Posts in October 2020

Rebecca, graduated from MA(hons) Religious Studies in 2014 and MSc in Religion and Society (Sociology) in 2018, she now works at the University of Aberdeen.

National Coming Out Day was founded back in 1988 and is celebrated every year on October 11th. In this blog I want to discuss the…

Here’s what you need to know about The Gaudie. According to The Guardian, it is the oldest independent student publication in Scotland, dating back to 1934. It has since then become a successful 21^st century voice across the campus and the city of Aberdeen, owning up to a readership of…

Originated in the United States, Black History Month has been celebrated since 1915. Initiated by historian Carter G. Woodson, the event is dedicated to honour the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans and other people of African origin in every area of endeavour throughout history. This commemoration finally gained…

We are the University of Aberdeen’s Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) Forum, and we represent all the students within this demographic. We were created in 2017 to try to ensure the safety and representation of BAME students on campus, and promote solidarity within our diverse communities. 

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Robert Traynham gained a PhD in history from the University of Aberdeen in 2019.

He is currently the Head of Public Affairs for Facebook in their Washington, DC offices where he oversees the external engagement relationships on behalf of the company to reporters, non-profit leaders, universities and other thought…