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2024
April
March
February
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Nordic Literatures Read-Aloud - with a North-East Scotland twist!
-The Centre for Scandinavian Studies and the Swedish department are co-hosting a Nordic Literature Read-Aloud - with a North-East Scotland twist! We will hear about Astrid Lindgren's much-loved character Emil and his adventures in the early 20th century Swedish countryside, when Emil invites the whole poorhouse to a party and...
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Striking Impressions
A new exhibition on faces co-curated by Dr Helen Pierce with Clare Sutherland in Psychology and Sam Revell from Special Collections, is now open in the Sir Duncan Rice Library. Members of the Art History Society will be running tours on Thursday lunchtimes in due course, and the exhibition will be...
January
2023
November
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Imperial America: Texas, Manifest Destiny & the Invasion
-Join Professor William Naphy as he expands upon 'Imperial America: Texas, Manifest Destiny, & the Invasion'.
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The Art History Research Seminar
-From Mountains to Sea: Curating the New Museum of Aberdeenshire - Amy Miller (Curator, Aberdeenshire Museums Service)
October
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Art History Book Launch with Catriona McAra and Karl Kinsella
-Join us in person or online to celebrate the recent publication of two books by members of the Art History department! Catriona McAra and Karl Kinsella with discuss their experiences of publishing their monographs, the process of completing long-term projects, and the developemt of a research monograph while working with different...
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Belgian Battlefields Tour
-Organised by our Brussels Alumni Chapter, we would like to invite alumni to join our day trip on Saturday 14 October to explore World War One Belgian battlefields, monuments and museums alongside University of Aberdeen Professor and Historian Tom Weber. Professor Weber has written a number of best-selling and critically acclaimed...
May
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CHPSTM on-line Research Seminar: Silvia Casini (University of Aberdeen)
-In search of a format: The strange case of the International Festival of Scientific-Didactic Film 1956-1975
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The Art History Research Seminar
-Reimagining the 'Thin Ideal': An Alternative Materiality of the Fashionable Silhouette c.1880-1930: Abigail Jubb (University of York)
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Nation-building and Society in Nineteenth- and Twentieth-century East Central Europe
-Nation-building and Society in Nineteenth - and Twentieth-century East Central Europe, Wednesday 3 May 2023, 13:30–17:30 New Kings 14 and Online, Speakers: Wiktoria Kudela-Świątek (Cracow), Dr Natalia Gromakova, Dr Larysa Buryak (both Aberdeen) and Dr Nataliya Kibita (Glasgow).For online link please contact k.friedrich@abdn.ac.uk
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Radical Women Seminar
-Using the occasion of our last staff exchange under the Erasmus scheme in History, we welcome Dr Wiktoria Kudela-Świątek from the Pedagogical University in Cracow. Dr Natasha Danilova, Dr Elizabeth Anderson and Dr Alessandra Cecolin (chairing) will contribute to what will be an interdisciplinary event.
April
March
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CHPSTM on-line Research Seminar: Rachel Dishington (University of Nottingham)
-'In the office... in the field... and at College': The Geographies of Engineering Training in Nineteenth Century Scotland
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The Geddes-Harrower Lectures 2023 - Professor Milette Gaifman (Yale University)
-We are delighted to welcome Professor Milette Gaifman (Yale University) to Aberdeen, to deliver the Geddes-Harrower-Lectures 2023. Over four free, public lectures, taking place on the University’s Old Aberdeen campus, Professor Gaifman will speak about: Classification and the History of Greek Art and Architecture How do classifications inform our understanding of artworks...
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The Art History Research Seminar
-David Hockney and the Early 60s Rediscovery of Representation: Dr Sam Rose (St Andrews)
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Mona Simion, Glasgow
In person. For more information, please contact Gerry Hough (g.hough@abdn.ac.uk)
February
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Below the Line: Forgotten Feminist Film Practices - En Kongelig Affære (A Royal Affair) (2012, Denmark, Manon Rasmussen)
-From 23 February to 30 March, join CineClub in New Kings NK1, in a student-led film festival exploring film through a feminist lens. It has three themes focusing on overlooked aspects: Costume design by women in period dramas; francophone contemporary cinema by women; and experimental women's filmmaking. For more information,...
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Karyn Lai, UNSW?
