Event Archive

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.

Opportunity to contribute to Entrepreneurship Education Development at the University

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: 31 March, 1000-1500 – opening presentation (recorded) and drop in format 3 and 8 April, 1100-1400...

Photography Competition

Ramadan in the tradition of Qatar: Tradition, Spirits, and Unity. Studnets will share on social medias their best photography shots and the best three will be printed and displayed at the university.

Marine Careers Talk Series

This series will spotlight and celebrate women in ocean science who are walking a path that is, in many ways, more difficult than that of male researchers and whose achievements are all the greater for it. The talks are open to everyone, at any stage of their career and to...

Woofie Wednesdays @ Taylor

Come meet our lovely dogs for a wellbeing boost!

Start Here Breakfast

Are you a student interested in entrepreneurship and innovation? Connect with like-minded staff, students, entrepreneurs, and experts at the monthly Start Here Breakfast networking event! Start Here Breakfast events are held on the last Wednesday of every month, this is your chance to connect with the university’s enterprise community.

Of Beginnings and of the North: Tales from Finland and Beyond

Aberdeen and Beyond Storytelling Festival

Traditional Tales from Finland and Beyond

Finnish storyteller Riikka Palonen will share ancient stories and songs from Fenno-Baltic, Karelian, and Lappish traditions, hoping to connect us to our beautiful planet, and in doing so create a spell to help heal our dear Mother Earth. Part of the Aberdeen and Beyond Storytelling Festival.

Yoga Tuesday @Suttie

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

Zumba Monday @Suttie

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

Walk and Talk - Hillhead residents

Join us for a walk and talk around the city with the Hillhead SRA team

University of Aberdeen Chamber Choir: Leighton's Mass for Double Choir

Join the University of Aberdeen Chamber Choir's performance of the Edinburgh-based composer, Keith Leighton's Mass for Double Choir.

Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Chinese calligraphy is the ancient art of Chinese writing.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025: Maximising the Potential of Neurodiversity at UoA

In this online session, we will discuss the power of self-awareness and how we can build this and utilise it to maximise the potential of neurodivergence at University of Aberdeen.

Badminton Competition

Come join us for a badminton competition

Scottish Heraldry - Cheerfully Illustrated

Aberdeen is one of Scotland’s most heraldic cities, where everything from street bollards and litter bins to council vehicles and granite buildings features coats of arms. Celebrated heraldist Gordon Casely highlights how twenty-first century Scots heraldry marks, decorates, identifies, and informs, illustrating his talk with images from Aberdeen and beyond.

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025: Neurodivergent Journeys: Experiences completing a PhD

Join us for a relaxed and insightful conversation with Dr Sarinah O'Donoghue, Dr Helen Knight and Dr Lucy Thompson as we mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week.

SLB Insight Day and Recruitment Drive, 2025

Join SLB as a dedicated, innovative engineer and help us lead the way toward a balanced planet. We will give you the responsibility and support to make a difference to our business from day one. You'll benefit from world-class training, work on important projects straight away and play a key...

Cafe Sci - Time, place and pictures: how do we improve the care of stroke patients?

Professor Mary Joan MacLeod will discuss research which seeks to improve the care of stroke patients

Multi-faith Chaplaincy's Hillhead Cafe

Doughnuts and hot drinks with the Chaplaincy. Come along for a chat. Everyone is welcome.

Multi-faith Chaplaincy's Hillhead Cafe

Doughnuts and hot drinks with the Chaplaincy. Come along for a chat. Everyone is welcome.

SLS Online Workshop: Paragraphs: How to Give Them Structure and Flow

Why do good paragraphs help your marker? How should they be organised? This online session shows you how to understand the different purposes paragraphs can have and how to construct them cohesively. 

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025: "Autism Research" talk by Alastair Meek

Researching Autism presents unique difficulties for researchers, both in terms of the opinion of the autistic community and methodologically.

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.

Marine Careers Talk Series

This series will spotlight and celebrate women in ocean science who are walking a path that is, in many ways, more difficult than that of male researchers and whose achievements are all the greater for it. The talks are open to everyone, at any stage of their career and to...

Academic skills drop-in (writing and study skills)

Got a question about your writing or any aspect of study? Pop into room 506 on level 5 of Sir Duncan Rice Library for help and advice. Not a workshop but an opportunity for a quick chat about a specific challenge. 

Open Mic night

Test your singing skills.

Explore a Career in Healthcare: An Evening for Graduates and Mature Applicants

Are you a graduate or mature applicant considering a career in healthcare? Or are you considering this after your current degree? Join us for an enlightening evening where you'll gain valuable insights into the admissions criteria and discover why a career in medicine, dentistry or physician associates might be the...

German Filmklub: The Edukators

Join the German Filmklub on Tuesday 18 March to watch 'The Edukators' (Hans Weingartner, 2004, 121mins).

