Aberdeen University staffer charged over Ann Widdecombe death comments AN Aberdeen University staffer has been arrested after posting comments online about Ann Widdecombe's death. The National (Scotland) · Jul 16
Aberdeen University staffer says backlash to Ann Widdecombe comments 'overblown' A UNIVERSITY of Aberdeen staff member has said a row over her comments following the death of Ann Widdecombe are “hugely overblown”. The National (Scotland) · Jul 13
John Swinney's anti-far-right summit 'failed'. Here's how he could fix things JOHN Swinney’s anti-far-right summit last year was mocked at the time by one wit as the “unpopular front” against fascism. The National (Scotland) · Jun 15
Students left shaken by loud anti-migrant march in Aberdeen STUDENTS on a night out in Aberdeen were left shaken by a loud anti-migrant march with protesters chanting “send them home” and “Christ is… The National (Scotland) · Oct 3, 2025
Top Scottish law student in 'racist' tirade at anti-migrant rally A TOP Scottish law student is facing calls to have his dissertation prize rescinded after he was filmed making “racist” comments at an… The National (Scotland) · Sep 29, 2025
Veteran war reporter Sandy Gall dies at 97: The fearless voice who chronicled conflict for 60 years Veteran British journalist and former News at Ten presenter Sandy Gall has died aged 97. His decades-long career was marked by fearless, compassionate reporting. International Business Times UK · Jul 1, 2025
Scottish university announces job cuts in bid to plug £11.2m black hole A Scottish university has announced it is cutting jobs in a bid to plug a £11.2m financial black hole ... The National (Scotland) · Apr 17, 2025
Fears Nelson Mandela's grandson blocked from entering UK over stance on Gaza A SCOTTISH campaign group has raised fears that Nelson Mandela’s grandson has been “prevented” from entering the UK to deliver talks on the… The National (Scotland) · Oct 15, 2024
'I cast my first ever vote in the 2014 indyref – this is what it was like' BEFORE 2014, Olaf Stando found politics “quite detached” from everyday life. To the extent it held any interest for him, it was “abstract”. The National (Scotland) · Sep 18, 2024
A cure for the NHS? Artificial intelligence and healthcare in Scotland ‘IT’S like Rolls-Royce building a full simulation of an engine, with millions of parts. They build a model and can simulate all kinds of failure… The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2024
How can we solve Scotland's higher education funding crisis? SITTING in the midst of the usually buzzing Strathclyde University campus, you might be forgiven for forgetting that – with three weeks to go till… The National (Scotland) · Jun 16, 2024
Former rector 'very concerned' as Aberdeen University 'faces going bust in 12 months' AN MSP has called on Aberdeen University to ensure staff and students do not “bear the brunt” of any recovery plan, as it was revealed the… The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2024
Future of Aberdeen University in 'significant doubt' following financial uncertainty ABERDEEN University’s accounts reveal a “significant doubt” was raised over its future as a result of a series of financial pressures and… The National (Scotland) · May 21, 2024
University staff to vote on strike action over course axing STAFF at Aberdeen University are being balloted over potential strike action after the institution decided to scrap single honours degrees in modern… The National (Scotland) · Jan 3, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023 Scottish ministers cut spending on free university places Universities Scotland says £48.5m cuts will lead to ‘hard choices’ next year
The National (Scotland) · Sep 5, 2023 Scotland set to celebrate the man who saved lives of millions NEXT month, there will be celebrations in Scotland, especially in Aberdeen, to mark the centenary of the award of the Nobel Prize for Physiology or…
The National (Scotland) · Jul 6, 2023 University chief panned for wanting financial 'pain' for boycotting staff A SCOTTISH university principal has been panned for saying he wanted staff to feel financial “pain along the way” during a marking and…
Daily Record · Jun 20, 2023 Solway Orienteer named Scottish Orienteering's young star of the year Isla O'Donoghue and another student at Aberdeen University re-introduced the sport to students
The Independent UK · May 17, 2023 Study finds link between performance-related pay and poor health The research found such staff are more likely to be prescribed antidepressants and have high blood pressure.
Daily Record · Feb 6, 2023 Sick killer who murdered mum and daughter spent hours detailing sexual preferences Andrew Innes spent hours in the witness box providing details of his sexual preferences whilst also telling jurors about how he killed Bennylyn.
Glasgow Live · Jan 22, 2023 Glasgow mum continues to fight gender based violence after losing daughter Fiona Drouet founded charity EmilyTest after she lost her daughter in 2016. Emily took her life on the Aberdeen University campus following an onslaught of abuse from her then boyfriend.
Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2023 University warns students that Peter Pan novel is ‘emotionally challenging’ Aberdeen University has included the famous novel on a list of titles with warnings, claiming the children’s classic by author JM Barrie could be seen as “emotionally challenging”
The National (Scotland) · Dec 27, 2022 Aberdeen University alumnus gives unbelievable University Challenge answer UNIVERSITY Challenge is one of the hardest quiz shows on the telly – but they take it easy for their Christmas specials featuring the ageing past…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 9, 2022 University opts against using IHRA definition of anti-Semitism ABERDEEN University has rejected a “working definition” of anti-Semitism as recommended by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for…
The National (Scotland) · Sep 4, 2022 Former Aberdeen University student who saw man drown in Pakistan stresses need for aid A FORMER Aberdeen University student who saw a man drown in Pakistan due to the catastrophic flooding has stressed the importance of international…