CASS Newsletter Issue 3 - August 2010
Welcome to the summer edition of the College newsletter.
This is the third issue of this new-style online newsletter and so we would really like to know what colleagues think of it so far. Please do get in touch at the address below with your feedback and with any suggestions you might have as to what might be included in a future edition.
In this particular issue we have a feature on the retirement of one of our most popular colleagues, Professor Trevor C. Salmon, as well as several articles on the opportunities available to academic colleagues through Knowledge Transfer/Exchange and highlights of the achievements of some of our staff and students. As always, I hope that you enjoy the read.
University says farewell to esteemed colleague |
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One of the longest serving members of College Office staff has retired from the University and a career which has seen him meet some of the world’s most famous politicians. Professor Trevor C. Salmon became the College Director of Learning and Teaching in 2003, having arrived at the University of Aberdeen in 1996. He was previously a faculty member at the University of St Andrews, where he was responsible for the creation of the Department of International Relations. His appointment at Aberdeen was a return to the University where he had been both an undergraduate and postgraduate student, earning an MA in Political Studies in 1972 and an MLitt in Strategic Studies in 1975. Trevor, who is renowned for his popularity with students and his penchant for bow ties, retired from the University in July. Since his arrival at the University, Trevor taught more than 3,000 undergraduates, 300 postgraduates and has supervised 15 PhD students. His career has also taken him across the globe and has given him the opportunity to meet some of the world’s most famous political figures including Mikhail Gorbachev, Ted Heath, Alex Salmond and Gordon Brown. He has written five books on the European Union, five others on International Relations and has contributed to many journals, including the Journal of Common Market Studies. As many colleagues will know, Trevor has featured prominently in the media throughout his career as an expert commentator on the European Union, European security and UK politics, clocking up more than 500 radio and TV appearances and numerous local, national and international newspaper interviews. Trevor said he would miss teaching but was looking forward to spending more time with his family. “I am one of the few people who can say I have enjoyed the vast majority of my job. I love teaching and it is wonderful to see students fulfil their potential, whatever that potential is. “The University of Aberdeen, like the city, has a wonderful sense of community and I have enjoyed being part of a community that cares. “Teaching is in my family’s blood — my father taught as does my eldest brother, identical twin brother, and my sister in law. It has been a huge part of my life and I will miss the day to day contact with students but I am looking forward to a period with no obligations other than to my family.” Trevor will be greatly missed by colleagues in the College and from across the entire University, who wish him all the very best for his retirement. |
New legal journal produced by students of the University of Aberdeen |
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The journal, written and edited by the students of the School of Law, has proved popular with both undergraduate and postgraduate students and almost 70 essays were submitted for consideration by the editorial board. Seven articles, covering a wide range of topics from environmental justice to Sharia law and the Union of 1707, were selected for publication in the inaugural edition of the journal. Dominic Scullion, Managing Editor and a postgraduate law student, said: “Writing about the law is as important as reading about it or discussing it. It forces us to research more extensively and, it is hoped, to broaden our legal minds. “It encourages us to think about the other sides to an argument and to pursue our own case armed with increased knowledge. It is what lawyers from this university have been doing since 1495 and we are delighted that we now have a new platform which we hope will help to develop the lawyers of the future.” The foreword to the review was written by the Hon Lord Woolman, Senator of the College of Justice. He said: “The launch of the Aberdeen Student Law Review is very welcome. It suggests that the study and analysis of law in Scotland is in good heart. The students who have taken the initiative with this venture are to be congratulated on their enterprise.” Margaret Ross, Head of the School of Law, added: “I am delighted by the standard of work published and the volume of articles submitted to the journal for consideration. “The Aberdeen Student Law Review will add further to the skills and employability of our students.” A copy of the first edition of the Aberdeen Student Law Review will now be send to law schools across Scotland and England. It can also be accessed online at www.abdn.ac.uk/law/aslr. |
UK's biggest fiddle festival in Aberdeen |
