Aberdeen City news

• New posts to strengthen links between University and industry

  21-03-2025 16:31 via abdn.ac.uk
  Bridging the gap between academia and key industry sectors at the heart of the North East of Scotland's economy is the key aim for three new business development executives at the University of Aberdeen.
  
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• New MBA Residential series focuses on supply chains

  21-03-2025 16:20 via abdn.ac.uk
  The latest trends in global supply chains will be the focus of a three day event hosted by the University of Aberdeen Business School this summer.
  
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• Big drop in overseas students at Scottish universities

  20-03-2025 12:02 via bbc.com
  
  The decline comes after foreign student numbers reached an all-time high in the previous year.
  
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• Aberdeen among knowledge exchange award winners

  20-03-2025 10:35 via abdn.ac.uk
  The University of Aberdeen were among the winners at the 10th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards on 19 March.
  
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• WayWORD puts the spotlight on women in STEM and art

  20-03-2025 10:14 via abdn.ac.uk
  The legacy of a mathematician and writer hailed as one of the earliest pioneers of computer science will be celebrated at an Aberdeen literary festival.
  
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• Men admit roles in former nightclub cannabis farm

  19-03-2025 15:55 via bbc.com
  
  Drugs estimated by Police Scotland at the time to be worth £1.5m were seized in Peterhead.
  
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• Peterhead and Turriff among Santander banks to shut

  19-03-2025 12:42 via bbc.com
  
  The bank will start closing branches from June, putting 750 jobs at risk.
  
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• University to repatriate Aboriginal man's remains

  19-03-2025 12:26 via bbc.com
  
  The remains of the man killed in Tasmania have been held by the university since the 1850s.
  
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• University of Aberdeen appoints Scotland's first Head of AI in Medicine

  19-03-2025 12:22 via abdn.ac.uk
  The University of Aberdeen has appointed a Lead for Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice - the first medical school in Scotland to do so.
  
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• Tasmanian ancestral remains to return home

  19-03-2025 09:00 via abdn.ac.uk
  A ceremony to repatriate Tasmanian ancestral remains held in University of Aberdeen collections since the 1850s will take place on 21 March.
  
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• Scotland's first Head of AI in Medicine appointed at Aberdeen

  18-03-2025 16:18 via abdn.ac.uk
  The University of Aberdeen has appointed a Lead for Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Practice - the first medical school in Scotland to do so.
  
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• 'Extreme' warning for wildfires issued in Scotland

  18-03-2025 14:39 via bbc.com
  
  The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has urged people in rural environments to exercise caution when the alert takes effect on Friday.
  
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• Woman taken to hospital after flat fire in Elgin

  18-03-2025 13:06 via bbc.com
  
  A 71-year-old woman was taken to the town's Dr Gray's Hospital for treatment.
  
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• Attempted murder charge after Stonehaven incident

  17-03-2025 20:10 via bbc.com
  
  Officers were called to Market Square in the town on Saturday following reports of a serious assault.
  
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• Teenager charged after Aberdeen mosque vandalised

  17-03-2025 16:44 via bbc.com
  
  The Aberdeen Mosque and Islamic Centre thanks the local community for helping with the clean-up.
  
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• Denis Law murals painted on high-rise city block

  17-03-2025 15:33 via bbc.com
  
  Two large eye-catching murals in Aberdeen honour the late Scotland and Manchester United legend.
  
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• Teenager charged over Stonehaven street stabbing

  16-03-2025 13:52 via bbc.com
  
  Officers were called to Market Square in the town on Saturday following reports of a serious assault.
  
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• What does the future hold for Scottish universities?

  16-03-2025 10:16 via bbc.com
  
  Plans to axe a fifth of the workforce at Dundee University have drawn attention to problems in the sector.
  
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• What are the problems facing Scottish universities?

  16-03-2025 10:16 via bbc.com
  
  Plans to axe a fifth of the workforce at Dundee University have drawn attention to problems in the sector.
  
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• Police hunt for rapist who failed to attend trial

  15-03-2025 15:10 via bbc.com
  
  Omed Hassan, 26, of Perth, did not turn up at the High Court in Edinburgh for verdict in his trial.
  
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• Investigation after school ceiling collapses

  14-03-2025 17:13 via bbc.com
  
  The building has been deemed unsafe, and partial demolition will be needed to make it safe.
  
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• Otter chaos filmed in Shetland family's kitchen

  14-03-2025 15:03 via bbc.com
  
  An otter knocked items over as it ran around the surprised family's kitchen in Shetland.
  
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• Hearts v Aberdeen semi-final live on BBC TV

  14-03-2025 15:02 via bbc.com
  
  The Heart of Midlothian v Aberdeen Scottish Cup semi-final will be shown live on BBC One Scotland on Saturday 19 April.
  
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• Wick-Aberdeen flights to continue as funding confirmed

  14-03-2025 12:50 via bbc.com
  
  The "lifeline service" will continue for another year after £1m of funding is granted.
  
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• Health partnership needs to save more than £14m

  14-03-2025 10:50 via bbc.com
  
  There could be more charges for day care and sheltered housing wardens in Aberdeen.
  
