Event Archive

"Societies with more than two genders"

Join this very engaging talk by professor in History, Bill Naphy, taking us on a guided tour of historical and modern day cultures that recognise three or more genders.

How we can do research with non- or minimally-speaking autistic people

The Centre for Autism and Theology is hosting a discussion with Professor Annalu Waller on doing research with non- or minimally-speaking autistic people. This hybrid event is open to University of Aberdeen staff and students from all disciplines. Book using the MS form: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=rRkrjJxf1EmQdz7Dz8UrPzNFa7ljapNItVtbi6_NWAZUM0JOT1cxWDJIQU8zSEc4UkZNUU9QREtXVy4u

Chinese Craft Corner (June)

Join us at Ferryhill Community Centre for Chinese Craft Corner, a fun, relaxed drop-in session open to all ages and abilities!

Friends of Aberdeen University Library - AGM

The Friends of Aberdeen University Library (FAUL) Committee are delighted to invite members, and prospective members to the 2025 Annual General Meeting.

The Centre for the North: Research Showcase and Evening Reception

Invitation to northern, circumpolar and Arctic researchers at the University of Aberdeen and SIEF conference to join celebrations for The Centre for the North relaunch. Showcase your research. Submit posters!

PGT Refresher: Online Workshop - Reading Strategies for your Dissertation/Project

What do good readers do? This online session helps you develop a good strategy to get the most from your reading. It covers how to read actively and how to keep a good record.

PGT Refresher: Online Workshop - Using Academic Sources and Paraphrasing Critically

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 why and how to paraphrase critically. It shows what GenAI tools cannot do and how...

Scottish Graduate Jobs Fair

Are you graduating in 2025? Come along to this year's virtual Scottish Graduate Jobs Fair and meet with employers who are looking to hire graduates for roles starting in 2025 across a wide range of industry sectors.

MBA Residential

The latest trends in global supply chains will be the focus of a three day event hosted by the University of Aberdeen Business School this summer. Topics include:  Summary of mega supply chain trends of 2025 AI and blockchain in global supply chains  ESG in value chain planning Establishing new supply chains in emerging markets Supplying...

PGT Refresher: Online Workshop - Presenting your Dissertation/Project Research Orally

This is a live Teams session which will provide practical advice on presenting your dissertation/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 tips for an...

Climate Cafe- Can We Make Our Economic System Sustainable?

Join Aberdeen Climate Action's 89th Climate Café for a thought-provoking discussion on sustainability from an economic perspective, featuring expert speakers.

PGT Refresher: Online Workshop - Editing a Dissertation/Project: Sentences and Paragraphs

How do you approach editing your dissertation/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.

PGT Refresher: Online Workshop - Approaching & Managing your Dissertation/Project

This is a live Teams session which will provide practical advice on approaching your dissertation/project. We will cover: the role of your supervisor; project ideas / scope of question; literature / source review; overall structure. Please note, this is a generic session which you should consider in the context of any...

Dragon Boat Festival Market

Join us for a vibrant celebration of creativity, culture, and community at the Dragon Boat Festival Market, a special joint event hosted by Hello Art and the Confucius Institute.

Aberdeen Medieval and Early Modern Conference

What lies in the margins of the past? Join the first Medieval & Early Modern Conference, examining what lies between the lines in Northern medieval & early modern cultures.

Network with Alumni at Monty's Wine Shop & Bar

This event is a fantastic opportunity to connect with UoA alumni, share experiences, and expand your professional networks.

PGT Refresher: Online Workshop - Reviewing Literature and Critical Reading

Sometimes a dissertation/project is a literature review in itself. But even if not, its tends to require a process of reviewing existing literature in order to establish what the dissertation/project adds that is new. This session looks at the processes of reviewing literature and points out some of the questions...

Film Screening - "Artificial Intelligence in the Colonial Matrix of Power"

Decolonising SBS, a grassroots PGR-led decolonial action group, will be showing "Artificial Intelligence in the Colonial Matrix of Power", a lecture by James Muldoon exploring the global exploitation of labour and knowledge that is rendered invisible through narratives of the purported universality and objectivity of AI. Tea and biscuits provided! James...

