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Disclaimer; this blogpost was written with Covid restrictions in Scotland as of May 2021 in mind. If you do make travel plans please make sure you check the current restrictions in your local area and any area you will be travelling to or through and stay safe.

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"Men are less likely to talk about their mental health challenges due to the archaic societal view of men being the stronger gender. The notion that men should behave or look a certain way can be detrimental to their mental health. In my part of the world, men are not…

All the greatest men we draw inspiration from; Winston Churchill, J.F Kennedy, Muhammad Ali, LeBron James, etc.; all had (have) one thing in common, a healthy mind. Now that lockdown is done and everything seems new and so fast-paced, we are having all these thoughts and emotions…

Refugee Week UK 2021, 14th June - 20th June 

Higher education institutions in the UK have a long tradition of providing sanctuary for academics and young people forced to flee conflict and persecution and find safety elsewhere. To build further on support measures already in place, the University of Aberdeen…

This week marks Men’s Health Week, a time dedicated to raising awareness of the health issues that disproportionately affect men as well as engaging men in seeking treatment by expanding access and reducing stigma surrounding health. June is also Pride Month, celebrating the lives and achievements of those of us…

As pride month approaches, I find myself thinking a lot about what it means to be proud again. Does it mean being able to declare your labels proudly and openly to whomever you choose? And how are you meant to be out, loud and proud, if you are not even…

Our university campus is small, but plentiful. What it lacks in size, it makes up from in beautiful … small bits of paradise. You will be ambling along the Old High street, turn a corner and before you know it find yourself in a wee oasis. Here are five hidden…

I teach a Postgraduate course entitled “Religion, Conflict and Security”. One aspect that links religion with societal conflict is that of sexuality. Each year, religion is blamed for intolerance and exclusion for amongst others, attitudes to LBGT+ individuals and communities. These views are expressed (and sometimes mobilised) by all sides…

Spring is here! And if you’re like me, you’ve thought, “I need to try gardening”. Not just because you feel like a hobby-less hermit but also because you’ve heard it can be quite rewarding to grow something from seeds (especially if you can eat it). However, you probably have also…

Regardless of the title, this article is addressed not only to those in their final year but also to everyone studying at the university, no matter which year they are in. It is encouraged to prepare for your future after graduation as early as possible. Why? Because there are many…