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2019
January
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Lines of Procurement - Lines on the Land
Peter Loovers, University of Lapland, kicks off some talks with a North flavour (part of the Anthropology Spring Seminar series) 17 January 2019 at 3pm, at Aberdeen University - All welcome.
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The Common Books of Aberdeen, 1398-1511
-An evening lecture in association with University of Aberdeen Museums and Special Collections and Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
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Archaeal Workshop 2019
-The University of Aberdeen is delighted to host the 2019 Archaeal Workshop. The event will take place from 10 - 11 January 2019 on the King's College Campus in Aberdeen.
2018
November
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Elphinstone Fiddlers
-The University of Aberdeens long-established traditional music ensemble, the Elphinstone Fiddlers, invites you to an evening of music from Scotland and beyond.
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College Voices - the story of Christ's College Aberdeen from 1843 - 2018
-College Voices tells the stories, scandals and legacies belonging to the rich and colourful history of 175 years of a Church College in Aberdeen.
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Business Breakfast - Long Term Liability in Decommissioning
-Receive a certificate for one hour of continuing professional development (CPD) with no cost to attend.
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The Denis Duncan Lecture 2018
-'Discipleship as Relearning Self and World; A healing vision of human life' - A lecture to explore all aspects of healing, health and wellbeing for Christians and churches.
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NERC Consortium (CZO)
-UK - China Critical Zone Observatory (CZ0): Using Critical Zone Science to Understand Sustaining the Ecosystem Service of Soil & Water
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Sparkling Lunch with author Val McDermid
-This event was fully booked
In conversation with Tina Weaver, Chief Executive of Wellbeing of Women
October
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Cafe Scientifique - Should clinical trials be compulsory?
-An informal way to engage with the latest topics in science
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Annual Anderson Lecture - Professor Lisa Feldman Barrett
-This event was fully booked
Emotion: Separating Facts from Fiction
September
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EXPLORATHON - Cafe Med Special: See Cancer
-Find out about recent developments in cancer research.
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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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SCI Public Evening Lecture: The Art of Building Small
-Join us as we live-stream the SCI Public Evening Lecture series which is free and open to all.
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Cafe Scientifique - You are when you eat - how time of eating influences body weight
-An informal way to engage with the latest topics in science *NEW VENUE - Tempo Café, Bon Accord Centre*
August
July
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Workshop: Intensive Longitudinal Methods - Introduction and Data Analysis Camp
-A 5-day course covering the design and analysis of intensive longitudinal studies.
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Cafe Scientifique - Warning: disruption ahead - emerging implications of technology on travel
-An informal way to engage with the latest topics in science *NEW VENUE - Tempo Café, Bon Accord Centre*
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North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo)
-A celebration of fiddle and dance traditions from around the North Atlantic.
June
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Bayesian integrated population modeling (IPM) course Aberdeen 2018
-Intermediate-level workshop Bayesian integrated population modeling (IPM) using JAGS and BUGS
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CPD Course on Biological Wastewater Treatment
-The University of Aberdeen is offering a 3 day course on Biological Wastewater Treatment between 25-27 June 2018. Online booking will be available in January 2018.
May
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The May Festival 2018
-The May Festival occupies a unique place in Aberdeen's Festival calendar, and is back for its 6th year running.
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Cafe Scientifique - Intergenerational Communication: Ageing and Social Attention
-*CHANGE OF VENUE* An informal way to engage with the latest topics in science
April
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Friends Event Series: Behind the Scenes of an Exhibition
-A behind-the-scenes look at how an exhibition is curated. Jen Shaw, Exhibitions Officer for the Special Collections Centre gives a glimpse into how an exhibition comes about: from deciding on a subject or theme, through to the selection of objects, and finally to the week of installation. Fun, fascinating and,...
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Cafe MED - Enabling people to live well?
-Join us for short informal talks that bring together leading bio-science researchers and clinicians.
