Event Archive

Inter-Faith Week - Stories of Conflict and Hope, Muslim Christian Friendship in Rwanda

A free event for Inter-faith week – Stories of Conflict and Hope, Muslim Christian Friendship in Rwanda. Free vegetarian curry. All welcome.

Remembrance Sunday Service

The University Chaplains and the University of Aberdeen Officer Training Corps will lead this Act of Remembrance.

FOSS - Understanding Hitler in the 21st century

Join us to discus this important topic and launch Professor Weber's new book 'Becoming Hitler: the making of a Nazi'

FOSS - 'Bright Sun Shining': exhibition opening and film screening

Join us for the opening of this exhibition accompanied by a screening of the associated documentary God Johogoi.

Jazz At The Blue Lamp

Jam Experiment: an award winning 5-piece band made up of previous winners & nominees of the BBC Young Jazz Musician Award and British Jazz Awards.

FOSS - True Human Nature? What Tinder-use reveals about us

This event was fully booked

Join us in this exciting talk about the latest research into this fascinating topic!

The 2017 LRF Distinguished Lecture in Safety & Reliability Engineering

Reliability Issues in Codes and Standards

Martin Luther: Manhood and Pugilism

Professor Roper's recent book on Martin Luther provides a critical reassessment of the German Reformer during the anniversary of his alleged 'posting of the 95 theses' on a church door in Wittenberg.

Commemorating the Anniversary of the Russian October Revolution

ACREEH in Cooperation with the Friends of the Library Professor Tony Heywood: Leith, Gallipoli and the Russian Revolution Professor Paul Dukes:  Aberdeen and the Russian Revolution Followed by a TV mini-documentary: Russia under Soviet Power and a drinks reception

FOSS - Early Life Experiences and the Adult Mind

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Ever wondered how early life experiences can shape the adult mind?

FOSS - The Arab Uprisings, Democracy and Social Justice

The Arab Uprisings revealed the limits of Western governments' policies towards the Middle East, especially the EU's aim to be supporting the democratisation, development and stabilisation of the 'Euro-Mediterranean area'.

A Vision For Rare Disease: How we can champion under-served patients?

Dr Flemming Ornskov, MD, MPH, Chief Executive Officer at 'Shire' will deliver a lecture as part of this year's series of talks with leadership being the common theme.

FOSS - The King's Dig: Unearthing the King's College Grammar School

Learn about the discoveries and the on-going post excavation analysis.

FOSS - The Last Acceptable Form of Racism in Scotland?

Scotland's Travellers: community voices and lessons from recent research.

FOSS - Sci-Screen: The Thing

A talk and film screening of The Thing.

Science in the Quad: Active Matter

Active Matter brings Biology and Physics together.

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.

FOSS - Mapping Aberdeen - #marchingstones

Often mistaken for mile stones the march stones mark one of Aberdeen's historic boundaries.

FOSS - Anthem for Doomed Youth and Aberdeenshire: Wilfred Owen's Scottish Inspiration

Join us in this stimulating talk to explore the latest research into and continued relevance of this war poet.

Chris Cadwur James Memorial Concert

A memorial concert featuring the music of Chris Cadwur James as well as by the composers who influenced him.

Marischal Chamber Orchestra

The first concert of the series for the Marischal Chamber Orchestra

Lunchtime Talk by Professor Thomas Weber

As part of the current exhibition "The World Knew".

Privies and Other Filthiness

This talk will explore the environment and smelly history of food and waste in medieval Aberdeen.

Staff Disability Network

This network is open to all staff, either those with a disability or those who have an interest in disability or are supporting someone with a disability. Bring your own lunch.

Living Tales in a Digitised World

Elphinstone Institute Public Lecture Series

Friends Event Series: King James VI and the Beheading Game

In this talk, Professor Limon shares his research into an intriguing historical episode that links early modern Aberdeen and Gdansk.

Scotland Meets Pakistan: Trading Story & Song

Scottish International Storytelling Festival - Aberdeen Event

Quatuor Bozzini

The launch of the Sound Festival has the premiere performance of new works by Rebecca Bruton, Jason Doell, Lawrence Dunn and Sarah Lianne Lewis.

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

SCI Public Evening Lecture: Machine intelligence: are machines better than humans?

How disruptive will machine intelligence be? Could machines become better than humans? How do we programme artificially intelligent beings to achieve our goals? Join us as we live-stream the SCI Public Evening Lecture series which is free and open to all.

The WORD Centre for Creative Writing hosts Claire Keegan

Internationally renowned author, Claire Keegan, will be reading from and discussing her work.

Teaching & Learning Open Session - Old Aberdeen

Professor Peter McGeorge, Vice Principal for Teaching & Learning, will host an open session to discuss some of the initiatives and activities aimed at improving the student experience. This event is open to all staff. Booking is not required.

'The Sustainable Development Goals and Scotland's International Development Strategy'

The John Forster Memorial Lecture by Lewis Macdonald MSP.

