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2024
August
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Zumba Monday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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Zumba Monday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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Woofie Wednesdays @ Foresterhill
-Drop in to boost your mood with some extra paw-sitivity pups!
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Woofie Wednesday's @ SDRL
-with the Therapets!
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Zumba Monday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
July
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Zumba Monday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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Pride Picnic
-*Event location change*
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Communitea Series: Embracing intersectionality: Integrating multiple identities in research
-The PGR CommuniTea series provides a platform for postgraduate researchers (PGRs) to engage in discussions dedicated to exploring key themes shaping the PGR experience whilst connecting and building the PGR community. Refreshments provided!
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Woofie Wednesdays @ Taylor
-Come meet our lovely dogs for a wellbeing boost!
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Woofie Wednesdays @ Foresterhill
-Drop in to boost your mood with some extra paw-sitivity pups!
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Online PGT Dissertation Writing Day
-Are you in the final stages of writing and editing your dissertation? Are you putting off writing and finding it difficult to write alone?
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Zumba Monday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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Online PGT Refresher: Objectives & Planning for Dissertation Online Writing Day
-Are you in the final stages of writing and editing your dissertation? Are you putting off writing and finding it difficult to write alone?
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Online PGT Writing Retreat Preparation for Neurodivergent Students
-Are you neurodivergent or experience symptoms which make sustained writing more challenging? Have you been putting off writing and finding it difficult to write alone? You may find it useful to attend this 1-hour session to discuss strategies which may help.
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Woofie Wednesday's @ SDRL
-with the Therapets!
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Woofie Wednesdays @ Foresterhill
-Drop in to boost your mood with some extra paw-sitivity pups!
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Zumba Monday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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Zumba Monday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
June
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Woofie Wednesdays @ Taylor
-Come meet our lovely dogs for a wellbeing boost!
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Woofie Wednesdays @ Foresterhill
-Drop in to boost your mood with some extra paw-sitivity pups!
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Emily Garside Talk
-'What can we learn about the LGBTQ+ Community through history and culture? '
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Scottish Alliance for Food networking event
-Early Career Network Meeting
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Zumba Monday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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Pride Movie Night
-This event was cancelled
Join the Students' Union for a Pride movie night.
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PGT Refresher: Editing a dissertation: sentences and paragraphs (online)
-How do you approach editing your dissertation as you draft it and as you finalise it? What makes a formal academic sentence complete? What makes a paragraph function well? This jointly-run virtual session gives you our top tips for editing. Book your place now.
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Computational Mass Spectrometry Workshop
-A free interactive workshop on computation MS tools, such as GNPS, FERMO, SIRIUS and so much more. Lunch and coffee are provided. Tickets available at: https://buytickets.at/universityofaberdeen/1216684 Event location: Science Teaching HubEvent time: 12.00
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Yoga Tuesday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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PGT Refresher: Using academic sources and paraphrasing critically
-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 why and how to paraphrase critically. It shows what GenAI tools cannot do.
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Woofie Wednesday's @ SDRL
-with the Therapets!
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PGT Refresher: Editing a dissertation: sentences and paragraphs (on campus)
-How do you approach editing your dissertation as you draft it and as you finalise it? What makes a formal academic sentence complete? What makes a paragraph function well? This jointly-run session gives you our top tips for editing.
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Queer & Neurodivergence Training
-Training provided by Marion McLaughlin from Aurora Autistic Consulting around intersectionality on being neurodivergent and queer, aiming to mythbust common misconceptions.
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PGT Refresher Series: Tips and Advice on Approaching & Managing your Dissertation
-This is an in-person session which will provide practical advice on approaching your dissertation. We will cover: the role of your supervisor; project ideas / scope of question; literature / source review; overall structure. This is a generic session which you should consider in the context of any subject-specific advice.
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Woofie Wednesdays @ Foresterhill
-Drop in to boost your mood with some extra paw-sitivity pups!
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The Gaudie's General Election Debate
-Join The Gaudie on Tuesday 11 June at 7.00pm in NK10 for a General Election debate.
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Yoga Tuesday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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Zumba Monday @Suttie
-This event was cancelled
Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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Queer Classics
-A session hosting Tim Baker, Sam Newington, Faith Bulman, Benoit Saba and Jordan Stead on the queer classical work they have been involved with.
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PGT Refresher: Using academic sources and paraphrasing critically
-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 why and how to paraphrase critically. It shows what GenAI tools cannot do.
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Intellectual Property & Information Law Workshop
-Whether you're a legal pro, a curious entrepreneur, or just someone who loves learning about how innovation meets the law, this event is for you.
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PGT Refresher: Keeping Motivated During your Dissertation
-What motivates us? Keeping motivated throughout your research and projects can be difficult. Here we discuss key areas that can improve motivation, keep positive and on track during your projects.
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PGT Refresher: Academic Integrity and Referencing Skills for your Dissertation
-You will need to ensure your dissertation complies with academic integrity and referencing requirements. This will also help enhance the quality of your academic writing and overall argument. The session will provide you with an overview of academic integrity and discuss how this relates to your dissertation.
