Outrage as Aberdeen University employee hoped Ann Widdecombe suffered ‘painful death’ in Bluesky post
University of Aberdeen is "looking into" comments made by an employee who said she hoped former MP Ann Widdecombe suffered "an extremely painful death".
Heather Herbert, a web developer at the university, faced backlash after making the comments on Friday July 10 following news of Widdecombe's death.
Herbert responded to a news...
Principal defends staff support framework amid “health and wellbeing crisis” claims
By Hannah-Rose Lloyd
University of Aberdeen Principal Peter Edwards has cautioned against discussing suicide after being questioned over the staff deaths in 1988.
His comments come...
“A rolling disaster”: Principal’s message to staff reflects “alternate reality” as term closes
Principal Pete Edwards’ end-of-year message has been criticised by staff for its “tin ear” regarding the university’s 25/26 academic year.
At the start of this...
Exclusive: Four new university “executive dean” positions will earn up to £140,000 a year
The University of Aberdeen have announced new “executive dean” positions which will earn between £112,000 and £140,000 a year.
The new position was introduced as...
Exclusive: Cash-strapped university spends £200,000 on renovating former principals’ residence
Union leaders say the £200,000 spending spree at the University of Aberdeen mansion is a "slap in the face"...
Principal appears to be targeted in vandalism on university property
University Principal Pete Edwards appears to have been targeted by instances of vandalism on university property.
According to several staff...
Aberdeen Student Radio announces comeback
By: Hannah-Rose Lloyd
Aberdeen Student Radio is set to make its return after being disbanded three years ago.
With aims to...
University cuts takes its toil on staff
“There is a serious mental health crisis among staff,” according to one university lecturer in the aftermath of a...
Rowdy council consultation ends in victory for local taxi companies
“Raucous and febrile” were the words used by a local campaigner to describe the council meeting which was the...
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International
UK reveals plan to prepare Armed Forces for war
Having secured an additional £15 billion for the budget, the Ministry of Defence has released the Defence Investment Plan (DIP). Originally planned to be...
DSA candidate Melat Kiros unseats 30-year incumbent in Colorado primary
Melat Kiros, the socialist candidate for Colorado House 1 has succeeded the 30-year incumbent in the Democratic Primary on Tuesday night. The race, which...
A new era for the Middle East?
After months of fighting across the region, the United States and Iran appear to be nearing an agreement to...
Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister following pressure from party colleagues
By Ross Munro and Hannah Fortune
Sir Keir Starmer has announced his resignation as Prime Minister and Leader of the...
Tracking the Midterms: Michigan
Michigan hosts an important US Senate race this election cycle - and has potential to sway control of Congress....
Fans and Footballers face trouble getting to the world cup
The decision for the United States to be the main host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup alongside Canada...
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Outrage as Aberdeen University employee hoped Ann Widdecombe suffered ‘painful death’ in Bluesky post
University of Aberdeen is "looking into" comments made by an employee who said she hoped former MP Ann Widdecombe suffered "an extremely painful death".
Heather Herbert,...
Principal defends staff support framework amid “health and wellbeing crisis” claims
By Hannah-Rose Lloyd
University of Aberdeen Principal Peter Edwards has cautioned against discussing suicide after being questioned over the staff deaths in 1988.
His comments come...
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“A rolling disaster”: Principal’s message to staff reflects “alternate reality” as...
Principal Pete Edwards’ end-of-year message has been criticised by staff for its “tin ear” regarding the university’s 25/26 academic...
Exclusive: Four new university “executive dean” positions will earn up to...
The University of Aberdeen have announced new “executive dean” positions which will earn between £112,000 and £140,000 a year.
The...
Exclusive: Cash-strapped university spends £200,000 on renovating former principals’ residence
Union leaders say the £200,000 spending spree at the University of Aberdeen mansion is a "slap in the face"...
UK reveals plan to prepare Armed Forces for war
Having secured an additional £15 billion for the budget, the Ministry of Defence has released the Defence Investment Plan...
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Features
“Its about being raw and fearless”
An electronic queer "Eclipse" is happening in Aberdeen on the 30th of May and The Guardian sat down with its organiser, Monstera, to discuss...
What meeting an old sailor taught me about life
by Valentina Negrea.
It may be behind us, but I suspect I’m not the only one whose mind is still anchored at Aberdeen’s 2025 Tall...
“Make Aberdeen a 9tease city”
The Gaudie sat down with a new Aberdeen original Band to discuss how their band was formed and how...
‘Ramadan Mubarak’, Aberdeen!
Ramadan celebrations began Tuesday 17th February and will conclude either on Wednesday 16th or Thursday 19th March, depending on...
Aberdeen ushers in the Chinese New Year
University of Aberdeen’s Confucius Institute hosted a dazzling Spring Festival Gala Show to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The...
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Opine
My Husband’s Name, My Father’s Passport
Author: Mir Pami
She successfully completed her PhD on International Relations and recently joined the UN as a junior researcher working on marginalized communities. But...
Does the better journalist pour the best pint?
There will always be a clear path cut out in my head if I am to succeed as a journalist. First: to establish myself...
TikTok… Has Time Run Out?
The United States has recently made international news by banning TikTok. Although this has now been lifted as of...
Your Crime is Your Trademark
I think we have all heard of Banksy by now, whether you are familiar with his art or you...
Public Disorder
There have been a lot of protests recently. In the UK alone, there have been tens of thousands of...
Quiet on Set Please!
I love a night in: fluffy socks, a film or TV show, a snack assortment… It was during my...
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Arts
Aberdeen? Cove, Actually!
By Daisy MacCallum
This year’s Student Show was a high-energy production putting a doric twist on the classic rom-com, Love Actually. This year, it shone...