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.

ICAS - Opening doors into accountancy, business or finance

Ever considered a career in chartered accountancy? Maybe you're curious about the profession and want to know more, or maybe you're holding an offer for an internship or graduate traineeship and are wondering how to make the most of the opportunity?

Civil Service Fast Stream- A Graduate Career in Government

Discover the Civil Service Fast Stream - your gateway to a rewarding career in the UK government. Whether you're interested in policy-making, project management, or leadership roles, the Fast Stream offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and impact.

Table tennis competition

Test your skills at the Table tennis competition

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025: Neurodiversity Natter

This is an online, conversation style event where three panel speakers will share their experiences of being neurodivergent and help challenge some myths.

Walk and Talk

Join us in a Walk and Talk around the city

Chess competition

Test your skills at the Chess Competition

30th Annual Boat Race

In a celebration of the 30th annual Aberdeen Boat Race the University of Aberdeen Boat Club (AUBC) and Robert Gordon University Boat Club (RGUBC) will battle it out on a 3.5km stretch of the River Dee on Saturday 15 March at 12.15pm.

PGR Digital Skills Sessions: NVivo to analyse qualitative data (Online)

This Spring we are running a series of online workshops for PGRs covering key skills for working digitally and conducting research using academic literature. NVivo is a powerful tool for working with qualitative data. This virtual workshop will introduce you to the main features of NVivo which you can use for...

SLS Workshop - Using Study Time Effectively

Join this workshop for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught students.

Pool competition

Test your skills at the Pool Competition

Mike Dale "The North Coast 500 - a floral road trip" Lecture

Friends of the Cruickshank Botanic Garden are hosting a public lecture titled ""The North Coast 500 - a floral road trip".

Cafe Sci - The World Wars of Disinformation

Join Tom Weber, Jesper Kallestrup and Annelotte Janse from as they discuss disinformation and fake news

Careers in Energy: Your pathway to employment

The purpose of this GROW event is to provide participants with an opportunity to develop transferable skills, such as leadership, communication, confidence and self-presentation. These skills will enhance their employability and help them distinguish themselves in a crowded job market. The event will kick off with a panel session featuring...

German Drama Group: 36,000 Seconds

The German Drama Group proudly presents this year's play: '36,000 Sekunden' (36,000 Seconds) by Julia Gastel.

SLS Online Workshop: Organising an 'Essay'-Type Assignment

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 2) the ability to make a good scaffold (or essay plan) which enables effective paragraphing.

University Mental Health Day: Pop Up Stalls Event @Foresterhill

Whether you're looking for advice, a chat, or simply a place to connect, pop by, get involved, and help us make a difference.

University Mental Health Day: Pop Up Stalls Event @Union Brew

Whether you're looking for advice, a chat, or simply a place to connect, pop by, get involved, and help us make a difference.

Poker competition

Test your skills with Poker competition

Multi-faith Chaplaincy's Hillhead Cafe

Doughnuts and hot drinks with the Chaplaincy. Come along for a chat. Everyone is welcome.

Marine Careers Talk Series

This series will spotlight and celebrate women in ocean science who are walking a path that is, in many ways, more difficult than that of male researchers and whose achievements are all the greater for it. The talks are open to everyone, at any stage of their career and to...

Sparking Change Showcase Event

Join us for the free Sparking Change Showcase Event-a day of inspiration, networking, and celebration.

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.

Academic skills drop-in (writing and study skills)

Got a question about your writing or any aspect of study? Pop into room 506 on level 5 of Sir Duncan Rice Library for help and advice. Not a workshop but an opportunity for a quick chat about a specific challenge. 

Advanced academic database techniques

The library are offering a series of online workshops for postgraduates on essential digital research skills.

PGR Digital Skills Sessions: Advanced academic database techniques for PGRs (Online)

This Spring we are running a series of online workshops for PGRs covering key skills for working digitally and conducting research using academic literature.

SLS Workshop - How to use Academic Sources more Effectively

Join this workshop for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught students.

Keeping your research legal: Copyright and Creative Commons for researchers

The library are offering a series of online workshops for postgraduates on essential digital research skills.

PGR Digital Skills Sessions: Bias, diversity and representation in academic literature for PGRs (Online)

This Spring we are running a series of online workshops for PGRs covering key skills for working digitally and conducting research using academic literature.

SLS Workshop - Approaching and Designing an Academic Poster

Join this workshop for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught students.

Hillhead Bake Off

Bring your baked goods and be judged.

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop - Lotus

Experience the harmony of mind and body through Chinese brush painting.

Chinese Brush Painting Workshop - Bamboo

Discover the art of Chinese brush painting by learning to depict bamboo, a timeless symbol of resilience and integrity in East Asian culture.

SLS Online Workshop: Reviewing the Literature

This online session looks at what reviewing the literature 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 review.