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Climate Cafe - Community Growing
-Join Aberdeen Climate Action for their June Climate Cafe on "Community Growing" in association with Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE).
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PGT Refresher Series: Presenting your Dissertation Research Orally
-This is a live Teams session which will provide practical advice on presenting your dissertation 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 tips for...
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PGT Refresher: Planning & Time Management for your dissertation
-Dissertations and research projects require a lot of planning and organising, so good time management is important. In this workshop we look at creating a planner to help you keep on track and strategies to help you manage your time effectively as you start your dissertation.
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PGT Refresher Series: Tips and Advice on Approaching & Managing your Dissertation
-This is a live Teams session which will provide practical advice on approaching your dissertation. We will cover: the role of your supervisor; project ideas / scope of question; literature / source review; overall structure.
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Digital Skills For Success
-A range of digital and information skills sessions are being offered in June. Everyone is welcome; whether you want to refresh your skills, learn new techniques, or enhance your knowledge. All sessions will be hosted in-person at the Sir Duncan Rice Library. Find more information on the Course Booking System....
May
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PGT Refresher: Reviewing literature and critical reading
-Sometimes a dissertation is a literature review in itself. Dissertations tend to require a process of reviewing existing literature to establish what the dissertation adds that is new. This session looks at the processes of reviewing literature and points out some of the questions to ask yourself.
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PGT Refresher: Intellectual work in your PGT context
-As a postgraduate student approaching a dissertation/project, you are required to engage in and express clearly your own ‘intellectual work’, not simply to gather information. In other words, you are critically constructing knowledge. What does that mean in practice? This session answers that question.
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Creative Collections Lunchtime Doodle
-Relax and enjoy some mindful moments as you investigate and draw selected specimens and artefacts from the University collections.
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PGT Refresher: Note-taking strategies for your dissertation
-Research projects require a lot of reading, lab work and this means we need good note-taking techniques to record and organise this information. This workshop looks at different effective techniques for making organised, interactive notes from your sources, practical activities etc. which can help when you start writing your dissertation.
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Woofie Wednesday's @ SDRL
-with the Therapets!
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Yoga Tuesday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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"To Be In Good Relation: Visiting and Reconnecting with Gwich'in Cultural Belongings in UK museums" Presentation
-Presentation by Elaine D. Alexie, University of Alberta
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Queer Theology Open Forum
-Queer Theology open forum panel discussion with Faith Bulman, Professor Tim Baker, Reuben Jarvis, Jordan Stead and Sam Newington. The discussions will focus on queer theory and theology, as well as exploring queerness in faith contexts.
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PGT Refresher: Reading strategies for your dissertation
-This workshop helps you develop a good strategy to get the most from your reading of texts and articles etc. for your dissertations and projects. We will also look at what 'good readers do' and ideas for prioritising your reading and keeping track of texts you have read.
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Zumba Monday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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The Scottish Chamber choir at St Machars Cathedral
-A beautiful venue for our a cappella programme which includes the premiere of The Lost Lichts, a remarkable choral work by Ailie Robertson - Composer Harpist. With thanks to Creative Scotland and The Hope Scott Trust for supporting this project Tickets £15/£7 Scottish Chamber Choir | Chamber Choir based in Edinburgh
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Consent and intimate partner violence
-Student Support Services regularly host Gender-Based Violence (GBV) pop-ups at various locations around campus, to help inform the staff and student body about ongoing issues with GBV and other forms of harassment and highlight the support available (both internally and externally). This pop-up is a great way for staff and...
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PGT Refresher: Reading Strategies for your dissertation
-This workshop helps you develop a good strategy to get the most from your reading of texts and articles etc. for your dissertations and projects. We will also look at what 'good readers do' and ideas for prioritising your reading and keeping track of texts you have read.This is an...
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Woofie Wednesdays @ Taylor
-Meet our barkisters at the Taylor library
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PGT Refresher: Planning & Time Management Teams
-Dissertations and research projects require a lot of planning and organising, so good time management is important. In this workshop we look at creating a planner to help you keep on track and strategies to help you manage your time effectively as you start your dissertation.This is an interactive workshop...
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Yoga Tuesday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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PGT Refresher Series: Presenting your Dissertation Research Orally
This session will provide practical advice on presenting your dissertation 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 tips for an effective presentation.
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Zumba Monday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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SSE Thermal Graduate Development Programme
-Join SSE Thermal for this short online session to find out about their up and coming opportunities based at Peterhead power station as well as some future opportunities for 2025.
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Networking the Early Modern Past in North East Scotland
-An afternoon event exploring networks and connections in the early modern north east of Scotland, and how we make connections from today with the experiences of the past. All very warmly welcome to attend all or part of the event!
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Paint your Pride
-Join DJ Inner Saboteur and the Students' Union for banner painting and a bracelet making session in preparation for Grampian Pride.
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PGT Refresher: Reviewing literature and critical reading
-Sometimes a dissertation is a literature review in itself. But even if not, dissertations tend to require a process of reviewing existing literature in order to establish what the dissertation adds that is new. This session looks at the processes of reviewing literature and points out some of the...