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• Donald Trump's son Eric holds talks with John Swinney

  13-03-2025 18:57 via bbc.com
  
  Eric Trump is a senior executive in his father's business - the Trump Organisation - which owns golf resorts in Aberdeenshire and Ayrshire.
  
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• Arrest after stinger used to end police pursuit

  13-03-2025 11:30 via bbc.com
  
  The car was pursued in Aberdeen before officers deployed the stinger device to stop it.
  
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• Two women seriously injured in Aberdeenshire crash

  13-03-2025 08:54 via bbc.com
  
  Two drivers were taken to hospital following Wednesday afternoon's collision.
  
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• New residential rehab centre opens to help addicts

  12-03-2025 17:54 via bbc.com
  
  The first minister said the new facility would help "address geographic barriers" in assisting addicts.
  
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• Woman to stand trial over Aberdeen knife murder

  12-03-2025 17:40 via bbc.com
  
  Dionne Wilson, 31, denies killing Sara Irvine, 34, in the city's Auchinleck Road in April last year.
  
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• Highland raises no objection to Orkney wind farm

  12-03-2025 15:01 via bbc.com
  
  The West of Orkney Windfarm is 31 miles north west of Thurso and will have 125 turbines.
  
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• 'My boss wanted me back in work days after miscarriage news'

  12-03-2025 14:11 via bbc.com
  
  Scottish campaigners welcome the UK government supporting leave for couples after miscarriage.
  
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• Quarry approved despite community objections

  12-03-2025 07:17 via bbc.com
  
  Aberdeenshire Council received 45 letters of objection to the proposals to extract about 650,000 tonnes of gravel and sand at Craig Farm
  
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• Charity criticises 'delay' to new cancer unit

  12-03-2025 07:16 via bbc.com
  
  The facility is being created to improve diagnosis times for people with signs of urological cancers.
  
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• Sons worst affected by smoking in pregnancy - study

  12-03-2025 07:13 via bbc.com
  
  Data from half-a-million people was assessed by the University of Aberdeen research team.
  
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• Genes linked to smoking in pregnancy identified

  12-03-2025 01:05 via abdn.ac.uk
  Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have identified a genetic link to smoking in pregnancy.
  
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• Phased demolition of faulty concrete homes agreed

  11-03-2025 16:34 via bbc.com
  
  Aberdeen City Council intends to demolish and rebuild more than 500 properties in the Balnagask area.
  
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• Windass: 'Dementia scares me, we need more help'

  11-03-2025 14:00 via bbc.com
  
  The former footballer has been speaking about his future after stage two diagnosis.
  
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• Aberdeen's Nisbet named in Scotland squad

  11-03-2025 12:36 via bbc.com
  
  Uncapped teenagers Lennon Miller and James Wilson are also named in Scotland's squad for this month's Nations League play-off matches with Greece.
  
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• Dons avoid Celtic and take on Hearts in cup semi

  10-03-2025 22:49 via bbc.com
  
  Aberdeen will take on Hearts in the semi-finals of the Scottish Cup while holders Celtic will face St Johnstone.
  
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• Denis Law tribute mural takes shape in his home city

  10-03-2025 13:34 via bbc.com
  
  The football legend was born and raised in Aberdeen and played for Manchester United and Scotland.
  
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• Business leaders urge backing of Acorn project

  10-03-2025 11:13 via bbc.com
  
  The project at St Fergus in Aberdeenshire would take greenhouse gas emissions and store them underground.
  
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• Scotland's 'forgotten golfer': From PoW to sporting icon

  10-03-2025 07:15 via bbc.com
  
  A new 'immersive' experiences aims to remind people of the achievements of a great Scottish golfer.
  
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• How a BBC journalist saved a woman who walked into the sea

  09-03-2025 09:22 via bbc.com
  
  Linda Sinclair has been recognised by the Royal Humane Society and Police Scotland for the rescuein Orkney.
  
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• Wind farm plan to go before Highland councillors

  08-03-2025 10:47 via bbc.com
  
  The West of Orkney Wind Farm project could generate power for about two million homes.
  
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• Floating wind farm plan to go before councillors

  08-03-2025 00:00 via bbc.com
  
  The West of Orkney Wind Farm project could generate power for about two million homes.
  
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• Shinnie 'proud' to battle Crohn's and reach 600 games

  07-03-2025 17:03 via bbc.com
  
  Aberdeen captain Graeme Shinnie "would have probably laughed" if someone had told him he would go on to make 600 first-team club appearances when he was a teenager being treated in hospital for Crohn's disease.
  
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• Your pictures of Scotland: 28 February - 7 March

  07-03-2025 13:28 via bbc.com
  
  A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week.
  
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• Are Scottish students using AI to cheat their way to a degree?

  07-03-2025 07:15 via bbc.com
  
  More than 600 Scottish students have been accused of misusing AI during part of their studies, according to a BBC FOI.
  
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• Reform would scrap 'net stupid zero' policies - Tice

  06-03-2025 15:37 via bbc.com
  
  The deputy leader of Reform UK said eco-policies are destroying jobs in the oil and gas sector in Scotland.
  
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