TBA For more information, please contact Gerry Hough (g.hough@abdn.ac.uk)
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Exploring Creativity in Aberdeen and Building Meaningful Support Mechanisms
-A talk by Jon Reid (Creative Aberdeen)
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Sarah Flavel, Bath Spa University 'Daoism and Strategic Thinking'
In person. For more information, please contact Gerry Hough (g.hough@abdn.ac.uk).
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Ken Waters, Calgary "Scientific Metaphysics of Biological Hierarchy"
Teams: 4 PM start time For more information, please contact Gerry Hough (g.hough@abdn.ac.uk).
January
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The Art History Research Seminar
-'Identity and Myth of the Spanish Folklorica in Art and Visual Culture', Dr Barbara Barreiro Leon (Aberdeen)
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George Coghill - Donald MacCrimmon MacKay: Scientist and (accidental) Philosopher
-Donald MacCrimmon MacKay (1922 - 1987) was an early pioneer in both Information Theory and Artificial Intelligence, who gradually moved into neuroscience. As a scientist he made significant contributions to each of these fields of specialisation, winning several fellowships and awards. He was first and foremost a scientist. However, some of...
2022
October
September
May
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Royal Institute of Philosophy - 9th Annual Philosophy Public Lecture
-Dr John Danaher (NUI Galway) will deliver the Royal Institute of Philosophy Annual Public Lecture, entitled 'Will the Rise of Artificial Intelligence Change Our Moral Culture?'
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The Art History Research Seminar
-'How to Hold Onto A Hurricane' with Professor Hannah Ryan (St Olaf College)
March
February
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Towards a History of Compromise: Comparing Political Unions in the British-Irish Isles and Poland-Lithuania
-Professor Robert Frost (History) is delivering the annual British Academy Raleigh Lecture on History at Queen's University Belfast. The lecture will be live streamed.
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The Art History Research Seminar
-'Architectural drawings in context: the collection of Robert and James Adam' with Dr Frances Sands (Sir John Soane's Museum, London)
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George Washington Wilson Centre for Art and Visual Culture Research Seminar (co-organised with the Art History Research Seminar)
-'Miss Tampon Liberty: Jay Critchley and the 'Enviromenstrual' Art Movement, 1970-2020' with Dr Camilla Mørk Røstvik (Art History, University of Aberdeen)
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Research Seminar by Camilla Mork Rostvik (Aberdeen, Art History): Miss Tampon Liberty. Jay Critchley and the 'Environmenstrual' Art Movement 1970-2020 (co-organised with the Art History Research Seminar)
In the 1980s, when menstruaton was generally considered taboo, artist Jay Critchley made art out of discarded plastic tampon applicators washed up and collected on local beaches. With no idea what the items were used for, Critchley could not have known that his curiosity would lead to a decades-long quest...
2021
December
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Autism, Theology, and the Church Conference
-Autism, Theology, and the Church Conference Identifying and Establishing Critical Frameworks for Interdisciplinary Research #AutismTheologyChurch21 December 13-15, 2021 11:00 am- 5:30 pm GMT Online lectures, panels, and workshops Join international practitioners and academics as we engage in the emerging conversation of autism, theology, and the church. Register by the 6th of...
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Virtual Event - Masters in Theology
-Explore the Masters in Theology degree with Dr Michael Laffin to hear how you can deepen your specialist knowledge and understanding of the Christian faith at one of the oldest centres in the world for biblical learning. Interested in exploring the Christian faith, scriptures, life and doctrine with world-leading experts in...
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Virtual Event - Viking and Medieval Nordic Studies
-Interested in exploring the history and culture of the Viking and Medieval Scandinavian world? Join our virtual seminar with Dr Hannah Burrows to learn about our specialist postgraduate degree in Viking and Medieval Nordic Studies. Register Now. https://gck.fm/ovarx
November
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Marischal College in its Global & International Context, c. 1600-1860
-Professor William Naphy will discuss the global and institutional history of Marischal College from its founding to the union of 1860. Open to students and offer holders. Online Event.
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The Art History Research Seminar
-'Architecture, Senses and Emotion: Eadmer's Canterbury' with Dr Katherine Weikert (University of Winchester)
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'Women's' and 'Men's' Sports Categories: Are They Ethically Justified?
-In this talk Dr Federico Luzzi will examine some of the moral issues arising from sex segregation in athletic competitions. Open to students and offer holders. Online Event.
