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The Cruickshank Botanic Garden has been an important part of the University of Aberdeen’s Old Aberdeen campus for over 125 years after being founded in 1898 thanks to a generous gift of land from Miss Anne Cruickshank (1820-1911), in memory of her brother Dr Alexander Cruickshank.
Anne wanted the Garden…
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…
After losing their daughter Chloe to cystic fibrosis, Professor Tom and Grace Baxter wanted to support research being undertaken at the University of Aberdeen. With the help of Chloe's consultant, Professor Graham Devereux, they established Chloe's Fund in memory of their daughter, and this has enabled the University to recruit…
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…
Fay Vincent had a pretty hectic time in the run up to her graduation earlier this month with a First-Class Honours BSc in Geoscience. While studying during her final semester, she purchased a new house and moved in with her long-term partner, whilst continuing to juggle life as a business…
As a young boy growing up close to the University’s Old Aberdeen campus and with a passion for history, Adien Gordon never imagined that he would be accepted to study here, assuming his financial background would prevent it. But, following years of determination and the support of the Alistair Findlater…
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…