The High Life – Review
By Becca Cooper
Opening night of The High Life saw a full house at His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen. Based on the 1994 BBC sitcom by...
What is food in a changing world? – Review
By Zinat Moslemzadeh
At Aberdeen’s Music Hall, the room was already alive with quiet conversation as a group of women...
AD- Centre Stage presents: ‘For the Love of Vanya’
“Being alive is kissing a tree going 293 miles-per-hour through a windshield and then waking up to take your...
North City Signal
The term ‘Aberdeen’s creative industry’ has often felt as if it was an oxymoron in recent years. With less...
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Life & Style
Runways, Revival and Raising for a Reason
Saturday the 21st of February saw the annual Aberdeen University Charity Fashion Show take on the Beach Ballroom. The catwalk transformed students into works...
A Stylish Tribute to the Witches of Scotland
Are you a woman with strong opinions on political or cultural issues? Do you have noticeable scars, moles, or disabilities that your community might...
Uisge Beatha: The Water of Life in Aberdeen
‘Uisge beatha’ is a Scottish Gaelic term meaning ‘water of life’. The word itself travelled through tongues and centuries,...
Don’t let the cold freeze you
Since winter is officially upon us, the sun abandons us earlier and leaves us among the darkness to finish...
First find it, then wrap it
With Aberdeen well and truly decked out in its Christmas attire, we’ve all got one thing on our minds:...
It’s beginning to look a lot like the Christmas Market
Since it’s that time of the year again, Aberdeen is currently going through the wonderful journey of being overwhelmed...
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Gaming & Technology
NORSE ERA CONTINUES
God of War: Laufey was revealed during Sony Interactive Entertainment's State of Play presentation on the 2nd of June, 2026, generating significant discussion among...
The Machine That Found What No One Was Looking For
Barbara felt completely fine. No lump. No pain. No nagging feeling that something could be wrong. So, like most women, she squeezed in a...
Could Gut Bacteria be the Cure to Dementia?
The pathology of neurodegenerative diseases like dementia is highly complex and multifaceted. Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia,...
Cutting-Edge Ultrasound Helmet Aspires to Treat Parkinson’s Disease Without Surgery
Millions of people around the globe are currently living with Parkinson’s disease, a multifactorial and incurable neurodegenerative condition that...
Stay Safe: A student’s guide to Strutsafe and other safety services
Going anywhere alone at night can be frightening; it doesn't matter who you are or where you’re going. Whether...
Introducing AVATAR: NASA’s pioneering organ chip experiment
In early September 2025, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced the launch of an innovative experiment called...
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Science & Environment
New Genomic Test Aims to Save Breast Cancer Patients from Chemotherapy
Every year in the United Kingdom, there are over 400,000 new cases of cancer, with more than 59,000 of these new cases being attributable...
Smart Glasses: Society’s Ally or Enemy?
Most people have heard of smart glasses, but how many know what they actually do?
When someone films with a phone, it’s usually obvious because...
High Luminosity, Low Funding: A Collision of Priorities
The world’s largest and most powerful particle accelerator, the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), is soon to get a major...
Are Mental Health and Psychiatric Conditions Actually Better Classified as Immune-Gut...
For most of us, getting “butterflies” or even a stomachache before an important exam is nothing unusual, but what...
Helping Our Pollinators This Spring: Easy, student-friendly ways to support bees,...
Spring has sprung! The birds are singing, flowers are blooming, and the butterflies and bees are flying around. Pollinators...
We’ve had pain all wrong!
In English, ‘pain’ is simply ‘pain’. Whether we’re trying to describe the sharp sting of a paper cut, surgery,...
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Satire
There once was a man called Pete
By those who love their boss.
There once was a man called Pete,
Who thought that his power was complete;
But he ran into Senate,
And UCU with...
How to be happy and live forever
By Lottie Leech
Find time for self-care. Allot at least three 15-minute intervals a day to comfy nest building around your living area. Get creative...
Diary of a Wimpy Principal
By: 'Pious Pete'
1 November 2025
FINALLY been appointed as Principal. Sure, it’s only for two years, but I’m the boss....
UK cities ranked by if Hector Boys was formed there
By Marlee Silverman
Loughborough: Don’t be an idiot, they are probably living in the dark ages, all Hector Boys-less...
Planet of the Seagulls
By Khreshnee Thayabaran
This just in: Aberdeen residents woke Thursday morning to a terrifying political announcement. The city’s seagull population has...
Looking for love on campus
By Hannah Fortune
In the run up to Valentine’s Day this year, the Aberdeen University Students’ Association (AUSA) offered a...
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Sports
UoA rowers triumph over RGU
By Glen Lumsden
On Saturday the 21st March 2026, Aberdeen University and Robert Gordon University clashed for the 31st time in the Aberdeen Boat Race....
Match report: Aberdeen Vs Motherwell
By Glen Lumsden
Following several postponements due to the extreme weather the city of Aberdeen had faced in the past few weeks, Aberdeen faced Motherwell...
How Are UoA’s Top Teams Performing This Semester?
Looking towards the end of the semester, where do Aberdeen’s major sports teams currently stand?
Aberdeen Men’s Tennis 1s sit...
Aberdeen Sports Societies Raising Money for Movember
The university’s Movember events and fundraising have begun. The uni’s sports teams have started their fundraising pushes, combining team...
This Week In Sports: New Sports Societies and Women in Sport...
From the 6th-12th October 2025, Scotland and Aberdeen University celebrated Women in Sport Week. The theme of this year...
Aberdeen F.C.’s First Win of the Season
Aberdeen F.C. decisively secured their first league win away at Dundee with a 4-0 victory. Prior to this they...
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