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Reconceptualising Monotheism: Concepts and Cultures in Ancient Israel
-Online Event Convenors: Prof. Hindy Najman, Prof. Joachim Schaper, Dr. Hywel Clifford Programme of Events
May
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Online Philosophy Research Seminar (one day)
-Taking Nothing for Granted: Presuppositions and the Methodology of European Philosophy
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Friendship House Music and Stories
-Friendship House is pleased to announce a virtual event on 12 May from 15:30-16:30 featuring Professors John Swinton and Grant Macaskill alongside Fiona Kennedy OBE, each sharing stories and memories linked to music. The goal is to help students and community members alike combat the loneliness which has taken hold...
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Material Matters: Jacobite Material Culture
-A conversation with Professor Viccy Coltman (Edinburgh) and Professor Daniel Szechi (Manchester)
March
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'Viking' Humour: Mini Lecture by Dr Hannah Burrows
-Do we share a sense of humour with Vikings? Join Dr Hannah Burrows for mini lecture on Friday 26 March at 15:00 GMT to discover what might have made the Vikings laugh, and what was considered a serious matter in medieval Scandinavia. She will explore what puns, jokes, insults, and...
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Philosophy Visiting Speaker Series
-Karim Thebault (Bristol) ‘Universal Reasoning’ Abstract: The general form of inference whereby we justify a novel mode of inductive reasoning by appeal to coherence with one or more distinct modes of inductive reasoning might reasonably be described as inductive triangulation. Consider, for example, the following inference: the properties of observed spatially distant electrons resemble...
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Art History Department Spring 2021 Research Seminar Series
-Street Photography Revisited: Garry Winogrand and the 'Look of Non Art': Simon Constantine (University of Aberdeen)
February
January
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Philosophy Visiting Speaker Series
-Wednesday Jan 27th, 3-4.30pm. Sarah Broadie, St Andrews ‘Virtue and the non-moral goods: an ancient perspective’ Abstract to follow. For information, contact Federico Luzzi: f.luzzi@abdn.ac.uk
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PhD Divinity Information Session
-Interested in a PhD in Divinity at Aberdeen? Join several of our staff for an information session and Q&A on Tuesday, 19 January, 4:30–5:30p (UK Time). Register here.
2020
September
May
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'Northern Peripheries' Digital Conference
-Online conference to celebrate the launch of the CfSS's new student-led journal, Apardjón Journal for Scandinavian Studies.
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Workshop on Social Media and Public Pedagogy
-This event was cancelled
Due to travel restrictions in place to tackle the outbreak of Coronavirus and safety reasons, we have cancelled this event. We will be probably reschedule it for next year and will announce the new dates in due time. Public pedagogy investigates learning that happens beyond formal schooling and through disparate means, like public events,...
March
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2020 Spring Postgraduate Conference
-This event was cancelled
The Bible and Christian Ethics University of Aberdeen, March 30th, 2020 Grant Macaskill - Keynote Speaker This year’s postgraduate conference will explore the role of the Bible in Christian Ethics. We hope to consider this theme from a number of different approaches including, but not limited to: The historical relation of the Bible to...
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Scandinavian Studies Seminar
-This event was cancelled
‘Northern Peripheries’: Apardjón launch conference Programme to be circulated separately
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Conference: Northern Peripheries
-This event was cancelled
Launch of Apardjón Journal for Scandinavian Studies, the CfSS's new open-access student-led journal.
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Philosophy Reading Party
-This event was cancelled
Booking for the Philosophy Reading Party is now open! The Reading Party is a 3-day staff/student field trip in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, involving hillwalking during the day and informal Philosophy in the evening. The event is strongly subsidised by the Department. It is open to all Aberdeen undergraduate students on single-Honours...
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Aberdeen Centre for Protestant Theology Public Lecture
-Professor David Ford: "The Gospel of John as Theological Challenge Now"
February
2019
November
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The Art History Seminar, in association with the Centre for Early Modern Studies
-"'Pronounced by Mr Byres to be an undoubted Raffaelle': James Byres as Artist, Expert and Dealer", William Paton (History of Art, Aberdeen)
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The British Society for the History of Philosophy Annual Lecture 2019
-"Taking time to talk: Plato's Euthydemus on the metaphysics of conversation" with Professor MM McCabe
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Book Launch - Wondrously Wounded: Theology, Disability and the Body of Christ
-You are invited by the Rt Revd Anne Dyer (Bishop of Aberdeen and Orkney, Scottish Episcopal Church) to the Aberdeen Book Launch of Wondrously Wounded Theology, Disability, and the Body of Christ by Prof. Brian Brock.
