Event Archive

How do we weigh up the risks reported in the media? When does a danger merit real concern? Come along to the final Cafe Scientifique of the series when our speakers from the University of Aberdeen's School of Medicine and Dentistry, Dr Lorna Aucott and Dr Gordon Prescott, will discuss...

The Department of Music at the University of Aberdeen is proud to launch our Winter 2011 series of concerts, recitals and masterclasses.

Organ donation can be an emotive issue with donors currently having to make their intentions clear. Join Paul Holder and Professor Nigel Webster from Aberdeen Royal Infirmary as they discuss the subject in detail and consider whether concerns over organ shortages justify bringing in an opt-out system?

Come and meet leading historian Tom Devine who will be talking about his new book 'To the Ends of the Earth,' a follow on from his international bestseller 'The Scottish Nation.' There will be a signing opportunity at the end of the talk.

A fascinating and diverse collection of films has been pulled together by the Centre for Sustainable International Development.

A world conference on marine biodiversity. Speakers include Jean-Michel Cousteau.

Chaired by Professor Neva Haites, Vice Principal at the University of Aberdeen, our brand new Cafe Controversial series kicks off with the long-awaited event with Professor Siladitya Bhattacharya, of Aberdeen Maternity Hospital. Genetic biology has advanced so that a child’s gender can be preselected in the test tube. What has...

To the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, everything on Earth was made from the four elements of earth, air, fire and water. The search for precious metals has led people to acquire, often violently, land containing precious metals. With 78 new elements discovered in the nineteenth century, chemists sorted them into...

TechFest-in-September, Aberdeen’s annual festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths, is celebrating its 18th year. As a major contributor to TechFest, the University would like to draw your attention to just some of the great events we are delivering at this year’s festival. There is sure to be something for...

The Rural Law Research Group is proud to announce its second Rural Law conference. It will explore sustainable rural development under the cross-cutting themes of sustainability, diversification and planning.