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2025
November
October
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How to reduce your digital carbon footprint
-Given the climate emergency, most of us are keen to reduce our impact on the environment. But what can we do to make a difference? Join us for this online workshop to consider the various impacts of our use of digital technologies and explore practical steps you can take to reduce...
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PGT and UG Autumn Sessions: Managing References with RefWorks (IN-PERSON)
-In this two-hour workshop we will look at the bibliographic management software RefWorks and explain how to export references from main academic databases into your RefWorks account, manage your account and create in-text citations using the RefWorks Citation Manager (RCM) add-on. There will be hands-on time for students to practise using...
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PGT and UG Autumn Sessions: Literature Searching II (IN-PERSON)
-Join us in this practical workshop where we wil explore search techniques and resources needed for successful literature searching. This workshop follows on from Literature Searching I and covers: Using Primo to identify and link to databases to find journal articles and research-level material in support of your course work and dissertation Using...
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PGT and UG Autumn Sessions: Literature Searching I (IN-PERSON)
-Ensure that you are aware of the resources available to support you in your research. In this workshop, which will be delivered on the Old Aberdeen campus, we will look at planning a search, using Google for support materials, and Primo for scholarly information. The session will be a mix...
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PGT and UG Autumn Sessions: Principles of Referencing and Academic Integrity (ONLINE)
-Join us for an online session exploring principles of referencing across different styles and the broader concept of academic integrity. UG students also welcome!
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PGT and UG Autumn Sessions: What are Academic Sources? (ONLINE)
-In this 45-minute session we will speak about different types of academic sources and their importance in Higher Education. Join us online if you have any questions about journal articles or want to know more about how academic databases can support your study or research. In this session we will look...
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Digital Dip series
-This series of 15 short sessions is full of tips and tricks to make your digital life easier.
July
June
May
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PGT Refresher: Using academic databases for your dissertation and project research
-Join this session to discover how the correct use of Boolean operators and effective search planning can improve search outcomes. We will explore Primo Find Databases and its role in accessing specialist databases, e-book collections and other resources. Additionally, we will showcase advanced features within the Scopus database that help refine searches and...
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PGT Refresher: Getting the most from Microsoft Word for your dissertation
-During this online workshop you will learn about the tools and techniques within Microsoft Word which will help you when creating your dissertation. In particular, we will focus on features that will not only save time but will also help to give your dissertation a professional polished look. Heading Styles and...
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PGT Refresher: Introduction to Library resources and Academic Integrity
-Join us for a session exploring research tools to support your assignments and dissertations. In the first half of the session, we will provide an overview of key Library resources and discuss their role in supporting your research. We will also examine the role of grey literature in academia. The...
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PGT Refresher: Using legal databases for your dissertation and project research
-This session focuses on identifying suitable Law resources using Primo and explores legal materials from jurisdictions beyond the UK. Find out more at www.abdn.ac.uk/coursebooking. Remember to change the category to 'Library Information Skills'.
February
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Digital Skills Week: Reference management tools - RefWorks (ONLINE)
-RefWorks is a really useful online tool that can help with your referencing. It allows references and full text items to be stored online and then your essays or reports can be formatted with in-text references and bibliographies in many different referencing styles. In this session we will introduce you to: Transferring...
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Digital Skills Week: Principles of referencing (ONLINE)
-Referencing is an integral part of academic assignments. In this short session we will discuss the role it plays in your academic writing and describe the components of correct referencing. The session is for those who are new to referencing or would like a refresher. Specifically, we will look at: Fundamentals of...
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Digital Skills Week: What is Primo and how can I use it to search the library (ONLINE)
-Unsure where to start your research? Looking to find out more about the library resources available to you at the University of Aberdeen? Come along to this introductory Primo session where we’ll attempt to answer your questions around Primo and address the ways in which it can help you navigate...
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Digital Skills Week: Making your work shine with Word and Excel - ONLINE
-In this online session we will look at how to make your Excel data consistent, well organised and presented so that your spreadsheets look good and get your message across. We will then move on to how to use features in Word that will save you time and effort and...