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Internships: Sourcing Your Placement for 2020
-What are you doing next summer? Would you like to gain work experience, network with potential future employers and develop transferable skills? The School of Divinity, History and Philosophy is hosting a workshop this semester on sourcing and securing internships. Pursue internship opportunities: learn about strategies for successful internship applications and effective...
October
September
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The Art History Seminar, in association with the Centre for Early Modern Studies
-Aaron Thom (Aberdeen): "Casting Light on Cavarozzi: One of Caravaggio's Finest Followers"
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Conference Announcement: Decolonising Political Concepts, 19-20 September
-This conference is hosted by the Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society and Rule of Law. For more information, please visit the conference website.
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Book Sale!
-There will be a huge and diverse collection of books on sale in the Divinity Library, Kings Quad Monday 9 September 10am to Thursday 12 September 4pm (open daily 10-4) CASH ONLY PLEASE Don’t miss the chance for great bargains!
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Divinity Opening Lecture
-All are warmly invited to attend this year's Divinity Opening Lecture. Clare Davidson will deliver the lecture, entitled ‘King’s College Voices’, which features a collection of stories of theological study in Aberdeen. The event is hosted by Christ’s College in conjunction with the School of Divinity, History and Philosophy. The lecture...
June
May
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The Silence of Others
-Due to unforeseen circumstances, our speaker for the Philosophy Public Lecture ‘Confederates, Rhodes and Honour: Obligations to Remove Cultural Artefacts’, Prof Helen Frowe, will be unable to travel to Aberdeen today. This event will now consist of a free screening of the film ‘The Silence of Others’ starting at 6pm. The...
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Philosophy and Education: Exploring their Interaction and Dynamic Relationship
Call for abstracts
March
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Building European Identity through Geschichtspolitik: A New EU Strategy
-Professor Dr Stefan Troebst from the Leibniz Institute for the History and Culture of Eastern Europe (GWZO) will be talking about Building European Identity through Geschichtspolitik: A New EU Strategy
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Centre for the Study of Autism and Christian Community
-“Autism, Church and Healthcare: Needs, Opportunities and Challenges – A Workshop” Speakers: Professor Grant Macaskill, Kirby Laing Chair of New Testament Exegesis and Director of the Centre for the Study of Autism and Christian Community, University of Aberdeen. Kirstyn Oliver, M.A., Founder and Director of Alma Autism.
February
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Five Irish Writers
-The Research Institute of Irish and Scottish Studies and The WORD Centre for Creative Writing proudly presents, Five Irish Writers. A Spring Series of Public Readings by five of the most exciting contemporary Irish Writers.
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Aberdeen's Canaletto Rediscovered
-A nineteenth century collector and his bequest
January
2018
December
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Annual General Meeting of the Scots Philosophical Society
-The Philosophy department hosts this year’s Annual General Meeting of the Scots Philosophical Society. This event is open to the public. Postgraduate and undergraduate students are most welcome to attend the talks! Programme of talks Information for participants
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Centre for Global Security and Governance
-Anti-Judaism in Iran from the late 18th century to the Islamic Republic: Continuity and Change.
November
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The Centre for Knowledge and Society Launch Party
-Please join us to celebrate the launch of our new research centre, the Centre for Knowledge and Society(CEKAS). From its base in Philosophy at the University of Aberdeen, CEKAS aims to address societal challenges by applying philosophical tools and concepts in collaboration with specialists from other disciplines and universities. We use...
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Centre for Science in Society (CEKAS) new speaker series
-The Centre for Science in Society (CEKAS) will launch its new speaker series, the Knowledge and Society Seminar. Our first speaker will be: Andrea Teti (Politics & IR, University of Aberdeen): Rethinking the Confessing Animal: Avowal and Confession in Foucault NK15 3-5pm All welcome!
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Philosophy Colloquium
-Speaker: Anna Bortolan, Phenomenology of Self-Esteem
October
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The Art History Seminar
-Tommaso Salini: From Commissions to Conundrums; Dr Aaron Thom (History of Art, Aberdeen)
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ACREEH and CEMS Symposium
-The Enchanted World: Magic and Community in Scotland & Eastern Europe 1500-1750
September
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EXPLORATHON - Scotland in Europe: Aberdeen and the Continental Revolution in Scottish Art
-Find out about the European influences on Scottish Art in the mid-19th century.
