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2021
January
2020
December
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Carol Service Watch Party
-We would like to invite all alumni, students, staff, supporters and friends to attend our Carol Service Watch Party.
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RV Jones Lecture: Energy Systems for the 21st Century - The Drive for Net Zero
-This lecture from Professor Sir Jim McDonald - Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Strathclyde, will contextualise the drive for low carbon energy systems.
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Podcast Series: Worship from Kings College Chapel
-A new podcast brought to you by the Chaplaincy team at the University of Aberdeen.
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Collections Conversations: Book of Beasts
-Join UoA Collections and Professor Jane Geddes for this week's Collections Conversation. Jane will be chatting with us about the Aberdeen Bestiary and its appearance in the 'Book of Beasts: The Bestiary in the Medieval World' exhibition at the Getty Museum in America.
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12 Day Winterval
-Join us as we count down to the end of term with this fun and interactive calendar.
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Lesbians as 'Tourist Attractions': The Enlightenment & Female Sexuality
-Join Professor Bill Naphy as he takes us on a journey through the history of female sexuality during the Enlightenment.
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Make Christmas Awesome: Advent Calendar
-Make Christmas Awesome with the UoA Collections.
November
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Explorathon - Scottish Household Survey
-Find out about the Scottish Household Survey and data explorer tool.
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Podcast Series: 525 Years in the Pursuit of Truth - A New History of The University of Aberdeen
-A podcast series that will present a new history of The University of Aberdeen, one that accounts for the University's activities in the transnational and global transmission of ideas since its foundation.
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Explorathon - Seinn Coisrigte: An Ethnographic Overview of Sacred Singing in Northern Scottish Communities
-Learn about the role of religious singing within Scottish communities and how it has influenced the cultural identities of these areas.
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Explorathon - Making School Uniform Affordable
-Join this panel discussion that examines the affordability of school uniform in Scotland.
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Alternative Aberdeens
-This event is part of Being Human - A Festival of the Humanities
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Museum Collections on Tour
-Objects and paintings from the university's collections have long featured in exhibitions both at home and abroad.
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Beyond Book Week Scotland 2020
-As another fantastic Book Week Scotland draws to a close we've still got plenty of things for you to get involved with. Why not enter our Flash Fiction competition, design a Sci-Fi book cover or send us a message to hide inside a book in the Library. Check out the...
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FOSS - Death, Caring, Walking, Worrying: Perspectives on the Pandemic
-This event is a part of the Festival of Social Science 2020 Programme (FOSS)
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In Conversation with Sue Black
-We are delighted to welcome back University of Aberdeen graduate Professor Sue Black for a virtual event discussing her fascinating career and latest best-selling book, 'Written in Bone: Hidden Stories in What We Leave Behind'.
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What Does the Fox Say?
-This event is part of Being Human - A Festival of the Humanities
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FOSS - Green Recovery in the North East of Scotland - A Just Transition?
-This event is a part of the Festival of Social Science 2020 Programme (FOSS)
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Introduction to Offshore Decommissioning
Online Course
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Women, Witches and Aberdeen: How Profiling Worked in the Past
-*Please also note that this event takes place on Wednesday 04 November, not on a Thursday as was incorrectly advertised previously* Join Professor Bill Naphy as he explores the history of Witchcraft in Aberdeen and looks at how women were profiled and subsequently identified as witches. In the first 6 months of 1597, Aberdeen...
September
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WayWORD Festival
-Great news! A new UoA festival for the 525th anniversary - WayWORD Festival 23-27 September 2020 - is a student-led literary arts festival brought to you by the WORD Centre for Creative Writing, featuring Lemn Sissay, Eimear McBride, Jenni Fagan, Alan Warner and many more... Author readings, performances, panel discussions and...
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The Origin of Hitler's Anti-Semitism
-Hosted by Professor Tom Weber, Chair in History & International Affairs, this session will explore the origins of Hitler’s anti-Semitism based on brand new information about Hitler’s earlier years, which only came to light at the start of this year. Professor Weber will discuss the finding in detail and what...