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The UK’s largest festival of traditional fiddle music and dance took place in Aberdeen last month and saw more than 40 world-class performers from across the globe take to the stage. The five-day North Atlantic Fiddle Festival (NAFCo), organised by the Elphinstone Institute in partnership with Scottish Culture and Traditions, featured more than 150 events at venues across Aberdeen city and shire. The last time it was held in the city - in 2006 - it attracted over 6,000 visits and provided a boost to the Aberdeen economy estimated at over £500,000. The headline acts included award-winning duo Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas and American fiddler, banjo player, guitarist, and singer Bruce Molsky (pictured) who brings to life the sound of the Appalachian Mountains. Festival-goers were also treated to a performance by one of the world’s most distinctive fiddlers who travelled to Aberdeen from the North West of Canada to perform. Lawrence ‘Teddy Boy’ Houle of the Ojibwe nation joined the Oméigwessi Ensemble, which brings together elders and younger musicians from Canada and America to perform a distinctive Canadian Aboriginal style of fiddling that reflects mixed Scottish, French and First Nations ancestry, called Métis. In addition to concerts, NAFCo included ceilidhs, solo recitals, workshops, demonstrations, free performances, ‘market-place’ events, and sessions in pubs and at the Festival and Family Club at the Lemon Tree. It also featured its largest ever dance strand with styles from across the world, from Scottish and Irish dance to the influences of the Appalachian Mountains, Sweden and Canada’s Cape Breton. Festival Director Ian Russell said before the event: “It will be a tremendous gathering, with people flocking from the Lowlands, Highlands and islands as well as from all over Europe, Canada and America to perform and join in this great celebration of traditional music and dance. “Aberdeen is where it all started with the very first North Atlantic Fiddle Convention in 2001 and that is because we have such a wonderful fiddling tradition here in the North-East. The best way to celebrate our heritage is by bringing people in and putting the music of this region alongside the very best the world has to offer.” A parallel academic conference was also held at the University, based on the theme ‘Local Roots, Global Routes’. The conference focused on the way in which local traditions have impacted on the wider cultural scene. |
Success for international PhD course in Design Anthropology |
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Colleagues in Anthropology have taken part in a hugely successful international PhD course in Design Anthropology, which saw participation from individuals from across the globe. The course, which was held in two parts, was developed collaboratively between Anthropology colleagues at the University and those at the Sønderborg Participatory Innovation Research Centre, University of Southern Denmark. Aberdeen hosted the first part of the course, a five-day workshop, in the week beginning 22nd March with the second part taking place at the University of Southern Denmark with another five-day workshop in the week beginning 3rd May. The course addressed questions regarding the processes and practices of designing and using things by combining theoretical investigations and practice based experiments in a series of research seminars, Focusing on the relations between designing, making and using, delegates were introduced to a series of issues on the interface between theory and practice, building and using, gesture, craft and skill, property, ownership and transaction of products. The course was a resounding success and attracted 37 participants from around the world, including delegates from Australia, Denmark, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Sweden, Switzerland and the United States. |
Innovation lands Aberdeen law student top business award |
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An enterprising Law student has scooped a top award for her inspiring business idea. Alice Ratcliffe, a third year LLB student, claimed the Promising New Business Award at this year’s annual Grampian Awards for Business Enterprise ceremony. The 22-year-old entrepreneur took home the accolade for her business Shop Pulse, a website which delivers live updates of the latest fashions hitting designer and high street stores. Alice received the award in recognition of her innovative business - which she runs with business partner James Deer - at the ceremony which took place at the Ardoe House Hotel in Aberdeen. Alice said: “Winning the award was a fantastic surprise. We came up with the concept for Shop Pulse having realised there was a gap in the market for a website which would deliver live product updates of the latest items to hit the biggest online retailers. “The site enables shoppers to browse all the 'new in' items from over 23 designer and high street stores, all in one place. I discovered that I could capitalize on providing this service by entering into the online affiliate market and partnering up with stores such as ASOS, Topshop and The Outnet. This means that for every sale referred Shop Pulse takes between 4 and 12% commission. “Shop Pulse went live to the public in January this year, and sales have doubled since its launch. Following my graduation this year I plan to make Shop Pulse my full time occupation and focus on building on the strong growth and success we’ve experienced to date.” |
Special Collections Centre to benefit from new funding |
