Event Archive

Friends of the Elphinstone Institute

The Impact of Bubble Acoustics on Climate Change, Spaceships, Dolphins and the Antibiotic Apocalypse.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Elphinstone Institute, the speaker for this year's Buchan Lecture will be Director of the Elphinstone Institute, Dr Thomas McKean

Elphinstone Institute Public Lecture Series

Join us for our May Café Sci where Professor John Underhill will discuss how geoscience is helping society tackle the challenges and offers solutions that shape the path towards a more sustainable and resilient energy future.

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

Ahead of the WayWORD 2026 festival in October, the WayWORD team has organised some exciting events for their Spring programme to give you a taste of what is to come.

Possibly one of the most well known chamber operas, Dido and Aeneas tells a story of love, loss... and witches. UoA Opera Society presents this short opera in a staged setting with orchestra and harpsichords!

Come along to our 3rd annual Composer's Day with UoA Concert Band, Spectrum Ensemble and Ensemble Haar

Named for long-time friend and benefactor Professor Derek Ogston CBE. The Ogston Prize is the University of Aberdeen's annual music performance prize.

A fantastic evening of performances from our 3rd, 4th and Masters students. This should be a hugely popular event, showcasing what our students can do.

Join us for a joint Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) and University of Aberdeen event, where leading experts on these issues will set out the current fiscal and public policy context, and analyse the proposals for the next five years put forward by Scotland's political parties.

With music from Beethoven, Weber, Copland, Gershwin and Marquez

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

We are pleased to be partnering with Prosper to convene this hustings event focused on north east Scotland.

Public Lecture Series from the Elphinstone Institute.

Come along and watch our Visiting Music Tutors, Judith Howarth (Voice) and Lliam Paterson (Piano)

The gut contains a complex community of microscopic life that supports digestion and immune health, including many unknown viruses referred to as "viral dark matter." Join us for a Café Sci exploring research on how these viruses may influence health and disease.

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

This event was fully booked

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

This event was fully booked

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

This event was fully booked

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

This event was fully booked

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

Looking for something fun for the kids to do during the Easter Holidays? The Easter Fèis gives school age children four days of traditional music and arts tuition.

Looking for things to do during the school holidays? Come along to the University of Aberdeen's Zoology Museum and Library Gallery.

Aberdeen and Beyond Storytelling Festival

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

Join us for a relaxing and inspiring workshop exploring the timeless art of bamboo painting - a symbol of resilience, integrity, and noble character in Chinese culture.

Experience the beauty and discipline of Chinese brush painting in this engaging workshop focused on the lotus flower - a symbol of purity, perfection, and inner peace.

Discover the beauty and symbolism of birds in traditional Chinese painting, where creatures like owls and cranes represent joy, peace, and longevity. This workshop focuses on capturing the lively spirit and elegant form of birds using expressive brush techniques.

Join us for a public lecture by Michael Beaney celebrating the publication of his new book, The Joy of Chinese Philosophy.

Join Dr Chantal Den Daas as she discusses the challenges in communicating important health information with the public

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

Join us for a Brocade Craft Workshop, where you'll use traditional Chinese brocade fabrics to create your own accessories.

Join us for a Brocade Craft Workshop, where you'll use traditional Chinese brocade fabrics to create your own accessories.

Join our researchers at Aberdeen Science Centre for an exciting Escape Room Experience.

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

Join us for this fascinating lecture about the iconic Chinese dragon.

Come along and watch our Visiting Music Tutor for guitar and bass guitar, Ben MacDonald, and his ensemble perform "An Exploration of Jazz Guitar" featuring Brodie Jarvie - Double Bass and Greg Irons - Drums.

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

Celebrate the joy of the New Year at the Spring Festival Gala Show, a vibrant showcase of music, dance, and performance that brings together Chinese culture and our local community.

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

Celebrate World Gaelic Week with us - open to all!

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at our annual Spring Family Festival at the University of Aberdeen, Elphinstone Hall!

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

Join us in the stunning King's College Chapel as we pay tribute to our historic origins as an ancient University and celebrate the support of our benefactors over the centuries

Join Geddes-Harrower Chair of Greek Art and Archaeology, Professor Glenn Most, for this series of fascinating lectures.

Join Dr Louise Page for a fascinating tour of our historic King's College Chapel.

Join us for an informal evening at the Elphinstone Institute with staff, students, and friends. Enjoy refreshments, join in with some songs or tunes, and listen to interesting short talks about all of the excellent work that takes place in the Institute and with the wider community. No booking required. 

Multi-award-winning author and consultant in clinical neurophysiology and neurology, Dr Suzanne O'Sullivan will give this prestigious lecture

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

Join us for this Founders' Week edition of Cafe Sci, looking at developments at very low magnetic fields in MRI.