Event & Exhibition: Celebrating Scottish PEN at 90

A Pop-Up Exhibition and Opening event to celebrate 90 years of Scottish PEN defending the freedom of writers and readers.

The Societalization of Social Problems: Financial Crisis, and Media Phone Hacking

Public lecture by Professor Jeffrey Alexander of Yale University.

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.

The Students Association Annual Inter-Faith Celebration

This year’s Students’ Association Kirking will take place from 5.30pm on Wednesday 18 October 2017 in James MacKay Hall. The event will be conducted by Rev Marylee Anderson, University Chaplain, with contributions from various faith societies and the theme for this year is ‘Creativity and the Arts’.   A reception will follow...

From Stone Age to Obese Age

Join us in this talk to learn about changes in diet through the years.

Physiology Friday!

Come along to the Suttie Centre to celebrate the contribution of Physiology to medical advances and biomedical science research.

David J Smith - Organ

J.S.Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor

Friends Event Series: Dickens and the Marshalsea

In this guest lecture at the University of Aberdeen, the eminent historian Jerry White explores the place of the Marshalsea in the life and fiction of the writer Charles Dickens.

Special Film Event: Screening and Discussion of 'The New Colossus'

Join us for premier of the latest research film by Professor Alan Marcus.

Cafe MED - Informing Birth Choices: A Legal Predicament

Bringing the public, researchers and clinicians together. Café MED are a series of informal talks pitched at a very accessible level and that give ample time for audience questions.

Rediscoveries 8 - Voices and Beasts

Rediscoveries is a new series of performances of electroacoustic music and sound art events, presented by SERG (Sound Emporium Research Group) from the Department of Music, University of Aberdeen.

Anderson Lecture 2017 - Ways of Thinking From Crows To Children And Back Again

The School of Psychology's flagship public engagement event, the annual Anderson Lecture, will be given by Nicola Clayton, Professor of Comparative Cognition in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge.

Science in the Quad: The Workings of Gravitational Wave Detectors

This talk will shed light on how we detected the first gravitational waves and the technology development involved.

AUSA Superteams 2017

Open to students and staff, Superteams 2017 will test your skills in accuracy, speed and determination as you participate in a number of hilarious activities!

Fire and Ice

The Real History and Science behind Game of Thrones.

Sci-Screen: Total Recall

Aberdeen's popular Sci-Screen series continues with a special showing of the original Total Recall (1990).

Pitch Perfect

Talk and Interactive Workshop.

Cafe Scientifique - Explorathon Special

How Do You Turn Crude Oil into Plastic Bags?

Pub Quiz!

Join in the fun with our teasing and challenging pub quiz.

Exploring for Evidence of Life

Looking at life in extreme environments.

PechaKucha Aberdeen

Join us for a fascinating night of fast paced, visual talks each lasting 6 minutes and 40 seconds.

The Greenland Ice Sheet

Why is it so important?

Discovery Night at Aberdeen Science Centre

Join us for a fantastic evening of hands-on activities, exciting shows, games and stand-up science.

Our Spectacular Coast

This event was fully booked

The Importance of Aberdeen Bay for community well being.

EXPLORATHON '17

A one night extravaganza of shows, talks, family activities, comedy and science. EXPLORATHON is back in Aberdeen on Friday 29 September.

EXPLORATHON in the City Centre

Drop by for some facts and fun with our amazing researchers.

The Edible Archive

Delve into Aberdeen City Council's UNESCO recognised archives to learn about the history of food in our city.

International Conference on the Mechanism of Action of Nutraceuticals and the International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology; Natural Products Section

We are delighted that the International Conference on the Mechanism of Action of Nutraceuticals and the International Union of Basic and Clinical Pharmacology; Natural Products Section will come together for a joint conference from 27-29 September 2017 in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Director's Cut - Tina Gharavi with 'I am Nasrine'

Join us for this special Director's Cut with BAFTA nominated screenwriter and director Tina Gharavi, featuring her highly acclaimed film 'I am Nasrine'.

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.

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

David Childs - Euphonium

World renowned as a soloist and Professor of Euphonium, David Childs opens the University Concert Series with a flourish.

The Unique Food Culture of the North East

This talk will explore what is unique about the food culture of the North East

Café MED - Teaching tomorrow's doctors

Bringing the public, researchers and clinicians together. Café MED are a series of informal talks pitched at a very accessible level and that give ample time for audience questions.

Biological wastewater treatment and anaerobic digestion: theory, design and practice

The course is aimed at professionals, graduates and PhD students working or interested in the sector of biological wastewater treatment. The course starts from the fundamental of biological wastewater treatment and shows step-by-step how to develop and solve the design equations.

British Geophysical Association Postgraduate Research in Progress meeting 2017

The BGA PGRiP is organised every year by PhD students in the United Kingdom and gives postgraduates in all fields of geophysics the possibility to present their research in an informal and friendly environment. The conference is also an excellent opportunity to meet fellow PhD students of the geophysics network...

