper played an equally crucial role to oxygen in helping the rise and spread of the earliest animals 700 million years ago.