Associations, Chapters and Clubs

Aberdeen Connect provides members of our local Aberdeen alumni community with a range of inspiring opportunities to stay connected. The programme will include a series of social and business networking events, volunteering opportunities and a chance to engage with fellow alumni and current students.

Upcoming events for the year can be viewed here.

Aberdeen Geology Association was established in 1989 to preserve and promote the tradition of geoscience excellence at Aberdeen. 

If you would like to become a member of the AGA please visit the Alumni Portal or contact the Alumni Relations team by email. They are always looking for more members and would love to hear from you.

The AUHKA was formed in 1987 in order to bring together graduates and friends of the University of Aberdeen who are resident in Hong Kong. The AUHKA holds a variety of events throughout the year, including a Scottish Evening where members can dance the night away in ceilidh fashion.

The Aberdeen-Scott-Chevening Scholarship is part funded by the AUHKA and allows a successful candidate to study for a postgraduate degree in environmental-related subjects at the University of Aberdeen. The first scholarship was awarded in 1988 and every summer the members of the AUHKA hold a special farewell reception for the new student and their family.

Contact Robyn Crabtree, Alumni Relations Officer, for more information or visit the website.

The Alumni History Chapter formed in 2020 and aims to bring together alumni across the world who have an interest in history or have studied the subject.

The group are currently planning online events to bring people together and initiate discussion on different historical topics.

Join their Facebook group to keep up to date with news and upcoming events.

The Athens Chapter formed in 2019 and is led by alumni ambassadors Aimilios Koronaios, Stavros Karampetsas, Konstantinos Korompelis and Georgios Garganourakis. The Chapter aims to hold several events throughout the year including a mix of social, cultural and professional activities.

To find out more about their events and activities please join their Facebook group. If you’re interested in helping to co-ordinate events in the region please contact Robyn Crabtree, Alumni Relations Officer.

Led by Dr Piti Eiamchamroonlarp (LLM Class of 2012 and PhD Class of 2016) the Bangkok Chapter delivers an ambitious programme of events, seminars and classes at the University’s Chapter office (the University’s first ‘bricks and mortar’ alumni office).

To visit the Chapter office or to find out more about the Chapter's activities, please visit their Facebook page or email Nicole Cochrane, Alumni Relations Officer.

The Beijing Chapter is an alumni volunteer led group in the Beijing area who provide a range of opportunities to stay connected including a series of events throughout the year.

For the WeChat code to this group please email Robyn Crabtree, Alumni Relations Officer.

The Brussels Chapter formed in 2018 and is led by alumni ambassador Scott McCulloch, Alison Farquhar and Nicholas Perombelon. The Chapter holds several events throughout the year predominantly in Brussels including a mix of social, cultural and professional activities.

To find out more about their events and activities please join their Facebook group. If you’re interested in helping to co-ordinate events in the region or if you would like to find out more please contact Robyn Crabtree, Alumni Relations Officer.

Alumni events have been held in Berlin regularly for a number of years ranging from gin tastings, historical talks and joint events with the Scottish Government. The Chapter aims to hold several events throughout the year including a mix of social, cultural and professional activities.

If you’re interested in helping to co-ordinate events in the region please contact Robyn Crabtree, Alumni Relations Officer.

The Boston Chapter is an alumni volunteer led group in the Boston area who provide a range of inspiring opportunities to stay connected. 

To become part of the Boston Chapter, please email one of the officers, Philippa Sprinz or Margaret O’Brien.

Formed in 2023, the Dublin Chapter is an alumni volunteer led group. The Chapter operates predominantly in the Dublin area and aims to hold several events throughout the year.

To find out more about their events and activities please or if you’re interested in helping to co-ordinate events in the region please contact Robyn Crabtree, Alumni Relations Officer 

EMAGA, the East Midlands Aberdeen Graduates Association, has a long and interesting history. The Association has been in existence since 1959.  All Aberdeen graduates are welcome to join this informal and friendly group.

There are generally four meetings a year, including the Annual Lunch, seasonal gatherings and outings.

If you live in the East Midlands or South Yorkshire and are interested in meeting other Aberdeen graduates, please contact the secretary Ann Hall.

The Forestry Society was founded in 1919 and is one of the oldest societies at the University of Aberdeen. The Society has thrived over the years and students still involve themselves in a variety of sporting, social activities and forestry visits.

The highlight of the year is the Forestry Society Annual Dinner where a large number of graduates return to make this a key reunion event. The first Annual Dinner was held on November 15, 1945 when Mr Kenneth McKellar (undergraduate, and yes, the well known Scottish singer) led the guests in song from the piano!

