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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[RCGP - First Five Initiative: an engaging presentation and discussion on how the society can better connect with and inspire younger members by Dr Stuart Shand 
Thursday 5th November 2026 at 7pm
Aberdeen Medico chirurgical Society
The Med Chi Hall Foresterhill
Dr Stuart Shand trained in nursing at RGU and Medicine at Aberdeen and is the first 5 lead and honorary treasurer for RGCP North East Scotland Faculty Board. Dr Shand is a GP Partner at Sctostown Medical Practice, Topside Physician at MCL Medics, General Practitioner for Pioneer Wound Healing and Lymphoedema Centres and Immediate Care Doctor for BASICS. DRr&#8230;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The Met Office has issued an amber warning of wind from Storm Boelo from Saturday evening through to Sunday, bringing the risk of flying debris and potential power cuts.
The Sir Duncan Rice Library and the Medical Library may have to close earlier than usual on Saturday 24 October depending on weather conditions. The Medical Library will be closed on Sunday 25 October and SDRL may close at short notice.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Taylor Library - early closure on the 20th of October 2026]]></title>
            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Due to staff shortages, Taylor Library will close today, on the 20th of October 2026, at 8 pm and re-open tomorrow at 9 am. The Sir Duncan Rice Library is open as usual. 
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Black History Month 2026: Honouring our Communities, Renewing our Commitment]]></title>
            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[October is Black History Month, a time to champion the contributions, celebrate the triumphs and look to the future in creating as accessible and inclusive an environment as possible.
The University is fully committed to being an anti-racist institution, and as such is consistently launching, adapting and reviewing our policies, procedures and working &amp; studying environments for staff and students. More information on our networks, helplines, advice and support and wellbeing can be found for staff and students alike on our webpages:
UoA Staff
UoA Students
Library staff have reached out to the student community asking for recommendations for our&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Looking to refresh your wardrobe sustainably? Join us for our upcoming Eco Wardrobe Giveaway]]></title>
            <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The event will give students and members of the university community the opportunity to find pre-loved clothing and accessories for free. It is a chance to discover something new while supporting reuse, reducing textile waste and extending the life of clothes that might otherwise go unused.
Whether you are looking for everyday essentials, something special to wear or simply want to browse, everyone is welcome. Please bring a reusable bag where possible and take only what you will use.
Come along, explore the available items and help us promote a more sustainable approach to fashion at the Sir Duncan Rice&#8230;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Starting in early October, the Student Learning Service and the Library will be offering a series of workshops and seminars for Taught Postgraduate and Undergraduate students, designed to support you in your assignments, projects or dissertation research. Some sessions are online and others will be delivered in-person on the Old Aberdeen campus.
Topics include:
Academic Skills

What do we mean by Academic Integrity and What Does This Mean for Me?
Reflective Writing-Based Assignments
Using Study Time Effectively
Support With Maths

Digital Skills

Effective Digital Note-Taking: Tools and Techniques
Getting the Most From Microsoft Word for Your Dissertation
Copyright
Critical Generative&#8230;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Starting from Friday the 9th of October 2026, dissertation support will be available for undergraduate law students in Project Room 1 at Taylor Library every Friday between 12-1 pm. If you are struggling with literature review; you have a very niche subject and cannot find good quality academic resources; or you find legal writing difficult, then Dissertation Support can help you. This service only operates in term time and with drop-in sessions, so you do not need to book a place.
Dates in the first half session are:

October: the 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th
November: 6th, 13th, 20th, and&#8230;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[The two leading reference management applications, Refworks and EndNote, have merged and been rebranded as EndNote Fusion.
You can continue to access RefWorks in the usual way; upon signing in, you will be automatically redirected to the new EndNote Fusion login page.

Users do not need to take any action and existing workflows will continue as normal.
Users' accounts and content have transferred automatically, including references, folders, projects, attachments, settings, custom citation styles, sharing permissions and administrative functions.

We will be updating our Library Guides and support materials over the coming days to reflect the new branding. In the meantime,&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Taylor Library closure - 29 September 2026]]></title>
            <pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[We would like to advise the university community that due to staff shortages, Taylor Library will be closing at 5 pm today (the 29th of September 2026). 
The Sir Duncan Rice Library and Medical Library will be open as usual.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Taylor Library Staff]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[President's Medal Lecture: 'The Rise and Fall of General Practice'
Aberdeen Medico - Chirurgical Society The Med Chi Hall, Foresterhill Thursday 15th October 7pm
Dr Bill Reid graduated in medicine from Edinburgh University in 1974.
He moved to Aberdeen in 1975 to undertake vocational training for general practice. After qualifying with membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners in 1978, he joined a city centre practice, now known as Westburn Medical Group, where he was a prinicipal and partner until he retired in January 2019.
Dr Reith had a particular interest in postgraduate training for general practice and from&#8230;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[During term time, library staff offer an hour-long drop-in session every Monday between 12-1 pm in Project Room 1 at Taylor Library. These sessions are aimed to help law students with OSCOLA referencing and to answer questions on how to construct specific citations in tables, footnotes, and bibliographies. The sessions are suitable for both undergraduate and postgraduate law students.
The available dates in the first half session of 2026-27 are:

28 September
5 October
12 October
19 October
26 October
2 November
9 November
16 November
23 November
30 November

If you have questions regarding this service, please speak to&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Law students, advance your careers with Careers and Employability Service at the ºÚÁÏÍø!]]></title>
            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[During term time, Careers Services provides drop-in sessions for undergraduate and postgraduate law students in Project Room 1 at Taylor Library. Come along to get help with updating your CV, reviewing your documents or just to gather a few good tips and advice.
These sessions are available on the following Mondays between 9.30 &ndash; 10.30 am:

21st of September
28th of September
5th of October
12th of October
19th of October
26th of October
2nd of November
9th of November
16th of November
23rd of November
30th of November
7th of December
14th of December.

Just pop-in, no booking required!]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Aberdeen Medico Chirurgical Society, The Med Chi Hall, Foresterhill Thursday 1st October at 7pm
Professor Lindsey Pope is a Dean of Internationalisation and Professor of Medical Education at the University of Glasgow. 
Clinically, she remains a practising General Practitioner and is Specialty Advisor for General Practice to the CMO for Scotlandand past Director of the Scottish School of Primary Care.
Professor Pope is Associate Postgraduate Dean for Academic Medicine in Scotland and an RGCP Clinical AI Clinical Consultant for Assessment
Sandwiches, tea, coffee and biscuits will be available from 6:30pm. For the MS Teams link and CPD self certification, email&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[New entry gates in Taylor Library]]></title>
            <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[
Taylor Library has had its entry gates for several years and it was definitely time for a change!

We are delighted with the new gates, and we think you will agree that they are a much-needed improvement.
They will certainly take some time to get used to, but please ask a member of the team at the Issue Desk if you encounter any issues when accessing Taylor Library.
Nicola Will
Site Services Team Lead]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[TAYLOR LIBRARY - SERVICE DISRUPTION]]></title>
            <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Due to ongoing work to replace our security gates, Taylor Library will remain closed until Wednesday the 29th of July 2026.
We will continue to fetch books for collection in the SDRL as required.
We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
Taylor Library Team]]></description>
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