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Introduction to Offshore Decommissioning
Online Course
August
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From Banff to Balmoral: the photography of George Washington Wilson
-A pre-recorded talk and presentation by Paul Stonell from The Royal Collection Trust
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MRC/UK NPR Appetite & Obesity Workshop 2020
-Are you interested in shaping future research on appetite and obesity?
July
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Online Activity: The ABDN Games
-Online activities to get the whole family active and having fun. #ABDNGames
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What Does Following the Science Really Mean?
-A discussion as part of the Aberdeen Centre for Health Data Science 2020 Seminar Series, exploring the relationships between evidence and policy in the context of Covid-19.
June
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PodFest 2020
-A podcast series created by the May Fest team, bringing research and culture to you at home!
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Podcast Series: Café Connect
-Café Connect brings you the latest research from the University of Aberdeen. In this podcast series we meet different researchers who will talk about their work and its relevance to our everyday lives.
May
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EVENT CANCELLED - Archaeological Research in Progress 2020
This event was cancelled
ARP 2020
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POSTPONED: CAFE MED - The pros and cons of antibiotics
-Bringing the public, researchers and clinicians together
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*POSTPONED*Philosophy with Children Teacher's CPD Day
-The University of Aberdeen will host a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event for primary and secondary educators on Philosophy with Children.
April
March
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POSTPONED: Café Philosophique - What can we (stern) thinkers learn from Chinese philosophy?
-This event was cancelled
How can we (in the West) benefit from engaging with Chinese philosophy?
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EVENT POSTPONED - CAFE MED - The Rural Cancer Riddle
-This event was cancelled
Please note this event has been postponed. Bringing the public, researchers and clinicians together
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British Science Week: PechaKucha Aberdeen
-Join us for a fascinating night of fast paced, visual talks, each lasting exactly 6 minutes 40 seconds.
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Irish Writers Series: Vona Groarke
-RIISS and Word Centre Irish Writer Series, presenting Vona Groarke
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International Women's Day 2020
-Join us for this inspiring event celebrating women all over the world - #EachForEqual
February
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Scottish Life Sciences: The Summit 2020
-Scotland's Life Sciences sector does not just punch above its weight, it is a world leader.
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Talk: From sea creatures to Polar flora: Scottish and Arctic narratives from the North of the World
-This event was fully booked
Lecture organised by the Friends of Aberdeen University Library
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The Andrew Carnegie Lecture - From "Obsolete" to "Brain Dead": Crises in the Transatlantic Alliance and the Future of European Defence
-Dr. Seth A. Johnston is a fellow of the Belfer Centre for Science and International Affairs in the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.
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Founders' Day Chapel Service
-On Founders' Day we pay tribute to our historic origins as an ancient University and we light a candle to give thanks for the vision of Bishop Elphinstone and our patron fathers.
January
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University Annual Meeting 2020 and Statutory Meeting of the General Council
-We are delighted to invite you to the University Annual Meeting 2020 and Statutory Meeting of the General Council. The meeting will be a great opportunity to hear updates from our Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor George Boyne, Senior Governor Esther Roberton and Business Committee Convenor Duncan Macniven. Join us from 11.00am for a...
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Saving and using the Ocean: What should the new UN agreement say?
-Ocean science, policy & industry experts discuss a new UN agreement to conserve and sustainably use deep-sea marine biodiversity.
2019
December
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Festive Fun Day
-Drop in to the Sir Duncan Rice Library for seasonal crafts and activities for all ages!
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Professor Tim Ingold discusses Audubon's 'Birds of America'
On 12 December 2019 from 18:00hrs to 19:00hrs. Part of a programme of events supporting the 'Walking with Birds' exhibition, in the Sir Duncan Rice Library. All welcome!