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Digital Skills Week: Making your work shine with Word and Excel - IN PERSON
-Join us in this tutor-led session where we will look at how to make your Excel data consistent, well organised and presented so that your spreadsheets look good and get your message across. We will then move on to how to use features in Word that will save you time...
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Digital Skills Week: What are academic sources? (ONLINE)
-In this 45-minute session we will speak about different types of academic sources and their importance in Higher Education. Join us online if you have any questions about journal articles or want to know more about how academic databases can support your study or research. In this session we will look...
January
2024
December
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Getting Ready For Revision: Reference Management Tools - RefWorks
-RefWorks is a useful online tool that allows references and full-text items to be stored online and then your essays and reports can be formatted with in-text citations and lists of references in many different referencing styles. In the session we will introduce you to: Transferring references from databases into your RefWorks...
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Getting Ready For Revision: Distraction Management
-Join us for a session covering methods for improving your focus and preventing distractions! Learn practical tips to maximise your productivity and find out about study spaces across campus.
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Getting Ready For Revision: Primo Features To Help You With Revision
-Join us on this short Primo session which explores options for focussing your search to specific collections and types of document, for example, Heavy Demand. Learn how to reserve items and navigate to our Digital Collections for access to past papers.
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Getting Ready For Revision: Using Turnitin Draft Coach
-In this session we will demonstrate how to make the most of Turnitin's grammar, citation and similarity check features. We will also discuss the tool's limitations and offer guidance on how to use it effectively in your academic work.
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Getting Ready For Revision: Digital Wellbeing
-Join us on this workshop and learn how to create healthier digital habits and enhance your revision experience. The session will introduce practical approaches to managing our digital life, staying focused, and reducing tech-related stress! After this session you will be able to: Understand digital wellbeing concepts Implement strategies for managing digital overload Develop...
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Getting Ready For Revision: Turn Up And Write!
-Turn Up and Write! sessions are regular, structured social writing sessions. Designed to overcome isolation while helping you beat procrastination. Anyone who wants to spend some time to focus on a writing task is welcome to join these sessions to write well and write together. We will provide moral support...
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Getting Ready For Revision: Digital Tools To Plan Revision
-Join us for this workshop which explores the different tools you can use to plan a revision schedule, make notes and create flashcards. By the end of the session, you will be able to: Create an online revision plan Use digital notebook to make revision notes Make digital flashcards to help you remember...
October
June
March
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Beneath the surface: solving the mystery of the Aberdeen Sibyls
-A conversation with Dr Mary Pryor and Dr Helen Pierce
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Lunchtime Gallery Tours
-Brought to you by the Art History Society - Wednesdays 13.00-13.30.
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Boost your skills for PGR success with our workshops
-Are you just starting your degree? Getting stuck into your research? Writing up your PhD? Wherever you are on your postgraduate research journey, we have a skills workshop for you. Our tailored programme of courses takes you from the foundations of effective literature searching through to managing your references and communicating...
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Community history research in focus: the PATH project
-Join Louise Henrard and Jakub Ivanecky (PATH/Grampian Regional Equality Council/Four Pillars) for a discussion about this community-led heritage project.
February
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Creative Collections Lunchtime Doodle (FEBRUARY)
-Relax and enjoy some mindful moments as you investigate and draw selected specimens and artefacts from the University collections. You don't have to be an artist; these sociable sessions are more about having a go and enjoying seeing some of our collections close-up.
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TOUR: Striking Impressions - Curator's View
-Join Sam Revell (Assistant Curator) from the Museums & Special Collections for a walking tour of the new exhibition in the Library Gallery. Sam will be chatting about some of the themes and highlighting some of the exhibits. All welcome!
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EXHIBITION: Striking Impressions
-New exhibition in the Library Gallery, opens 14th February 2024
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Library Books Giveaway
-Between Monday February 12 and Sunday February 18 we will again be running our Book Giveaway to students and staff. The giveaways will be happening in both SDRL and Taylor Library. The SDRL one will happen on Floor 1, just outside of the lifts. These are books that have either been...
January
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New Funding Advice Session: Friends of Aberdeen University Library Research Awards 2024
-Find out how to apply for a new series of Research Awards to support work with the collections.
