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Posts in January 2026

Free Book Giveaway starts next week

Starting this coming Monday, February 2, we will be giving away some books for free to students and staff of the University of Aberdeen

These are titles that have either been withdrawn from our collection, or they are donations we have gratefully received but which we have chosen to not…

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Aberdeen MedChi Heritage meeting

Foresterhill Health campus - The People's Hospital?

An evening remembering the history of Foresterhill, reviewing it's growth, its governance and celebrating its contribution to the well being of the people of the Northeast and the Islands

The Suttie Centre, Aberdeen University Medical School, Thursday 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)

Bookable…

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Online Support returns on 27th January

Happy New Year to you all!  If you need help during the new term, and have questions about the Library's resources,  the Sir Duncan Rice Library is offer 30-minute online appointments to all students. Library staff are available at the following times: 

Tuesday 11.30am-12pm & 2-2.30pm  Thursday 11.30am-12pm & 2-2.30pm 

These meetings…

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Join the Eco-Library Swap Shop Event at Aberdeen University!

Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a positive impact on our planet? Join us at the Aberdeen University Student Association’s  Eco-Library Swap Shop event! Mark your calendars for February 2nd to 6th, 2026, from 10 AM to 4 PM at the Sir Duncan Rice Library. This exciting…

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Law drop-in sessions by the Careers and Employability Service

The Careers and Employability Service will be providing drop-in sessions in Taylor Library for undergraduate and postgraduate law students on the dates listed below. This is a great opportunity to get help with updating your CV, reviewing your documents and get some career advice.

There’s no booking required and all…

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OSCOLA Clinic - get help with law referencing in Taylor Library

The OSCOLA Clinic is back in Taylor Library from Monday, the 26th of January 2026. As always, the Clinic operates with drop-in sessions, so no booking is required. If you have a question, or just generally need help with law referencing, please visit us on any of the dates below,…

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Med-Chi Lectures - Aberdeen, Tudor hart and the Deep End: Searching for Inclusion

ROom 402, the Suttie Centre, Foresterhill, 7pm

Professor Graham Watt was the Norie Miller Professor of General Practice at the University of Glasgow from 1994 - 2016. He retired in December 2016, but remains active as Emeritus Professor.

After graduating from the University of Aberdeen in 1976, followed by hospital…

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Induction talk and library tours for new LLM students

We extend a warm welcome to our new LLM students who start their courses at the University of Aberdeen in January 2026.

Janet MacKay, Information Consultant for Law, will present an induction talk in Room C11 (Taylor Building Block C) on Thursday, the 22nd of  January 2026, between 1-2 pm.

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Cancelled: The Obesity Fight, Cut, Jab, or Diet?

Due to the adverse weather conditions, the MedChi lecture which was due to take place tomorrow night has been cancelled. It has been rescheduled for the 22nd of January at 7pm in room 402 of the Suttie Centre with Professor Duff Bruce.

However, if you are unable to make the…

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