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...

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.

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.

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 approaching your dissertation/ final project. We will cover considerations around the role of your supervisor, your project ideas, ensuring you have a good question, appraisal of literature and  key sources, as well as overall structure. Please note, this is...

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...

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.

The Impact of Bubble Acoustics on Climate Change, Spaceships, Dolphins and the Antibiotic Apocalypse.

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Elphinstone Institute, the speaker for this year's Buchan Lecture will be Director of the Elphinstone Institute, Dr Thomas McKean

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.

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 approaching your dissertation/ final project. We will cover considerations around the role of your supervisor, your project ideas, ensuring you have a good question, appraisal of literature and  key sources, as well as overall structure. Please note, this is...

How does the violence of the past still haunt our present? At the 2nd Aberdeen Medieval and Early Modern Conference, come explore the multitude of ways violence was enacted, avoided, and considered in the premodern north. Find the programme and follow the team on Bluesky @amaemconference and on Instagram @medievalandearlymodernaberdeen.

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Are you an LLM student looking to understand the next steps in your career journey? Come along to this event and hear from employers and alumni as well as the Law Society for Scotland and more.

This event was cancelled

Are you an LLM student looking to understand the next steps in your career journey? Come along to this event and hear from employers and alumni as well as the Law Society for Scotland and more.

Elphinstone Institute Public Lecture Series

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.

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.

 If you are diagnosed as neurodivergent, or experience symptoms, why not consider participating in our upcoming 2-day writing retreat for neurodivergent PGR students, hosted on-campus? These Academic Writing retreats have now been running successfully for 2 years and have been continuously adapted in response to student feedback. The retreat will be led by Karen Lorimer...

Prices start at only £2 per plant, cash and card both accepted. Cruickshank merchandise is also available for purchase. All sales go to support the continued care and development of the Garden. Indoor or outdoor plant donations are welcome. Further information on the sale and donating plants are given...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Public screening of 'Keystone'. This screening is part of the Aberdeen Environmental Arts and Humanities Network's spring programme of public film screenings.

Public screening of 'Land Radius 2'. This screening is part of the Aberdeen Environmental Arts and Humanities Network's spring programme of public film screenings.

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.

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.

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.

Venue: Interdisciplinary Lounge, Crombie Hall

An opportunity for SensationALL to highlight the work that we do and the opportunities for students to get involved with fundraising and volunteering.

Learn about biological recording in the Cruickshank Botanic Garden.

The University of Aberdeen is delighted to host the first day of the Nuart Street Art Conference!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Come along to cheer on Aberdeen students!

We are pleased to be partnering with Prosper to convene this hustings event focused on north east Scotland.

MISS - Miscarriage Support will be on campus as part of the Charity Spotlight

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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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.

Public Lecture Series from the Elphinstone Institute.

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

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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. 

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...

Aberdeen and Beyond Storytelling Festival

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.

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...

A free online workshop covering the essentials of starting a business. An hour long and tailored specifically for university founders.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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!

Join us for this educational and inspirational talk during Neurodiversity Celebration Week!

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.

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.

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.

Join us for this relaxed and fun online chat during Neurodiversity Celebration week!

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.

A free online workshop covering the essentials of starting a business. An hour long and tailored specifically for university founders.

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.

Find out more about the official charity of the NHS.

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.

Join us for a Brocade Craft Workshop, where you'll use traditional Chinese brocade fabrics to create your own accessories.

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...

Join Dr Stephanie Zihms at the first PGR CommuniTea session of 2026.

Join us for a special themed Student Wellbeing Café for University Mental Health Day

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...

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!

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

A free online workshop covering the essentials of starting a business. An hour long and tailored specifically for university founders.

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...

Thinking of applying to an ABDN Internship? Don't miss this session to find out what is expected in applications

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

Get your CV and Covering Letter ready for all your job applications!