March
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Ogston Music Prize Final
-The premiere competition for the University Music Department , as students compete for the prestigious Derek Ogston Music Prize
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SCI Public Evening Lecture: Sustainable agriculture: Enabling biodiversity alongside intensive farming
-In 50 years, the land free to feed the population has dropped from two to half an acre per person. Unsustainable agriculture is a major cause of habitat loss and the global vertebrate population has fallen by 58% since 1970. Join us as we live-stream the SCI Public Evening Lecture series...
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North-East Scots Leid Board/North-East Scots Language Board
-Join us to celebrate and promote the expressive Scots of the North-East by joining us at our formal press launch.
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The Synthetic Proposition: Conceptualism and the Political Referent in Contemporary Art
-The Film and Visual Culture Research Seminar - The Synthetic Proposition: Conceptualism and the Political Referent in Contemporary Art
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Project SEARCH Fundraising Gala Concert
-The University's Project SEARCH team will host a fundraising Gala Concert to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the internship programme.
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Touring Exhibition: AGE OF OIL - Artwork by Sue Jane Taylor
-Sue Jane Taylor has worked in some of the most remote and challenging industrial environments in Scotland, yet through her work she brings personal, often poignant moments of recollection to describe a unique period in human history - the Age of Oil.
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Climate Change Perspectives
-Climate Change is one of the biggest societal challenges we face. At this event we will discuss the latest research, policy and calls to action here in Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen Boat Race
-As historic rivalries bubble up to the surface, the annual Aberdeen Boat Race returns to the north east of Scotland.
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British Science Week Discovery Day
-Join us for a fun day of science for all the family at Aberdeen Science Centre for British Science Week 2018!
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A Pint of Science and Fashion
-Join us for an evening showcasing how science and fashion have come together to create incredible designs inspired by from beautiful insects.
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SPECTRUM New Music Ensemble
-In the fourth instalment of this popular competition, composers at the university studying any subject in the 3rd year or 4th year or in any Masters year are invited to submit short solo or duet compositions for consideration for the Carlaw/Ogston Composition Award
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PechaKucha Aberdeen: Environment
-An evening of inspired thoughts captured in 6 minutes and 40 seconds. This science week special will feature several fast-paced presentations bringing together science, art, research and fresh ideas.
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Seven Incorporated Trades Service
-The annual Seven Incorporated Trades Chapel service celebrates our historic links with the tradesmen of the City.
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CANCELLED: North Coast 500 Challenge Open Day
-Come along to this special Rowett Institute open day where you can meet some of our researchers who will be taking on the challenge of cycling the North Coast 500 route to raise funds for cancer research at the University of Aberdeen.
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Messiah in Doric
-Join us for the Doric Messiah, a singing workshop and performance of selections from Handel's Messiah in Doric, hosted by The Elphinstone Institute, University of Aberdeen, in partnership with the Music Department, University of Aberdeen.
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Talking Science with the SHMU FM Youth Media Team
-Tune in to SHMU radio on 99.8 FM for a special science themed show. Hear from the Youth Media Team as they discuss what science means to them and interview scientists from the University of Aberdeen.
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International Women's Day Conference
-The University of Aberdeen will host an International Women's Day Conference with the theme "Press for Progress".
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Oils spills in the marine environment, impacts and clean-up strategies
-Join Luis Jose Perez Calderon and Lloyd Potts from the University of Aberdeen to learn about this important topic
February
January
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From Street Side to CCTV: Envisioning Aberdeen Harbour
-Part of our Talks at Aberdeen Maritime Museum, join Professor Ed Welch to discover more about George Washington Wilson and his work.
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RV Jones Lecture - Can We Engineer Our Way Out Of The Climate Change Crisis?
-This event was fully booked
Comparing Biology-based and Engineering-based options for atmospheric greenhouse gas removal.
2017
November
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Friends Event Series: Behind the Scenes with our Collections - Bookbinding Session & Talk
-This event was fully booked
Exclusive Friends' Event: Behind the Scenes with our Collections: Bookbinding Workshop & Talk
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FOSS - The Scottish Warrior in Museums; Commemorations and Politics
-The Scottish Warrior is a revered figure throughout Scottish history but one which has changed over the course of time.
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FOSS - Mapping Aberdeen - #marchingstones
-Often mistaken for mile stones the march stones mark one of Aberdeen's historic boundaries.
