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As a young boy growing up in a family that had only school education, and was otherwise self-taught, I always dreamed of earning my PhD. In our basement there was a dim, cramped room covered with stacks of books - some of which were forbidden - about literature, politics, philosophy,…
Franciszek Gebka is one of our graduating scholars. He received the Fugro Scholarship in his third, fourth and fifth years at the University of Aberdeen. In this blog he talks about his experiences with the scholarship and studying abroad.
I visited Scotland on a school trip when I was 13,…
It is with utmost appreciation that I write this blog on completing my Masters degree with the help of the Vikram Reddy Memorial Scholarship Award, without which this would not be possible.
I chose the University of Aberdeen because of my wonderful undergraduate experience and the stellar teaching and support…
Why Aberdeen?
Having just finished an undergraduate degree at Scotland’s Rural College amidst an escalating pandemic situation my thoughts turned to what I would do next. I was already interested in gaining a masters degree and after researching my options, the MSc in Environmental Science at the University of Aberdeen…
Aberdeen was an obvious choice for me, not least because I was born and raised in the city, but also because the University’s music department is thriving, with plenty of music-making to get involved in. It didn’t make sense to travel further afield when I could get just as good…
Hello! My name is Andrea and I am a 2017- 2021 Robertson Trust Scholar. The last four years have moved with great pace and I can hardly believe that I am at the end of my studies already. Back in 2016, I had multiple offers from reputable universities but I…
In 2017 I was awarded the Sir Thomas Sutherland HSBC Scholarship to attend the University of Aberdeen. I travelled from Indonesia to Scotland to start my studies in Chemical Engineering in the summer. I had never lived abroad before studying in Aberdeen. Being surrounded by supportive community including my flatmates,…
With Derek’s passing, the University lost not only a benefactor whose generosity enabled students to engage in so many opportunities in music. We all lost a kind and friendly man who has been ever-present on campus to support students or concerts, and who never failed to give all those around…