PGR Digital Skills Sessions: Referencing software for PGRs (Online)

This Spring we are running a series of online workshops for PGRs covering key skills for working digitally and conducting research using academic literature. Referencing correctly is a key part of academic integrity and avoiding plagiarism.  In this 2-hour workshop we will look at the advantages of using reference management software and...

Mario Kart Competition

Test your skills at the Mario Cart Competition

Film Screening: Hallout (2022), Hidden (2017), and Rabbit Hole (2015)

Watch three incredible short film documentaries that explore the diverse and complex relationships between humans and the natural world. Followed by a Q&A with director Oliver Wilkins.

International Women's Day Pamper Night

The Students Union are hosting a Pamper Night for International Women's Day.

Psychology Networking Event 2025

The School of Psychology, in partnership with the Careers and Employability Service, have organised this event which gives our 3rd and 4th year undergraduate and our postgraduate Psychology students the opportunity to network with professionals from a variety of organisations.

Digital and Information Services Pop-up

Come along to this pop-up in Old Aberdeen campus to find out how Digital and Information Services can support you.

Commercial law in practice with Slaughter & May

Using examples of recent transactions, Paul will bring to life how law operates in the commercial world and give some insight into what a career in corporate law involves.

Multi-faith Chaplaincy's Hillhead Cafe

Doughnuts and hot drinks with the Chaplaincy. Come along for a chat. Everyone is welcome.

Marine Careers Talk Series

This series will spotlight and celebrate women in ocean science who are walking a path that is, in many ways, more difficult than that of male researchers and whose achievements are all the greater for it. The talks are open to everyone, at any stage of their career and to...

SLS Online Workshop: Strategies for Reading Effectively

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.

SLS Workshop - Approaching and Managing your Dissertation

Join this workshop for Undergraduate students.

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.

Academic skills drop-in (writing and study skills)

Got a question about your writing or any aspect of study? Pop into room 506 on level 5 of Sir Duncan Rice Library (11:00 – 13:00 on advertised Wednesdays) for help and advice. Not a workshop but an opportunity for a quick chat about a specific challenge. 

Advanced use of search engines and grey literature

The library are offering a series of online workshops for postgraduates on essential digital research skills.

Conversation on Poverty & Social Inclusion

Join us for a session designed to enable researchers from across the university to discuss issues, challenges, and their ideas for research on Social Inclusion and Poverty. Hosted by the Interdisciplinary Institute, this session will create space for people to make connections, learn about each other’s work, and seed collaborations....

Conversation on... Poverty & Social Inclusion (PGR)

Join this informative session on 5 March, between 9.00-11.30am at the Foresterhill Campus designed to enable researchers from across the university to discuss issues, challenges, and their ideas for research on Social Inclusion and Poverty. Hosted by the Interdisciplinary Institute, this session will create space for people to make connections, learn...

International Women's Day

Join the International Women’s Development Network to explore the theme for this year – Accelerate action. Programme elements include a panel discussion, networking lunch, coaching workshop and wellbeing walk.

Climate Cafe- Community Solar Projects

Across the world, community solar projects are appearing that general renewable power, bring communities together and keep more money in the local economy. Come to this cafe created in partnership with North East Scotland Climate Action Network (NESCAN) and hear from people doing this in their community and advising governments...

PechaKucha

This event was fully booked

Join students from the School of Biological Sciences for an evening of dynamic PechaKucha presentations showcasing their research activities.

Yoga Tuesday @Suttie

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

German Film Club Screening: 'Hotel'

Join the German Film Club for their screening of 'Hotel' (Jessica Hausner, 2004, Austria).

CV and Cover Letter Workshop - Interns with Impact

Get your CV and Covering Letter ready ahead of applying to the ABDN Internships - Interns with Impact Summer 2025 stream!

Pancake Day Special at the Food Court

The pancake shack will return to the Food Court in the Students’ Union Building for Shrove Tuesday 2025. Grab a double stack of fluffy buttermilk pancakes for £3.50, the toppings to choose from are batter then ever:   Banoffee Caramelized bananas, whipped cream, topped with Biscoff crumb and a drizzle of dulce de leche   Contains:...

Foundations of literature searching

The library are offering a series of online workshops for postgraduates on essential digital research skills.

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!

SLS Workshop - What is Academic Writing? How to ensure correct Paragraphing, Grammar and Punctuation in my work?

Join this workshop for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught students.

That's Not Real Research: Food Provenance (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!'...

Digital and Information Services Pop-up

Come along to this pop-up in Old Aberdeen campus to find out how Digital and Information Services can support you.

Celebration Cèilidh with the Midmar Occasionals

Let's celebrate the end of World Gaelic Week with a Scottish cèilidh.

WORKSHOP: Imagined Norths - Fantasy Map Making

Come along and make your own fantasy map at this workshop in the Sir Duncan Rice Library!