University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

@aberdeenuni

Est. 1495. News, research and study opportunities from the University of Aberdeen. We RT to share, not to endorse.

Aberdeen, Scotland https://twitter.com/safety/unsafe_link_warning?unsafe_link=https://campsite.bio/uniofaberdeen Joined 2009-02-09 Date of Analysis: Dec 16, 2025

75,615

Followers

3,593

Following

14,609

Tweets

19.2

Avg Engagement

805

Listed

No

Verified

Account Overview

What This Report Covers

This comprehensive analysis examines @aberdeenuni's Twitter/X presence across multiple dimensions. We analyze tweet content, engagement patterns, audience demographics, posting habits, and network connections to provide actionable insights about this account's social media strategy and influence.

Account Classification

  • Account Size: Mid-Tier (10K+)
  • Account Age:2009-02-09
  • Verification:No
  • Location:Aberdeen, Scotland

Data Summary

  • Tweets Analyzed:3,250
  • Avg Likes per Tweet:14.6
  • Avg Retweets per Tweet:4.6
  • Followers Analyzed:10,000

Engagement Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

The account shows moderate engagement, with an average of 574 likes and 137 retweets per tweet. While the engagement is not exceptionally high, it reflects a consistent level of interaction with the audience.

14.6

Avg Likes/Tweet

4.6

Avg Retweets/Tweet

47,469

Total Likes

14,889

Total Retweets

Engagement Quality Analysis

Median-based metrics that resist fake virality and outliers.

8

Median Likes

3

Median Retweets

20

75th Percentile

2,732

Top Tweet

0.25

Engagement per 1K Followers

Normalized influence metric

Viral Spikes

Engagement Pattern

Few posts get most engagement

Posting Behavior

Content style and format preferences

Broadcaster

Primarily shares original content

80.4%

Original

14.0%

Replies

3.0%

Retweets

2.5%

Quotes

0.0%

Threads

1.2%

With Media

91.1%

With Links

33.4%

With #Tags

27.5%

With @Mentions

8.2%

With Emojis

247

Avg Length

Audience Reaction Profile

Broadcast

Focuses on original content over replies

0.17

Reply/Original Ratio

0.82

Quote/RT Ratio

Posting Rhythm

Highly Bursty

Posts in concentrated bursts

84.1%

Weekday Posts

15.9%

Weekend Posts

Top Hashtags

#abdnfamily (243) #abdngrads (113) #abdn525 (72) #cop26 (61) #uniabdncop26 (60) #classof2020 (56) #onlinelearning (48) #clearing (40) #wearetogether (40) #classof2021 (38)

Most Mentioned

@aberdeenuni (240) @uoabiosci (45) @abdn (40) @rowett_abdn (25) @uoabusschool (25) @pressjournal (20) @abdnunialumni (19) @uoacollections (17) @nhsgrampian (16) @scotgov (13)

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Content Strategy Analysis

Based on 3,250 tweets

Content Type Distribution

Content Breakdown

Original Tweets 2,614 (80%)
Replies 456 (14%)
Retweets 99 (3%)
Quote Tweets 81 (2%)

What This Reveals About Their Strategy

This is a content-creator focused account that primarily shares original thoughts, ideas, and media. With original content dominating their feed, they position themselves as a source of new information rather than a curator. This strategy works well for establishing thought leadership.

The 99 retweets (3% of activity) show they also amplify content from others, which helps build relationships with other accounts and provides value to followers by surfacing relevant content.

Posting Patterns & Optimal Timing

Based on 3,250 tweets

Engagement by Hour (UTC)

Posting Frequency Over Time

Timing Insights

Understanding when an account posts and when their audience is most responsive provides valuable competitive intelligence. The charts above show when this account's content receives the most engagement, which often correlates with when their specific audience is most active on the platform.

Peak posting times vary significantly based on an account's audience demographics, timezone distribution, and content type. Accounts with global audiences often see engagement spread across multiple time windows, while those with regional focus may have more concentrated peaks.

Audience Demographics

Based on 10,000 followers

The primary audience includes students, academics, and history enthusiasts interested in the university's research and events. The content also appeals to the general public with its focus on cultural and historical significance.

Average

Audience Quality

23.3%

Suspicion Index

25.5%

Low-Quality %

49

Median Reach

Audience Quality Signals

Lower percentages indicate healthier, more authentic followers.

30.7%

Empty Bio

29.2%

<10 Tweets

15.3%

Mass Following (>2K)

0.0%

New (<90 days)

44.5%

Low Ratio (<0.1)

0.0%

New (<180 days)

79.6%

No URL

20.2%

<3 Tweets

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Follower Reach & Influence

This account's followers have their own audiences, creating potential for secondary amplification.

19,498,195

Total Potential Reach

49

Median Follower Reach

233

75th Percentile Reach

7.5%

>1K followers

0.9%

>10K followers

0.1%

>50K followers

0.0%

>100K followers

Creator vs Consumer Split

Classification based on tweet activity: Creators (>100 tweets), Consumers (10-100 tweets), Dormant (<10 tweets).

48.0%

Creators

4,800 accounts

22.8%

Consumers

2,275 accounts

29.2%

Dormant

2,925 accounts

59

Verified Followers

0.59% of total

14.9%

Professional Bios

founder, dev, analyst, etc.

0.12

Median Follow Ratio

follower/following

Follower Influence Distribution

How many followers do their followers have?

Follower Account Age

How long have followers been on Twitter?

