Event Archive

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)

This event was cancelled

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)

This event was fully booked

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)

This event was fully booked

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