Current and Upcoming Events

Come along to the Cruickshank Botanic Garden's biannual plant sale! Outdoor and indoor plants available, donated by members of Friends of the Cruickshank Botanic Garden.

Learn more about Raynaud's, systemic sclerosis and the support available from Scleroderma and Raynaud's UK.

Find out how you can take part in the bp Student Tutoring Scheme and gain valuable classroom experience while supporting local school pupils.

Meet TechnipFMC and learn more about careers, placements and graduate opportunities in the global energy industry.

Join us at the Arrivals & Wellbeing Hub to meet and connect with other students on the same journey as yourself. Friendly staff will also be on hand in this relaxed space to support you with any settling in questions you might have.

Can you tell real science from a convincing, but made up story? Join researchers from the University of Aberdeen's Perception Group for an interactive evening exploring how our perceptual and attentional systems work.

Find out how you can take part in the bp Student Tutoring Scheme and gain valuable classroom experience while supporting local school pupils.

This Teams session is designed for UG students. It will cover the most important aspects of what you need to know to help you make the most of your studies here at Aberdeen! We will cover approaches to study, how to engage with your studies, and independent learning. We will...

Human Appeal will be hosting a pop-up stall on campus and invite you to get involved in our wide range of volunteering activities & events across Aberdeen and in Scotland.

Well-known local horticulturalist Ian Young will be the first speaker of the season. The lecture will guide you through the art and science of culturing bulbs from seed.

This live Teams session will cover what we mean by academic integrity and why this is important for your studies. We will cover academic integrity, including plagiarism (and self-plagiarism); collusion; contract cheating; GenAI tools and data falsification. You will also be given reassurance and advice on how to avoid committing...

A drop in awareness event for anyone interested in learning more about coeliac disease.

This series will be delivered by Professor Jeremy Begbie, the Thomas A. Langford Distinguished Research Professor of Theology at Duke Divinity School.

This Teams session is designed for new PGT students, however all PGT students are welcome! It will cover the most important aspects of what you need to know to help you make the most of your PGT studies here at Aberdeen! We will cover approaches to study, how to engage...

Join us at the Arrivals & Wellbeing Hub to meet and connect with other students on the same journey as yourself. Friendly staff will also be on hand in this relaxed space to support you with any settling in questions you might have.

This live Teams session will cover reflective writing-based assignments. Reflective writing is somewhat different from academic writing and involves thinking more deeply about learning and development through reflecting on ‘practice’ or a particular experience. This is especially suitable for students in the School of Education, Medical-related courses, or anyone who...

Session runs weekly and is open to all students. There is no need to book, you can pop in any time to speak to one of the Advisers: just connect using the Teams link. https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/372215935798026?p=EZyeRuw0SCw8CghDq7

Target audience: PGRs Join Dr Chloe Alexander for an engaging discussion on developing confidence and momentum in your academic writing throughout your PhD journey. Drawing on her own experiences as a postgraduate researcher and the following career path as an Academic Skills Adviser, Chloe will reflect on the challenges and opportunities...

As a postgraduate student you are required to engage in, and express more clearly, your own ‘intellectual work’. What does that mean in practice and what does it have to do with being critical? This online session answers those questions.

Session runs weekly and is open to all students. There is no need to book, you can pop in any time to speak to one of the Advisers.

This live Teams session will cover the basics of report writing for assessments. Here, generic advice will be given on structure and headings, as well as plenty of advice and tips on what makes a good report. For students who want to be prepared, there is also a short video,...

Join Aberdeen Linking Lives at this Charity Spotlight event to learn how you can get involved in their befriending service, supporting older adults and individuals experiencing loneliness and social isolation.

Are you using your study time as well as possible? This online session focuses on key techniques for really effective study, including tips for staying motivated and concentrated, as well as for remembering what you have learnt.

The Treasure Trove Team are back in Aberdeen! Book an appointment or come along on the day to hear a talk about Treasure Trove and to enjoy other archaeology-themed activities from the University Collections.

Come along to this Charity Spotlight session to meet the team from Marie Curie, the UK's leading end of life and palliative care charity.

Session runs weekly and is open to all students. There is no need to book, you can pop in any time to speak to one of the Advisers: just connect using the Teams link. https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/372215935798026?p=EZyeRuw0SCw8CghDq7

North East Scotland College is hosting a day of cultural connection, workshops and discussion at its city centre campus. Working in partnership with the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University (RGU), this year’s summit focuses on bringing together local artists, organisations and people working across the creative industries. The annual...

Are you using your study time as well as possible? This online session focuses on key techniques for really effective study, including tips for staying motivated and concentrated, as well as for remembering what you have learnt.

Session runs weekly and is open to all students. There is no need to book, you can pop in any time to speak to one of the Advisers.

