M.Litt Students Launch Virtual Museum Exhibition on Safekeeping
"With each object added to the exhibition, we began to realise that what people value is evident in what they protect."
PhD student, Nolwazi Ncube, attends Commonwealth Futures workshop in South Africa
“We reflected on the the spectrum of violence and non-violence...in order to make ourselves aware of the violence that precedes the consumptions of certain commodities."
Dr. Manu Lekunze discusses African debt and COVID-19 on TV
Dr. Manu Lekunze, a teaching fellow at our School, was interviewed on Aljazeera’s ‘News Hour’ at 11.35 am on the 12th of May, 2020.
The School of Social Science celebrates Europe!
Together with Alumni Relations a series of digital and online events has been planned to celebrate Europe Day - book your spot here.
Dr. Andrew Whitehouse investigates Brent Geese in Japan
In December 2019, Andrew Whitehouse and Shiaki Kondo spent a week in Hokkaido researching Brent Geese and the coastal environments.
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Kirsty Kernohan, PhD student in anthropology, completes internship at Dumfries Museum
"Throughout this internship I was able to use the experiences from my PhD fieldwork in a new setting...I also developed new skills specific to working in a museum"
Sociology 7th in the United Kingdom
The Department of Sociology at the University of Aberdeen places 7th in the 2020 subject ranking of The Guardian's university league tables.
Staying in Aberdeen for Christmas?
Refreshments, games and movies from 2-6pm, 23rd of December to 5th of January, at the Hillhead Central Building
Aberdeen Art Gallery opens after £35 million refurbishment
Exhibits on shorelines, women's suffrage and the 'Balmoral phenomenon' may catch the interest of social science students
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PhD student, Krzys Adamczyk, is interviewed by two newspapers and receives a prestigious grant
Following interviews in the Evening Express and Press & Journal, Krzys was notified of a successful Wellcome Trust grant application.
The ESRC Festival of Social Science begins!
The ESRC Festival of Social Science, organised by the University of Aberdeen, began with a talk by Ph.D. student Stephanie Garrison entitled 'Outlander Fandoms' at the Aberdeen Central Library.
UAbdn Anthropologists attend seminar in Sendai Japan
A group from UAbdn Anthropology led by Prof. Anderson and Dr. Wishart attended the third network seminar on coastal ecologies in Sendai Japan 26-27 October
Professor Alison Brown spends two weeks in Washington DC
Professor Alison Brown from the School of Social Science spent two weeks in Washington DC this July as a Visiting Faculty member for the Summer Institute in Museum Anthropology (SIMA).
Finish line in sight for Malcolm in 10k a day challenge
The finishing line is in sight for University of Aberdeen politics lecturer Malcolm Harvey who will this weekend complete a gruelling 30-day challenge which has seen him run 10k every day in June.
Workshop hosted on "The Politics and Pitfalls of Maritime Governance"
Prof. David Anderson and Drs Robert Wishart and Andrew Whitehouse hosted an international seminar with 36 participants in colloboration with seven Japanese scholars 17-19 June 2019.
Congratulations to the Class of 2019!
Following the graduation ceremony on the 21st of June a departmental reception was held in the Edward Wright Building for professors, students and their families. View all of the photographs here.
The Elphinstone Review 2019: Our student-led academic journal publishes yet another volume
From lobbying in US politics to commercial surrogacy, this year’s Elphinstone Review covers a broad range of fascinating topics. The newest volume is now digitally available on the journal's page.
Alumni meet at Professor Michael Keating's talk on 'Scotland, Brexit and the Future of the Union'
Alumni Relations together with the School of Social Sciences held a fascinating talk discussing devolution, Brexit and Scottish independence. Listen to the recorded talk here!
PhD student and Gimlin prize recipient, Nolwazi Ncube, delivers 1 ton of sanitary pads to 100 girls in rural Zimbabwe
After a very successful campaign, sociology PhD student, Nolwazi Ncube, managed to raise £917 through GoFundMe and £800 locally in Zimbabwe.
PhD student Viktoria Eriksson attending Zurich Summer School
Out of more than 300 applicants, Viktoria is part of the 5% accepted to the one-week Zurich Summer School for Women in Political Methodology.
School of Social Science student heads off to the Guggenheim Museum
Museum Studies student, Iratxe Arribillaga Trebolazabala, to participate in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Internship Program in New York.
New PhD by Distance Programmes
PhD by Distance Programmes allow students who are unable to commit to relocating to Aberdeen, or for those in full-time employment, to study a PhD in the field of Social Science from home.
40 years at Aberdeen: Jim Wyllie receives long-service award
During Jim Wyllie’s forty years at the University of Aberdeen, he has been a Lecturer (1979-1992), Senior Lecturer (1992-2002), and Reader (2002-present) in International Relations.
Sociology Professor, Claire Wallace, invited to give evidence at the Houses of Parliament
As part of the House of Lords Select Committee on the Rural Economy, Professor Wallace will be giving evidence at a hearing in the Houses of Parliament on digital connectivity in rural areas.
- Discover the City of Aberdeen - The Energy Capital of Europe
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With a population of 230 000, Aberdeen is a city which captures the charm and comfort of a smaller municipality but simultaneously offers the amenities of a large metropolitan city. The beach promenade and surrounding natural areas are excellent for long walks and hikes. The bustling city centre meets the cultural, culinary, and shopping needs of tourist and residents. The airport offers 44 destinations and more than 10 flights a day to London.
- Explore the University of Aberdeen campus - over 500 years of history
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King's College was built to house the University, founded by Bishop Elphinstone under a Papal Bull issued by Pope Alexander VI on 10 February 1495.
The Old Town House was built in 1788 and is the focal point for Old Aberdeen. Today it is home to the King's Museum and offers various exhibits.
Fully completed in 2014, Aberdeen Sports Village offers an Olympic-size swimming pool, a 25 metre diving pool, a full-size indoor football pitch and a gym.
Sir Duncan Rice Library was designed by Danish architects Schmidt, Hammer and Lassen and opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabth II in 2012.
Elphinstone Lawn is located at the heart of the university surrounded by New King's (c. 1913), Elphinstone Hall (c. 1930) and King's College Chapel (c. 1509).
- Visit the major attractions and landmarks of Aberdeenshire
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Located a short train ride from Aberdeen, Dunnottar Castle in Stonehaven offers some of the most majestic and spectacular views of the North Sea.
The National Trust for Scotland operates guided tours of Fyvie Castle. This 13th century fortress boasts a lavish collection of oil paintings and statues.
- Contact the University of Aberdeen School of Social Science
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The address of the University of Aberdeen School of Social Science is:
School of Social Science
University of Aberdeen
Edward Wright Building
Dunbar Street
Aberdeen
AB24 3QYTelephone: +44 (0)1224 272726
Email: socsci@abdn.ac.uk
Please see the People section for specific contacts.