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Privies and Other Filthiness
-This talk will explore the environment and smelly history of food and waste in medieval Aberdeen.
October
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Cafe Scientifique - MRI scanning: a magnetic window to the body
-Aberdeen University's Cafe Sci series takes place monthly with all events free to attend. No booking is required, places are allocated on a first-come basis. All events are pitched at a very accessible level and give ample time for audience questions
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Stuff Worth Knowing: Avoiding Nemo, how not to catch a fish using a smartphone
-Aberdeen Science Centre invites you to find out about Stuff Worth Knowing at a series of evening talks.
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From Stone Age to Obese Age
-Join us in this talk to learn about changes in diet through the years.
September
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Fire and Ice
-The Real History and Science behind Game of Thrones.
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Pitch Perfect
-Talk and Interactive Workshop.
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PechaKucha Aberdeen
-Join us for a fascinating night of fast paced, visual talks each lasting 6 minutes and 40 seconds.
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The Greenland Ice Sheet
-Why is it so important?
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Our Spectacular Coast
-This event was fully booked
The Importance of Aberdeen Bay for community well being.
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EXPLORATHON in the City Centre
-Drop by for some facts and fun with our amazing researchers.
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Stuff Worth Knowing: Exploring chocolate and health
-Aberdeen Science Centre invites you to find out about Stuff Worth Knowing at a series of evening talks.
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Cafe Scientifique - Battling the killer fungus
-Aberdeen University's Cafe Sci series takes place monthly with all events free to attend. No booking is required, places are allocated on a first-come basis. All events are pitched at a very accessible level and give ample time for audience questions
August
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International Academic Conversations from the North Conference - Registration Open
-This will be held immediately after the Forum in the King's College Conference Centre from Sunday afternoon, 27 August till 29 August 2017.
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Cafe Scientifique - Health and the disposable caveman: understanding disease using evolution
-Aberdeen University's Cafe Sci series takes place monthly with all events free to attend. No booking is required, places are allocated on a first-come basis. All events are pitched at a very accessible level and give ample time for audience questions
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The 2017 UArctic Rectors' Forum - Registration Open
-Will be hosted by the University of Aberdeen at its King's College Conference Centre, 23 to 26 August, 2017. The theme of the meeting will be The Inhabited Arctic: Lands, Peoples and Scholarship in the Circumpolar North.
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The 2017 UArctic Rectors' Forum and Conference
-The Rectors' Forum will take place from 23-26 August and the Conference (open to all) from 27-29 August 2017.
July
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Cafe Scientifique - A head for numbers
-Aberdeen University's Cafe Sci series takes place monthly with all events free to attend. No booking is required, places are allocated on a first-come basis. All events are pitched at a very accessible level and give ample time for audience questions
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So you think Vikings are funny do you?
-Famous for war, rape and pillage, the Vikings strike a fierce historical pose. However the texts they have left behind reveal that the Vikings weren't only warriors, but that they also had a funny side.
June
May
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The May Festival 2017
-From famous faces and top performers to lively talks, debates and hands-on activities, the festival has something for everyone.
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Cafe Scientifique - Electrical Healing: Beyond Frankenstein
-An informal way to engage with the latest topics in science.
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Pechakucha Aberdeen: Feed your mind
-Join some of Aberdeen's most inspired minds for an evening of short talks in the PechaKucha format
April
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Tradition and Innovation at Cambus O'May Cheesemaker
-Elphinstone Institute Public Lecture Series
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Cafe MED - Improving Food Safety: from hand washing to whole genome sequencing
-Bringing the public, researchers and clinicians together.
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Why Facebook won't get you any more friends
-A public talk on the effect of social media on our social circles
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Collaboration in Oil & Gas: Making it work in practice
-One day conference on the practicalities of collaborating in the Oil and Gas Sector. Looking at best practice and what the realities are versus the rhetoric.
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Cafe Scientifique - Beyond Jet Lag: The many faces of melatonin
-An informal way to engage with the latest topics in science.
