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PhD students secure second place in global UN AI sustainability competition
A team of PhD students from the University has succeeded against competition from around the world to finish second in the UN sponsored AI Environmental Footprint Measurement Hackathon.
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Aberdeen set for record-breaking cruise season with 57,000 visitors expected in 2026
The season will begin with Viking Cruise’s Viking Neptune making its maiden call to Port of Aberdeen on March 31, with cruise calls continuing through to September 25 with Viking Vela.
Ade Adesina appointed Entrepreneur in Residence
The University of Aberdeen will welcome Ade Adesina as Entrepreneur in Residence, working with students and staff on a research-led, decolonial artistic project responding to the institution's Legacies of Slavery report.
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Aberdeen transfer window recap as Dons make six signings and bid farewell to cup heroes
While there are plenty of new faces, there have also been some surprise exits, with Scottish Cup winners Dante Polvara and Leighton Clarkson the big names to bid farewell.
Aberdeen bypass shut near major junction after five-vehicle rush hour crash
Drivers are facing significant delays in the area near the airport, with police confirming there were no injuries reported at the scene on Tuesday morning.
Aberdeen's Leighton Clarkson joins Blackpool as midfielder makes return to England
The 24-year-old has sealed a permanent exit for an undisclosed fee after three-and-a-half years at Pittodrie, and becomes the latest Scottish Cup winner to depart.
Dennis Geiger opens up on Aberdeen move as he seeks 'new beginning'
The German midfielder has joined the Dons on loan from Hoffenheim until the end of the season, with his move to the Granite City having been in the pipeline for several months.
Adil Aouchiche departs Aberdeen as Sunderland recall midfielder for Germany move
The Frenchman is set to make a move to Germany after being brought back to Wearside earlier than expected having been loaned to the Granite City on a season-long deal.
How much Aberdeen Airport drop-off will cost you from Tuesday as fee hiked again
Drivers have been hit with another increase in the fee to drop-off friends and family at the Dyce terminal, with the airport's owners admitting they know it won't be a 'popular decision.'
Two men arrested and charged after spate of incidents in Turriff and New Pitsligo
Incidents ranged from break-ins and theft to wilful fireraising at commercial premises. The men, aged 28 and 30, were due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Monday.
Aberdeen confirm Dennis Geiger signing as midfielder seals loan move from Hoffenheim
The Dons' sixth signing of the January transfer window makes the move to Scotland from Hoffenheim after struggling to break into the high-flying Bundesliga side this season.
Aberdeen transfer deadline day latest as Dons close in on midfielder and loan ace set for exit
Sporting director Lutz Pfannenstiel has led a significant clear out, but there have also been some big additions in recent weeks, with Lyall Cameron and Liam Morrison bolstering the squad.
Aberdeen Harvester restaurant to close this month ahead of Miller and Carter launch
The Great Southern Road eatery will be closing down next week, with steakhouse chain Miller and Carter set to move in and open their second city restaurant at the site.
Co-op to open new store in Aberdeenshire village 'within first three months' of 2026
Three Scottish locations will be benefitting from the latest openings, including Tarbert in Argyll and Killearn, north of Glasgow, with both seeing their shops refurbished.
Man found dead in Aberdeen high-rise as police probe 'unexplained' death
Emergency services were called to the scene at Seamount Court near the city centre on Sunday afternoon, with a man's body discovered upon arrival by police and paramedics.
Met Office issues two-day snow warning in Aberdeenshire as wintry weather set to return
The north-east came to a standstill earlier this month when heavy snow battered the region, and there now looks set to be more of the white stuff later this week.
Aberdeen's South Deeside Road closed after 'excessive' water blocks busy route
An image shared by Aberdeenshire Council shows water flowing over a nearby wall and onto the road, with the road now set to be shut for up to 21 days from January 30.
Peter Leven takes blame for Graeme Shinnie red card as Aberdeen wounded by Kilmarnock
The visitors were already two down at Rugby Park thanks to first-half goals from Brad Lyons and Bruce Anderson before the captain was shown a straight red card early.
Controversial Stonehaven substation plans refused after tense seven-hour debate
Proposals for the 400kV facility, that was to be named Hurlie after the nearby bog, replaced previous plans at Fiddes which were previously scrapped three years ago.
Over 24,000 trees to be planted in Haddo Country Park after Storm Arwen devastation
The ferocious storm felled tens of thousands of trees across Aberdeenshire back in November 2021, with efforts still ongoing to replant trees and clear woodlands more than four years on.