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…
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…
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…
Alan Eccles is a Partner with Scottish law firm BKF & Co. He advises individuals and families on succession planning as well as specialising in charities, third sector and philanthropy. In our new blog he explains why it's absolutely vital to tick off something from life’s to-do list by making…
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 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…
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…
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…
