Event Archive

PechaKucha - Conversations on Climate Change

Hear about some of current climate change research going on at the University.

Zoology Museum, Extinction Tours

Are we currently in a mass-extinction event? If so, what's causing it? Join one of our special tours of the Zoology Museum as part of Climate Week North East 2023.

Concert Series - Suhail Serghini and José Cortés

ZiryabCaló is a project made up of notable Andalusian artists specialized in flamenco dialogue with Arabic-Andalusian music.

Ziryab Caló, 'Entre dos Orillas' (Between Two Shores): An evening of musical dialogue between Spanish flamenco and Moroccan Arab-Andalusian music

Join us for this unforgettable evening of flamenco and Moroccan music, courtesy of two notable musicians from Granada, Spain: Suhail Serghini and José Cortés 'El Pirata'.

British Science Week - Coded Bias

Join researchers from the schools of psychology, natural & computing sciences and law for a film and panel discussion informed by the recent Netflix documentary 'Coded Bias'.

Music Research Seminar - Fiorella Montero-Diaz (Keele)

Sounding a Queer Rebellion. LGBTI Musical Resistances in Lima, Peru

Concert Series - Percussion at Six

University of Aberdeen Percussion Ensemble

Music Outside? Join the Conversation for Jazz in Education

event now moved online due to rail strikes

Music Outside: Join the Conversation for Jazz in Education

Two-day event featuring speakers, workshops, discussions, music and networking opportunities for anyone interested in jazz in education across a range of sectors.

Concert Series - Svanholm Singers with the University of Aberdeen Chamber Choir

The University of Aberdeen Department of Music is delighted to welcome the Svanholm Singers to the concert series.

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop - Fish

Workshop in the art of Chinese brush painting with Edinburgh-based Chinese artist Chi Zhang focusing on the traditional painting of fish.

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop - Bamboo

Workshop in the art of Chinese brush painting with Edinburgh-based Chinese artist Chi Zhang focusing on traditional bamboo painting.

Traditional Chinese Art and its Relationship to Abstract Painting

Alongside a short introduction to Chinese art, this lecture offers a concise insight into Chinese ink painting and calligraphy.

Climate and Sustainability Assembly - Becoming a Nature-Positive University

As part of our Aberdeen 2040 commitment to 'encourage everyone within our community to work and live sustainably', the University hosted a Climate and Sustainability Assembly on 15th March, 2023. If you attended this event, slides from the presentation are available below.

LEILA ABOULELA: RIVER SPIRIT BOOK LAUNCH

Book launch for the much awaited sixth novel by Leila Aboulela, River Spirit

British Science Week - Expressions of Pain

Join researchers to explore the connections between pain and art....what can we learn by expressing pain differently?

Calligraphy Workshop

Workshop in the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy.

COMING SOON - British Science Week

Join the University of Aberdeen for a programme of events about Science during this national celebration

Music Research Seminar - Mollie Carlyle & Paul Hayward

Minstrelsy, Music Hall and Marches: Popular Music and Sea Shanties during the 19th century

Creative Collections - collage, cupcakes & coffee

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Get creative with collections as part of International Women's Day!

Aberdeen Universities UNISON Branch: International Women's Day

Two talks by two women's rights activists who supported the women liberation movement in Aberdeen for many years.

International Women's Day

The University will host a special International Women's Day event with inspirational speakers on Wednesday 8 March.

International Women's Day & 5th Anniversary of the Aberdeen Centre for Women's Health Research

Aberdeen Centre of Women's Health Research's (ACWHR) are celebrating International Women's Day 2023 and the 5th anniversary of the centre.

Being an African: The Burden of Proof in Being in a Space

Part of the Elphinstone Institute Public Lecture Series

Soul of a Raven - Meet Catherine Bloor

As part of International Women's Day, we are celebrating the publication of Catherine Bloor's first book 'Soul of a Raven', a gothic tale of magic and myth, family secrets, love and revenge.

Mandarin Bookbug

Join us for fun, friendly sessions of Mandarin stories and songs for pre-school children and their families and carers.

