Event Archive

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.  

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.  

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 event is for all current and aspiring STEM professionals.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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

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.

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

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...

Aberdeen and Beyond Storytelling Festival

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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. 

Venue: Interdisciplinary Lounge, Crombie Hall.

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!

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.

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...

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.

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 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.  

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at our annual Spring Family Festival at the University of Aberdeen, Elphinstone Hall!