Public Engagement at UoA

04/11/2025

Did you know that you can ‘Discover Old Aberdeen’ with our University app that includes audio tours, archival images, videos, 360° tours and digital reconstructions of lost sites. The app can be downloaded for android or apple devices so give it a go and you might learn something new!

Link for apple users:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/discover-old-aberdeen/id6749239169

Link for android users:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.goodbarber.discoveroldabdnapp

18/04/2024

What impact do caregivers have on language development of infants?

This talk, from Dr Johannes Heim at the School of Language, Literature, Music & Visual Culture explains the benefits of caregivers’ interactions with their infants for language development.

Join us at our next Cafe Sci on 29th April at Aberdeen Art Gallery, 7pm - 8pm.

Register now at: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/20277/

09/04/2024

Our next Cafe Sci takes place on 29th April.

Join Dr Johannes Heim at the School of Language, Literature, Music & Visual Culture for this talk explaining the benefits of caregivers’ interactions with their infants for language development.

Find out more and register at

What impact do caregivers have on language development of infants?

07/03/2024

There's still time to register to attend our Bright Club comedy night, in partnership with The James Hutton Institute
Join researchers from both institutions for some funny tales of research.
Register now at: https://abdn.eventsair.com/bright-club-2024/brightclub2024registration

29/02/2024

Join University of Aberdeen at our International Women's Day event on 7 March. Hear from our remarkable speakers as they share their boundary-breaking career journeys and passionate insights on building a more inclusive world.

Find out more and book now at: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/20043/

27/02/2024

Bright Club, our fun night of comedy and research, is back on 14 March in partnership with The James Hutton Institute.
Join researchers from both institutions at Spin, Aberdeen.
Register now at https://abdn.eventsair.com/bright-club-2024/brightclub2024registration

27/02/2024

We’re working with collleagues Health Services Research Unit to help them develop an updated public engagement plan for the next year.

We’re with them today to do a lunch and learn to get those ideas going!

If your team are keen to refresh your public engagement plans get in touch

22/02/2024

Hear from remarkable speakers as they share their boundary-breaking career journeys and passionate insights on building a more inclusive world by attending University of Aberdeen's event to celebrate International Women's Day to .

There will be an opportunity to chat, network and celebrate womanhood in the stunning City Centre venue, Union Kirk.

Find out more and book at https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/20043/

21/02/2024

Bright Club is back for 2024!

Join researchers from the University of Aberdeen and James Hutton Institute as they take the stage for a night of comedy and fun on 14 March.

Register now at https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/20276/

19/02/2024

Our friends TechFest SetPoint are starting their planning for their 2024 Science Festival and need your help!

Their call for ideas is an opportunity for YOU to suggest themes, topics or speakers that you would love to see included in this years programme.

Don't miss your chance to be a part of something extraordinary – submit your ideas via the link below!

The TechFest team have started planning this years Science Festival and the call for ideas is an opportunity to suggest themes, topics or speakers that you would love to see included in this years programming. Submit your ideas below. 

15/02/2024

There's still time to register for our February Cafe Arts, where Dr Rachel Shanks from the School of Education will discuss her research into school uniforms in Scotland.

What would school uniform look like if it was designed with children and young people to be affordable, comfortable and sustainable?

Register now at: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/19934/