University of Aberdeen Grad School

This is the official twitter account for the Graduate School of the University of Aberdeen. We will be posting information on upcoming events, funding opportunities and showcasing the experiences of our researchers through blog posts & student profiles along with much more!

Postgraduate Research Experience Survey opened on Monday. The results give us rich information on our PGR students’ experience and allow us to make changes that better meet student needs. buff.ly/3N74xQo

Head of School of Education appointed buff.ly/40zqtH3

Sir Duncan Rice Library exam opening times The library will stay open continuously from 11am on 23 April until 10pm on 12 May. During this period, Floor 5 will once again operate as a silent study space.

A nationwide test of the UK's emergency alert service will take place at 3pm. A message will pop up on mobile phones, along with a sound and vibration that will stop after 10 seconds. You can tap 'OK' or swipe away the notification like any other, with no further action required.

Prof Alex Johnstone, will deliver a talk focusing on her latest research on metabolism. A fascinating study challenges the belief that ‘evening eaters’ have a greater likelihood of gaining weight and are less able to lose it. buff.ly/3MNCqpj

Research culture open session You are invited to a session where you'll hear a brief overview of a bid proposal to transform research culture across all disciplines. buff.ly/3Lajz6H

Explorathon is back in September 2023 and the Public Engagement with Research Unit is now looking for researchers to take part in events. buff.ly/40hFjBQ

19 April, 6pm Join Prof Anne Kiltie and George Ramsay in a discussion on their research of dietary fibre supplements and how they can be used to improve outcomes in pelvic cancers. buff.ly/3orcRQz

Tomorrow 12 to 1: pop along to Cruickshank Gardens for tea & cake, games and good company. Representatives from the Staff Equality Networks and the BeWell Network will also be available to chat about support and social activities at the university.

The UoA LGBTQ+ Staff and PG Network is open to both LGBTQ+ staff and LGBTQ+ Postgraduate Students lgbt-staff@abdn.ac.uk

Can you represent your research in a single image with a 100-word description? buff.ly/3vaYIbB

Gut microbiology group success: Professor Russell and colleagues in the Gut Microbiology Group at the Rowett Institute were awarded joint runner-up in Nature/Yakult’s Global prize for research which advances our understanding of the human gut microbiome. buff.ly/3mdeile

Language and Sustainability Workshop Aimed at language researchers or practitioners, and anyone who is interested in the connection between Culture and Nature. buff.ly/43kOGTT

Sunday Mail Young Scot Awards 2023: Do you know an inspiring young person aged between 11-26? Nominations are now open. buff.ly/3meq3rD

Present your research to a non-specialist audience in just 3 minutes, with one slide. Develop your communication, presentation and public engagement skills! Training will be provided , buff.ly/2NYS0yO

Do you want to learn to code for FREE? Code First Girls is an organisation transforming tech by providing the skills, space, and inspiration for women and non-binary students. buff.ly/3MACuZz

2of2 from the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition, were part of the CSO funded research team. The research was based in the Centre for Healthcare Education Research & Innovation (CHERI). buff.ly/3KW1R6V

1of2 CHERI publication is top 10 downloaded journal article: A research paper investigating doctors' wellbeing during transitions triggered by Covid-19 is one of the top 10 most downloaded articles from the journal Medical Education. Dr Kim Walker (PI) & Dr Kathrine Gibson Smith

Have fun at Live on the Lawn Give us your feedabck buff.ly/3o3p9Pe

Explore how communities understand and experience encounters and what worlds we can imagine and create together. If you have any questions, email: arts-pgconference@glasgow.ac.uk