Concert Series - Caledonia Australis

Shane Lestideau, Aaron McGregor & Dave McGuinness

Below the Line Film Festival: Forgotten Feminist film Practices - Costume Design by Women in Period Pieces

Film series organised by students of film. Every Thursday, from February 23 to March 30 at 6 pm in NK1

Online Live Stream: Remembering and Celebrating the Life of Professor Sir Duncan Rice

Professor Sir Duncan Rice was Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen from 1996 to 2010.

The Role of Leadership in Diversity and Inclusion

Dr Robert Traynham delivers an RSE signature event from Aberdeen on how leadership can help nourish diversity and inclusion

Concert Series - Graeme Stephen: Sunrise

Enjoy Graeme Stephen's award-winning score to the silent film Sunrise realised by his quartet of tenor saxophone (Phil Bancroft), guitar (the composer), cello (Pete Harvey) and drums (Tom Bancroft) whilst viewing the movie on the big screen.

Below the Line Film Festival: Forgotten Feminist film Practices - Costume Design by Women in Period Pieces

Film series organised by students of film. Every Thursday, from February 23 to March 30 at 6 pm in NK1

From High Street to West Market: An archaeology of the western regions, frontier culture and trade during the Tang dynasty

A tale of the Silk Road inspired by items relating to China from the University of Aberdeen's museum collection.

Music Research Seminar - Shane Lestideau - Melbourne

Tropical Strathspeys: Exploring Historical Scottish-Australian Music Collections

Concert Series - Duncan Honeybourne

Prof Phillip Cooke CD Launch

Calligraphy and Crafts

Free, drop-in Chinese craft session.

Concert Series - Aberdeen Early Music Collective

Frauke's Farewell

Music Research Seminar - Frauke Jurgensen

Translating Theoretical Treatises

Chinese New Year Family Festival

There will be fun for all the family at our free festival day rounding off the Chinese New Year celebrations. Come along for Chinese crafts, games and more.

Mandarin Bookbug

Join us for fun, friendly sessions of Mandarin stories and songs for pre-school children and their families and carers.

Concert Series - Ensemble Marquise

Ensemble Marquise was founded in 2004 by the soprano singer-couple, László Blaskovics and Judit Felszeghy. Their repertoire is very broad, from very early music right through to Mozart. In the past 19 years they have performed 300 concerts, appearing in prestigious festivals, concert halls and castles throughout Europe. In...

Academic Lunch and Learn - Bidding for Conferences

Come and chat to CPD & Event Services along with external partners from Visit Aberdeenshire and P&J Live, at our academic lunch and learn and find out how you can bring a conference to the city by leading on a winning bid.

Chinese New Year @ The Works

Chinese New Year celebration at Hillhead student village

Introduction to Offshore Decommissioning

#UoADecomIntro

Chinese New Year Gala Show

Join us at the Tivoli Theatre for an evening of music, dance and more at our Chinese New Year Gala Show as we usher in 2023 Year of the Rabbit.

Mandarin Bookbug

Join us for a Chinese New Year themed session of Mandarin stories and songs for pre-school children and their families and carers.

Communities, Biodiversity & Natural Capital - Understanding our Relationship with Nature

Join us online on 16 December as we bring together environmental experts to outline and debate the issues and solutions being discussed at COP15.

Steps to Winning a Successful Conference

Are you interested in bringing a conference to Aberdeen? Network with colleagues over lunch to find out how you can successfully bid to host conferences in Aberdeen.

Bright Club

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Join us for a night of stand up comedy with a difference...a science twist!

Arctic Collections Close Up & Talk

Join the Museums & Special Collections Curators for a Collections Close Up WINTER SPECIAL inspired by our Arctic Collections.

University of Aberdeen Carol Service

Join us for this special annual event featuring the University of Aberdeen Chapel Choir.

