University of Aberdeen29 Nov 2024Polar bears may have roamed ice age Scotland New analysis suggests ancient remains found in caves could be those of ancient polar bears.29 Nov 2024Scotland27 Nov 2024Women not given same care after heart attack - studyA study by the University of Aberdeen found women were less likely than men to receive preventative medicine.27 Nov 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland22 Nov 2024Oldest surviving Scots cello to be played againThe restored instrument - made in 1756 - is being brought back to life at a performance in Aberdeen.22 Nov 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland21 Nov 2024Iona Fyfe named new University of Aberdeen rectorIona Fyfe, from Aberdeenshire, was named Scots singer of the year in 2018.21 Nov 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland21 Nov 2024Call for non-fatal strangulation to be made crimeScotland is the only UK nation that does not class the crime separately from assault - campaigners want this to change.21 Nov 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland6 Oct 2024Bid to reintroduce readers to Scotland's 'forgotten bestseller'Teachers are being encouraged to introduce pupils to the work of the Victorian author.6 Oct 2024Scotland6 Sep 2024New drug could help women avoid ectopic pregnancy surgeryIt is hoped the drug will reduce the number of women who need surgery to remove their fallopian tube.6 Sep 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland4 Sep 2024‘Remarkable’ Pictish ring discovered by volunteerThe ring is thought to have lain undiscovered for more than 1,000 years at Burghead in Moray.4 Sep 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland1 Aug 2024University adopts gender violence charter in late student's nameEmily Drouet, 18, took her own life in 2016 after being abused by another student in Aberdeen. 1 Aug 2024NE, Orkney & Shetland