Geographic Distribution

Top locations where followers are based (from those who share location data):

Aberdeen, Scotland (376) Scotland, United Kingdom (200) United Kingdom (158) Nigeria (103) Glasgow, Scotland (92) Scotland (90) Lagos, Nigeria (89) Edinburgh, Scotland (84) London, England (66) Aberdeen (57)

59

Verified Followers

0.59% of total

1,061

Protected Accounts

10.61% of total

5 years

Avg Account Age

of their followers

Notable Followers (By Influence)

Top accounts following this user, sorted by their follower count:

Username Followers Profession Interests
@JohnCena 14,096,855 Wrestler Wrestling, Motivation, Self-promotion
@ScotParl 173,714 Government politics, government, Scotland
@J_A_C_S 130,887 Chemistry Chemistry, Research, News
@CreativeScots 96,430 Arts Funding arts, screen, creative industries
@Adamitv 89,657 Journalist Current Affairs, Activism, Social Media
@Mr_Georgez 73,227 Chemist Gaming, Chemistry, Telecom
@husseinshoboksh 69,987 Writer Technology, Entrepreneurship, Innovation
@Scotswoman06 68,416 - -
@thestudentroom 65,934 Education Studying, Advice, Support
@george_shepherd 63,609 Marketing Consultant Advertising, Marketing, Brand

Top Keywords in Follower Bios

student (484) university (455) phd (428) research (360) views (264) health (248) aberdeen (235) love (219) science (211) researcher (184)

Top Hashtags in Follower Bios

#research (10) #openaccess (9) #education (9) #sustainability (6) #scotland (6) #researcher (6) #soil (6) #science (6) #datascience (6) #blacklivesmatter (6)

6,926

Followers With Bio

3,074

Followers Without Bio

69.26%

% With Bio

30.74%

% Without Bio

Why Audience Demographics Matter

Understanding who follows an account reveals the type of influence they hold. Accounts followed primarily by users with few followers indicate broad, mainstream appeal. Those with many high-follower followers have greater potential for content amplification through secondary sharing.

Account age distribution also tells a story: a follower base with many new accounts might indicate recent viral growth, while established followers suggest long-term, stable influence. Geographic data helps understand the cultural context and timezone spread of the audience.

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Viral Tweets

Top 5 by likes+RTs from 3,250 analyzed

5,675

Combined Engagement

4,636

Total Likes

1,039

Total Retweets

1,135

Avg per Tweet

Key Metrics for Viral Tweets

0%

With Media

20%

With Hashtags

20%

With @Mentions

100%

With Links

Topical Analysis:

University News Historical Discoveries Cultural Heritage Academic Research Public Engagement Repatriation Royal Visits
University of Aberd…
@aberdeenuni

We were honoured to welcome Her Majesty The Queen Consort to our Science Teaching Hub today, to mark her 10th year as University Chancellor. Her Majesty met with students, staff &amp; local schoolchildren during her tour of the facility, which opened last year https://t.co/uV0z2Y

2023-01-18
Retweets: 247 Likes: 2,485 Engagement: 2,732
University of Aberd…
@aberdeenuni

1/ The University of Aberdeen is to return a Benin bronze, the first-ever fully repatriated to Nigeria by a museum. The University announced it would return the sculpture more than 125 years after it was looted by British forces. https://t.co/ZhZlkM2vXU

2021-03-25
Retweets: 445 Likes: 937 Engagement: 1,382
University of Aberd…
@aberdeenuni

Was this spectacular Aberdeenshire hillfort once home to 4,000 people? University archaeologists have found evidence that Tap O' Noth was one of Britain's largest ancient settlements @northernpicts @HistEnvScot #rhynie https://t.co/DTxiL0YAk0

2020-05-14
Retweets: 183 Likes: 462 Engagement: 645
University of Aberd…
@aberdeenuni

"Breathe in and hud yer breath" the University of Aberdeen's new MRI scanner can issue instructions to patients in 17 languages - including North-East Scots, or Doric as it's often called locally. Patients say it helps put them at ease. https://t.co/1xD7Fzr3c4 https://t.co/lMVzJh

2022-01-28
Retweets: 99 Likes: 372 Engagement: 471
University of Aberd…
@aberdeenuni

Let it snow, let it snow! Our Old Aberdeen campus is looking stunning under a blanket of snow ☃️ https://t.co/Q4awJ0AZLM

2023-03-07
Retweets: 65 Likes: 380 Engagement: 445

Key Insights & Takeaways

The account frequently highlights high-profile events and historical milestones, which likely contribute to its credibility and visibility. Content related to repatriation and archaeological discoveries resonates with public interest in cultural heritage and academic research. The use of verified accounts and official announcements reinforces the account's authority and trustworthiness.

Strengths

  • + Established follower base of 75,615
  • + Strong original content creation
  • + Active presence with consistent posting

Opportunities

  • ~ Optimize posting times for peak engagement windows
  • ~ Analyze top-performing content for replicable patterns
  • ~ Leverage geographic concentration for targeted content
  • ~ Explore collaboration potential with followed accounts

Summary

This analysis of @aberdeenuni reveals an growing Twitter presence with 75,615 followers. The account demonstrates a content-creator strategy, averaging 19.2 engagements per tweet. Key strengths include consistent posting and an engaged audience, with opportunities to further optimize timing and content strategy based on the patterns identified in this report.

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About This Analysis: This analysis is based on a snapshot of followers, following, and recent tweets. It evaluates structure, quality, and behavior, not historical growth. Metrics like growth rate, momentum, churn, or spike analysis require time-series data which is not available from a single snapshot.

Data collected and analyzed by twtData | Analysis date: Dec 16, 2025