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A grant of £45,000 has been given to the University of Aberdeen to allow people to listen to recorded sound material from the institution’s unique collections. Biffaward has made the grant towards the construction of a listening room which will be an important addition to the new Library, due to be completed in September 2011. Based within the Special Collections Centre, the listening room will be equipped to provide a dedicated space for all users, including members of the public, to enjoy the University’s collections of historically significant recorded sound material. The listening room will allow invaluable historical recordings to be enjoyed, which detail the history of northern Scotland together with developments in medicine, psychology, education, law and music, set in a wider educational and social context. In particular, the collections include significant holdings of Scottish traditional music and balladry and over 1,000 hours of oral history recordings, such as the ‘Lives in the Oil Industry’ archive (featuring extensive interviews conveying the experiences of those who played a significant role in the energy business) as well as the recollections of distinguished academics and prominent individuals from the communities of northern Scotland. Biffaward is a multi-million pound environment fund managed by the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts (RSWT), which utilises landfill tax credits donated by Biffa Waste Services. Professor Chris Gane expressed the University’s delight at the funding award. He said: "This is wonderful news for the University of Aberdeen and for all our communities we serve. The listening room will allow people to listen to recorded sound material, in semi-isolation, from some of the University’s priceless collections, from significant music collections to invaluable historical recordings. “There is no other facility in the area which enables all users of the library to learn about the history of their region through the format of recorded sound, and so the listening room within the Special Collections Centre will be a unique resource for the enjoyment of the local community. “From autumn 2011, our new library will bring recognition to Aberdeen, the north-east, and Scotland, as the home of treasures of great significance, attracting students, scholars and visitors from across the world.” The listening room will play a vital role in opening up the recorded collections to as wide a range of audiences as possible. It will support significant music collections, with particular strength in the area of Scottish traditional works and balladry. These include examples of the works of James Scott Skinner (1843-1927), a key figure in the field who took the art of Scottish fiddle music to new heights through his performances and compositions. |
Quincentenary success for CASS students |
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Two out of the three Quincentenary Prizes for 2010 have been awarded to students in CASS. The annual award, established to mark the University’s 500th anniversary, recognises the exceptional efforts and talents of students. The winners receive a £1000 cash prize and a medal in honour of their achievements. Ryan Whelan, who was studying for a Diploma in Legal Practice at the time of the award, secured the Quincentenary Prize for his dedication to enthusing others about the subject of law. As part of his role as President of the institution’s Law Society last year, Ryan introduced a highly successful series of events in which distinguished alumni were invited to address the law student body. He also acted as Senior Counsel for the University of Aberdeen team in the recent Granite City Moot, which saw them take victory over Robert Gordon University. Rachel Smillie, who has since graduated with First Class Honours in English, was honoured with the Quincentenary Prize in recognition of her consistently outstanding academic achievements. Rachel balanced a part-time job as a restaurant supervisor and her position as copy editor on the student newspaper - the Gaudie - alongside her studies. She was also one of a team responsible for re-founding the student English Society, which performed a play as part of Word entitled Much ado about not very much. The play provided a modern take on literary classics such as Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and James Joyce’s Ulysses. Commending the students, Professor Ian Diamond, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen, said: “The Quincentenary Prize recognises the outstanding efforts and talents of University of Aberdeen students, both in their academic careers and in their personal endeavours. “Today’s ceremony honours these three prizewinners whose high educational performance combined with a real dedication to the wider community make them strong examples of the high calibre of exceptional graduates being produced by the University.” |
Triumph for 10th Word Festival |
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The 10th Word proved a cause for celebration with sold-out events and record crowds to mark a decade of the Festival. Attendance at Word events was in excess of 11,000 as visitors descended on the University and venues around Aberdeen City and Shire for a three-day mix of readings, debate and discussion. Big names such as Pauline McLynn, Karen Dunbar, Martin Bell and Simon King performed to full houses while an event chaired by Alan Taylor, associate editor of the Sunday Herald, saw Word tackle some of the biggest questions of the day when a panel of leading writers and political commentators came together to consider the current climate in the UK and debate the future for Scotland. The Politics and Power event featured Aberdeen South MP Anne Begg, author and journalist Allan Massie, author and former