Explorathon @ Aberdeen Science Centre

Researchers from the University be at Aberdeen's Science Centre to inspire you about research

Reflections on COP27

Representatives from the University of Aberdeen attended the United Nations Conference of the Parties, COP27, that took place in Eqypt from 6-18 November.

Electrical and Electronic Engineering Open Evening

Gain a deep insight into the exciting discipline of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

PechaKucha - Healthy Lives & Healthy Minds

Hear about some of the latest health and wellbeing research from researchers in this fast-paced dynamic event format.

18th-Century Ceilidh (UNI-Versal Music)

Bring your dancing shoes and party like it's 1799!

The Outwith Ensemble: Playlist (UNI-Versal Music)

The Outwith Ensemble brings together some of the finest professional performers in the North East together with a selection of our talented performance students.

Doric Dwams Dance (UNI-Versal Music)

Join Cellist Emily De Simone and North-East poet Shane Strachan, with music written by Aileen Sweeney and choreography by Rosie Mackley, featuring live dance by young contemporary dancers from City moves' Fusion dance troupe.

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop

This workshop in Chinese brush painting will be given by artist Chi Zhang. In Chi's current paintings, which focus on the Scottish landscape, he encapsulates the essence of his surroundings rather than a naturalistic rendering. This he does with the use of traditional Chinese materials and techniques, exploiting the rich...

Come & Play: Steel Pans Workshop (UNI-Versal Music)

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Come along and try out some Caribbean Steel Pans in a fun, relaxed event open to everyone no matter what your experience.

Bellringing Session (UNI-Versal Music)

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Join us for an interactive discussion and bellringing demonstration.

Come & Play: Gamelan Workshop (UNI-Versal Music)

Discover Balinese gamelan gong kebyar music in a relaxed and inclusive workshop.

Calligraphy with Chi Zhang

The Confucius Institute is delighted to be able to offer a calligraphy workshop, open to all, from visiting Chinese calligraphy and brush painting artist Chi Zhang.

Introducing Gamelan Talk (UNI-Versal Music)

Short talk introducing Balinese gamelan music.

Helena Kay & Peter Johnstone Jazz Duo (UNI-Versal: Music)

Jazz duo bringing you some favourites from the Great American Songbook

Compline by Candlelight (UNI-Versal Music)

University of Aberdeen Chapel Choir Compline Service

Music & Gender Roundtable Talk by Popgirlz Scotland (UNI-Versal Music)

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Apologies this event has been cancelled

Pop-up Café Sessions (UNI-Versal Music)

Come along to one of two Pop up cafe sessions for coffee, music and relaxing.

All Things Vile and Terrible (UNI-Versal: Music)

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Apologies this Event has been cancelled.

Your Chance to Meet Court

All University Staff, Students, Alumni and stakeholders are welcome to join us for this 'Court Meet and Greet' event

Calligraphy Workshop for Beginners

Chinese calligraphy is the ancient art of Chinese writing.

Meet: Zoë Playdon THE HIDDEN CASE OF EWAN FORBES

Your chance to chat with author and activist Zoë Playdon about her book 'The Hidden History of Ewan Forbes' and about her experience of frontline work in LGBTI human rights.

Talk: Zoë Playdon THE HIDDEN CASE OF EWAN FORBES

The University of Aberdeen Museums & Special Collections is delighted to welcome academic and activist Zoë Playdon to talk about her publication 'The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes' - a local story with international resonance - as part of this year's Book Week Scotland.

Remembrance Service

The University Chaplains and the Aberdeen Universities Officer Training Corps will lead this Act of Remembrance and Parade.

Stone Age Saturday - Tours of Old Aberdeen Campus

Join us during Stone Age Saturday for a tour of the University of Aberdeen's Old Aberdeen campus

Stone Age Saturday

Visit a Stone Age re-enactment at the University of Aberdeen campus

Talk & Demos: Professor Patrick Copland's educational contraptions

The 10th of November is the 200th anniversary of the death of one of the University of Aberdeen's most popular teachers, the scientist Professor Patrick Copland.

