Scandinavian Studies at Aberdeen

16/04/2026

All students and staff welcome to join the History Through Games Discussion Group (in collaboration with the The University of Aberdeen History Society) . This session will focus on Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla and the Viking Past (session led by Christina Fluharty, who is currently writing her Scandinavian Studies at Aberdeen MLitt dissertation on representations of trade in AC:Valhalla)
📅 Date: Tuesday 21 April
🕔 Time: 5:00–6:00pm
📍 Location: New King’s, NK7
All students and staff welcome!
For more information get in touch with William Hepburn ([email protected])

15/04/2026

The programme is out for the 2026 Aberdeen Medieval and Early Modern Conference in May! Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdtf7F7c2PjmwdfMU6Hw4U6wf7BkGuXzSZnTiy8PdPb91RNdg/viewform

08/04/2026

New publication by Dr Charlotta Hillerdal!

In another response to Spangen’s keynote, Charlotta Hillerdal argues that archaeology cannot afford neutrality. In a world shaped by climate crisis, inequality, and rising anti-democratic forces, archaeology must not settle for interpretation of the past and simple dialogue in the present. If archaeology is to matter, it must take a clear, critical stance and act as a mobilizing force. Read here: https://publicera.kb.se/csa/article/view/63785/51370

23/03/2026

Upcoming conference featuring our own PhD candidate Ira Neil Locke!

16/03/2026

16/03/2026

Congratulations to our own Christina Fluharty (MLitt Viking and Medieval Nordic Studies) and Erin Benton (PhD Scandinavian Studies), winner and runner-up respectively for the Thomas Reid Collecting Prize! 🥳🤩👏

08/03/2026

For International Women’s Day we celebrate Professor Karin Friedrich, whose work in history and international scholarship continues to inspire students and colleagues at the University of Aberdeen.

Through teaching, research and academic leadership, she has helped deepen understanding of Europe’s past while supporting the next generation of historians.

Her story is a reminder of the powerful role women play in shaping knowledge, research and education.

🔗 Tap on the link below to read her story

03/03/2026

More brilliant opportunities on the PG Approaching Archives course!

18/02/2026

PGR candidate Erin ready to chat with prospective students for Viking and Medieval Nordic Studies (the viking ship was a hit!) and other taught and research postgraduate programmes in History, Philosophy, Divinity and Art History at our Open Day yesterday! Thanks to all volunteers on the stand.

16/02/2026

Students on the MLitt Viking and Medieval Nordic Studies along with other PGTs in the Department of History, University of Aberdeen took part in a roundtable with University of Aberdeen Collections today as part of the Approaching Archives course, with items from early cuneiform tablets c.2800 BCE to records of anti-apartheid student protests in the 1980s!

Join History staff and students:
🎓 Postgraduate Fair | Tomorrow! Tues 17 February
📍 Elphinstone Hall
⏰ 11am–6pm
We’re looking forward to welcoming prospective and current University of Aberdeen students and alumni to our Postgraduate Fair tomorrow.
Didn’t register? No problem - registration is still open, or simply come along and we’ll be happy to welcome you.
🔗 View the full event itinerary and register: http://abdn.io/1Z0

📸 History PGT Approaching Archives class today at roundtable session with University of Aberdeen Collections , with items from early cuneiform tablets c.2800 BCE to records of anti-apartheid student protests in the 1980s!