Nurturing the lifelong relationship between the University of Aberdeen and our graduate community
In a week that sees the University of Aberdeen celebrate winter graduations, when many of our students are recognised for their postgraduate studies, we’re sharing the story of three members of the same family who all undertook postgraduate degrees at Aberdeen over the course of 74 years.
For David Tucker’s…
Every graduate of the University automatically becomes a member of the General Council. It was set up in 1860 as a way for alumni to take part in the governance of the University. Nowadays, of course, its meetings are a lot more accessible than in 1860! Alumni can join the…
Since graduating from the University of Aberdeen in 1980 with an MA in English, Dr Jenny Brown has gone on to enjoy a hugely successful and distinguished career in the world of Scottish literature, breaking boundaries and receiving an honorary degree from the University and an OBE along the way.
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Class of 1952 BSc Agriculture graduate Andrew Erskine Dawson’s life is a remarkable story of dedication, resilience, and the pursuit of knowledge in the field of agriculture. Born in Drumchapel, Dumbartonshire on 6 December 1928, Andrew was the youngest of five children, although only just, with identical twin Frederick Charles…
To celebrate turning 50, most people have a party, go on a nice holiday or go to the pub, but 1997 LLB (Hons)/2000 DipLP graduate, David Scott, decided to do all three while also taking on one of the world’s most brutal running events – the Everest Marathon in Nepal.
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On Sunday 16 February, University of Aberdeen 1947 medical graduate, Dr Andrew Bruce, celebrated his 100th birthday with family and friends in Kingston, Ontario. Looking splendid in his kilt, the proud Aberdonian addressed his guests as they gathered to mark his milestone birthday and share memories.
Born in Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire,…
On Saturday 22 March, 350 current and former players of Aberdeen University Rugby Football Club (AURFC) gathered at The Marcliffe to celebrate the Club’s 150th anniversary. Attendees spanned generations, from members of the 1960s team to the current student team, and marked the occasion with stories, laughter, and heartfelt reunions.
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When Quita Shivas was at school she won every sports race, so it was no surprise when she enrolled at the University in 1946 that she continued her passion for athletics and won every event she entered. She went on to become one of the UK’s most accomplished runners and…
We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of former member of staff and honorary graduate Eddie Stevenson who was honoured by HRH Queen Elizabeth II with an MBE.
Eddie worked in the biomedical physics department at the University for over 44 year and, as a chief technician, was…
What inspired the creation of the 57˚North gin? Were there specific flavours you aimed to capture?
The 57 ° North Gin project is a collaboration between our team at Porter’s Gin and the Cruickshank Botanic Garden. The creation of the recipe required us to work closely with…