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Talk: Cover Stories Uncovered
-To accompany the exhibition, Cover Stories, its curator, Jane Pirie, will discuss the choice of exhibits and expand on the stories behind the bindings.
March
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Talk: Talwin Morris - His Life, Designs and Legacy
-As part of its bookbindings exhibition, Cover Stories, the Special Collections Centre at the University of Aberdeen is hosting a series of five talks that focus on some of the individuals behind the bindings - those who owned the books, commissioned or designed their covers.
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Outdoor and Woodland Learning
-Family fun in the woods!
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British Science Week Discovery Day
-A British Science Association event
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'Guardians of Eternity' Film Screening 15 March 2017
-Come along and find out more about the struggles of the indigenous people of the region - Yellowknives Dene First Nation and the toxic legacy of an abandoned gold mine.
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Aberdeen & District RSPB Local Group: Life Through the Lens
-Fascinating evening of stunning images with wildlife cameraman, Raymond Besant
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Exploring the Greenland Ice Sheet: A public lecture & short film
-Learn about the last 1000 years of the Greenland Ice Sheet with Dr Danni Pearce.
February
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Talk: Duncan Liddel - Educator, Innovator and Benefactor
-As part of its bookbindings exhibition, Cover Stories, the Special Collections Centre at the University of Aberdeen will be hosting a series of five talks that focus on some of the individuals behind the bindings - those who owned the books, commissioned or designed their covers.
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Cafe Scientifique - What is the most environmentally-friendly way to decommission the North Sea?
-An informal way to engage with the latest topics in science.
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Evening Lecture: New light on Bronze Age Aberdeenshire: a recent re-examination of a barrow at Bairnie
-Evening lecture in association with University of Aberdeen Museums and Society of Antiquaries of Scotland
January
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The Walrus in the Walls and Other Strange Tales: House-Rites in the Viking-age North Atlantic
-Research into structured deposits that have been found under or within early Medieval Norse houses across the North Atlantic region. Free talk by Tim Carlisle.
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Aberdonians in early Bolivian Industry: the Penny and Duncan Mining Company
-Evening Lecture by University of Aberdeen Museums
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Inaugural Lecture of Professor Tina Hunter
-On the 20th of January, the inaugural lecture of Professor Tina Hunter will be held in the Kings College Conference Centre at 6pm for a 6.30pm start.
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The Scholars of King's College
-King's College Archive Project - A tale of the devoted, distinguished and sometimes disreputable scholars of the King's College of Aberdeen.
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Current Exhibitions
-Exhibitions currently on display at the University of Aberdeen.
2016
December
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The 'Things' Are Coming!
-Organised by the Cromar Future Group in conjunction with the University, a series of talks through 2016/2017 held in the MacRobert Hall, Tarland
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The Moon: Our next step in the journey to Mars
-Part of the Science in the Quad Series
November
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Breasts, Babies and New Norms: Archaeological Insights into Changing Breastfeeding and Weaning Practices in Britain's Past
-Come along on 30 November 2016 at 4pm to hear Dr Kate Britton's talk on the latest bioarchaeological and isotopic data from St Nicholas Kirk in Aberdeen.
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Talk: THE SECRET ART OF FORE-EDGE PAINTING
-Don't miss a fascinating and entertaining talk by Martin Frost on the book art known as fore-edge painting on Saturday 26th November, 4-5pm in the Special Collections Seminar Room in The Sir Duncan Rice Library.
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Collections Close-up: Curators' Favourites
-Get up close and personal with the treasures of the Special Collections Centre.
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Lossiemouth - Land, Sea and Sky
-Following the success of 'Lossiemouth Northern Lights'. The sequel to this film will be shown this month, celebrating the lives and times of the people of Lossiemouth
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Sheilings in the North Atlantic Region
-NARSS Talk: Geoarchaelogical quest for seasonal occupation: shielings in the North Atlantic region will be given by Dr Patrycja Kupiec.
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Bookbinding Workshop and Talk
-Learn some elementary bookbinding skills and discover the historic rare book bindings in the Special Collections
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Equal by design
-This event was cancelled
Café Variété - meet world leading experts in an informal environment