Join Johnston Carmichael for an informal drop-in session at the Sir Duncan Rice Library foyer, where you can speak directly with professionals from the firm.

Visit the Sereniti pop-up stand to learn more about the important work they do supporting children and young people with disabilities, as well as unpaid carers in the community.

What do good readers do? This online session shows you good strategies for getting the most from your reading. It covers how to read actively and how to keep a good record.

This live Teams session will cover what we mean by critical thinking and analysis: a key skill in order to achieve higher marks. This session will enable you to signpost your critical thinking and analysis skills throughout your assessments. There is also a short video, as well as other helpful...

Learn more about endometriosis, the support available through Endometriosis UK, and how you can get involved through volunteering and awareness raising. 26/10/2026, 12pm-2pm

The NHS Grampian vaccination team will be at our BeWell Fair Campus on Tuesday 27 October offering immunisation against against measles (MMR), meningitis (MenACWY) and HPV infection.These vaccines are free and will protect you and those around you from very serious illnesses. No appointment is required. Please remember to bring along any...

Elphinstone Hall, Old Aberdeen Campus Looking for practical ways to improve your health and wellbeing? The Wellbeing Fair brings together expert advice, wellbeing resources and support services all in one place. Drop by and: Get a free health check, including blood pressure and BMI measurements Catch up on your MenACWY, MMR and HPV vaccinations...

This live Teams session will outline the preparatory stages in approaching an essay, such as: breaking down the question; researching reliable academic sources; considering how to integrate evidence and own argument. There will also be plenty of opportunities for you to ask any questions. Please note: This will be an...

Session runs weekly and is open to all students. There is no need to book, you can pop in any time to speak to one of the Advisers: just connect using the Teams link. https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/372215935798026?p=EZyeRuw0SCw8CghDq7

Join us for the fourth annual Interdisciplinary Symposium.

Brought to you by students from the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.

Do you know what resources exist that can support your development as a writer while at university? This online session is a quick tour through what is available, within the university and without.

Session runs weekly and is open to all students. There is no need to book, you can pop in any time to speak to one of the Advisers.

This live Teams session will cover they key aspects in planning, designing and delivering a presentation, whether it is group, individual, face-to-face or online. We will discuss content and in terms of slides and visual appeal but also communication skills to ensure you present in a clear and impactful way...

Suttie Centre, Foresterhill Campus Looking for practical ways to improve your health and wellbeing? The Wellbeing Fair brings together expert advice, wellbeing resources and support services all in one place. Drop by and: Get a free health check, including blood pressure and BMI measurement Access sexual health information, free products, and contraception advice Explore sustainable...

Come along to this Charity Spotlight session to meet the team from Aberdeen Arts Centre and learn more about their work and volunteering opportunities.

Experience African, Asian and Caribbean foods, celebrate culture, build connections and honour Black History Month. Everyone is welcome.

This is live Teams session will explain exactly what we mean by ‘academic writing’ here at the University of Aberdeen! As part of this, we will also cover some key tips on grammar, punctuation and paragraphing, as well as discussing ways in which you can elevate your writing. Please note:...

Learn about the support available through MISS, a Scottish charity providing free and confidential support to anyone affected by pregnancy loss. 02/11/2026, 12pm-2pm

Session runs weekly and is open to all students. There is no need to book, you can pop in any time to speak to one of the Advisers: just connect using the Teams link. https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/372215935798026?p=EZyeRuw0SCw8CghDq7

Brought to you by students from the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.

What do good readers do? This online session shows you good strategies for getting the most from your reading. It covers how to read actively and how to keep a good record.

Session runs weekly and is open to all students. There is no need to book, you can pop in any time to speak to one of the Advisers.

This live Teams session will discuss how to use your sources more effectively in terms of demonstrating your knowledge and meeting assessment criteria. Please have a think about any questions you may have on the topic in advance. Interaction and building up a community of learning with other students is...

Come along to this Charity Spotlight session with North East Sensory Services (NESS), a charity supporting people who are Deaf, hard of hearing, blind, partially sighted and deafblind across Aberdeen and surrounding areas.

This online session focuses on two key organisational elements of succeeding with ‘essay’-type assignments: 1) getting a clear research direction from careful analysis of the question/title, and 2) the ability to make a good scaffold (or essay plan) which enables effective paragraphing.

Workshop in the ancient art of Chinese calligraphy, open to all.

This session will focus on the various considerations involved in planning, approaching and structuring a literature review. This will focus on a literature review, not a systematic or scoping review, so this session will mainly be of benefit to students researching in the Arts and Humanities. A Teams link will be circulated...

Find out how you can volunteer as one of Santa's elves this festive season and gain valuable experience while supporting local families and communities. 09/11/2026, 12pm-2pm

The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation is a youth drug and alcohol education charity delivering evidence-based harm reduction training and resources across Scotland and the UK.

