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BBC Children in Need Appeal Night takes place today💛 The charity have put together a number of resources and supported local initiatives aimed at helping children with their mental wellbeing.

Find out about their work and how to offer support here: www.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/changing-liv...
November 14, 2025 at 9:01 AM
"We Too!" is an Aberdeen-based charity and social enterprise in Scotland that empowers families of children with disabilities by providing information, training, and support. Come to the Sir Duncan Rice Library from 12-2pm on Thursday 20th November to find out more

www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This week is Anti-Bullying Week🤝 The theme ‘Power for Good’ encourages young people to speak out and support others. If you, or somebody you know, is being affected by bullying, visit www.abdn.ac.uk/about/inclus...
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 AM
MCR Pathways change lives through mentoring. Visit them in the Sir Duncan Rice Library from 12pm to 2pm on Thursday 13th of November and speak to their friendly team to find out more

www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...
November 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Today is Stress Awareness Day🧠 Understanding your stressors and how to manage them is vital for supporting your mental wellbeing. If you are feeling overwhelmed, it is important to seek support: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/sup...
November 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
This week is Number Confidence Week! The University of Aberdeen’s Student Learning Service offers Maths & Stats Support, including guides and video tutorials, along with one-to-one support with an advisor, and weekly drop-in sessions: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/aca...
November 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Professor Amelia Hunt from the School of Psychology, recently visited Xinxiang, China to deliver a keynote address at the 10th China International Conference on Eye Movements (CICEM).

We’re proud to see our researchers sharing their work on an international stage! 🌏
November 3, 2025 at 2:25 PM
November is Career Development Month, dedicated to emphasising the importance of taking steps to enhance your career prospects and plan for your future career. The Careers and Employability Service offers a number of services to prepare students for their career: www.abdn.ac.uk/careers/
November 3, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Thank you to everyone who attended our Undergraduate Open Day last week! 📚🧠
We hope you enjoyed your visit and we can’t wait to welcome you to the School of Psychology!

Read more about our undergraduate programmes here: www.abdn.ac.uk/study/underg...
October 13, 2025 at 9:10 AM
This week is OCD Awareness Week, aiming to break the stigma surrounding Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and promote support for those affected. While around 1.2% of the population is affected by OCD, it is a disorder that is often overlooked.

Find out more: iocdf.org/programs/ocd...
October 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
It's World Mental Health Day 🌎💚

MSc Psychology of Mental Health students recently took part in a wellbeing workshop with Dr Susan Griffiths, exploring watercolour painting. The workshop is part of a series of sessions designed to support positive mental health and wellbeing 🎨
October 10, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Today is World Mental Health Day💚 This year’s theme is Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies. Find out more here: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/pub...

If you or somebody you know is struggling: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/sup...
October 10, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Thinking about a summer internship? ☀️🧠

Skye Duncan completed a Summer internship at School of Psychology on an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion project, evaluating the Aurora Women’s Leadership Programme.

Hear what Skye had to say about it 👇
www.abdn.ac.uk/psychology/s...
October 9, 2025 at 1:08 PM
At the Symposium 2025, 3rd year student Caitlin McKenzie presents their summer internship project, a systematic review on autism & menopause, supervised by Linda Engles CPsychol & Dr Shannon Babbie.
October 9, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The Interdisciplinary Research and Education Symposium takes place today from 9:30-5:30. This symposium will showcase interdisciplinary research and education at the University of Aberdeen through talks, panels, posters, and demonstrations.

Register to attend here: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...
October 8, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The University of Aberdeen’s Part-Time Job Fair takes place this Thursday, 2nd October from 11:30am - 3pm in Elphinstone Hall, with a Quiet Session from 11am - 11.30am. This event is open to all students and is a great opportunity to look for work.

Find out more here:
www.abdn.ac.uk/careers/expe...
September 29, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Here are some photos from our recent Family Discovery Day, where visitors explored Ice Age Aberdeen with Lego trails, solar telescopes, crafts, and a BBQ as part of Explorathon 2025🔎
September 24, 2025 at 1:40 PM
We can’t wait to welcome you to our next Open Day next Saturday, October 4th!
📢 Psychology Talk
🗺️ Guided Campus Tours - explore your future home!
🧠 Subject Stand - Science Teaching Hub @ 9am - 3pm
🎊 Plus, much more!
More info here: www.abdn.ac.uk/study/open-d...
September 23, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Welcome back! 🧠✨Teaching has now commenced for the year, and we look forward to seeing you all again in the School of Psychology.
September 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today we have our Level 3 & 4 and MSc Psychological Studies induction sessions. We can’t wait to welcome you all!

Level 3 Induction: 10-11am

Level 4 Induction: 2-3pm

MSc Psychological Studies: 2-3pm

For more info including locations: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/new...
September 19, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today we have our induction sessions at the William Guild Building. We are looking forward to meeting you all!

Level 1 Induction: 10-11am

Level 2 Induction: 2-3pm

MSc Mental Health/Organisational: 2-3pm

For more info including locations: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/new...
September 18, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Huge congratulations to PhD student Zhuoen Lu, winner of the Best Poster Prize at the 2025 British Association for Cognitive Neuroscience Conference in Edinburgh! 🏆🎉
September 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
The Students’ Union Welcome Fayre takes place today from 10am-5pm at Aberdeen Sports Village. This is your chance to join clubs, meet people and kickstart your academic year!

Find out more here: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...
September 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Come along today from 10-11am on the top floor of the Science Teaching Hub for an informative talk about living in Aberdeen and Scotland, with advice on healthcare, transport, Scottish culture and things to do in Aberdeen!

Book your space here: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...
September 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
The semester has officially started, meaning Welcome Week is in full swing!🧠🎉 Why not check out these Welcome Week essentials:

Welcome Week Tours: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...
MyAberdeen Taster Session: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...
Arrivals & Wellbeing Hub: www.abdn.ac.uk/students/eve...
September 16, 2025 at 7:32 AM