University of Aberdeen What's On

19/11/2024

👑Colouring queen Johanna Basford will be on campus this Sunday! Come along and celebrate Book Week and join in with the colouring-in project on our monster map - a giant piece of artwork inspired by a page in one of the oldest atlases in the University’s Collections!

Join our mass colouring in event led by bestselling illustrator, author and pioneer of the adult colouring book trend, Johanna Basford, at the Sir Duncan Rice Library on Sunday. Pencils have been sharpened and a giant version of a map inspired by a page in the 400-year-old Ortelius atlas is ready for your artistic input http://abdn.io/16w

18/11/2024

🤩It's almost that time of year when the brilliant Christmas Lecture by Royal Institution of Great Britain is hosted and this year will be presented by Chris van Tulleken.

We are excited that the The Rowett Institute are working in partnership with TechFest to host the live-stream of the lecture, a chance for you to see 'behind the scenes' of the recording before it goes live to the public!🎉

Don't miss out, reserve your place here - https://tinyurl.com/3vwknw63

Want to be among the first to hear Dr Chris van Tulleken deliver this year's The Royal Institution Christmas Lectures?

We have teamed up with TechFest to put on live screenings of the recording of these ever-popular festive features, right here at The Rowett Institute.

You'll be part of the audience as TV's Dr Chris dives deep inside our bodies to explore how the food we eat impacts our health and our planet.

And you'll get to learn about our leading nutrition research, directly from the scientists working to make our diets healthier and more sustainable.

Seasonal refreshments will be provided too - so hurry and snap up a ticket while you can.

https://www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/royal-institution-christmas-lectures-livestream/

TechFest Royal Institution of Great Britain Performing Arts

14/11/2024

Have you ever wanted to try Chinese Calligraphy?

The Confucius Institute Aberdeen have a few places left on their workshop this Saturday and it a great chance to give this beautiful art a try.

Contact the team to book your place ⬇️

14/11/2024

🎄✨ Discover the Magic of TechFest's 24 Days of STEM Advent Calendar! 🎁

Bring the holiday season to life with 24 days of fun, interactive STEM activities for your classroom or home! 🌟

From sparking curiosity in young minds at school to creating unforgettable holiday moments at home, this resource is your guide to stress-free, joy-filled learning and celebration.

🎉 Presented by TechFest and proudly supported by 🤝.

👉 Sign up today and start counting down to fun! -> https://techfest.org.uk/news-events/news/item/358-techfest-24-days-of-stem-advent-calendar

✨ Let the countdown begin! 🎅🎁

12/11/2024

It's your chance to hear the Andrew Carnegie Lecture with Henry Dimbleby and his fantastic talk "Eating ourselves to death: How the modern diet is destroying our bodies and our planet" ⬇️

Eating ourselves to death: How the modern diet is destroying our bodies and our planet. Hear from the inspiring keynote speaker Henry Dimbleby, a leading voi...

06/11/2024

There are still a few tickets left for tonight's fascinating lecture with Henry Dimbleby, don't miss out!

Find out more and book here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/.../the-andrew.../e-odzzeb

Tickets are now available for The Andrew Carnegie Lecture at Arts Lecture Theatre, on Wednesday 6th November 2024. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

02/11/2024

Way WORD Festival will welcome author Nuril Basri on 26 November. Join us as he discusses his best-known novel Not a Virgin, a q***r coming-of-age tale set in Jakarta, and his most recent publication Maya, a tragicomic tale of an Indonesian migrant worker's voyage. Find out more ⬇️

Q***r Indonesian writing with Nuril Basri: discussing his novels 'Not a Virgin', a q***r coming-of-age tale set in Jakarta, and 'Maya', a tragicomic tale of an Indonesian migrant worker's voyage. 26 Nov, 6.30pm.
Book free tickets at www.waywordfestival.com

30/10/2024

Baye Falls - A captivating documentary following the journey of Sufi spiritual teacher Ibrahima Fall and his unique approach to Islam. Witness the power of faith, community, and resilience in the face of adversity. Find out more: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/21029/

Elphinstone Institute Ethnographic Film Series

Baye Falls: Devotional Chanting in Senegal
Thursday 7 November at 6.30pm
MacRobert Building MR051
All welcome

Followed by an online Q&A with the film maker

Join us for an incredible journey across Senegal with Sufi spiritual teacher Ibrahima Fall in this documentary exploring Fall's work and ceremonies. An exciting chance to discover the work of Fall, who played an important role during French colonial rule in strengthening the morale of oppressed Senegalese working and lower classes, and the ceremonies giving space for indigenous traditions to crossover within Islam.

Adelina Sasnauskaite is a Lithuanian visual artist living and working in London. Her work scrutinises the complex relationship of women to their society; navigating everyday sexism, pressures surrounding appearance and behaviour, and of course a sense of enforced performativity. In 2022 she travelled to West Africa to pursue a public mural painting project. and became closely involved with local communities and their rich spiritual lives. She travelled with Baye Falls throughout Senegal, documenting their performances and released this film shortly afterwards.