The dinner has been held every year since and now attracts well over 100 graduates making it a great opportunity for students to meet the graduates who can help point them in the right direction regarding careers. It is also a great opportunity to network and for graduate employers to ‘headhunt’ potential employees.

If you are interested in knowing more about Aberdeen University Forestry Society, or wish to plan a reunion, please email aufs.annual.dinner@gmail.com.

The official University of Aberdeen athletics alumni club created under the banner of Granite City Harriers, a name borrowed from the original 1920s Aberdeen Athletics Harriers. This alumni club allows individuals from the club and University to continue to stay involved in various running and social events beyond their graduating years.

This club is open to all that have graduated and/or been involved in AUAC over the years. For more information join the club's Facebook group or email Fearghas Thomson.

The Jakarta Chapter is an alumni volunteer led group in the Jakarta area who provide a range of inspiring opportunities to stay connected with fellow alumni and students in the area. 

To become part of the Jakarta Chapter, please email Nicole Cochrane, Alumni Relations Officer.

The Lagos Chapter is an alumni volunteer led group in Lagos who provide a range of inspiring opportunities to stay connected with fellow alumni and students in the area.

To become part of the Lagos Chapter, please email the Chapter Chair Precious Ajoonu.

The Luxembourg Chapter formed in 2019 and is led by Karen Anahi Franco Gonzalez and Joé Leyder. The Chapter holds a few events throughout the year including a mix of social, cultural and professional activities. To find out more about their events and activities please join their Facebook group. 

If you'd like to join the group or you’re interested in helping to co-ordinate events please contact Robyn Crabtree, Alumni Relations Officer.

The UAAAM have been holding events and meet-ups for several years. If you'd like to join the group or you’re interested in helping to co-ordinate events please contact Nicole Cochrane, Alumni Relations Officer.

A number of our alumni in Mexico City get together regularly for activities and to celebrate their connection to Aberdeen and Scotland.

If you'd like to join the Chapter or if you’re interested in helping to co-ordinate events please contact Fiona Urquhart, Alumni Relations Manager & Deputy Head of Alumni Relations & Regular Giving Alumni Relations.

The New York Chapter is an alumni volunteer led group in the NYC area who provide a range of inspiring opportunities to stay connected including a series of events throughout the year. 

 To be part of this exciting Chapter, please email the Chapter Chair, Kirsten Hartil.

The Paris Chapter was formed in 2019 by alumnus Anthony Bouin and is now led by Anthony and alumna Fiona Terris. The Chapter aims to hold four events throughout the year including a mix of social, cultural and professional activities.

To find out more about their events and activities please join their Facebook group. If you’re interested in helping to co-ordinate events in the region please contact Robyn Crabtree, Alumni Relations Officer.

The Shanghai Chapter formed in 2021 and is led by a number of alumni volunteers in the city.

To find out more about their events and activities please join their WeChat Group. For the code to this group please email Robyn Crabtree, Alumni Relations Officer.

The Shenzhen Chapter formed in 2021 and is led by a number of alumni volunteers in the city. To find out more about their events and activities please join their WeChat Group.

For the code to this group please email Robyn Crabtree, Alumni Relations Officer.

The Singapore Chapter is an alumni volunteer-led group who provide a range of inspiring opportunities to stay connected, including holding two meet-up events per year. 

To be part of this exciting Chapter please contact Nicole Cochrane, Alumni Relations Officer, at nicole.cochrane@abdn.ac.uk.

The Vienna Chapter was formed in 2022 by Yasmin Langendoerfer Atun and is now led by Yasmin and fellow alumna Sandra Palpathu. The Chapter holds a variety of events during the year ranging from social to professional activities. 

To find out more about their events and activities, or if you’re interested in helping to co-ordinate events in the region, please contact Robyn Crabtree, Alumni Relations Officer.

The Vilnius Chapter formed in 2021 and is led by alumni Tadas Cilcius and Justinas Zinevičius. To find out more about their events and activities please join their Facebook group.

If you'd like to join the group or you’re interested in helping to co-ordinate events please contact Robyn Crabtree, Alumni Relations Officer.

Founded in 2018 by Jan Kocon, Tien Nguyen, Dominik Sokolek, Wiktoria Lukasiewicz and Filip Ostrowski, the aim of the Warsaw Chapter is to connect and create a forum for the people that attended various Scottish universities and are now living in Warsaw.

This is a great chance for everyone interested to use their shared educational origins to exchange ideas and simply socialise. To find out more about their events and activities, please join the Facebook group.