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            <title><![CDATA[New entry gates in Taylor Library]]></title>
            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[
Taylor Library has had its entry gates for several years and it was definitely time for a change!

We are delighted with the new gates, and we think you will agree that they are a much-needed improvement.
They will certainly take some time to get used to, but please ask a member of the team at the Issue Desk if you encounter any issues when accessing Taylor Library.
Nicola Will
Site Services Team Lead]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[TAYLOR LIBRARY - SERVICE DISRUPTION]]></title>
            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Due to ongoing work to replace our security gates, Taylor Library will remain closed until Wednesday the 29th of July 2026.
We will continue to fetch books for collection in the SDRL as required.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Taylor Library Team]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Library disruption due to essential works: Taylor Library to close temporarily, noise disturbance likely in Sir Duncan Rice Library]]></title>
            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Essential work to replace the security access gates at both the Sir Duncan Rice Library and the Taylor Library is due to begin on Monday, 20 July, and unfortunately this will mean that we will have to close the Taylor Library that week while the work is carried out.
The Sir Duncan Rice Library will remain open but there will be some noise disturbance while the security access gates there are replaced.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this will cause but have scheduled this essential work for the quietest time of the year to keep this disruption to our&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Refresher Programme for PGT students: May-June 2026]]></title>
            <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Student Learning Service and the Library are offering a series of workshops and sessions for Taught Postgraduate students, designed to support you in your project or dissertation research.&nbsp;
Information Skills sessions include:

Using academic databases for your dissertation and project research
Creating a systematic search strategy with Medline
Reference Management software: RefWorks

PLEASE NOTE:&nbsp;RefWorks is of limited use to those using Footnote referencing styles, such as OSCOLA.&nbsp;
Digital Skills sessions include:

Getting the most from Microsoft Word for your dissertation
Effective digital note-taking: tools and techniques

Academic Skills sessions include:

Approaching &amp; Managing your dissertation or project
Editing a&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Med Chi Electives Evening]]></title>
            <pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Thursday 21st May 2026 7pm
Aberdeen Medico Chirurgical Society Room 402 Suttie Centre, Foresterhill
The University of Aberdeen 2026 MBChB Graduates, who were awarded Elective Bursaries by the Society to facilitate their final year studies, will be invited to compete for the Adam Quaich by presenting their elective findings to the meeting with the audience selecting the winner. Presenting this year are:
Rachel Hopkins - Dr Mary Esselmont Bursary - 'Pre-operative predictors of poor outcomes in Paediatric Typhoid intestinanal perforation in Blantyre, Malawi: a retrospective review.'
Jeffrey Wang Lee - Prof John Mallard Bursary - 'Impact of gender and obesity&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sir Duncan Rice Library will be closed on Saturday, 4 April]]></title>
            <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Due to essential maintenance that will likely be loud, it has been decided to close the Sir Duncan Rice Library completely on Saturday, 4 April.
There is never a perfect time to close the building, but as this work will be noisy and very disruptive for visitors, the decision has been taken to time this work during the Easter vacation and at a weekend to minimise the disruption. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause.
On that day, both the Taylor Library and Medical Library will be open from 09:00 until 22:00.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Med-Chi Lectures]]></title>
            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Brains, Bytes and Bedside: The Doctor-AI partnership
Aberdeen Medico Chirurgical Society
Room 402, The Suttie Centre, Foresterhill
Professor Gerald Lip is a leading figure in breast screening and medical innovation, holding key roles as the Clinical Director for Breast Screening in the North East of Scotland and is the current President of the British Society Radiology. He is also Scotland's first Head of AI in Medicine at the University of Aberdeen, in line with his work in integrating artifical intelligence into healthcare.
A graudate of Trinity College Medicine, Professor Lip furthered his expertise with an MSc in Health Informatics and&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Expected behaviour in our libraries]]></title>
            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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Library staff need your help to&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;an environment conducive to study, especially during&nbsp;times&nbsp;that our libraries are busy.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;All our library users are expected to act responsibly and respectfully towards their peers by&nbsp;observing&nbsp;the rules on noise, food&nbsp;consumption&nbsp;and general behaviour.&nbsp;
There are a range of study spaces in our library sites allowing silent, quiet and&nbsp;group&nbsp;study.&nbsp;
Particularly, in the Sir Duncan Rice Library we have the following arrangement:&nbsp;






Floors 1-3&nbsp;




Group&nbsp;study&nbsp;






Floors 4, 6 and 7&nbsp;




Quiet study&nbsp;






Floor 5&nbsp;




Silent study&nbsp;






All floors have large banners reminding users what the expected behaviour is on each floor.&nbsp;
The Taylor and Medical Libraries also divide&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Taylor Library closure - 17 March 2026]]></title>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[We would like to advise the university community that&nbsp;due to staff shortages, Taylor Library will be closing at 5 pm today (the 17th of March 2026).&nbsp;
The Sir Duncan Rice Library&nbsp;and&nbsp;Medical Library&nbsp;will be open as usual.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Taylor Library Team]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Top up your information skills with our Library Spring Sessions]]></title>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Library is running a short series of Spring Sessions designed to give you a quick, confidence‑boosting refresh on the skills that matter most for your coursework and revision. These short, interactive sessions are a great way to top up your library skills before the spring break. All sessions will be delivered online.&nbsp;
Here's what's coming up:

What are academic sourcesA quick guide to understanding what counts as reliable academic material and how to choose high-quality sources for your assignments
Using Primo to search the Library&nbsp;Learn how to use Primo, the Library's search tool, to find books, articles and other&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Book Giveaway: 16-22 March]]></title>
            <pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Following our previous book giveaway, we&rsquo;ll be offering another opportunity for students and staff to pick up free books from the 16th to the 22nd of March.
The selection will include titles withdrawn from our collections. Come browse the range and take home anything that interests you.
This giveaway will take place on the Ground Floor of the Sir Duncan Rice Library, and books will be available throughout the week while supplies last.
There will not be a giveaway at the Medical and Taylor libraries.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sir Duncan Rice Library closed this weekend]]></title>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Due to essential building maintenance, the Sir Duncan Rice Library will be closed this weekend, on both Saturday, 7 February and Sunday, 8 February. This vital work needs to take place and has been scheduled as early in the term as possible to minimise the disruption to our students. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
The Taylor Library, also on the Old Aberdeen campus, will be open:
Saturday 09:00-22:00
Sunday 11:00-22:00
The Medical Library at the Foresterhill campus will be open: 
Saturday 09:00-22:00
Sunday 13:00-22:00]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Free Book Giveaway starts soon]]></title>
            <pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Starting this coming Monday, February 9, 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 to our collection.
Come along to Floor 1 of the Sir Duncan Rice Library, or visit the Medical Library, to see which titles you might be able to pick up and add to your own collections. The giveaway will last until all of the books have gone.
There will&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Aberdeen MedChi Heritage meeting]]></title>
            <pubDate>Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[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 on Eventbrite]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Join the Eco-Library Swap Shop Event at Aberdeen University!]]></title>
            <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a positive impact on our planet? Join us at the Aberdeen University Student Association&rsquo;s&nbsp; 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 event is a wonderful opportunity for students to engage in sustainable practices while refreshing their wardrobe!
What to Expect
The Eco-Library Swap Shop is a fantastic initiative designed to promote sustainability on campus. It's a simple yet effective way to recycle and reduce waste.
How to Participate
1. Donate Your&#8230;]]></description>
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