Posts in "The Sir Duncan Rice Library"

October is Black History Month. This global initiative showcases the strength, beauty and richness of multicultural international society; and inspires us to work ever harder to eradicate racism, injustice and discrimination in favour of a truly inclusive world. 

This year, the theme is 'Standing Firm in Power and Pride.' With…

October 6^th-12^th is Dyslexia Awareness Week. 1 in 10 people in the UK have this condition, which can affect reading, writing and spelling. The theme around this year is ‘Raising the Volume’, which aims to champion the voices of young people, focus on their successes and raise awareness of the…

We are pleased to announce that, in cooperation with AUSA Swap Shop, the Library’s Green Library Group are organising our second Eco Wardrobe Giveaway event between Monday the 15^th and Wednesday the 17^th of September in the Sir Duncan Rice Library. Just like last time, we are bringing you a nice selection of second-hand clothes.…

Due to essential system maintenance that must be carried out, access to Primo and some services will be restricted on Saturday 12 July. The Library will be open for study and reference, but the catalogue, Primo, will be unavailable and other services will be limited.

It will still be…

We are delighted to share the results of a recent volunteer project completed by Ruby Munro, a fourth-year history undergraduate. Ruby has created a blog post, a physical display, graphics, and a curated reading list designed to offer an introduction to the history of intersectional feminism.

We warmly invite you…

Please, join us to celebrate Earth Day together! On Earth Day (22^nd of April), people around the world unite behind environmental issues to take climate actions. In cooperation with AUSA Swap Shop, the Library’s Green Library Group are organising an Eco Wardrobe Giveaway event between Monday the 21^st and Wednesday…

As an undergraduate student, you're probably embarking on your first significant research project. You might find yourself working with your tutors on a project that turns out to be suitable for publication in an academic journal. If this happens, it's a great opportunity to engage with the broader academic community…

As Social Prescribing Day approaches on 19th March 2025, it's a great time to think about different ways to stay healthy and happy. Social prescribing is a way for people to get support for their wellbeing outside of traditional medical care. It helps with things like stress, loneliness, and financial…

Starting next Monday, February 10, 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 add…

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Join one of our daily guided tours during Welcome Week to get yourself ready for studying and learning here at the University of Aberdeen. These are for new and returning…