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Actor Laura Main to receive honorary degree alongside leading figures in science, culture & business
Call the Midwife actress Laura Main will receive an honorary degree from the University alongside leading figures spanning archaeology, the arts, history, health, business, science and engineering.
UNESCO status granted to 'exceptionally rare' University of Aberdeen foundation document
The foundation document which granted permission for the establishment of the University of Aberdeen has been recognised with UNESCO 'Memory of the World' status.
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