The Guardian's latest league table unveils the best UK universities for Creative Writing degrees. Discover which institutions lead the field for teaching quality, graduate prospects, and student satisfaction in this competitive discipline.
Exclusive analysis of the Complete University Guide's 2025 rankings reveals which UK institutions are leading in dentistry, with unexpected changes and a new contender challenging the established elite.
Unlock the secrets of The Guardian's 2026 University League Tables. Our expert guide reveals how to interpret the data, find your ideal course, and make one of life's biggest decisions with confidence.
The definitive Guardian University Guide 2026 is out now. Discover which UK institutions have topped the rankings for your subject and find the perfect course for your future.
Aberdeen FC's agonising wait for a Premiership goal stretches beyond 270 minutes. We analyse the pressure on the team and the fans' desperate hope for a breakthrough.
Alabama State University and the University of Virginia were plunged into lockdown after receiving chilling terror threats. Students and staff were ordered to shelter in place as law enforcement launched major security operations.
A pair of kayakers on Scotland's River Don captured stunning footage of an extremely rare white otter, a sighting that has both thrilled and concerned wildlife experts.
Disturbing footage reveals the brutal cellblock assault by convicted robber Damien Ramsey on officer Ian Beaton at HMP Grampian. The attacker was sentenced for the premeditated revenge attack.
The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are set to merge in a landmark deal, forming a powerful new higher education institution to rival the UK's elite. The move aims to enhance research, teaching, and regional economic impact.
Heading to uni this September? Don't overpack! Our expert guide reveals the essential items every student needs - and what to leave behind. From kitchen must-haves to study essentials, we've got you covered.
Exclusive: The University of Kent and the University of Greenwich are in advanced discussions over a potential 'strategic partnership', a move that could reshape higher education in South East England. The talks, described as 'exploratory', could lead to
Britain's world-class university system faces existential threat from unsustainable funding models, chronic underinvestment, and political short-termism. Urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible damage.
Financial giant Standard Life Aberdeen announces 500 job cuts as part of a £75m cost-saving initiative, aiming to streamline operations and boost profitability.
Sir Keir Starmer's net zero ambitions threaten to turn Aberdeen from a booming energy hub into a 'doom town', with massive job losses and economic decline feared as North Sea oil faces the axe.
US oil giant ConocoPhillips has announced deep cuts to its British operations, slashing a quarter of its UK workforce. The move signals a major shift in the North Sea energy landscape and raises concerns about the future of the region's oil industry.
The gripping account of the 'Aberdeen Three' animal rights activists whose 1987 lab raid led to unprecedented terrorism charges, a landmark trial, and a seismic shift in UK activism.
Labour's shadow ministers target North Sea energy executives in Aberdeen over breakfast, defending plans for extended windfall tax to fund green transition. Industry warns of investment flight and job losses.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch declares new North Sea oil and gas licences essential for UK energy security, warning of 80% import dependency by 2030 without domestic production.
In a landmark environmental decision, the UK government has halted its routine North Sea oil and gas licensing, signalling a major shift towards renewable energy and net-zero commitments.
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced an end to new oil and gas exploration licences in the North Sea during a speech in Aberdeen, marking a major shift in energy policy towards renewables and net zero targets.
Conservative leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch is set to announce a major energy policy shift, pledging to turbocharge North Sea oil and gas production in a bid to boost UK energy security and create jobs, putting her on a collision course with environment
North Macedonia striker Bojan Miovski is poised for a dramatic move to Rangers FC in a £4.2 million deal, set to face Celtic immediately in a high-stakes Old Firm debut.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch faces a fierce backlash from Scottish Tories and energy industry leaders after a leaked letter revealed a major policy shift, abandoning support for new North Sea oil and gas projects and threatening thousands of jobs in A
Discover the breathtaking bottlenose dolphin colony thriving just minutes from a UK city centre. This urban coastal haven offers world-class wildlife encounters without the long journey.
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority launches an investigation into Aberdeen's Dubai operations, raising serious questions about oversight in the emirate's burgeoning financial district and compliance with international standards.
A powerful new Channel 4 documentary re-examines the 1988 Piper Alpha tragedy that claimed 167 lives, featuring never-before-seen footage and emotional survivor testimonies from Britain's worst offshore disaster.
Groundbreaking research from the University of Aberdeen establishes a strong link between PFAS chemical exposure and an increased risk of miscarriage, raising urgent public health concerns across the UK.
Exclusive: Rangers are weighing up a shock loan bid for Aberdeen's prolific striker Bojan Miovski as the North Macedonian's dream move to Spain turns sour. Philippe Clement seeks attacking reinforcements.
Exclusive: Hundreds of students at Villanova University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga have been struck down by a sudden, severe gastrointestinal illness, prompting major health investigations and campus-wide alerts.
Aberdeen orchestrated a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Ross County 3-1, providing a vital boost for Scottish football after a week of dismal European results. Barry Robson's men turn despair into delight at Pittodrie.