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

Come along to the University Collections stand on Discovery Day and make your own Aberdeen Artworlds badge.

Join researchers from across the University of Aberdeen for a day of family-friendly activities

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

Chinese calligraphy is the ancient art of Chinese writing. Classes in Chinese Calligraphy at the Confucius Institute are suitable for both the beginner and improver.

Are you a fan of the BBC's hit reality competition The Traitors? Have you ever found yourself debating with friends about how you would play the game if you were inside the castle?

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Explore how research is changing our understanding of early Egyptian civilisation

Join us for a free taster session in advance of a new 5-week course of tai chi starting 28th January.

Step into the warmth of the season at the University Carol Service!

Celebrate the season with a creative blend of Chinese culture and Christmas cheer. Enjoy free, drop-in craft activities suitable for all ages, from festive lantern decorations to Christmas cards with a cultural twist.

: Join the University of Aberdeen Chamber Choir for a concert expressing the spirit of Advent and the journey towards Christmas, symbolized in the progression from night to day and from winter's cold and darkness to the unfolding light of the Redeemer's birth.

Get ready to be blown away by the magical voices of UoA's a cappella group in a stunning winter concert setting.

Celebrate the season with a creative blend of Chinese culture and Christmas cheer. Enjoy free, drop-in craft activities suitable for all ages, from festive lantern decorations to Christmas cards with a cultural twist.

We are delighted to welcome Professor Angela Wright for the final event as part of the Fear and Fascination Gothic Exhibition programme. This talk is a collaboration with the Centre for the Novel and University Collections.

Looking to beat the stresses of the season? Why not try tai chi? This low impact exercise is known to promote relaxation and mindfulness as well as improve balance and increase flexibility. It is suitable for many ages and fitness levels.

Take a moment to unwind during this busy time of year and join us for a relaxed, creative workshop led by our Mandarin teacher Li Qing, where you'll design and make two handcrafted greeting cards inspired by the winter season.

Take a moment to unwind during this busy time of year and join us for a relaxed, creative workshop led by our Mandarin teacher Li Qing, where you'll design and make two handcrafted greeting cards inspired by the winter season.

Looking to beat the stresses of the season? Why not try tai chi? This low impact exercise is known to promote relaxation and mindfulness as well as improve balance and increase flexibility. It is suitable for many ages and fitness levels.

Join us for a two-hour Brocade Craft Workshop, where you'll use traditional Chinese fabrics to create your own accessories.

Join us for a two-hour Brocade Craft Workshop, where you'll use traditional Chinese fabrics to create your own accessories.

University of Aberdeen Opera Society is pleased to announce the return of their 'Winter Recital', an evening of music from members of the society. The recital will include solos from our talented cast as well as music from our upcoming production of Purcell's 'Dido and Aeneas'.

Purpose, Pivot, and Staying Power: Thriving Through the Energy Transition

Frankenstein - Science Fiction or Science Fact?! Writer and Science Communicator, Dr Kathryn Harkup explores the science behind Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

Step into the serene world of Shan Shui - literally "mountain and water" - one of the most beloved themes in Chinese brush painting.

A unique opportunity to learn more about a wonderful family of small free reed instruments - button boxes, concertinas, melodeons, mouth organs and Jews harps!

Join Dr Tom McKean as he explores 1930s traditional ballads

Join us for this important annual Act of Remembrance.

A workshop exploring the art collection of John Gray, once considered the model for Oscar Wilde's Dorian Gray.

Chinese calligraphy is the ancient art of Chinese writing.

Join us for a two-hour Brocade Craft Workshop, where you'll use traditional Chinese fabrics to create your own accessories

Join us for a two-hour Brocade Craft Workshop, where you'll use traditional Chinese fabrics to create your own accessories.

Ethnographic Film Series

Aberdeen and Beyond Storytelling Festival

University Collections invite you along to the Library Gallery for stories and creative activities during BeWell and Inclusion Week. You will find us on the ground floor of the Sir Duncan Rice Library each lunchtime. Join us for some Gothic treats and a few tricks!

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Elphinstone Institute Public Lecture Series

A cross-arts literary festival in Aberdeen, produced by young people.

Online CPD course

Online CPD course

Online CPD course

Online short course

Elphinstone Institute Public Lecture Series

This meeting is an opportunity for you to hear about the University's current activities and the contribution that all our staff, students and alumni make to the life and success of our local and national communities.

Join us to celebrate Iona Fyfe's official installation as the Rector of the University of Aberdeen.

Explore how our everyday lives and the communities in which we live, work and play impact on our health and well-being.

Join researchers from across Scotland as we Make Research Real

The University of Aberdeen is delighted to be exhibiting at SPE Offshore Europe 2025, one of the world's leading energy conferences.