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Divinity Opening Lecture
-Christ’s College is delighted to announce that this year’s Divinity Opening Lecture will be delivered by our new Teaching Fellow, Dr Katie Cross. The title of the lecture is 'The theologian and the “atheist church.” Exploring theological themes through the lens of a secular congregation.' This will take place on Friday 7th...
July
June
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Symposium on Intuitive Understanding: Spinoza, Kant, Goethe
-Intuitive Understanding: Spinoza, Kant, Goethe Symposium at the University of Aberdeen, 22 June 2018. Venue: New King's, NK14 There is a renewed interest in the notions of intuitive understanding and intellectual intuition, especially as conceived by Spinoza, Kant, and the German Idealists. This symposium explores the similarities and differences between Spinoza’s, Kant’s,...
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Segregation and Inclusion in Sports Workshop
-University of Aberdeen, Scotland
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7th Annual Philosophy Public Lecture
-Centre for Knowledge and Society University of Aberdeen, Scotland
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Faculty and Postgraduate Reading Group in Philosophy of Religion
-During this term the group will meet to discuss Hans-Georg Gadamer’s classic work, Truth and Method. All interested in joining the conversation are welcome. The group will meet for five sessions on select Wednesday afternoons from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Reading: Chapter 5, ‘Language and Hermeneutics’
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History Postgraduate Seminar Series, 2017-2018
Explorans Supram-Disciplinam (Exploring the Meta-Discipline)
May
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Philosophy Talks 2017-18
-Matthew McGrath (Missouri) Title: “Explaining Epistemic Differences in Paradigm Perceptual Cases: Three Accounts Compared” Abstract: Two people with normal eyesight and cognitive abilities might both see avocados in a market. Both might be able to distinguish them from other different-looking fruits and vegetables. Yet, one might know they are avocados while the...
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Doing Science with Metaphors
-Surely science should avoid metaphors?! Not so, according to new historical and philosophical research. As part of the May Festival, Dr Ulrich Stegmann will discuss how the ‘genetic code’ metaphor helped scientists like Francis Crick to think about a biological mechanism that nobody had encountered before. Learn how interdisciplinary humanities...
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Hay of Seaton Memorial Talk
-As part of the May Festival, Dr Beth Lord will deliver an illustrated talk on ‘Spinoza’ with a focus on the ideas that derive from the Jewish tradition of thought. She will introduce Spinoza’s life and work, and discuss how his concept of economic equality derives from the Hebrew concept...
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Robots Who Know Themselves
-The robot ‘hosts’ in the television series Westworld start a revolution when they become self-aware. As part of the May Festival, join Mark Sprevak to question, 'What is self-awareness, and how likely is a computer to acquire it'? Recent work in philosophy and artificial intelligence give clues about what artificial...
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Friendship House Initiative kick-off party
-The Friendship House Initiative is a new project led by Professor John Swinton. The initiative aims to create an intentional L’Arche-like community within the university in which students and people with a broad range of intellectual disabilities can find creative ways of meeting together, and learning from one another. More...
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Scottish Seminar in Early Modern Philosophy
-SSEMP IX is the 9th edition of a yearly event that brings together established scholars, young researchers and advanced graduate students working in the field of Early Modern Philosophy. The aim is to foster scholarly exchange among the different generations of academics in the UK and to strengthen international collaboration. PROGRAMME Thursday...
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History Postgraduate Seminar Series, 2017-2018
-Explorans Supram-Disciplinam (Exploring the Meta-Discipline)
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North East of Scotland Postgraduate History Conference
-This one day conference will feature a wide range of postgraduate research and will take place at the magnificent Hopsitalfield House in Arbroath. The event is completely FREE to all PG students. Catered lunch, dinner, and a wine reception are all included. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage...
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Calvin for Pastors
-John Calvin was one of the leading Protestant theologians and reformers of 16th century Europe and a figure of particular and profound influence on Christian faith, thought, piety, ministry and mission in the Reformed churches of Scotland and beyond. Ecclesiastical leader, biblical commentator, preacher, doctrinal thinker and author of what...