28 November 2012:  Senergy enters into agreement with exploHUB
Leading global energy services company Senergy has underpinned its commitment to investing in people and the future of the industry after entering into an innovative agreement with the University of Aberdeen. Both parties have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreeing to cooperate in supporting the further development of the University’s dedicated exploHUB training centre to deliver outstanding training in hydrocarbon exploration to the industry.   More

5 November 2012:  New PA to Head of School
Julie Forbes joined the school on 1st of November to take over duties as PA to the Head of School and provide additional secretarial support   

10 July 2012:  Clearing 2012
The University expects to have Clearing vacancies from Thursday 16th August 2012 for a limited period only. Tel: 01224 273504.   More

25 October 2011:  exploHUB Open Day
The University of Aberdeen is delighted to invite you to the Doors Open Day for exploHUB. exploHUB is dedicated to the full-time training of geoscientists in the fundamentals of hydrocarbon exploration by developing and applying regional exploration skills.We are now in our first year of operation, and hope you can join us to hear more about exploHUB, look around the facility and speak to advisors, tutors and the trainees undertaking the course. exploHUB, Meston South entrance, 28 October 2011 1000-1500hrs (presentations at 1100 and 1400hrs)   More

5 September 2011:  Professor John Farrington receives the Alan Hay Award
Professor John Farrington has been awarded the 2011 Alan Hay Award by the Transport Geography Research Group of the Royal Geographical Society. This award is made in recognition of significant contributions to Transport Geography, and was presented on 31st August at the RGS Institute of British Geographers' Annual Conference in London.   

22 August 2011:  Fabric of the Land 2011: Elements
Fabric of the Land is a series of exhibitions that explores links between art and science and is brought to you by the Department of Geology and Petroleum Geology. The theme for 2011 is 'Elements. The brief encourages emerging and established artists to submit artworks that consider the 'elements' within the environment and landscape from a geological perspective. The hope is that artists are stimulated by this theme and contribute to the ongoing building of bridges between art and science, community and academia.   More

13 July 2011:  MSc Archaeology of the North
This is now starting September 2012  More

12 April 2011:  MSc Archaeology of the North
Starting September 2011, this taught MSc in Archaeology of the North will be the only degree of its kind in the world, reflecting the unique research focus of the Department of Archaeology.  More

7 July 2010:  Head of School
Professor Chris Soulsby was appointed as Head of School of Geosciences with effect from 1st July 2010.  

25 June 2010:  Origin of Colour - A Fabric of the Land initiative
Fabric of the Land is a series of exhibitions that explores links between art and science. The brief encourages artists to submit artworks that consider the origin of colour within the environment and landscape from a geological perspective.  More

1 June 2010:  Head of School
Professor David Macdonald stepped down as Head of School of Geosciences on 31 May. Until a substantive appointment is made, Professor Chris Soulsby will be Acting Head of School.   

17 May 2010:  University of Aberdeen Open Day
The undergraduate open day will take place on Tuesday 31 August from 0845-1530hrs. For more information or to book a place, please visit www.abdn.ac.uk/openday  More

19 February 2010:  New School Website
New School of Geosciences website has gone live. Please email Judith Christie (j.a.christie@ abdn.ac.uk) with any problems  

Research Seminars

Seminars covering all aspects of research in the school and given by staff, research postgraduates and visitors are held throughout the year. Click on links for details of seminars in Archaeology, Centre for Transport Research, Geography, Geology and Institute for Rural Research