PGT Stats Support Drop-in Session

Book a 20 min slot to meet with a stats support adviser, to discuss your stats questions. The meeting can be online, via Teams, or in-person.

PGT Refresher: Online Workshop - Reading Strategies for your Dissertation/Project

What do good readers do? This online session helps you develop a good strategy to get the most from your reading. It covers how to read actively and how to keep a good record.

Public Communication of Science and Technology Conference

Using Science Communication to effect positive change: exploring transitions, traditions and tensions

That's Not Real Research: Machine Justice (PGR)

The 'That's Not Real Research!' series aims to break down the perceived barriers between research disciplines, fostering a sustainable and diverse PGR community. At each session, you'll hear different PhD perspectives from our Interdisciplinary Fellows and Directors, highlighting their personal experiences and differing approaches to research. The 'That's Not Real Research!'...

PGR Series: That's Not Real Research!

Gain insights into interdisciplinary research practices, build a community with PGRs from diverse research fields and ask anything—from “What is Machine Justice?” to “How can I communicate my research to other fields?’ This session is open to all postgraduate research students from all areas. Location: Crombie Halls & MS Teams Book your...

2-day on-campus PGR Neurodiversity Academic Writing Retreat (In-person)

We will discuss neurodiversity and overcoming executive dysfunction and aim to develop our own individual writing practices and strategies for overcoming procrastination and 'writer's block'.

Chinese Craft Corner (May)

Join us at Ferryhill Community Centre for Chinese Craft Corner, a fun, relaxed drop-in session open to all ages and abilities! *Please note change of date*

PGT Refresher: Online Workshop - Reviewing Literature and Critical Reading

Sometimes a dissertation/project is a literature review in itself. But even if not, its tends to require a process of reviewing existing literature in order to establish what the dissertation/project adds that is new. This session looks at the processes of reviewing literature and points out some of the questions...

PGT Refresher: Online Workshop - Intellectual Work in your PGT Context

As a postgraduate student approaching a dissertation/project, you are required to engage in and express clearly your own ‘intellectual work’, not simply to gather information. In other words, you are critically constructing knowledge. What does that mean in practice? This session answers that question

PGR Communitea Series: Unwritten Rules: The Hidden Curriculum in PG Research

The PGR CommuniTea series provides a platform for PGRs and their supervisors to engage in discussions dedicated to exploring key themes shaping the PGR experience whilst connecting and building the PGR community (2.00pm - 3.30pm)

Online PGR Workshop: Editing for your Reader: Writing a Summary and Paraphrasing

In this interactive online (Teams) workshop we will examine the differences between writing a summary and writing a paraphrase. We will also consider the purposes and use of summaries and paraphrases in academic writing at PGR level.

PGT Stats Support Drop-in Session

Book a 20 min slot to meet with a stats support adviser, to discuss your stats questions. The meeting can be online, via Teams, or in-person.

PGT Refresher: Online Workshop - Managing your Time: The First Step Towards Effective Time Management

Effective planning, organisation and time management are important if you are to complete your dissertation/project effectively. This online session will consider the importance of effective time management and planning, suggesting recording methods to suit students’ individual learning preferences

Digital Skills: Top Tips & Takeaways

Join us for hot drinks in the library to celebrate the grand finale of our 'Digital Skills for the Modern Workplace' workshop series!

PGT Refresher: Online Workshop - Presenting your Dissertation/Project Research Orally

This is a live Teams session which will provide practical advice on presenting your dissertation/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 tips for an...

PGT Refresher: Online Workshop - Approaching & Managing your Dissertation/Project

This is a live Teams session which will provide practical advice on approaching your dissertation/project. We will cover: the role of your supervisor; project ideas / scope of question; literature / source review; overall structure.Please note, this is a generic session which you should consider in the context of any...

The Granite Men: 1914-Present

Public Lecture Series

Women in Business Networking Event and Love Podcast

Do you have any plans for after Uni? Do you have no clue and want to try and figure out? Do you just want to meet and connect with women in a variety of different sectors like marketing, HR and management? Then join Scale Her Up live!

Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Join members of the university community as they share insights into supporting students around the topic of accessibility.