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"Impressionists in their Garden" Public Lecture
-Caroline Holmes will be hosting a lecture entitled "Impressionists in their Garden - Living Light and Colour".
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Invertebrate Pirates Seminar
-A unique opportunity to hear Dr Jessica Goodheart, Assistant Curator of Malacology and Assistant Professor at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City speak about her research.
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PGT Refresher: Intellectual work in your PGT context
-As a postgraduate student approaching a dissertation/project, you are required to engage in and express clearly your own ‘intellectual work’, not simply to gather information. In other words, you are critically constructing knowledge. What does that mean in practice? This session answers that question.
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Festival Choral Evensong
-All are welcome to the last King's College Chapel service of the academic year featuring our vibrant Chapel Choir.
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Woofie Wednesday's @ SDRL
-This is your sign to do something nice for yourself this Mental Health Awareness Week! Meet our lovely dogs for cuddles and paw-sitivity boost - a good serotonin boost for sure!
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Academic writing drop-in session @ Sir Duncan Rice Library
-Got a question about your writing? Pop into room 506 on level 5 of Sir Duncan Rice Librar for help and advice. Not a workshop but an opportunity for a quick chat about an academic writing problem. This drop-in session is open to undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.
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Baker Hughes Internship Drop-in
-Drop in to hear about internship opportunities at Baker Hughes and hear from students currently interning with them!
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Yoga Tuesday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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Wear it Green Postgraduate Cafe
-Join the Multi-Faith Chaplaincy at their weekly Postgraduate cafe. Wear green to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Week!
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Transition Event hosted by Subsea 7
-Come along to AFBE's Transition Event hosted by Subsea 7 on 14th May to gain insights from industry leaders.
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Book Launch: Whudderin Heichts
A Doric Owersettin o Wuthering Heights by Sheena Blackhall and Linda Smith.
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The Granite Men: 1730-1914
The history of the granite industry in Aberdeen from the Elphinstone Institute Public Lecture Series 2024.
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Zumba Monday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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Cafe Med: Seminar 4: Spinal Muscular Atrophy
-10 years ago, Spinal Muscular Atrophy was the second most common inherited cause of infant mortality worldwide, but you may never have heard of it. Three novel therapies have emerged, which are providing new hope for families. Regius Professor Simon H Parson (Chair in Anatomy) and Dr Elma Stephen (Consultant...
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Start Here Breakfast
-Join the University of Aberdeen's monthly informal business networking event with a delicious breakfast!
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Woofie Wednesdays @ Taylor
-Meet our barkisters at the Taylor library
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Woofie Wednesday's @ SDRL
-with the Therapets!
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Manup: Men's mental health
-Student Support Services regularly host Gender-Based Violence (GBV) pop-ups at various locations around campus, to help inform the staff and student body about ongoing issues with GBV and other forms of harassment and highlight the support available (both internally and externally). This pop-up is a great way for staff and...
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Woofie Wednesdays @ Foresterhill
-Boost your mood with some extra paw-sitivity
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Free event - Climate Cafe- Politics and Climate Change
-Aberdeen Climate Action's next free hybrid Climate Cafe is addressing question "Is politics suited to tackle the issue of climate change?". Speaker are Bennett Collins (University of Aberdeen), Maggie Chapman MSP and Jean Boucher (XR and Friend's of St Fittick's). Their 15 minute talks will be followed by audience Q&A....
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Yoga Tuesday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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Qualitative Research Methods Workshop
-Are you interested in Qualitative Research Methods and would like to learn more or build on existing knowledge?
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Zumba Monday @Suttie
-This event was cancelled
Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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Views on GenAI Focus Group
Calling all students: win a £10 voucher by contributing to a 1 hour focus group on students' perspectives on generative artificial intelligence in higher education.
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Views on GenAI Focus Group
Calling all students: win a £10 voucher by contributing to a 1 hour focus group on students' perspectives on generative artificial intelligence in higher education.
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CGD Critical Realism Seminar with Professor Leon Tikly
-Professor Leon Tikly, University of Bristol, will present an online seminar discussing the relevance of the philosophy of critical realism for international development and explore some of the implications for research, policy and practice.
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Critical Realism and International Development: Some Implications for Research, Policy and Practice
-Professor Leon Tikly, from the University of Bristol, will present an online seminar on Wednesday 1st May starting at 12pm discussing the relevance of the philosophy of critical realism for international development and explore some of the implications for research, policy and practice. Find out more about the seminar, what...
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Woofie Wednesdays @ Foresterhill
-Boost your mood with some extra paw-sitivity
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Woofie Wednesday's @ SDRL
-with the Therapets!
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Views on GenAI Focus Group
Calling all students: win a £10 voucher by contributing to a 1 hour focus group on students' perspectives on generative artificial intelligence in higher education.
April
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Yoga Tuesday @Suttie
-Free classes for staff and students on a drop-in basis.
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CGD Critical Realism Seminar with Professor Alpesh Maisuria & Dr Grant Banfield
-Professor Alpesh Maisuria, UWE Bristol, and Dr Grant Banfield, University of South Australia present the online seminar: 'Critical Realism - A Conversation'.