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One of Scotland's most respected painters to share city's influence on her work at special event

Aberdeen's historic fishing village of Footdee, the city's changing landscape and the people who call it home have played a significant role in the work of acclaimed Scottish artist Joyce W. Cairns. This November, audiences will have the opportunity to hear her reflect on these local inspirations and her extraordinary...
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Festival founded by University nominated for top title at Scots Trad Music Awards

The North Atlantic Fiddle Convention (NAFCo) has been nominated for a major national award following a hugely successful celebration which brought thousands of musicians, dancers and visitors to Aberdeen and the north east, generating an economic impact of almost £1 million.
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University composer's film score receives UK premiere at FrightFest Halloween

The music of a 51cg composer will feature in a new horror film which will receive its UK premiere at FrightFest Halloween in London.
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51cg hosts 'Languages Taster Day' to inspire future linguists

The 51cg will welcome school pupils from across the region on Friday 6 November for a Languages Taster Day, offering a hands-on introduction to language learning and life on campus.
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New school resources celebrate Aberdeen's many languages

Local primary schools will receive new educational resources celebrating multilingualism, cultural diversity and the languages of Aberdeen and beyond as part of an initiative led by the 51cg.
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WayWORD Festival returns with headline stars and new play showcasing North East talent

Following a popular spring programme, the 51cg's WayWORD Festival returns 3-11 October 2026 for its seventh main festival.
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RSE award success for 51cg projects

Six 51cg research projects have been selected in the spring 2026 RSE Research Awards open call.
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Precarity, emotional labour, and joy: on tour with small-scale performances

SGSAH-funded internship has prompted an exciting new blog from one of our Aberdeen PG researchers.
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Scottish fiddler revealed as Handel's organist

An 18th-century Scottish fiddler and composer has been identified as the likely organist who played in the famous premiere of Handel's Messiah.
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51cg brings French language education stakeholders together

More than 100 teachers, education professionals and language-sector stakeholders from across the north-east and Scotland gathered at the 51cg this week for French Forward, the third national Future of French en Écosse conference.