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The University of Aberdeen concluded this year’s Founders’ Week with its Benefactors’ Lunch last Friday - a special event honouring individuals and organisations whose generosity and commitment continue to shape the University’s future.

Founders’ Week offers a moment of reflection on the institution’s origins in 1495 and on the generations…

When Robina (Ruby) Cormie enrolled at the University of Aberdeen to study a BSc in Science during World War II, pursuing her passion for Physics and Mathematics, she received a £90 bursary, equivalent to approximately £5,550 today, from the British Government to help with the cost of her studies. She…

Few people have demonstrated such an impact and commitment to the University of Aberdeen more than Derek Ogston. After first setting foot on campus at 17, he enjoyed a 70-year plus association with the University which, since his death in 2021, is continuing with a gift in his will.

Derek…

The University of Aberdeen is very fortunate to have enjoyed a long association with the Young family whose deep and enduring connection to the University spans generations. Brothers Donald (MBChB) and Ken (MA Physics) and Ken’s wife Anne (MA English) all graduated from the University in 1957. Older brother Ian…

Mary R S Creese lived most of her adult life in the USA but she maintained a passion for Scottish history and, following her death in 2017, left an extremely generous legacy gift to the University for our work in the field of Scottish history.

Born in Orkney in 1935…

Duncan Hopkin was a committed and enthusiastic member of the University of Aberdeen alumni community, attending events both on and off campus over many years and becoming a very generous life-time donor. His death in December 2023 was deeply felt by those who were lucky enough to have enjoyed his…

Throughout the year, the generosity of our dedicated community fundraisers has continued to provide tremendous support for world-class research and facilities at the University.

A number of supporters organised events to raise funds for breast cancer research at Aberdeen. In October 2023, surgeon Beatrix Elsberger and colleagues at ARI organised…

In this latest blog our US Administrator, Nancy Bikson Esq, shares an overview of the work of our University of Aberdeen Foundation and planned giving options available to those who may be considering leaving a donation to support the University of Aberdeen.

We encourage you to support the University of…

Ruth and Bernard Smith enjoyed a very happy life together, meeting when Aberdeen-born and educated Bernard was Chief of Neurology at the Meyer Memorial Hospital in Buffalo and Ruth was Chief Librarian.

Bernard graduated from the University of Aberdeen MBChB in 1940 and maintained a deep affection for his hometown…

When Mandy Dobie graduates from Aberdeen on Thursday 27 June with an MLitt in Scottish Heritage (with Distinction), a few months ahead of her 60^th birthday, it will be for the second time, having previously graduated in 1986 with a BSc in Natural Philosophy.

Following her graduation in 1986, Mandy…