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The Thomas Reid Collecting Prize
-£500 TO GROW YOUR COLLECTION. The Thomas Reid Collecting Prize 2023/24 is open for applications.
2023
November
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) Conversations at the Library
-The Library Digital Skills Team will be hosting four conversation sessions about AI: 23 November 10.30-11.30am (PGR students) 23 November 2-3pm (UG and PGT students) 28 November 11.30am-12.30pm (staff, with research focus) 04 December 3-4pm (staff, with teaching focus) For full details and to book your place, go to the Course Booking system. Just search for ‘Artificial Intelligence’...
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Literature Searching for UG and PGT students
-Come along to our workshop on Academic Integrity and searching Library Resources effectively on 22 November.
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Boost your skills for PGR success - workshops available to book
-Are you just starting your degree? Getting stuck into your research? Writing up your PhD? Wherever you are on your postgraduate research journey, we have a skills workshop for you. Our tailored programme of courses takes you from the foundations of effective literature searching through to managing your references and communicating...
October
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Workshops available on Working with long Word documents and Creating Posters with PowerPoint
-The IT Service Desk's Training and Documentation Team will offer the following sessions for PGT students: Microsoft Word: Working with long documents By the end of this course you will be able to define and use an appropriate template, understand and modify inbuilt styles, apply multi-level numbering, apply page and section breaks,...
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Literature Searching for PGT students - workshops available to book
-Staff at the Library will very soon be runing a series of four Literature Searching sessions for taught postgraduate students. Across the four workshops we will look at planning and designing search strategies, getting the best out of Google, and using the discovery tool Primo to find print and electronic materials. We will...
September
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Textbook Giveaway / Adopt a Book
-Earlier this year, our graduating students donated a huge number of their used textbooks for new students to take home for free. The time for passing them on is nearly here. This is only open to University of Aberdeen students. Come along to Sir Duncan Rice Library on Wednesday 13th September...
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Book a Talk & Tour to Learn to Use Your Library
-New and returning students - book a Talk and Tour of the stunning Sir Duncan Rice Library so you can Learn to Use Your Library. You can book a place via the University Course Booking site - search for Library. The 30 minute talk will introduce you to your amazing library...
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Doors Open Day at the Library
-Drop into the Sir Duncan Rice Library on Doors Open Day and explore the Library from TOP to BOTTOM. Open to all!
June
May
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PGT Refresher sessions: Library Resources, Academic Integrity, Referencing and ProQuest RefWorks
-Staff at the Library will run a series of four refresher sessions for PGT students the week commencing 29 May. Across the four workshops we will look at planning and designing search strategies, getting the best out of Google, and using the discovery tool Primo to find print and electronic materials. We will...
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PGT Refresher sessions: Working with Long Documents (Microsoft Word) and Creating Posters using PowerPoint
-The IT Service Desk's Training and Documentation Team will offer the following sessions for PGT students: Microsoft Word: Working with long documents (24 May & 01 June) By the end of this course you will be able to define and use an appropriate template, understand and modify inbuilt styles, apply multi-level numbering, apply...
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Library Workshop: Referencing & Managing References with ProQuest RefWorks
-Staff at the Library will run a referencing session on Thursday 18 May 10:00 - 12:00. In the workshop we will look at the principles of referencing, demonstrate how to create in-text citations, footnotes and, lists of references at the end of your written work. We will also look at...
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Friends of Aberdeen University Library AGM - 17 May 2023
-The Friends of Aberdeen University Library (FAUL) Committee are delighted to invite members, and prospective members, to the 2023 Annual General Meeting in the Craig Suite situated on the seventh floor of The Sir Duncan Rice Library on Wednesday 17 May 2023 from 7pm – 9pm. The evening will be enhanced...
2022
November
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Meet: Zoë Playdon THE HIDDEN CASE OF EWAN FORBES
-Your chance to chat with author and activist Zoë Playdon about her book "The Hidden History of Ewan Forbes" and about her experience of frontline work in LGBTI human rights.
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Talk: Zoë Playdon THE HIDDEN CASE OF EWAN FORBES
-The University of Aberdeen Museums & Special Collections is delighted to welcome academic and activist Zoë Playdon to talk about her publication "The Hidden Case of Ewan Forbes" - a local story with international resonance - as part of this year's Book Week Scotland.
