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2026
April
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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.
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Start Here Breakfast
-Venue: Interdisciplinary Lounge, Crombie Hall
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Charity Spotlight: SensationALL
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An opportunity for SensationALL to highlight the work that we do and the opportunities for students to get involved with fundraising and volunteering.
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Lunch and learn - Aberdeen City Nature Challenge
-Learn about biological recording in the Cruickshank Botanic Garden.
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Nuart Street Art Conference

The University of Aberdeen is delighted to host the first day of the Nuart Street Art Conference!
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Charity Spotlight: National Literacy Trust (inc. World Book Night - National Year of Reading 2026)
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As part of our Spotlight on Charity series, the National Literacy Trust will be on campus promoting their volunteering opportunities and also the National Year of Reading (2026) and World Book Night 2026.
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Film screening: Saliqmiut
-Public screening of 'Saliqmiut: people along the coast, at the edge'. This screening is part of the Aberdeen Environmental Arts and Humanities Network's spring programme of public film screenings.
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Maths & Stats drop-in session on campus at Fraser Noble - room FN115
-Weekly maths & stats support drop-in session: pop into room FN115 for help and advice on the maths and stats in your courses. Come in on your own or with peers, anytime between 2-4pm, and stay for as long or as little as you need.
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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.
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Scottish Universities Track and Field Championships
-Come along to cheer on Aberdeen students!
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The North East Decides - Election 2026
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We are pleased to be partnering with Prosper to convene this hustings event focused on north east Scotland.
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Charity Spotlight: MISS - Miscarriage Support
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MISS - Miscarriage Support will be on campus as part of the Charity Spotlight
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SLS Workshop: Dealing with Constructive Feedback and Peer Review ONLINE
-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.
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Charity Spotlight: Cairns Counselling
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This event was cancelled
An opportunity to meet and chat with staff and volunteers from Cairns Counselling and find out about what we do and the volunteer and potentially future employment opportunities that may be available to you.
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Finding Home through Dry-Steen Dykin
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Public Lecture Series from the Elphinstone Institute.
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Civil Service Fast Stream Careers Insight (Social Mobility Network)
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At this event, you can hear from Fast Streamers, learn about upcoming opportunities, and discover how the Civil Service supports people from all walks of life to build meaningful careers
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Charity Spotlight: Paws on Plastic
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Come along & meet Marion and one of her dogs Paddy from Paws on Plastic. Join 28,000 dog owners in over 70 countries removing over 41 million pieces of litter every year to protect animals, communities & the environment. If we REALLY love animals we don't drop litter & we...
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German Filmklub: Elfriede Jelinek - Language Unleashed
-The German Filmklub will be showing the documentary 'Elfriede Jelinek: Language Unleashed' (Claudia Müller, 2022, 96mins). The film focusses on the 2004 Nobel Prize for Literature laureate. Shown with English subtitles. Film certification 12.
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Maths & Stats drop-in session on campus at Fraser Noble - room FN115
-Weekly maths & stats support drop-in session: pop into room FN115 for help and advice on the maths and stats in your courses. Come in on your own or with peers, anytime between 2-4pm, and stay for as long or as little as you need.
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SLS Workshop: Tips and Advice for more Productive Academic Writing ONLINE
-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.
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SLS Workshop: Planning, Designing and Delivering a Presentation for PGR Students ONLINE
-This live Teams session will cover they key aspects in planning, designing and delivering a presentation. We will discuss content but also, crucially, communication skills to ensure you present in a clear and impactful way e.g., confidence, tone, eye contact, body language, as well as how to engage with the audience...
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Repair What You Wear Mending Workshops
-The Repair What You Wear team are coordinating with the Green Library Group to offer mending workshops at The Sir Duncan Rice Library on 25 February and 8 April.Come along to learn practical hand sewing techniques and give your items of clothing a new lease of life.
March
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Japanese Film Festival brings film and martial arts to campus
-Staff and students are invited to experience Japanese culture on campus at a special screening of Bushido Sixteen, hosted by the Consulate General of Japan in Edinburgh. Before the film, members of Aberdeen Kendo Club will give a live demonstration of kendo, the traditional Japanese martial art based on swordsmanship. The...