Choral Evensong in King's College Chapel

All are welcome to this Special Choral Evensong in King's College Chapel featuring the Chapel Choir followed by refreshments in James Mackay Hall. We will also be launching a new historical web-based app that brings the rich history of King’s College Chapel to life which has been developed by students

Online PGR Workshop: Dealing with Constructive Feedback and Peer Review

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.  

Revolutionising Research for Social Change

Interested in equitable and inclusive research methods, but unsure where to start? Join us (in person or via Teams) for a hands-on workshop on participatory and decolonizing research methods.

CV and Cover Letter Workshop - Online

Come along and learn about the basics of CVs and Covering Letters. We will go over the best ways to format, order and word your CV as well as how to write a Cover Letter that grabs the attention of the recruiter. Find out more about the ABDN Internships Programmes here.

Songjiang Textiles: Exhibition Launch

Join us for a vibrant day of celebration as we launch our new exhibition, 'From Home Weaving to the World's Wardrobes: The Journey of Songjiang's Cotton Textiles'

SINAPSE Workshop- Co-Design and Co-Production in Research: The Real PPI

Free for Students to attend!Join us for a dynamic workshop exploring co-design and co-production. This event will highlight best practices, ethical considerations, and real-world examples of research co-production from a wide array of speakers, featuring contributions from lived experience representatives, clinicians, and researchers.Through interactive sessions, expert talks and collaborative discussions,...

CV and Cover Letter Workshop

Come along and learn about the basics of CVs and Covering Letters. We will go over the best ways to format, order and word your CV as well as how to write a Cover Letter that grabs the attention of the recruiter. Find out more about the ABDN Internships Programmes here.

PGR Ethics Clinic

If you are unsure if your project needs ethical approval or are looking for more guidance on the application process, feel free to drop in!

Compline by Candlelight

Unwind on Wednesdays after a busy day as the Chapel Choir sing the beautifully reflective service of Compline.

Online PGR Workshop: Editing for your Reader: Spelling, Paragraph Structure, Constructing an Argument

This will be an interactive online session (Teams) to stress the importance of writing with a reader in mind. To engage the reader, writing should be logical, coherent and clearly argued. We will explore the importance of accurate spelling, paragraph structure and construction of argument as a group.

Maths & Stats drop-in session

Weekly maths & stats support drop-in session: pop into room FN185 for help and advice on the maths and stats in your courses. Come in on your own or with peers, anytime between 12 and 2, and stay for as long or as little as you need.

Online PGR Workshop: Tips and advice for more productive academic writing

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, their various strategies around these themes.

Climate Cafe- Sustainable Tourism

Aberdeen Climate Action's 88th Climate Cafe is on Sustainable Tourism. Speakers include Dr Piotr Niewiadomski from Geosciences, and Ainhoa Burgos AUSA VP for Communities. Its free and its hybdid, 7-9pm Tuesday 6th May

Student Learning Service Online Workshop: Approaches and Revision tips for Essay-based Exams or Final Assessments

This online session will cover advice on how to make the best use of your time studying for essay-based and long answer exams. We will also discuss strategies for the exam / assessment itself. This session is generic but suitable for all types of on-campus/online/open book etc exams or final assessments.

Online Workshop: Academic Integrity and how to avoid plagiarism in your PhD Thesis

At this University, we expect all students to undertake their research with integrity.  This session will provide you with an overview of academic integrity and discuss how this relates to your thesis. We will cover academic integrity, including plagiarism (and self-plagiarism); collusion; contract cheating; GenAI tools and the consequences; and data falsification....

School of Engineering Student Research Event

The School of Engineering is hosting a Poster Presentation event showcasing the research of our 4th year students who have been undertaking Individual Projects this semester.

Student Learning Service Online Workshop: Effective Revision Strategies

This online session will provide advice and strategies for more effective revision. This session is generic but suitable for all types of on-campus/online/open book etc exams or final assessments.

Compline by Candlelight

Unwind on Wednesdays after a busy day as the Chapel Choir sing the beautifully reflective service of Compline.

Woofie Wednesday's @ SDRL

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.

Maths & Stats drop-in session

Weekly maths & stats support drop-in session: pop into room FN185 for help and advice on the maths and stats in your courses. Come in on your own or with peers, anytime between 12 and 2, and stay for as long or as little as you need.

