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  • Community Fundraisers Advance Health-based Research

    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…

    Published by Development Trust, University of Aberdeen
  • Collective Power of Regular Giving

    Over the past year, regular gifts from generous alumni around the world have had a significant impact on our students as they combine their studies with extracurricular activities and receive the vital support they need to overcome challenges they experience.

    Gifts have continued to support the Sports Bursary Scheme which…

    Published by Development Trust, University of Aberdeen
  • Gift in Will Encourages Lifetime Love of Plants

    A transformational gift in the will of Anthony Johnston in 2019 enabled the University to establish the Anthony & Margaret Johnston Centre for Doctoral Training in Plant Sciences which provides fully funded PhD studentships in this globally important field.

    Anthony and his wife Margaret met while at Aberdeen, both graduating…

    Published by Development Trust, University of Aberdeen
  • Understanding Planned Giving in the USA

    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…

    Published by Development Trust, University of Aberdeen
  • Devoted Couple Leave Transformational Gift for Neurosciences

    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…

    Published by Development Trust, University of Aberdeen
  • Lockdown Leads to Second Aberdeen Graduation for Amanda

    When Mandy Dobie graduates from Aberdeen on Thursday 27 June with an MLitt in Scottish Heritage (with Distinction), a few months ahead of her 60th 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…

    Published by Development Trust, University of Aberdeen
  • Roisin's Career Ambitions Supported by Cormack Family Foundation Scholarship

    Having enjoyed studying business management and social studies at school, Roisin Fredrick decided that the University’s MA Business Management & Legal Studies degree provided the best opportunities for her career ambitions. With the generous support of a Cormack Family Foundation Scholarship, Roisin is now one step nearer to her goals…

    Published by Development Trust, University of Aberdeen
  • Delight's Passion for Music Enriched by Bursary Funding

    When Delight Kwan joined a five-day summer course to learn the violin in Scotland in 2019, she realised how much she loved the music of Scotland, as well as the Scottish accent, and decided that Aberdeen was where she wanted to pursue her studies. As she graduates this week with…

    Published by Development Trust, University of Aberdeen
  • Why I'm Taking On Run Balmoral in Support of Women's Health Research

    What’s your name and what do you do?

    I'm Chloe, a 3rd year PhD student in the School of Biological Sciences studying the use of genetic data to quantify population connectivity in the black-legged kittiwake (a seagull!)

    What’s your motivations for supporting women’s health research?

    I have friends and family…

    Published by Development Trust, University of Aberdeen
  • Lifelong Adventurer Leaves A Gift in Her Will

    As one of only two females to graduate in Economics at the University in 1967, Judith McDowall was breaking boundaries at a young age. While studying she took full advantage of university life as a passionate sportswoman and devoted member of the Chapel Choir. She went on to work abroad,…

    Published by Development Trust, University of Aberdeen

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