Event Archive

How do you use sources in a way that does not rely too heavily on the original text? Many apps can reword sentences and paragraphs, but successful paraphrasing is more than rewording. This session demonstrates how to paraphrase critically. A Teams link will be circulated 24hours beforehand.

This online session shows you how to understand the value of a sequential flow of coherent paragraphs from a reader’s or marker’s perspective. You will encounter examples of effective and of less effective paragraphs and explore the difference. A Teams link will be circulated 24hours beforehand.  

Join Dr Frances Medaney for a reflective session exploring how building meaningful connections and collaborations can strengthen your research, support your development, and open up diverse career opportunities.

How do you approach editing your dissertation/ final project writing as you draft it and as you finalise it? What makes an academic sentence complete? What makes a paragraph function well? This session gives you top tips for editing. A Teams invite will be circulated to participants in advance of the...

University Collections are delighted to welcome Kerry Gledhill from National Galleries of Scotland to talk about the artist Joan Eardley. Part of the Aberdeen Artworlds Exhibition programme.

Come meet our Therapet dogs in an informal setting, no booking required. This is a relaxed, social drop-in event where you can meet others and get a cuddle from our lovely dogs.

This is a live Teams session which will provide practical advice on presenting your dissertation/ final project research orally. Some PGT students have an oral presentation component to their overall dissertation/ project. Although this session will be generic (you must take account of specific course guidelines), this session will discuss...

The Annual Conference is a chance to meet other researchers, from industry and academia, who work at the interface of AI and biology. Foster collaboration and knowledge exchange across the AI and biosciences community. The programme includes talks from leading experts, flash talks, industrial presentations, and a panel discussion on...

The Elphinstone Institute is hosting the annual conference of the world’s oldest learned society for the study of Folklore. Scholars from around the world will come to the Granite City to discuss their latest research. See booking and programme details. Delegates may look here for a guide on food and drink in...

Is your dissertation a literature review or does it start with one? This online session looks at what the process of reviewing literature actually means. It also identifies the critical questions you could be asking yourself while reading specific items of literature as well as some approaches to structure. A Teams...