Woofie Wednesdays @ Foresterhill

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.

Deloitte - Brand Activation

Join Deloitte on 29 September 2025 for an immersive video experience and discover how Deloitte can h

Online Workshop: Thinking critically about your PhD

This session will outline the importance of thinking critically at doctoral level. We will discuss what it means to think critically about your PhD.

Run Balmoral 2025 10k - raising funds for Women's Health Research

Run Balmoral is one of the most scenic runs in the UK, taking in stunning views of Balmoral Castle and its beautiful surroundings. We are excited to be taking part again this year and we'd love you to join in! We are getting together a team of enthusiastic runners to take...

Run Balmoral 2025 5k - raising funds for Women's Health Research

Run Balmoral is one of the most scenic runs in the UK, taking in stunning views of Balmoral Castle and its beautiful surroundings. We are excited to be taking part again this year and we'd love you to join in! We are getting together a team of enthusiastic runners to take...

Launch Your Career: Navigating Your First Job with Ellen Loft

Come along to this interactive webinar featuring international recruiter and career consultant Ellen Loft!

PGR Communitea Series: From PhD to Global Impact: Unlocking the Power of Public Engagement

The PGR CommuniTea series provides a platform for PGRs and their supervisors to engage in discussions dedicated to exploring key themes shaping the PGR experience whilst connecting and building the PGR community (2.00pm - 3.30pm)

Meet KPMG Aberdeen

KPMG will be at the Library Foyer on 24th April 12pm-2pm. Come along to have a chat with our Graduate Trainees about our student opportunities, learn more about our application process, and ask any questions you have about KPMG.

New Insights into Scottish Deathways

This multi-disciplinary conference aims to connect academics and practitioners to share insights and ideas across a range of topics, periods and perspectives relating to death and Scotland.

Compline by Candlelight

Unwind on Wednesdays after a busy day as the Chapel Choir sing the beautifully reflective service of Compline.

University of Aberdeen Concert Series - Ogston Performance Prize Finals 2025

The University's annual music performance competition, dedicated to long-time friend and benefactor of the department, Derek Ogston. Come along to hear our fantastic student finalists!

Cafe Sci - Musical Traditions of Scotland's Northern Sailors

Explore the music that emerged in the seventeenth century Scotland in the wake of the Scottish whaling and fishing industries.

Online PGR Workshop: Editing for your Reader: Constructing and Punctuating Sentences

This will be an online (Teams) interactive session which will focus on editing your work to improve sentence structure, grammar and punctuation at PGR level.

Woofie Wednesdays @ Taylor

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.

Maths & Stats drop-in session

Weekly maths & stats support drop-in session: pop into room FN185 for help and advice on the maths and stats in your courses. Come in on your own or with peers, anytime between 12 and 2, and stay for as long or as little as you need.

Woofie Wednesdays @ Foresterhill

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.

Student-led Zoology Museum Extinction Tours

Are we currently in a mass-extinction event? If so, what's causing it? Join one of our special tours of the Zoology Museum to find out more.

International Earth Day

In occasion of the Intl Earth Day, participants will have the chance to paint decorative pots and plant various flowers, herbs, and small plants, contributing to a greener campus.

Online Workshop: Writing a Literature Review for PGR Students

This session will focus on the various considerations involved in planning, approaching and structuring a literature review.  

SLS Workshop - Approaching and Managing your Dissertation

Join this workshop for Postgraduate Taught students.

University of Aberdeen Concert Series - Student Showcase

Come along to hear some of our talented student performers from the University's Department of Music!

Compline by Candlelight

Unwind on Wednesdays after a busy day as the Chapel Choir sing the beautifully reflective service of Compline. The melodies will give you space to reflect and relax as they ring around our beautiful candlelit chapel. All are welcome - refreshments will be available afterwards in the Antechapel.

Woofie Wednesday's @ SDRL

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.

Activities conference is back!

Do you want to run a better student activity? Thinking about joining a committee? Want to level up on some valuable skills? Learn, share, and network with student leaders from across campus! Whether you're newly elected, a returning committee member, or just curious about getting involved, there’s something...

