Event Archive

2007

October

• Law Alumni Reception

  04 October 2007

  Law School alumni are invited to hear about the exciting plans for developing the Taylor Building Law quadrangle. The architects of the plans – Acanthus – will be presenting the vision on the night and distinguished alumnus Alastair Sutton, who is a partner in White and Case in Brussels,...

September

• Alumni Reception, Cambridge MA

  27 September 2007

  There will be an alumni gathering at the offices of Scottish Development International, where you can meet fellow alumni and hear the latest news from the University over refreshments.To book your place email Jim Day

• Alumni Reception, Philadelphia

  26 September 2007

  With thanks to Rider University Professor and Aberdeen graduate, Roderick McDonald, there will be a gathering at the Cassatt House, part of the Library Company of Philadelphia which was founded by Benjamin Franklin. Join Chancellor''s Assessor, Dr Alistair Mair, from 6.00pm to hear about the latest developments at the...

• National Portrait Gallery tour and reception, Washington DC

  25 September 2007

  Join Chancellor''s Assessor, Dr Alistair Mair, at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery from 6.00pm. The Gallery''s distinguished director Dr Marc Pachter has kindly agreed to give us an exclusive talk and short tour of some the highlights of the museum which has recently undergone extensive renovation.The visit will conclude with...

• Annual Ladies Luncheon

  13 September 2007

  The Annual Ladies Lunch will be held at The Marcliffe at Pitfodels on Thursday 13 September. There will be a bucks fizz reception at 12 noon followed by lunch at 12.30pm. Mary Contini, director of the famous delicatessen and wine merchant, Valvona and Crolla and author of Dear Francesca and...

August

• Aberdeen at the International Book Festival

  15 August 2007

  The University of Aberdeen has joined forces with the Edinburgh International Book Festival for the first time to present a major discussion on The Future of Libraries, featuring the award-winning Canadian novelist, Margaret Atwood and the former chair of the booker prize, John Sutherland.The event will take place at the...

July

• Alumnus Association – Supper and Theatre trip

  21 July 2007

  Join the Alumnus Association in Aboyne for a pre-concert supper in the beautiful surroundings of the Lodge on the Loch at 5.30pm on 21 July. Supper will be followed by a trip to the theatre for the performance of "Strange Adventure" at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at £24 per person....

• Alumni Gathering in London

  19 July 2007

  We would like to invite you for drinks and the chance to catch up with friends in the Conservatory at Pitcher and Piano, 40-42 William IV Street, Trafalgar Square on Thursday 19 July anytime from 6.30pm onwards.If you would be interested in coming along please email f.bain@abdn.ac.uk

• Alumni Gathering in Beijing - UPDATE

  14 July 2007

  The second alumni of Beijing gathering will take place at the Golden Hans Restaurant (Roasted Meat Buffet) Floor 2, Huapu Building, 19 Chaoyangmenwai Street, Chaoyang District, from 5pm – 8pm. The cost is 38RMB per person.Please note the change in venue and time from original advertisement.Contact Hanpeng (David) Xu, Alumni...

• Varieties of Cultural History

  05 July 2007

  To mark 21 years since the start of the Cultural History Programme at Aberdeen and the founding of a new taught MLitt in Cultural History the department have organised an International Conference. Further details about the Conference can be found at http://www.abdn.ac.uk/ch/. If you are interested in attending the Conference...