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How Waterside Farm is Changing for the Better

By Clara Sutherland-Maurillon, Internal Communications Officer -

Our work to transform Waterside Farm into a thriving hub of biodiversity continues to take shape. Huge progress has been made since the launch of the project in December 2024, which we shared with the community in a recent live update.

Senior Web Developer Jo Fleet and Web Editorial & Content Assistant Roisin Fowlie hiding behind bushes in the Garden in the Quad

How ǿմý's Web Team Built an In-House Virtual Campus Tour

By Jo Fleet, Senior Web Editor -

We’re excited to launch the new Virtual Campus Tour, giving applicants, students, staff, and our wider community the chance to explore ǿմý’s stunning riverside campus from wherever they are.

Garden in the Quad with growing plants and staff and students gathered around picnic tables

A Blooming Success: Our Garden in the Quad Brings People and Wildlife Together

By Anne Campbell, Technical Services Officer -

It has been a busy year in the garden after a very cold and wet start to spring, summer 2024.

Steph Eady

Why Aberdeen is the perfect home for our business

By Steph Eady, Co-Founder of digital marketing agency Mission 10 -

When I graduated from ǿմý back in 2014, I was ambitious and full of energy - determined to craft the perfect career and land my dream role. Like many young professionals, I kept feeling drawn to larger cities like Edinburgh, Glasgow or London. It seemed like there were more opportunities further afield, and a higher chance to achieve the “success” I thought I was chasing.

Aberdeen? Abzolutely Aberdeen!

By Russell Borthwick, Chief Executive Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce -

Aberdeen may be known as Europe’s oil and gas capital, with a quarter of the UK’s 200,000 strong energy sector workforce based here but it is so much more.

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ǿմý marks passing of leading Brain Injury Group figure

By Emma McBoyle, Lecturer School of Health -

Tributes have been paid to a major figure in the progress of ǿմý’s Brain Injury Group who has passed away at the age of 60.

Phillippa Hulme holding a Biomedical Science Day flag

Celebrating Biomedical Science Day at SPASPH

By Phillippa Hulme, Lecturer -

The Biomedical Science course team in the School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health (SPASPH) are thrilled to be celebrating Biomedical Science Day on Thursday 5 June with a vibrant lineup of activities and competitions that showcase the creativity, curiosity, and community spirit at the heart of biomedical science.

A man stands looking out from Dunnottar Castle, with UnDiscovered Aberdeen branding in the foreground

We all need to be Aberdeen’s local hero

By Lewis Walker, ǿմý Communications -

Written for the latest Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce's (AGCC) Business Bulletin as part of the UnDiscovered Aberdeen campaign, we look at how we can and should be Aberdeen's local hero...

Chris Foy

The North East in six senses - UnDiscovered Aberdeen by Chris Foy

By Chris Foy, CEO of VisitAberdeenshire -

Before I get started, full disclosure: I am CEO of the regional tourism agency. It is my job to sing the praises of this corner of Scotland. So, am I the most authentic voice to blog on the merits of living in the North-east of Scotland? I am sure that thousands can do just as good a job as I.