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'Here is ane Koull of Tullilum': excavations at Whitefriars, Perth 2014-2019
-Evening Lecture in association with Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
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Walking with Birds: A Musical Experience for Families
-Join us for a fun and engaging workshop experience for families, bringing art and music together to create a graphic score.
November
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KTP National Managers' Conference 2019
-The North of Scotland KTP Centre are delighted to host the KTP 2019 National Managers' Conference.
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Festival of Social Science - Barrie Nicht: Remembering Stanley Robertson
-Remembering Stanley Robertson
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Talk: Text, cult and relic in Adomnan's 'Life of Columba'
-Evening lecture in association with Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
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Festival of Social Science - Out of the Frying Pan: Scotland, Food and the Future
-Learn about healthy food, how it is produced, the role of food banks and food poverty in Scotland.
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Festival of Social Science - Kinetic Reading Workshop: Dancing Through Language Learning. The use of dance in ESOL classroom
-With increased movement of people, migration, globalisation and diversification of societies, language learning becomes a necessity for an increasing number of adults. This workshop will explore the potential of dance for language learning.
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Festival of Social Science - Sci-Screen: special showing of Soylent Green
-Join us for a special showing of this sci-fi mystery starring Charlton Heston.
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Festival of Social Science - Polish Migrants and the Health System
-Learn more about the health care experiences of Poles living in different countries
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Festival of Social Science - Listening to birds: experiencing time, place and season through sound
-Dr Andrew Whitehouse presents an interactive talk.
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Festival of Social Science - Lost & Found Home
-Explore the themes of self-identity and 'home' through this study of Scottish and Dutch migrants.
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Festival of Social Science - The Aberdeen Children of the 1950s: Health, Wealth and Happiness
-Looking back what really made us happy? Learn more about this incredible study which looked at health, wealth and happiness through the years.
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Festival of Social Science - Outlander Fandoms
-Outlander Fan? Consider what it means to be a fan of the show, and learn about the behind the scenes production of the show.
October
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Cafe Scientifique - What should we value in healthcare?
-Explore what impacts funding for NHS treatment, and the questions surrounding what we should really value in a climate with limited resources.
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Intensive Oil and Gas Overview Course
-The course examines Petroleum Exploration Production and Industry; the Supply Chain; Local Content Frameworks, Design and Implementation; Regulation, Governance and Monitoring; Economics; Challenges and Failures and will review relevant case studies. The candidates will gain knowledge of the local context; how it works and where it does not work....
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Talk: The mystery of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's library solved?
-Evening lecture organised by the Friends of Aberdeen University library.
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The Students' Association Annual Inter-Faith Celebration and Kirking
-This inclusive event will be led by the University Chaplain and AUSA
September
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Explorathon in the City
-A day of discovery! Meet researchers working in different fields for a day of family friendly hands on science.
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Explorathon - PechaKucha Aberdeen
-PechaKucha is a lively and fast paced entertaining evening of very visual talks.
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Café Scientifique - Alexa make me an appointment with RoboDoc
-Cafe Sci at EXPLORATHON
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Explorathon - Wild Life MuseumLate
-The Zoology Museum goes wild for one night only and everyone's invited! Join us for a fun filled evening of hands on activities including a nature trail with a twist.
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Exhibition: Walking with Birds
-The Art of Audubon and MacGillivray.
August
June
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Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality applied to medicine as learning & intervention tools
-Dr Flora Groening, Programme Co-ordinator for MSc/MSi Biomedical Sciences & Laura Perez, PhD Student - The Suttie Centre
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Cafe Scientifique - Marine Organisms: Nature's best pharmacists
-An informal way to engage with the latest topics in science
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Exhibition: Objects Uncovered: Questioning Authenticity
-New student-curated exhibition in the ground floor of Sir Duncan Rice Library
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Evening Lecture: Caterpillars to Cloth
-Caterpillars to Cloth: Silk in East Asia
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Applied Engineering Optimisation
-A short course for engineers, designers, product developers, manufacturers and project managers
May
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Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for Teachers of Physics
-Practical Work and Laboratory Techniques applicable to Higher and Advanced Higher Physics
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Director's Cut: Making Movies with Jon S. Baird
-PLEASE NOTE THE VENUE FOR THIS EVENT HAS CHANGED!