October
September
August
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Online Exhibition: Eat, Prey Love: Humans and other animals
The University of Aberdeen's latest online exhibition invites viewers to discover the intricacies of human relationships with animals.
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Collections Close Up
-Explore treasures from our collection of rare books and get up close to exquisite examples of illuminated manuscripts from medieval history and the Church.
July
May
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COLLECTIONS CUPPA On Western Museum Philosophy: From the outside looking in
-Postgraduate student Ashwini Rao leads an interactive discussion on the role that philosophy can play in interpreting and understanding heritage and museum collections.
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Collections Cuppa : The Wardlaw Mausoleum
-Erik Lundberg introduces us to this fascinating mausoleum in Kirkhill, near Inverness, the burial place for the Lovat Frasers and most notably Lord Lovat, the "Old Fox" of the Jacobite Rebellion.
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Collections Cuppa : #MuseumsMemories
-Curatorial Assistant Lise Bos reflects on some of the unexpected moments, objects and stories uncovered over the past 2 years whilst working with the University's museum collections.
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Artist in Residence Event
-Join us to celebrate Andy Cannon's Artist in Residence with the University of Aberdeen's Museums and Special Collections Department with a performance of Is This a Dagger?
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Collections Cuppa: Death and the Dead in University Museums
-Sarah Hiepler discusses her fieldwork and research on displays of death, and the dead in university museums in the UK.
April
March
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Collections Cuppa: Of women, men & monkeys: Moche & Chimú pottery
-Looking for a tea break with a difference? Join us for this weeks Collections Cuppa when we chat to Dr Penny Dransart about her research with the University of Aberdeen's collections.
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COLLECTIONS CUPPA: Andrew MacGregor's Mysterious World
-Andrew MacGregor, University Archivist, will talk about some items in his own collection that he just cannot fully explain. This is a call-out to come along and help him! Join us for a tea break with a difference.
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Like, Share, Follow: The University's Collections Online
-In October 2021 our Museums and Special Collections team launched a survey to ask which museum items and events people would like to see online. They wanted to know which images and experiences would mean the most to their audiences as well as how to increase and improve access to...
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COLLECTIONS CUPPA Reverend Bowie's boomerang: Vanuatu collections in the University of Aberdeen Museums
-Did you know that there is a significant collection of objects and photos from the Pacific island nation of Vanuatu here in Aberdeen? Join us for a tea break with a difference when we chat to Eve Haddow about her research.
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Collections Cuppa: The big fish on the stairs
-Looking for a tea break with a difference? Join us for this weeks Collections Cuppa when we chat to Kirsty Kernohan about the 'big fish on the stairs' in the Zoology Museum and her PhD research with the Keith-Falconer family collections.
February
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Collections Cuppa: Looking at Art Mindfully with Peggy Beardmore
-Meditative session looking at pieces of art from the University's collections with Peggy Beardmore.
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Collections Cuppa: Researching Museum Collections in Dresden and Berlin
-Looking for a tea break with a difference? Join us for this weeks Collections Cuppa when we chat to Museum Studies student Caitlin Jamison who recently undertook a research trip to Germany.
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NEW SEASON Collections Cuppa: Meet the Team (and their Collection Picks!)
-Looking for a tea break with a difference? The popular Collections Cuppas are back with a new season of chat about collections, collectors and collecting.
2021
December
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Collections Conversations: The potential and delivery of queer practice in science museums
-Dr Eleanor Armstrong joins us to discuss queer approaches to scientific collections, in particular her experience of organising LGBTQI plus tours at a range of UK science museums.
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NEW DATE Collections Conversations: The Carved Stone Balls of Late Neolithic Scotland
-Dr Chris Stewart-Moffitt discusses his extensive research into the unique and enigmatic carved stone balls of Neolithic Scotland.
November
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Aberdeen's Children: Stories of the 1950s Birth Cohort
-An online exhibition about the early lives of children born in 1950s Aberdeen, and the research study that they were part of.