Session runs weekly and is open to all students. There is no need to book, you can pop in any time to speak to one of the Advisers: just connect using the Teams link. https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/372215935798026?p=EZyeRuw0SCw8CghDq7

Brought to you by students from the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.

Session runs weekly and is open to all students. There is no need to book, you can pop in any time to speak to one of the Advisers.

Have you been asked (or do you need) to review the existing literature on a topic? This online session looks at what reviewing the literature means. It identifies the critical questions you could be asking yourself while reading specific items of literature as well as some approaches to structuring a...

Come along to this Charity Spotlight session to meet the team from Clan Cancer Support and learn more about the important work they do supporting people affected by cancer across the north-east.

One-day CPD course developed for educators, primary and secondary school teachers.

All-day workshop in the art of Chinese brush painting.

Two-hour workshop in the art of Chinese brush painting.

Learn about LATNEM Peer Support, a perinatal mental health charity supporting mums and birthing people across Scotland, and discover opportunities to volunteer, support, and refer individuals to their services. 16/11/2026, 12pm-2pm

This session will outline the importance of thinking critically at doctoral level. We will discuss what it means to think critically about your PhD and consider the following: What are my aims? What will be my contribution to my field of research? Why should someone in my field wish to read...

Meet representatives from SLB and learn more about careers in engineering, the energy industry, and opportunities available to students and graduates.

Session runs weekly and is open to all students. There is no need to book, you can pop in any time to speak to one of the Advisers: just connect using the Teams link. https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/372215935798026?p=EZyeRuw0SCw8CghDq7

Brought to you by students from the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.

Have you been asked (or do you need) to review the existing literature on a topic? This online session looks at what reviewing the literature means. It identifies the critical questions you could be asking yourself while reading specific items of literature as well as some approaches to structuring a...

Session runs weekly and is open to all students. There is no need to book, you can pop in any time to speak to one of the Advisers.

Meet the team from CFINE and learn how they support communities across North East Scotland through initiatives focused on health, wellbeing, poverty reduction, and environmental sustainability. 19/11/2026, 12pm-2pm

This online session focuses on two key organisational elements of succeeding with ‘essay’-type assignments: 1) getting a clear research direction from careful analysis of the question/title, and 2) the ability to make a good scaffold (or essay plan) which enables effective paragraphing.

Here we will discuss 4 key themes for better writing: Habits (developing good practice); Blocks (overcoming procrastination); Protect (ensure regular academic writing time); Social (writing with others). This session aims to encapsulate these aspects and provide practical advice on how to write more productively. Hopefully, participants will also share across disciplines,...

Discover volunteering opportunities with the Compass Project and find out how you can support local communities while gaining valuable skills and experience. 23/11/2026, 12pm-2pm

IAHS PERG (Postgraduate Education Research Group) Journal Club

Session runs weekly and is open to all students. There is no need to book, you can pop in any time to speak to one of the Advisers: just connect using the Teams link. https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/372215935798026?p=EZyeRuw0SCw8CghDq7

Brought to you by students from the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.

Session runs weekly and is open to all students. There is no need to book, you can pop in any time to speak to one of the Advisers.

Why do good paragraphs help your marker? How should they be organised? This online session shows you how to understand the different purposes paragraphs can have and how to construct them cohesively. You will encounter examples of effective and of less effective paragraphs and learn to identify the difference.

Target audience: PGR Students Join Dr Malcolm Harvey for an open, honest and thought- provoking conversation about mental health, wellbeing, and the realities of postgraduate research. Drawing on personal experiences and reflections from his academic career, Malcolm will explore the human side of doing a PhD - including the challenges, pressures and...

The art of giving and receiving feedback well is very much an under-estimated skill, but crucial at PGR research level. Here we will discuss how to take constructive feedback e.g. from your supervisor, positively and how to act on it, the benefits of self-reflection, and also peer review. A Teams link will...

Session runs weekly and is open to all students. There is no need to book, you can pop in any time to speak to one of the Advisers: just connect using the Teams link. https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/372215935798026?p=EZyeRuw0SCw8CghDq7

BSSS 2026

Brought to you by students from the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.

Session runs weekly and is open to all students. There is no need to book, you can pop in any time to speak to one of the Advisers.

Brought to you by students from the Zoology and Biological Sciences Society.

IAHS PERG (Postgraduate Education Research Group) Journal Club

Zoology Museum Tour 12:00-12:45

The CPD & Event Services Team are supporting Visit Aberdeenshire annual ambassador awards - providing the awards application process.

Meet TechnipFMC and learn more about careers, placements and graduate opportunities in the global energy industry.

Meet representatives from SLB and learn more about careers in engineering, the energy industry, and opportunities available to students and graduates.