Cafe Arts Co-producing a vision of Aberdeen's creative future

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Join Professor Ele Belfiore as she discusses the future of culture in Aberdeen.

Research Event: From inside shells

Join Dr Kara Layton (Biological Sciences) and Professors Timothy Baker and David Wheatley (Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture) to explore shells and their meanings.

Family historians and genealogists as researchers: an exploratory conversation

Join Gavin Bell, John Corall and Stephen Reid from the Aberdeen and North-East Scotland Family History Society for this informal research discussion event.

Watt Hepburn Lecture with Ewan Venters, CEO Artfarm

"From Queen's Grocer to King's Adviser: building a better working life for Scotland's young people"

Science in the Community Awesome AI & Brilliant Bodies

Join TechFest and iCAIRD for this free, drop-in, community event about technology and artificial intelligence.

Introduction to Offshore Decommissioning

#UoADecomIntro

The British Secret Service, the Scottish Book Trade, and the 1707 Act of Union: An Inquiry into the History of Propaganda

Public event with Professor Sean Moore (Visiting Scholar 2022), supported by RIISS, FAUL, AHF and Museums and Special Collections.

Steps to Winning a Successful Conference

Are you interested in bringing a conference to Aberdeen? Network with colleagues over lunch to find out how you can successfully bid to host conferences in Aberdeen.

Black History Month 2022

We are delighted to present the University's programme of events and activities for Black History Month 2022.

Cafe Sci - Rewilding and natural habitat expansion in Scotland

The University of Aberdeen's Cafe Scientifique returns with a special Explorathon edition.

Easy Chinese Session

Join us for an introduction to learning Mandarin.

Easy Chinese 20th September

Perhaps you've been thinking about learning Mandarin but are unsure whether to take the plunge? Why not come to one of the free one-off Easy Chinese sessions we'll be runninng in advance of our new term of classes starting to help you make up your mind. This in-person session at the...

WayWORD Festival 2022

For the third year running the University of Aberdeen is set to host the exciting student and youth-led WayWORD Festival.

Short Talks Series: GAMING - In plague-ridden medieval Aberdeen (UNI-Versal)

In this talk, historians Dr Jackson Armstrong and William Hepburn explain how the grisly history of medieval Aberdeen came to life as the video game "Strange Sickness", funded via Kickstarter.

Storytelling and Public Speaking Workshop for Adults (UNI-Versal)

Join storyteller, Anna Fancett, for a workshop prompted by stories from history and find out how to share a short narrative in front of a live audience with confidence.

Short Talks Series: PRINTED WORD - The Zodiac Man and the Printer (UNI-Versal)

Join Professor Peter Reid of Robert Gordon University to explore the arrival of the first printing press to Aberdeen, and the man who brought it.

Short Talks Series: WRITTEN WORD - The Rosetta Stone Replica (UNI-Versal)

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Unfortunately, this event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances, we apologise for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.

Short Talks Series: EXPLORATION - John Rae & the Arctic (UNI-Versal)

Join curator Jenny Downes for a look into these collections and the fascinating history of John Rae's exploration.

Family Fun in the Cruickshank Botanic Garden (UNI-Versal)

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Join us for some family fun in the Cruickshank Botanic Garden with face painting, balloon modelling, arts and crafts, and self-guided garden tours with the Aberdeen Biodiversity Centre.

Talking about Dr Jeannie MacLeod (UNI-Versal)

Join us for the reveal of a recently commissioned portrait and a talk in celebration of Dr Jeannie MacLeod's life and incredible achievements.

Storytelling Workshop for Children (UNI-Versal)

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Do your children love stories? Would they like to become a storytelling star? Then come along to this workshop.

Collections Close-Up (UNI-Versal)

Aberdeen University's Museums and Special Collections are delighted to offer an opportunity to get up close to some of the treasures from our collections including decorated manuscripts and early printed rarities.

Pittodrie Stadium Tour (UNI-Versal)

PLEASE NOTE: Due to changes in the training schedule at AFC the Thursday tour will no longer go ahead. The Friday tour will still take place. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.