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Collections Conversations: A Model Education
-Curator, Louise Wilkie, discusses the newly opened exhibition 'A Model Education' at Surgeons' Hall Museum.
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Being Human Festival: Beading, Weaving and Reviving Lost Cherokee Arts
-Learn about Cherokee art with UOACollections!
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Collections Conversations: Tanagra - Berlin - Aberdeen
-Join us for this online talk with archaeologists Dr Jutta Fischer (Rostock university) and Dr Sven Kielau (Roemer and Pelizaeus Museum Hildesheim)
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Collections Conversations: Egyptian Antiquities with Wesam Mohamed
-Join Wesam Mohamed, as she discusses her recent research, and her co-curated exhibition, El-Reis.
October
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Collections Conversations: Looking at Art Mindfully with Peggy Beardmore
-BeWell week session Looking at Art Mindfully with Peggy Beardmore.
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Meet the Artists: Noon Salah Eldin's and Helen Love's Art Responding to Slavery
-Join us to hear from spoken-word artist Noon Salah Eldin and ceramicist Helen Love about their works of art responding to the history of Old Aberdeen's Powis Gateway, a structure built using wealth generated from slavery.
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Collections Conversations: 150 Years of Changing Lives
-Lynne Clark discusses her work curating the VSA's amazing 150 year history in Aberdeen.
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Collections Conversations: Walter Scott and Song
-Professor Alison Lumsden discusses Scott's association with song, as it is explored in a new online exhibition.
August
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Toil and Trouble: Witchcraft in Scotland
-Student curated online exhibition explores the history of Witchcraft in Scotland.
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Collections Conversations: Toil and Trouble- Witchcraft in Scotland
-Join student curators; Caitlin, Fern and Lisette, as they talk about how they researched and curated the upcoming online exhibition, 'Toil and Trouble- Witchcraft in Scotland'.
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Walter Scott and Song: Retuning the Harp of the North
-Exploring ballads, opera, and theatrical and popular songs, this online exhibition showcases the University of Aberdeen's Walter Scott collections alongside musical recordings.
July
June
May
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Collections Conversations: Highland Threads
-'Highland Threads' is a collaboration between 14 museums from across the Highlands. The virtual exhibition, which launched on 1 April, showcases a costume from each museum's collection alongside stories of the people who made the cloth, who wore the clothes and where they were produced. A 360° video presentation of...
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Collections Conversations: Francis Van Hagen, Aberdeen's first named bookbinder, or, a load of old cobblers?
-Francis Van Hagen's distinctive seventeenth century bindings cover over 100 books in the University's Special Collections. Whilst he may have been paid to bind books, it may be that he was not, first and foremost, a bookbinder.
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Collections Conversations: Madam Yoko's Snuff Box and the University's West Africa Collections
-Dr Richard Anderson, Lecturer in Colonial and Post-Colonial History at the University of Aberdeen talks about his experience of working with the University's West Africa collections.
April
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Student Show Centenary Kick-off: Sign-up Now!
-We can't quite believe it, but the legendary Student Show marks its 100th year in 2021! It's been an incredible journey and we're excited to kick-off celebrating this momentous occasion with a virtual event, marking the opening of an online exhibition all about the show. The event will feature a...
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Collections Conversations: A Rare Nicht Oot: 100 Years of Aberdeen's Student Show
-Emma Raymond and Paul Logie talk about how they researched and curated the online exhibition, A Rare Night Oot: 100 Years of the Aberdeen's Student Show.
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A Rare Nicht Oot: 100 Years of Aberdeen's Student Show
-An online exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Aberdeen Student Show, the longest running student stage show of its kind.
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The Thomas Reid Collecting Prize 2021 ENTRIES CLOSE 23RD APRIL
Are you a student at the Aberdeen University? Do you collect books, comics, football programmes? Then you could win £500 to spend on your collection.
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Collections Conversations: A Lifetime of Collecting
-Andrew MacGregor, University Archivist, talks about a lifetime of collecting, from sweetie wrappers to political pamphlets.
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Collections Conversations: Inspiring Spoken Word with Jo Gilbert
-Spoken Word artist and writer Jo Gilbert discusses her work responding to the collections of Aberdeen Art Gallery and Museum.
