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…
Over many years, the University of Aberdeen has received generous support from the John Shivas Memorial Trust. Here, we look back on their support of the John Shivas Young Researchers Fund which has provided fantastic opportunities for a number of postgraduate students over the years. Their investment in these brilliant…
Purchasing equipment, covering travel expenses, paying entry fees to competitions, and qualifications for coaches – the expenses pile up for sports clubs. To enhance the student experience and make sports clubs more accessible a number of groups have been financially supported by the Student Fund. Learn more about how the…
Black History Month is observed annually in the UK from 01 October – 31 October. This is an opportunity for individuals and organisations alike to mark the contribution of black people to the UK. In recognition of this impact as well as in celebration of the University’s 525th anniversary, a…
The deadline for applications to this year's Development Trust Student Fund is fast-approaching. Find out more or apply for funding here before 5pm on October 22nd. Your project, aimed at enhancing the student experience over the coming year, could be eligible for up to £5,000 of funding.
Below we find out…
Nightline is a student-run listening and information service that follows five key principles – confidential; anonymous; non-advisory; non-directive; non-judgemental.
We provide support and information to all students at the University between the hours of 8pm and 8am, seven days a week during term-time. Nightline volunteers can receive calls and messages…
The Development Trust Student Fund’s support of Aberdeen University Students’ Association (AUSA) has provided a hugely varied group of clubs and societies with opportunities they would not have been able to take advantage of, if not for our worldwide family of alumni donors.
Activities have been severely curtailed over the…
The Sports Bursary scheme assists outstanding student athletes to achieve their full potential, improves their student experience, and showcases sport, the University, and our facilities to prospective students.
The support our bursars receive is very wide-ranging thanks to the funding we receive and includes cash awards ranging from £100 to…
The Aberdeen Law Project (ALP) has two primary aims. First, to bridge the access to justice gap by offering free legal advice and representation to those that need it most. Second, to reduce the justice gap through efforts on law reform and a programme of community outreach initiatives that educate…
The media has played an important role in keeping us informed throughout the pandemic. Thanks to your kind donations to the Aberdeen Alumni Annual Fund, Scotland’s oldest student newspaper, The Gaudie, went from strength to strength. We hear from editors in chief, Anttoni James Numminen and Amy Smith.
We requested…
