Current and Upcoming Events

The University Collections hold events all year round. Our programme includes exhibitions, talks, workshops, collections close-ups, arts and crafts, open days, tours and much more!

The current exhibition from University Collections is Aberdeen Artworlds, marking 50 years of the Linklater Collection of works by some of the most important Scottish artists of the 20th century.

The University of Aberdeen has many public artworks in Old Aberdeen. Pick up a leaflet from the Library, Zoology Museum and other venues on campus and enjoy a walk taking in the art. The accompanying website provides details of each artwork.

Artwork by Will Maclean inspired by a Gaelic prayerbook showcased in bilingual display.

A new display on the Ground Floor of the Sir Duncan Rice Library explores the artist colony at Greengate Close, Kirkcudbright through Dorothy Johnstone's painting of the famous close.

Visit the Sir Duncan Rice Library to see a remarkable new tapestry designed by Zimbabwean Scottish artist Sekai Machache for the University of Aberdeen.

Visitors to the University Campus can follow a trail to see eight Pictish Symbol Stones from the Collections. Pick up a leaflet from the Library, Zoology Museum and other venues on campus.

Brought to you by students from the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.

Brought to you by students from the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.

Dr Keava McMillan explores the moment in time that forged the evocative painting of Greengate Close by Dorothy Johnstone, the stories behind it, and the artist who created it.

Culturally significant objects belonging to the Karajarri people of Western Australia will be formally returned to the custodianship of the Karajarri people this month. Join us for this public event discussing the objects and the process of repatriation.

Brought to you by students from the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.

Brought to you by students from the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.

Zoology Museum Tour 12:00-12:45

Join Professor Gordon Noble to hear about the recent excavations at Burghead and other tales from the Northern Picts.

Dr Elisabeth Niklasson explores the Stone of Destiny's place in modern Scottish politics.