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OpenGraph Image for Aberdeen's new energy transition skills hub set to open in 2024 as millions in funding secures new skills and jobs

Aberdeen's new energy transition skills hub set to open in 2024 as millions in funding secures new skills and jobs

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeens-new-energy-transition-skills-hub-set-to-open-in-2024-as-millions-in-funding-secures-new-skills-and-jobs

Students at one of Scotland’s biggest providers of vocational education and training will soon benefit from a pioneering skills hub to capitalise on North-east Scotland’s planned transition to a European powerhouse for low carbon energy.

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Year three of the Communities Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund opens for applications

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/year-3-of-the-communities-mental-health-wellbeing-fund-opens-for-applications

Aberdeen based community groups and organisations are invited to apply for up to £15,000 to support the delivery of activities and projects that improve mental health and wellbeing in communities across our city.

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Art engagement sessions held for the Baird Family Hospital

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/art-engagement-sessions-held-for-the-baird-family-hospital

A team of artists has been commissioned to create pieces of art for Aberdeen’s new Baird Family Hospital. Art engagement sessions were held recently to give staff, patients and members of the public a chance to work with the artists to influence the original artwork for the new hospital. 

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Aberdeen charity welcomes Scotland's Cabinet Minister for Net Zero following major milestone celebrations

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-charity-welcomes-scotlands-cabinet-minister-for-net-zero-following-major-milestone-celebrations

North-east charity, Camphill School Aberdeen, has marked a major step forward in the first phase of its campaign to open its doors to even more children and young people with learning disabilities and complex additional needs.

OpenGraph Image for Piper Sandler's SportsChallenge scored over £100,000 for North-east charities

Piper Sandler's SportsChallenge scored over £100,000 for North-east charities

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/piper-sandlers-sportschallenge-scored-over-100-000-for-north-east-charities

Sportschallenge, the North-east’s premier sports-themed corporate fundraising dinner, has raised over £100,000 for five local charities.

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NSTA grants carbon storage licences to Acorn

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/nsta-grants-carbon-storage-licences-to-acorn

Acorn has received licences from the North Sea Transition Authority for the Acorn East and East Mey CO2 stores, expanding its transport and storage system’s capacity deep beneath the North Sea to around 240 megatonnes (Mt) of CO2.

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More gas from Gina Krog with Eirin

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/more-gas-from-gina-krog-with-eirin

On behalf of the partnership, Equinor has submitted a plan for development and operation (PDO) of the Eirin gas field to the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy.

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People’s Champion 2023 finalists announced.

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/peoples-champion-2023-finalists-announced

The finalists for the People’s Champion 2023 category of Aberdeen City Council’s annual Star Awards have been announced.

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Aberdeen among top 20 UK universities in Times rankings

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/aberdeen-among-top-20-uk-universities-in-times-rankings

The University of Aberdeen has consolidated its place in the UK’s top 20 universities, according to the new Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, published today.

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EXCLUSIVE: Bulb co-founder behind Aberdeen battery storage plans

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/exclusive-bulb-co-founder-behind-aberdeen-battery-storage-plans

One of Europe's fastest growing green energy infrastructure firms is behind plans to build a major battery storage park in Aberdeen, Morning Bulletin can reveal.

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Scottish Greens to push for 20mph limit on Scottish roads

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/scottish-greens-to-push-for-20mph-limit-on-scottish-roads

Scotland could soon follow Wales and change the national speed limit to 20mph on residential roads, thanks to a clause the Greens have in their power-sharing deal with the SNP.

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Energy firms sued 'for downplaying fossil fuel risks'

https://www.agcc.co.uk/news-article/energy-firms-sued-for-downplaying-fossil-fuel-risks

The state of California has filed a lawsuit against some of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, claiming they deceived the public and downplayed the risks posed by fossil fuels.