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One Thousand and One Persian Nights
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Aberdeen and Beyond Storytelling Festival
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Editing for your Reader: Writing a Summary and Paraphrasing Online
-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.
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Research careers beyond academia in focus at upcoming online event
-Postgraduate researchers and early career academics are being invited to explore the wide-ranging opportunities available beyond university research at an upcoming online careers session. “Research Careers in Industry for PGRs and ECRs” will shine a light on the often-overlooked pathways available to researchers outside academia. Designed for postdoctoral staff, early career...
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Enterprise Workshop - Funding essentials
-A free online workshop covering the essentials of starting a business. An hour long and tailored specifically for university founders.
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SLS Workshop: Academic Integrity and how to avoid plagiarism in your PhD Thesis ONLINE
-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 data falsification. You will...
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SLS Workshop: Thinking critically about your PhD ONLINE
-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 my...
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Aberdeen Holyrood Hustings 2026 - Scottish Parliament Candidate Debate
-Students are invited to take part in the Aberdeen Holyrood Hustings ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections this May. This is your chance to hear directly from local candidates, understand where they stand on the issues that matter to you, and put your own questions to them. Whether you care about...
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Charity Spotlight: SAMH
-SAMH (Scottish Action for Mental Health) will be hosting a pop-up stall in the Sir Duncan Rice Library Foyer to share information about mental health support services in the local community, alongside details on opportunities for volunteering and careers with the charity.
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Pop Up Vaccination Clinic
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The NHS Grampian vaccination team will be on Campus on Friday 20th March offering immunisation 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. The team will be happy to see you anytime between 0930-1600. Please...
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The Joy of Chinese Philosophy: Book Launch & Public Lecture
-In this talk, Professor Beaney introduces some of the central ideas of ancient Chinese philosophy through a reading of the famous “happy fish” dialogue from the Zhuangzi, one of the foundational texts of Daoism. This event will be of interest to anyone curious about philosophy, Chinese thought, or new ways...
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Lunch with a Lawyer: Q&A with Paul Dickson - Slaughter and May
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Paul Dickson, partner in one of the firm's Corporate groups and Aberdeen alumnus, will be holding an informal lunchtime Q&A session on Thursday 16 March from 1pm - 2pm - with pizza provided!
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Co-Production: Myth-Busting and Generating Autistic-Led Research
-Join us for this educational and inspirational talk during Neurodiversity Celebration Week!
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Dickson Minto Insight Evening - First and Second Year LLB Students
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Dickson Minto LLP will visit the University of Aberdeen on 18 March 2026, from 6pm to 8pm, in the Lower Ground Seminar Room of the Sir Duncan Rice Library.
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Forensic Psychology and Policing Careers Panel
-Are you interested in a career in forensic psychology or policing? Join us for an engaging panel event featuring professionals working across the criminal justice system.
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Maths & Stats drop-in session on campus at Fraser Noble - room FN115
-Weekly maths & stats support drop-in session: pop into room FN115 for help and advice on the maths and stats in your courses. Come in on your own or with peers, anytime between 2-4pm, and stay for as long or as little as you need.
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Neurodiversity Representation: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
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Join us for this relaxed and fun online chat during Neurodiversity Celebration week!
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Editing for your Reader: Spelling, Paragraph Structure, Constructing an Argument for PGR Students Online
-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.
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Enterprise Workshop - Business models and route to market
-A free online workshop covering the essentials of starting a business. An hour long and tailored specifically for university founders.
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Engineering Employer Showcase: Balfour Beatty
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Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn more about careers with Balfour Beatty, one of the UK's leading infrastructure organisations. We'll be visiting the university to connect with students who are passionate about building a better, more sustainable future.
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Charity Spotlight: NHS Grampian Charity
-Find out more about the official charity of the NHS.
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SLS Workshop: Writing a Literature Review ONLINE
-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.