writer-in-residence at the Scottish Parliament James Robertson and Dr Paul Cairney, Senior Lecturer in Politics. Also under the spotlight at Word was the obesity crisis in Fat Matters - an interactive discussion with contributors to the book of the same name - which looked at whether the ‘ideal’ female body is achievable. It provoked lively debate as the panel considered whether calorie counting and hours in the gym really pay off. Also topping the bill were author Denise Mina, described as ‘the Crown princess of Crime’ and David Peace, who penned the Red Riding quartet and The Damned United. The curtain came down on the Festival with a final performance of Scottish Opera’s Five:15 series. The mini operas, which had their world premiere at Word, were received with appreciation by the Elphinstone Hall audience. Word artistic director, Professor Alan Spence, said: “The sheer energy of the Festival has been amazing and there has been a real buzz around the campus on all three days. For the first time ever I cannot pick a stand-out event because there have been so many highlights - everything was fantastic. “The success of this year’s Word is fitting for our 10th anniversary and shows just how far this festival has come in the last decade.” |
Funding Opportunity - Knowledge Transfer Partnership |
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One key funding source for academics that is currently growing is Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP). A KTP is a three-way project between an academic, a business or organisation and a recently qualified person (known as the Associate). Established in 1975, KTP is one of the world’s leading knowledge transfer mechanisms, which provides academics with the unique opportunity to apply research to real world business and organizational projects. KTP currently works with over 100 universities, further education (FE) colleges, and research and technology organizations (RTO) across the UK, which translates into over 450 university departments. That includes all Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) rated departments, covering a wide range of academic disciplines – including engineering, computer sciences, physics and mathematics, management, social sciences and the arts. The benefits of KTP to academics are wide ranging providing academics with the opportunity to:
Businesses from the full range of sectors are eligible to participate in KTP, as are a range of value driven organizations, including voluntary and community groups, social enterprises, charities, co-operatives and mutuals. The main funding sponsor of KTP is the Technology Strategy Board (www.innovateuk.org/) with most of the remaining funding provided by the research councils, the Scottish and Welsh Governments and a number of Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) and sector specific organizations. With regard to the ESRC and AHRC involvement with KTP, 513 KTPs have received support from these two research councils, thereby contributing to the £61.5m of funding for ESRC/AHRC focused projects. Professor Do Coyle and Dr Elizabeth Macknight have been awarded KTP funding recently and Elizabeth’s experience is outlined in the case study below. Malcolm Stone, KTP Development Officer |
Case Study: Co-operative Education Trust Scotland and the University of Aberdeen KTP |
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Knowledge transfer became a familiar concept to me in the early 2000s when the Australian Research Council introduced Linkage Grants for collaborative projects involving academics and partners from outside the higher education sector. For humanities scholars in Australia, existing collaborations with arts, cultural, and heritage organisations, local authorities, and other public and private sector bodies provided a solid foundation on which to develop such projects and attract funding. Interested in the possibilities for knowledge transfer in Scotland, I attended a workshop organised by Professor Claire Wallace where colleagues from Research and Innovation provided an overview of the knowledge transfer schemes available at the time. Robin Brown explained the KTP scheme. Perhaps because unusual challenges appeal to me, I began to wonder about drawing on some dormant knowledge of the co-operative sector and exploring potential collaborations on this side of the world. The initial contact with the Co-operative Education Trust Scotland (CETS) came about as a result of supervising Peter Smyth’s first-class Honours thesis on the Scottish Co-operative Party. Peter conducted oral history interviews during his research in much the same way that I had once done for a commissioned history of a credit union. Our conversations made me aware of the scope of the co-operative movement in Scotland and some of the individuals who might be contacted to discuss collaboration. By May 2009 I thought “it’s now or never” and applied for a Commercialisation Award to support the development of a knowledge transfer project. At that stage there were several possibilities for the company partner and, although my original intention was to apply for an AHRC Knowledge Catalyst Grant, the recommendation from the Committee for Research, Income-Generation and Commercialisation was to pursue a KTP. Without the Commercialisation Award of £7,158 the project might never have gone ahead. This seed funding proved essential to buy-out some time from teaching and also to cover travel and subsistence costs. For the University of Aberdeen to see more academics actively pursue knowledge transfer projects