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May Fest 2019
-The University of Aberdeen's May Festival is back for 2019 - with a bigger programme than ever!
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Celebrating Estonia at 101
-On Thursday 23 May H.E. Ms Tiina Intelmann, the Estonian Ambassador to the UK will be visiting the University of Aberdeen. She will present From 1918 to 2018 and beyond, a public lecture into the tumultuous past of the country and offers a glimpse of the future as Estonia enters...
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Continuing Professional Development - Philosophy with Children
-The University of Aberdeen will host a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) event for primary and secondary educators on Philosophy with Children on the King's College Campus. The course provides professional development in facilitating group discussion on philosophical topics (Philosophical Inquiry) as a method for developing pupil skills at the core of...
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Can Blockchain Unlock our Wildlife Wealth?
-Part of the Stuff Worth Knowing series at Aberdeen Science Centre
April
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Friends of Aberdeen University Library AGM, followed at 6.30pm by a talk: Testing Times
-New health treatments and medicines are "scientifically proven using tests", but this is not new, in fact it is ancient.
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Cafe Scientifique - Carbon Dioxide: doing something about it
-An informal way to engage with the latest topics in science
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Inform Prize - 2019
-Come along to the first Open Inform Prize Presentations, and listen to the level three software engineering teams present their projects. Intelligent Plant have been privileged to have seen these presentations by Level Three Aberdeen University students in the past where the students present the projects they have been working on...
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Emotional Intelligence and the Link to Effective Leadership
-Emotional intelligence or EI is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and those of the people around you. People with a high degree of emotional intelligence know what they're feeling, what their emotions mean, and how these emotions can affect other people.
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So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs! with Dr Ben Garrod
-This event was fully booked
THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED! So You Think You Know About Dinosaurs is the hit stage show starring dinosaur aficionado Dr Ben Garrod. Two show times available!
March
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Ogston Music Prize
-The premier competition for the University Music Department as music students compete for the highly prestigious Derek Ogston Music Prize.
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Evening Lecture - Exploring and Revealing: Chinese Collections in Edinburgh and Aberdeen
-Dr Qin Cao, National Museums Scotland Chinese Collections Curator gives a special one-off talk about Chinese collections in Aberdeen and Edinburgh.
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DataFest19 Fringe: Partnership for Improving Healthcare Digital Literacy
-The workshop will explore the skills needs and deficits around data, digital health and techno-literacy.
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Cafe Scientifique - Display technologies: A perspective from vision science
-An informal way to engage with the latest topics in science
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ANGRY INUK - Free film screening
-The film focuses on indigenous peoples' perspective and will be followed by a panel discussion featuring:
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Tales from the Dark Side: the "junk" genome and human disease.
-Stuff worth knowing
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Seven Incorporated Trades of Aberdeen Service
-The Seven Incorporated Trades Service celebrates our historic links with the tradesmen of the City.
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International Women's Day Conference 2019 - #BalanceforBetter
-This conference aims to not only inspire women, but to raise the profile of issues that are central to career development for female colleagues at both a local and national level.
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The BBC Radio 4 show "The 3rd Degree"
-This light-hearted but intellectually fulfilling quiz is coming to the University of Aberdeen.
February
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Rediscoveries XI
-For this eleventh concert, SERG have invited student composers and staff from the University of Kent as part of the joint project between these two universities.
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The State Funeral and Heraldry of Mary Queen of Scots
-Evening Lecture in association with Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
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Founders' Day Service
-On Founders' Day we pay tribute to our historic origins as an ancient University and we light a candle to give thanks for the vision of Bishop Elphinstone and our patron fathers.
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Aberdeen's Canaletto Rediscovered
-A nineteenth century collector and his bequest