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Brocade Craft Workshop Aberdeen
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Join us for a Brocade Craft Workshop, where you'll use traditional Chinese brocade fabrics to create your own accessories.
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Charity Spotlight: Childline
-Could you be a Childline Counsellor? Visit the Childline stand to talk with staff and find out how to get involved. No experience necessary, all you need is a commitment to children and young people, an open mind and an ability to listen and support young people who need to...
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PGR CommuniTea Series: Responsible approaches to GenAI use in academic writing and research
-Join Dr Stephanie Zihms at the first PGR CommuniTea session of 2026.
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Student Café Lunch at the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy
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Join us for a special themed Student Wellbeing Café for University Mental Health Day
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Spring Workshop Series: Reviewing the Literature PGT and UG
-Have you been asked (or do you need) to review the existing literature on a topic? This online session looks at what reviewing literature actually 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...
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Clinical Psychology Career Talk
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This talk explores the pathway to Clinical Psychology, including the application and interview process, doctorate training course and insights into the role of a qualified Clinical Psychologist. Personal experience, potentially helpful tips, advice and reflections will be shared along the way!
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Graduate Entry to Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Aberdeen
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Join us at an information session about applying to the University to study Medicine (for students from all subject areas) or Dentistry (Biomedical Science students) as a graduate.
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Self-Esteem Workshop
-Learn more about what low self-esteem is, how it can impact different areas of your life, and practical steps you can take to make positive, lasting changes. The session will be facilitated by experienced, qualified counsellors from the University Counselling Service, and will be delivered on Microsoft Teams. To reserve your place...
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Maths & Stats drop-in session on campus at Fraser Noble - room FN115
-Weekly maths & stats support drop-in session: pop into room FN115 for help and advice on the maths and stats in your courses. Come in on your own or with peers, anytime between 2-4pm, and stay for as long or as little as you need.
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Becoming a Barrister: Route to the Bar
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This event provides an overview of the role of a barrister and the work they undertake within the legal system. It explores where and how barristers work, the types of cases they may handle, and the skills involved such as advocacy and legal problem-solving. The session will explain the pathway...
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Academic skills drop-in (writing and study skills) at SDR Library - room 506
-Got a question about your writing or any aspect of study? Pop into room 506 on level 5 of Sir Duncan Rice Library (between 12:00 – 14:00 on advertised Wednesdays during term) for help and advice. Not a workshop nor a group class, this is just an opportunity for a quick one-to-one...
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Editing for your Reader: Constructing and Punctuating Sentences for PGR Students (Online)
-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.
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The Dragon in China: Myth, Power, and Identity
-From ancient ritual object to imperial symbol and modern cultural icon, the Chinese dragon has embodied power, transformation, and identity for over three thousand years. This lecture traces its evolution across mythology, art, and politics, revealing how the dragon became not only the emblem of the emperor but also a...
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Enterprise Workshop - Getting market ready
-A free online workshop covering the essentials of starting a business. An hour long and tailored specifically for university founders.
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Spring Workshop Series: How to use Academic Sources more Effectively ONLINE (UG & PGT)
-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...
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How to apply for the ABDN Internships (Online)
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Thinking of applying to an ABDN Internship? Don't miss this session to find out what is expected in applications
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Charity Spotlight: Cancer Research UK
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Come along to the Charity Spotlight session and visit the Cancer Research UK stand to discover how you can get involved in life changing work
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CV and Cover Letter Workshop
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Get your CV and Covering Letter ready for all your job applications!
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Spring Workshop Series: Approaching and Designing an Academic Poster ONLINE (UG & PGT)
-This is live Teams session will cover what makes a good academic poster, with an emphasis on ‘structure’, ‘style’ and ‘content’. Please note, this is a generic session which you should consider in the context of any subject-specific advice.
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Charity Spotlight: All Life Chances
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Meet All Life Chances, a local charity aiming to create a society where everyone can thrive, regardless of their background or circumstance and where individuals feel empowered to seize all of life's opportunities.
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Spring Workshop Series: Academic Writing Resources: What Exists and How to Use It PGT and UG
-Do you know what resources exist beyond Gen AI 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.