of this kind, then small internal grants are really invaluable to get the ball rolling. There is no substitute for meeting in person, at the company premises, with a potential collaborator from outside the higher education sector. It is a crucial step that an academic must take to improve their understanding of the company’s priorities and needs that determine the nature of the project. There were two key moments for me when the risks seemed greatest due to moving beyond my comfort zone. The first came in the initial discussion at the CETS office when I realised that the project needed to have a Business and Education focus, not a History one, in order to meet the company’s objectives. The second came in a meeting with the KTP adviser when I realised that to draft the application I needed to imagine myself in the company director’s shoes, rather than approaching the task as an academic. An interdisciplinary project with a non-university collaborating partner hinges on good communication. It’s rewarding. And it’s an unusual challenge. For further information see www.abdn.ac.uk/cets Dr Elizabeth C. Macknight |
Knowledge Transfer and KENNOS |
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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) offer great potential to academic colleagues who are seeking to drive forward their research in conjunction with collaborators from outside academia. Success rates are very high and a broad range of organisations are attracted to this method of “knowledge exchange”. However, not everyone has a network of contacts to tap into when a suitable knowledge exchange opportunity presents itself. The College has been quick to respond to requests from academic colleagues for support in building a network of non-academic contacts for research and knowledge exchange initiatives. Professor Wallace instigated the Knowledge Exchange Network for the North of Scotland (KENNOS) with support from an internal source of funding (Commercialisation Award) to bring together non-academic colleagues, primarily in the public and third sectors, to work with academic researchers on projects of mutual interest. The network is evolving and membership is growing. This is a very significant step forward for the College. The whole process of creating KENNOS has raised awareness of the need to identify and nurture new contacts on an ongoing basis and to refresh existing links with organisations and individuals to ensure they can contribute effectively to a new initiative. As we know, the Research Councils in the UK (RCUK) actively encourage and support the exchange of knowledge between universities and other research organisations, business, the third sector, public sector and the wider community. The commitment to the transfer of sound ideas, research outcomes and skills is demonstrated in the dedicated one-stop shop that has been created – the RCUK Knowledge Transfer Portal – to provide detailed information on funding opportunities, current events, networks, and training courses. In addition to the schemes that are available specifically to develop knowledge exchange partnerships and engagement with the users of research from all sectors, the RCUK seeks to encourage two-way communication and collaboration between researchers and potential users throughout the research process, even before the application for research funding is submitted. The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) both offer specialist funding routes for knowledge exchange/transfer. The ESRC has a series of such calls planned for 2010 with the next deadline in August for the Follow-on Funding Scheme, Knowledge Exchange Small Grants Scheme, Business Placement Fellowships and Third Sector Placement Fellowships. The AHRC offers the Knowledge Transfer Fellowship and Knowledge Catalyst schemes. The latter is expected to re-open on 1 September. The AHRC has also announced a joint knowledge exchange call with the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) in the field of health and environment. The main aims of the call are to promote the contribution that the arts and humanities can make to a healthier Scotland, specifically in the context of the environment and health, and to contribute strategically to the Scottish Government’s national objective for a healthier Scotland. Academic colleagues attended the workshops leading up to the call announcement and have already started to work with their non-academic partners in advance of the deadline for the submission of applications in October. The SFC has recently announced a call for knowledge exchange proposals addressing the needs of Scottish Industry. Broadly this call follows the same format as last year’s SPIRIT scheme for industry demand-driven proposals, with the addition of a focus on market needs and applications of enabling technologies (with priority technology platforms identified by the enterprise agencies). Proposals are particularly welcome that involve Scottish SMEs and bids must demonstrate outputs, outcomes and economic impact for the industry sector in Scotland and the Scottish economy. The submission of outline bids will take place in September following internal review. With all knowledge exchange opportunities, there is normally a requirement for the non-academic partner(s) to contribute financially to the project. Sometimes an in-kind contribution is acceptable and this is particularly welcome for smaller organisations that might struggle to offer significant cash contributions. Each scheme has its own criteria and applicants are advised to consider the financial input required when discussing projects with their non-academic contacts. We want you to be able to make the most of these opportunities so please get in touch us if you need more information. Research and Innovation Helpful Links Knowledge Transfer Partnership Website - www.ktponline.org.uk RCUK Knowledge Transfer Portal - www.rcuk.ac.uk/innovation/ktportal/default.htm AHRC Knowledge Transfer - www.ahrc.ac.uk/About/Policy/Pages/KnowledgeTransferPolicy.aspx