Maths & Stats drop-in session

Weekly maths & stats support drop-in session: pop into room FN185 for help and advice on the maths and stats in your courses. Come in on your own or with peers, anytime between 12 and 2, and stay for as long or as little as you need.

Woofie Wednesdays @ Foresterhill

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.

Postgraduate Research Symposium

Granite (The University's Postgraduate Research Journal) is hosting their annual research symposium. Come along to hear presentations by postgraduate students from across the university on the theme of "Human beings and human doings". This event is open to all staff and students, and lunch will be included for in person...

German Filmklub: 'The Third Man'

Join the German Filmklub on Tuesday 15 April to watch 'The Third Man' (Carol Reed, 1949, UK, 100 mins).

Postgraduate and Mature Student Cafe

Come along to the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy Wellbeing Lounge for some coffee, cake and chats!

Theological Ethics Research Seminar: Guest speaker: Prof. Celia Deane-Drummond

Guest speaker: Prof. Celia Deane-Drummond, Campion Hall, Oxford. Title TBA. To attend online, you will need to join the Theological Ethics Seminar Team in Microsoft Teams. You will already be a member of the Team if you have shown interest in the past. For new attendees, in Microsoft Teams, join the...

That's Not Real Research: Windy Crannogs (PGR)

The 'That's Not Real Research!' series aims to break down the perceived barriers between research disciplines, fostering a sustainable and diverse PGR community. At each session, you'll hear different PhD perspectives from our Interdisciplinary Fellows and Directors, highlighting their personal experiences and differing approaches to research. The 'That's Not Real Research!'...

Entrepreneurship Education Development at the University - Final Presentation

Two groups were tasked with reviewing and refreshing Entrepreneurship Education. We are now inviting colleagues beyond group membership to contribute and comment on progress and to help shape the final recommendations. Join the team in KCG7: 10 April, 1100-1300 – presentation and feedback or on Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/team/19%3AzDqt3dNf72SHqlrf8h1558WacOakX_CmHFd25wQVAew1%40thread.tacv2/conversations?groupId=72bf55b4-0196-49c3-b91b-7db2dceb7c9a&tenantId=8c2b19ad-5f9c-49d4-9077-3ec3cfc52b3f

Woofie Wednesdays @ Taylor

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.

Woofie Wednesdays @ Foresterhill

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.

Easter Fèis (Easter Festival)

This event was fully booked

Looking for something fun for the kids to do during the Easter Holidays? The Easter Fèis gives school age children four days of traditional music and arts tuition.

You're invited to Net Zero Innovators 2025

This inaugural event provides energy industry professionals an unparalleled opportunity to discover and engage with cutting-edge clean energy technologies, developed by the most promising start-ups, scale-ups and innovators. With over 50 exhibiting start-ups and a series of panels led by industry representatives on new technology adoption, the conference offers a unique...

Woofie Wednesday's @ SDRL

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.

Woofie Wednesdays @ Foresterhill

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.

Climate Cafe- Decarbonising Scotland's Food Supply

Come to Aberdeen Climate Action's next climate cafe, free and hybrid (in person at NESCol, or on Zoom) at 7pm on Tuesday 1st April. Hear about the challenges and the opportunities that face us globally and in the North East of Scotland when we ask, is our food sustainable?

Yoga Tuesday @Suttie

This event was cancelled

You deserve a mindful break during your busy week! Classes are free and open to all (students & staff). No previous experience needed.

Scottish Section Conference - Undernutrition in later life: Current understanding and advances

You can now register your interest & submit an abstract for the Nutrition Society Scottish Section Conference 2025: Undernutrition in later life: Current understanding and advances, which is taking place at The University of Dundee, from 1st - 2nd April. Please see the link below for more information about the conference:https://www.nutritionsociety.org/events/scottish-section-conference-undernutrition-later-life-current-understanding-and-advances Please...

Zumba Monday @Suttie

Dance off the day and give your endorphins and serotonin a boost at the weekly Zumba sessions at Suttie Centre!

Welcome and Valued: Supporting Disabled Learners in Medicine

Join us for an empowering evening dedicated to supporting disabled learners in their journey to apply for and study medicine. This event will provide valuable insights and inspiration from doctors and students with disabilities.