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Psychology Careers Networking Event
-The School of Psychology, in partnership with the Careers and Employability Service, have organised this event for undergraduate and postgraduate Psychology students. Come along to learn about career options available to you.
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All about Converge Converge 2026: Information Session
-A one-hour session to prepare potential applicants for the Converge programme. Find out everything our judges look for in a successful Converge Challenge application.
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How to apply for the ABDN Internships
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Thinking of applying to an ABDN Internship? Don't miss this session to find out what is expected in applications
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International Women's Day 2026 - How to Avoid Burnout and Your Recovery Toolkit if You Do
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Hot off the back of launch of her new book - The Anti-Burnout Book - we excited to welcome Dr Emma Hepburn - The Psychology Mum, to offer us an insightful, accessible session on burnout.
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Spring Workshop Series: Using Study Time Effectively PGT and UG
-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.
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Maths & Stats drop-in session on campus at Fraser Noble - room FN115
-Weekly maths & stats support drop-in session: pop into room FN115 for help and advice on the maths and stats in your courses. Come in on your own or with peers, anytime between 2-4pm, and stay for as long or as little as you need.
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Academic skills drop-in (writing and study skills) at SDR Library - room 506
-Got a question about your writing or any aspect of study? Pop into room 506 on level 5 of Sir Duncan Rice Library (between 12:00 – 14:00 on advertised Wednesdays during term) for help and advice. Not a workshop nor a group class, this is just an opportunity for a quick one-to-one...
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The AFBE Career Roadshow
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This event is for all current and aspiring STEM professionals.
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Spring Workshop Series: Organising an 'Essay'-Type Assignment PGT and UG
-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.
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CV and cover letter workshop
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Get your CV and Covering Letter ready for all your job applications!
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Enterprise Workshop - Understanding your market
-A free online workshop covering the essentials of starting a business. An hour long and tailored specifically for university founders.
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Engineering Employer Showcase: Baker Hughes.
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Please come along and talk with employees from Baker Hughes. Hear about their careers and ask any questions you have about working for Baker Hughes.
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Charity Spotlight: Thrombosis UK
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Whether you're looking to volunteer or simply learn more about Thrombosis's vital work, come along for a chat. No need to book, drop in anytime between 12 and 2pm.
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Spring Workshop Series: Approaching and Managing your Dissertation ONLINE (UG)
-This online Teams session will provide practical advice on approaching and managing your dissertation. We will cover the steps in developing a suitable question from an appropriate topic; how to approach and critique the relevant literature / sources and consider the overall structure. Please note, this is a generic session which...
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Spring Workshop Series: What is Academic Writing? How to ensure correct Paragraphing, Grammar and Punctuation in my work? ONLINE (UG & PGT)
-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.
February
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'Uniting Scottish Literature' with Derrick McClure
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We will examine the importance of translations between Gaelic and Scots in reinforcing the changed perception of "Scottish literature" from a marginal branch of English literature to an autonomous national literature in three languages. Nì sinn sgrùdadh air cho cudromach 's a tha eadar-theangachaidhean eadar Gàidhlig agus Scots ann a bhith...
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Feuch Clàrsach/Come and Try Clàrsach (the Scottish small harp) with Carola MacCallum
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Have you always wanted to play the harp? Here is your chance to try it in an informal and fun ‘hands on’ workshop. An robh thu riamh ag iarraidh a’ chlàrsaich a chluich? Thig còmhla ris a’ bhùth-obrach neo-fhoirmeil is spòrsail againn. Le taic bho Bhòrd na Gàidhlig/with support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig
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Spring Workshop Series: Strategies for Reading Academic Work PGT and UG
-What do good readers do when confronted with academic publications? This online session reveals strategies for getting the most from your course reading and research. It covers how to read actively and how to keep a good record.