ESRC Knowledge Exchange Opportunities - www.esrcsocietytoday.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/KnowledgeExch/index.aspx |
Funding awards from across the College |
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Congratulations to the academic colleagues noted below, who have been successful in securing funds for their research from external sources. The data relates to awards received since 1st August 2009 and we will include details of future awards in forthcoming editions of the newsletter. Academy of Educational Development - Frances Payne (£9,047) Arts and Humanities Research Council - Prof Gauvin Bailey (£91,162), Dr Alison Brown (£12,012), Dr Barbara Fennell (£334,574), Prof James Leach (£1,272), Dr Janet Stewart (£1,256), Dr Simon Ward (£22,689), Dr Moray Watson (£23,281) British Academy - Prof Gauvin Bailey (£4,760), Dr Margaret Bolton (£6,806), Dr Amy Bryzgel (£400 and £6,800), Dr Thomas Burns (£400), Dr Mercedes Durham (£7,093), Dr Cristina Flesher-Fominaya (£7,643 and £300), Dr Karin Friedrich (£600 and £400), Dr Katherine Groo (£2,140 and £500), Dr Tony Heywood (£559 and £300), Dr Alison Lumsden (£7,500), Dr Nick Nesbitt (£400), Dr Trevor Stack (£7,500) Cabot Speciality Fluids - Prof Alexander Kemp (£15,178) Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland - Prof Gauvin Bailey (£2,030), Dr Mervyn Bain (£2,200), Dr Thomas Burns (£1,010), Dr Elizabeth Campbell (£2,200), Dr David Duff (£2,020), Prof Pete Duff (£1,830), Dr Katherine Groo (£1,000), Dr Alison Lumsden (£35,870), Dr Alan Marcus (£2,200), Dr Catherine Ng (£1,160), Prof Alison Saunders (£2,200), Dr Trevor Stack (£2,200), Dr Jo Vergunst (£1,000), Dr Nancy Wachowich (£36,075) Cooperative Education Trust Scotland - Dr Elizabeth Macknight (£35,941) Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade - Prof Michael Keating (£1,759) Department of Trade and Industry (Knowledge Transfer Partnership) - Prof Do Coyle (£76,590), Dr Elizabeth Macknight (£72,972) Development Trust - Prof Paul Beaumont (£1,000 and £500), Prof David Carey-Miller (£500), Dr Marjory Harper (£3,500), Dr Hazel Hutchison (£10,000), Dr Natasha Mauthner (£5,740), Dr Ian Russell (£850), Prof John Webster (£4,500) Esmee Fairburn Foundation - Prof Lani Florian (£47,586) Economic and Social Research Council - Prof John Brewer (£39,429), Economics (£31,886), Dr Tony Glendinning (£24,598), Dr Elizabeth Hallam (£15,257), Prof Michael Keating (£361,828) European Commission - Prof Euan Phimister (£26,923), Dr Deborah Roberts (£26,923), Prof Claire Wallace (£68,229), Prof Crispin Wright (£31,734) Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation - Dr Tom Nicholls (£2,000) Hewlett Packard Labs - Julian Williams (£34,879) Higher Education Academy - Dr Nigel Beacham (£4,435), Dr Roseanne Fitzpatrick (£1,000) Japan Society for the Promotion of Science - Dr Kim Seung-Young (£4,000 and £4,000) Leverhulme Trust - Prof John Brewer (£633,547), Prof Bernadette Hayes (£633,547), Dr Christopher Kollmeyer (£38,164), Prof Peter Stollery (£28,730) Monitor Management Control Systems Ltd. - Prof Do Coyle (£37,723) Moray Firth Partnership - Dr Ben Davies (£3,133), Dr Deborah Roberts (£3,133) Medical Research Council - Dr David F. Smith (£7,993) National Endowment for the Humanities - Dr Julia Bishop (£35,000), Dr Ian Russell (£35,000) Natural Environment Research Council / Economic and Social Research Council - Dr Martin Mills (£623) Norwegian National Research Council - Dr Terry Brotherstone (£16,893), Dr Owen Logan (£16,893) Nuffield Foundation - Prof Paul Beaumont (£112,752), Dr Alexandros Zangelidis (£7,300) Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors Education Trust - Prof Norman Hutchison (£6,500 and £6,000) Royal Society of Edinburgh - Prof James Leach (£3,000), Dr Elizabeth Macknight (£300), Dr Will Tuladhar-Douglas (£2,256), Dr Jo Vergunst (£2,787) Royal Society of Edinburgh / Scottish Government - Prof David Heald (£72,805) Scottish Crucible - Dr Jo Vergunst (£2,006) Scottish Executive - Dr Kay Livingston (£1,785), Dr Frances Payne (£1,733), Dr Philip Woods (£1,733) Scottish Funding Council - Dr Michelle Macleod (£14,035), Dr Moray Watson (£14,035) Scottish Government - Prof Angela Black (£340,000) Scottish Government Justice Department - Prof Pete Duff (£17,019) Technology Strategy Board - Dr Andrea Patacconi (£103,171), Prof Joseph Swierzbinski (£103,071), Dr Julian Williams (£106,194) Texas Instruments - Dr Allan Duncan (£4,680) The Hope Trust - Dr Phil Ziegler (£43,505) The Strathmartine Trust - Dr Derrick McClure (£1,000) University College London - Prof Richard Rose (£6,000) Various Companies - Prof Alexander Kemp (£103,000, £24,000 and £7,500) Volda University Office - Dr Andrew Newby (£16,000) Wellcome Trust - Dr Will Tuladhar-Douglas (£149,862) |
The first edition of a new legal journal produced exclusively by students of the University was launched last month. The Aberdeen Student Law Review is only the second student-led publication of its kind in Scotland and provides a platform for scholarly discussion of the law.
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