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

LGBT Staff and Postgraduate Student Network AGM

The LGBT Staff and Postgraduate Student Network will hold an Annual General Meeting

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

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.

What Country Friends Is This?

Directed by Alasdair Hunter, 'What Country Friends Is This?' is a dialogue between the past and the present.

Exploring Crime Precipitators and Perceptions of the Night-time Economy in Perth (Australia) and Cardiff (UK)

In this seminar Dr Cozens will report on research, which explores users’ perceptions of the night-time economies and whether governance and security measures are perceived to precipitate crime. The research compares experiences in Cardiff (UK) and Perth (Australia), and explores how 161 users perceive the NTE could be improved in terms...

Cafe Scientifique - Universality of synchronisation

From flashing fireflies to power grids and the human brain.

IEEE / MTS Oceans '17 ABERDEEN

The MTS/IEEE Oceans'17 conference will return to Aberdeen in June 2017 and covers all aspects of Oceanic Science, Technology and Engineering.

Cafe MED - The enigma of inflammatory bowel disease

Bringing the public, researchers and clinicians together.

UoA Marischal Chamber Orchestra

Second of the Concerto Competition winners performs with the Marischal Chamber Orchestra

RV Jones Lecture - Space resources: engineering beyond planetary boundaries

Launching material into orbit is a hugely expensive business. But rather than lifting material from the bottom of the Earth's deep gravity well, perhaps we can use material that's already out there.

Health and Wellbeing Day - Foresterhill

Following the huge success of the Health and Wellbeing day in January a second event will be held for colleagues at Foresterhill. There will be a range of sessions for colleagues to participate in, as well as information stands which will showcase some of the excellent facilities and expertise available to staff. Get involved...

Open session with Phil Hannaford, Foresterhill

Phil Hannaford, Vice-Principal for Digital Transformation and Head of the College of Life Sciences and Medicine, will host this open session to discuss the University’s digital strategy. This event is open to all staff. Booking is not required.

The May Festival 2017

From famous faces and top performers to lively talks, debates and hands-on activities, the festival has something for everyone.

CPD for Physics Teachers and Technicians

Practically based course to provide an opportunity to try experiments suitable for Advanced Higher investigations, AH course work and Higher Physics

Cafe Scientifique - Electrical Healing: Beyond Frankenstein

An informal way to engage with the latest topics in science.

Pechakucha Aberdeen: Feed your mind

Join some of Aberdeen's most inspired minds for an evening of short talks in the PechaKucha format

SCI Public Evening Lecture: Securing the UK's future industrial success

Join us as we live-stream the SCI Public Evening Lecture series which is free and open to all.

Cafe MED - The key to stroke survival

Bringing the public, researchers and clinicians together.

Introductory and Advanced Courses in Dietary Assessment Methods

Advanced Course in Dietary Assessment Methods 23 to 25 May 2017, University of Aberdeen The course is designed for researchers, dietetic and nutritional practitioners and those who would like to further their training in dietary assessment methods. Course Themes - from theory to practice: Dietary assessment methods Food composition databases Interpreting and evaluating dietary data Future of dietary assessment Dietary biomarkers   Also...

Open session with Phil Hannaford, Old Aberdeen

Phil Hannaford, Vice-Principal for Digital Transformation and Head of the College of Life Sciences and Medicine, will host this open session to discuss the University’s digital strategy. This event is open to all staff. Booking is not required.

HFP2017 Advanced Lecture Course

The Lecture Course take place in La Colle sur Loup, France and welcomes attendees working and studying in the field of Human Fungal Pathogens - Molecular Mechanisms of Host-Pathogens.

Lecture Series - Professor William E. Connolly

This lecture series will run from 8 - 11 May and is hosted by the Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society & the Rule of Law (CISRUL)

Leadercast 2017

Join Leadercast Live, the largest one-day leadership event in the world.

MBA Connect - Executive Seminar

Power of the Middle Third: How Mid-level Leaders Create Breakthrough Business Performance

The Life, Travels and Adventures of the Intrepid Maria Graham

This talk examines the life of Maria Graham (1785-1842), a travel writer, editor, historian and naturalist, whose journeys took her from Enlightenment Edinburgh to India and Dundee to the emperor's court in Rio, experiences which she vividly depicted through her books, her art and her correspondence.

Annual Academic Development Symposium 2017 Student Transitions Symposium: Moving On, Moving Up

The theme for this year's Symposium is Moving On, Moving Up, capturing and focussing on the key points of the student journey and examining variables that make transitions as smooth and productive as possible.

Engage project - Open session (Old Aberdeen)

Learn more about the University's 'Engage with the World' project to transform the corporate website.

SCI Public Evening Lecture: Friends in Low Places - Getting to the Guts of Microbiology

Join us as we live-stream the SCI Public Evening Lecture series which is free and open to all.

Gifford Lecture Series with Professor David Novak

Athens and Jerusalem: God, Humans, and Nature.

Engage project - Open session (Foresterhill)

Learn more about the University's 'Engage with the World' project to transform the corporate website.