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Òran Gàidhlig/Gaelic Song Workshop with Carola MacCallum
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Learn a simple Gaelic song and find out more about the rich culture of Gaelic song in this informal and fun workshop. Ionnsaich òran Gàidhlig shìmplidh agus faigh a-mach barrachd mu chultar beairteach òrain Ghàidhlig anns a’ bhùth-obrach neo-fhoirmeil is spòrsail. Le taic bho Bhòrd na Gàidhlig/with support from Bòrd na Gàidhlig
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Panopto for Students: Recording, Editing and Sharing Video
-Panopto is the institutional platform for hosting audio and video content within the university. This online session gives students an overview of how to create and record high-quality learning material for online delivery which may be relevant for your course work and assessments. Available to all students, Panopto can be...
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Stories an Sangs fae a Stoney Quine an Loon
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Aberdeen and Beyond Storytelling Festival
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Dìleab nan Cruithneach: Faclan Cruithnis Beò ann an Gàidhlig/The Legacy of the Picts: Pictish Words Alive in Gaelic with Tomos Dargie
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Although the Pictish Language is no longer spoken and almost forgotten, much of what has survived has been preserved in place-names and through words adopted into Gaelic from Pictish. In this talk, Tomos Dargie, a Postgrad student at Aberdeen University, discusses these survivals and what they can tell us about...
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Anxiety Workshop
-Learn more about what anxiety is, what it feels like, and how it affects both your mind and body. We’ll also explore practical strategies that can help you manage anxious thoughts and feelings. The session will be facilitated by experienced, qualified counsellors from the University Counselling Service, and will be delivered...
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Cearcall Còmhraidh/Gaelic Conversation Circle
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An opportunity to use whatever Gaelic you have or simply hear it spoken. Cothrom Gàidhlig sam bith a th’ agad a chleachdadh neo dìreach a chluinntinn ga bruidhinn. No Booking Required
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Spring Workshop Series: Planning, Designing and Delivering a Presentation ONLINE (UG & PGT)
-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...
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Academic skills drop-in (writing and study skills) at SDR Library - room 506
-Got a question about your writing or any aspect of study? Pop into room 506 on level 5 of Sir Duncan Rice Library (between 12:00 – 14:00 on advertised Wednesdays during term) for help and advice. Not a workshop nor a group class, this is just an opportunity for a quick one-to-one...
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Repair What You Wear Mending Workshops
-The Repair What You Wear team are coordinating with the Green Library Group to offer mending workshops at The Sir Duncan Rice Library on 25 February and 8 April.Come along to learn practical hand sewing techniques and give your items of clothing a new lease of life.
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Start Here Breakfast
-Venue: Interdisciplinary Lounge, Crombie Hall.
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Architecture in Aberdeen, 1918 to 1968...from the Great War to the Paris Riots
-Join Dr William Brogden to learn about ‘Architecture in Aberdeen, 1918 to 1968...from the Great War to the Paris Riots’Tickets are free but must be booked in advance as space is limited!
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German Filmklub: Secrets of a Soul
-The German Filmklub will be showing 'Secrets of a Soul’ (G.W. Pabst, 1926, 75mins), the first ever expressly psychoanalytic film. Silent film with English intertitles and music by Giuseppe Becce. FREE. All welcome. Content warnings: themes of murder, injury, intrusive thoughts and behaviour.
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Gàidhlig agus an t-Àrd-ùrlar/Gaelic and the Stage with Eilidh Robertson and Oscar Howe
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Ever wanted to try and direct a play in Gaelic? Fancy a peek behind the curtain and a chance to design how you would stage a play? Then come along to ‘Gaelic and the Stage’, where you’ll learn a little about the origins of Gaelic drama, a couple of interesting...
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How to apply for the ABDN Internships
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This session is designed to answer all your questions so you can apply for an ABDN Internship with confidence for the best chance of success.
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Enterprise Workshop - IP made easy
-A free online workshop covering the essentials of starting a business. An hour long and tailored specifically for university founders.
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Spring Workshop Series: What are the key steps in Researching and Approaching an Essay Assignment? ONLINE (UG & PGT)
-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.
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Spring Family Festival
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Celebrate the Year of the Horse at our annual Spring Family Festival at the University of Aberdeen, Elphinstone Hall!