BREAKING: University of Aberdeen reveals Executive Deans
By Amelia Boag McGlynn & Emily Reid
The University of Aberdeen have announced their new Executive Deans following a controversial faculty remodel, The Gaudie reports.
A staff communication shared earlier today revealed the four members of staff appointed to the helm of newly created “faculties” that have replaced twelve individual schools.
The structural...
BREAKING: Senior UCU official dismissed by University
A senior trade union representative has been dismissed from the University of Aberdeen, halting negotiation with management, The Gaudie can report.
The University and College...
University of Aberdeen led team secure funding for new Heavy Menstrual Bleeding drug
£2 million has been given to the University of Aberdeen and the University of Glasgow to trial a new pill to treat Heavy Menstrual...
Situation under control as Cairngorms wildfire enters third week
“Positive progress” in fighting the Cairngorms wildfire has allowed residents to return to their homes after a three-week blaze.
Residents of Nethy Bridge have been...
Principal defends transnational campuses despite decreasing amounts of international students enrolling
By: Megan Shand
The principal of the University of Aberdeen has defended transnational campuses, with critics saying that the business...
Exclusive: Outrage as Aberdeen University employee hoped Ann Widdecombe suffered ‘painful...
University of Aberdeen is "looking into" comments made by an employee who said she hoped former MP Ann Widdecombe...
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...
“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...
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International
Exclusive: Andy Burnham is “no match for the people of Scotland”
In an exclusive interview, SNP Westminster Leader Dave Doogan MP told The Gaudie Andy Burnham would be “no match for the people of Scotland”...
Top Syrian officials sentenced to death in landmark trial
Former President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad was condemned to death in absentia for crimes against humanity in a historic trial.
Alongside Bashar al-Assad his brother,...
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, & Pakistan sign defence pact
By Spiro Kass
Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia announced a new defensive pact in Mecca last August. The Mecca Joint...
Trump cuts military exercises with South Korea over “good relationship” with...
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Department of War to downsize military exercises and training with South Korea....
Houthis enter Iran War as conflict begins new phase
With the US-Iranian memorandum of understanding having collapsed, hostilities have resumed across the Middle East. Both the United States...
Out with the old, in with the new
The 15th of May marks a grim day for parents, teachers, students, and ultimately all Nigerians, as 39 schoolchildren...
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Criomagan
UK Government Encourages New Students to Get Vaccinated Against Meningitis B
Meningitis is a serious medical condition characterised by the inflammation of the tissues encompassing the brain and spinal cord. Annually, approximately 2.5 million people...
The Solitary Star
The night breathes soft and calm anew
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The drizzle claims a rainbow with seven
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Exclusive: Andy Burnham is “no match for the people of Scotland”
In an exclusive interview, SNP Westminster Leader Dave Doogan MP told The Gaudie Andy Burnham would be “no match...
BREAKING: University of Aberdeen reveals Executive Deans
By Amelia Boag McGlynn & Emily Reid
The University of Aberdeen have announced their new Executive Deans following a controversial...
Top Syrian officials sentenced to death in landmark trial
Former President of Syria, Bashar al-Assad was condemned to death in absentia for crimes against humanity in a historic...
Turkey, Saudi Arabia, & Pakistan sign defence pact
By Spiro Kass
Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia announced a new defensive pact in Mecca last August. The Mecca Joint...
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Features
“I didn’t know Aberdeen could be this good.”
I’ve been reporting on Aberdeen’s creative industry for almost 3 years; attempting to shine a well-deserved spotlight on the North-East’s artistic offerings. For a...
“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...
“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...
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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
The Solitary Star
The night breathes soft and calm anew
The solitary star hides behind the dew
The drizzle claims a rainbow with seven
hues,
and paints the sky as dreams...
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...
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
British Surgeons Use AI to Remove a Patient’s Brain Tumour
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has without a doubt become a major facet of modern debate. It is increasingly present in the content we consume online...
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...
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...
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Science & Environment
UK Government Encourages New Students to Get Vaccinated Against Meningitis B
Meningitis is a serious medical condition characterised by the inflammation of the tissues encompassing the brain and spinal cord. Annually, approximately 2.5 million people...
The Science of How to Study Effectively
Memory and learning are often seen as the same thing, but in reality, they are two distinct but interwoven concepts. Memory is the ability...
Your Guide to the New Baby Animals at Edinburgh Zoo
Lots of new babies have been born at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS)’s Edinburgh Zoo over the...
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...
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...
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...
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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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