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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 & 2-2.30pmThese meetings…
Is an important presentation on the horizon, and do you need to find resources? Or are you struggling to make sense of your Reading List? Maybe you're putting the finishing touches to your thesis or dissertation and notice that the references don't look right. If you need help during this…
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 6th-12th 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…
The Library's Online Support Service is taking a break this week. Staff will be taking part in the 'Be Well & Inclusion' Fayres from 11am-2pm in Elphinstone Hall on Tuesday 29th October and the Suttie Centre on Thursday 31st October.
Please contact the Library via library@abdn.ac.uk if you wish to…
This October is ADHD Awareness Month, which aims to dispel myths and misconceptions & educate people by disseminating the latest research into the condition worldwide. Run by a collection of charities, the website showcases artwork, films and a wealth of advice and support for people. Further information can be…
Encircling the Atrium of the Ground Floor of the Sir Duncan Rice Library, we now have an exciting display of umbrellas representing and highlighting neurodiversity at the University of Aberdeen.
The Umbrella Project is an initiative run by the ADHD Foundation to raise awareness of and celebrate all neurodivergent conditions. You…
This February and March, we are celebrating the achievements of women and girls in science: several of whom were trailblazers in their time, and whose research and work is making a profound difference in the world. Recently, February 11th marked the 9th Women & Girls in Science Day, with the…
This February is LGBTQ+ History Month, and the theme for this year's campaign is "Medicine: Under the Scope." Exploring the many and varied contributions to the NHS that this community makes, it also seeks to inspire and educate by exploring the lives of little known individuals, highlighting past and present…
Disability History Month (DHM) starts today! Running from 16th November-16th December, this national campaign highlights the struggles in society for equality and inclusion; and works to educate, celebrate success and inspire people for the future. The University has organised a series of events, talks and activities across the month…
