Scandinavian Studies at Aberdeen

17/06/2026

A summary by our own Miles Lourenco about the brilliant Aberdeen Medieval and Early Modern conference!

A summary written by Miles Lourenco for their Aberdeen Medieval and Early Modern Conference held in May 2026.

12/06/2026

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

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!