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Student unearths rare stone that shows face carving of a Pict from almost 2,000 years ago

Jodie Allan made the finding while digging in Fife, Scotland. It’s more evidence that the area ‘was an important Pictish settlement’, her professor says

The Independent UK

Archaeology student unearths rare stone carving that may show Pictish face

The object was found by Jodie Allan during a dig at East Lomond hill fort in Fife.

Evening Standard

Scotland's volcanic landscape mystery solved by scientists with 'extraordinary' find

THE volcanic landscape that formed the Inner Hebrides once rivalled the explosive volcano hotspot of modern-day Hawaii, scientists have discovered…

The National (Scotland)

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Capercaillie numbers double in parts of Scotland under new scheme

Researchers have hailed the success of a predator management scheme that has doubled the number of endangered capercaillie broods in areas of…

The National (Scotland)

Researchers hail success of scheme to protect capercaillie chicks from predators

Diversionary feeding is now endorsed in the Cairngorms Capercaillie Emergency Action Plan, with 18 independent land holdings using the method.

The Independent UK

New 'pioneering' scanner used for brain tumour patients trialled in world-first

A “pioneering” new scanner derived from MRI technology could be used to track brain cancer spread and lead to improved treatment for patients,…

The National (Scotland)

‘Pioneering’ technology to be used on UK brain tumour patients in world-first

The scanner could be used to track brain cancer spread and lead to improved treatment for patients, researchers say

The Independent UK

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New scanner used for brain tumour patients trialled in world-first

The team of doctors and scientists involved will scan glioblastoma patients undergoing chemotherapy after surgery and chemoradiotherapy.

The Independent UK

Scottish university set to become first with campus in India

A SCOTTISH university looks set to become the first in the country to have a campus in India.

The National (Scotland)

JRR Tolkien’s The Hobbit translated into Gaelic for first time

Moray Watson, a professor of Gaelic and translation at the University of Aberdeen, said A’Hobat is now available to order.

Evening Standard

Areas of Scotland have the highest rates of Huntington’s disease in the world

The neurodegenerative disease slowly damages the brain, taking away the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink, make decisions and live independently

The Independent UK

One of the highest rates of Huntington’s disease found in north Scotland – study

The rate in the area is 14.5 per 100,000 people, more than five times the estimated worldwide rate of 2.71 per 100,000 people.

The Independent UK

Homecoming for Indigenous remains and shell necklace

The remains of a young Aboriginal man and a shell necklace kept at two northern hemisphere universities have been returned to their traditional owners.

AAP

Scottish university returns rare Tasmanian shell necklace

The announcement comes alongside news the University of Aberdeen will return the remains of an Aboriginal Tasmanian man on Friday.

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Scottish university to return skull of Aboriginal Tasmanian man

A ceremony to repatriate the skull of a young Tasmanian man which was purchased by a Scottish university will take place this week ...

The Independent UK

Skull of Aboriginal man murdered 200 years ago to be returned to Tasmania

The remains of the unknown man, who was shot dead in the early 19th century, will be laid to rest in a traditional ceremony.

The National (Scotland)

Aberdeen urban park paused amid 'unforeseen repairs' to iconic tower

PLANS for a new urban park in Aberdeen city centre have been paused amid "unforeseen repairs" to an iconic tower adjacent to the proposed…

Evening Standard

New scanner can see ‘previously undetectable’ cancer spread, research suggests

Experts hope the technology could reduce the need for breast cancer patients to return for extra surgery.

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Zimbabwean-Scottish visual artist to create new 'Aberdeen Tapestry'

AN award-winning Zimbabwean-Scottish visual artist has been chosen to create a tapestry for the University of Aberdeen.

Evening Standard

Winter fall in Scots’ vitamin D levels same now as 400 years ago – study

A team led by researchers at the University of Aberdeen used a new method of detecting vitamin D in human hair samples.

The National (Scotland)

Leading Scottish university does not have asbestos register, research finds

A LEADING Scottish university has been found to not have a working asbestos register, according to fresh research.

Evening Standard

Camilla meets students, composer and professional footballer in Aberdeen visit

The Queen became chancellor of the University of Aberdeen in 2013.

The Guardian - UK

‘The hair stands up’: citizen archaeologists unearth ancient treasures in Scotland

Members of the public are helping to sustain digs across the country, even as volunteering declines

The National (Scotland)

Rare shipwreck and 'Celtic' bangle among Scotland's top archaeological discoveries

A “CELTIC” bangle, a Pictish spearbutt and a rare shipwreck are among Scotland’s top archaeological finds this year...

Evening Standard

New type of medical scanner could help stroke patients – research

The scanner has been developed by a University of Aberdeen team.

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