18/10/2024

Discover the fascinating life of Robert Wilson (1787 - 1871)!

Robert was a surgeon and traveller from Banff, Scotland. He was the first European to explore Kurdish areas in Mesopotamia, and he also travelled throughout Africa, the Middle and Far East, and Europe. He was the Private Secretary to Lord Hastings, while he was Governor of Malta, and he was also a ship's surgeon for the Honourable East India Company.

A collection of his journals are now available online, his detailed notes capture both his medical knowledge and adventurous spirit: http://abdn.io/11Q

16/10/2024

'Eating ourselves to death: How the modern diet is destroying our bodies and our planet' - we can't wait to hear from Henry Dimbleby who will deliver the keynote lecture for the Andrew Carnegie Lecture Series, it's one not to miss!

Find out more: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/university-of-aberdeen/the-andrew-carnegie-lecture/e-odzzeb

Tickets are now available for The Andrew Carnegie Lecture at Arts Lecture Theatre, on Wednesday 6th November 2024. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

11/10/2024

Looking for something fun to do over the October holidays?

The Zoology Museum is open weekdays from 10 am –4 pm. Perfect for a family day out, it’s free to explore, and there’s so much to discover. Come and spark curiosity in the natural world!

Please note, at this time parking on site is reserved for staff and students - other parking is available in the surrounding area - more information: http://abdn.io/11f

09/10/2024

✨Celebrating 75 years of John Boyd Orr's Nobel Prize!✨

Hear from the inspiring Henry Dimbleby, a leading voice in the fight for food system reform. His work, including the National Food Strategy and his acclaimed book Ravenous, delves into the challenges of our food system and how we can address them.

After Henry’s lecture, engage with our expert panel featuring:

🔹 Professor Jules Griffin, Director at The Rowett Institute
🔹 Professor Alexandra Johnstone, expert in food inequality at The Rowett Institute
🔹 Heather Kelman, Chair of Food Standards Scotland

Let’s unite for a better, healthier food future! 🌍🍽️
Find out more: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/21038/

24/09/2024

We are excited that Way WORD Festival is back again for another year and will host an evening of music and poetry this evening at the Blue Lamp from 7pm 🥳🎼.

There's a huge programme of events taking place all week, make sure you visit www.waywordfestival.com and find out what's happening!

TOMORROW! WayWORD at The Lampie showcases the finest innovative voices in North East Scotland. Join performers, including Sheena Blackhall & Jacob Sam-La Rose, for an evening of music, poetry, and song. 24/9/24
Free tickets and full line-up available from www.waywordfestival.com

20/09/2024

🌟 Expand Your Mind at the Aberdeen Science Festival! 🌟

Dive deep into the fascinating world of psychology and the mysteries of the mind with Aberdeen Science Festival, powered by TechFest! 🧠✨ The Psychology Mum | ThinkScience Ltd | Cafe Scientifique - Aberdeen City | The Science Magician - Dr Matt Pritchard | Somniance Sleep Specialists

Join us for thought-provoking events that will challenge your perspectives and ignite your curiosity. From exploring the inner workings of the human brain to discovering the latest in psychological research, there’s something for everyone eager to expand their horizons! 🌐🔍

Book tickets now at: https://www.techfest.org.uk/festival/aberdeen-science-festival

20/09/2024

🌍Don't miss out on 'Discovery Day' this Sunday hosted in our Zoology building from 10am - 4pm!

⭐️Research will be made real with hands-on activities, demonstrations and exploration of science, art and more with family-friendly activities for all ages, learn about how research can have an impact on your life!

▶️Also open as part of the day will be the Zoology Museum, Sir Duncan Rice Library and Cruickshank Botanic Gardens.

🎟️It's a free event but you can secure your place here - https://tinyurl.com/2sfyw6w7

19/09/2024

is taking over Aberdeen and Glasgow next week! 🚀

In Aberdeen, we've got 4 exciting events: The Orkney and Shetland Cancer Gene talk, Explorathon Discovery Day, The Ugly Animal Show and Sci-Fi Snobbery.
👉 Details: https://buff.ly/3XkrYdQ

In Glasgow, there are 10 events lined up, including The Transformation of Glasgow Zoology, Superhero Science, Adventures with Micro:Bits, Explorathon at Doors Open Day, and more.
👉 Details: https://buff.ly/474EwsR

See you there! 🎉

27/08/2024

TechFest are hosting Aberdeen's Science Festival from 21 - 28 September, and it's one not to miss! Make sure you check out the the events they have on offer, fun for all the family and free! 🥳

🔬 Aberdeen Science Festival 2024: Fringe Events Spotlight! 🌟

Join us for a series of fascinating FREE events that explore science, history, and innovation:

Café Sci – Scotland’s Prehistoric Geometry 🗿 - 4th September

Doors Open Day at the Institute of Medical Sciences 🧬 - 7th September

The Orkney Cancer Gene: Discovery and Lessons 🧪 - 18th September

For more information and to book your free tickets click here: https://www.explorathon.co.uk/events-programme/