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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…
As a young boy growing up in a family that had only school education, and was otherwise self-taught, I always dreamed of earning my PhD. In our basement there was a dim, cramped room covered with stacks of books - some of which were forbidden - about literature, politics, philosophy,…
Franciszek Gebka is one of our graduating scholars. He received the Fugro Scholarship in his third, fourth and fifth years at the University of Aberdeen. In this blog he talks about his experiences with the scholarship and studying abroad.
I visited Scotland on a school trip when I was 13,…
I have recently been appointed as the Development Officer for Legacy Gifts. Having worked at the University of Aberdeen Development Trust for the last three years with a great team, I am excited to have the opportunity to develop legacy giving for the University. I hope to increase awareness and…
It is with utmost appreciation that I write this blog on completing my Masters degree with the help of the Vikram Reddy Memorial Scholarship Award, without which this would not be possible.
I chose the University of Aberdeen because of my wonderful undergraduate experience and the stellar teaching and support…
Why Aberdeen?
Having just finished an undergraduate degree at Scotland’s Rural College amidst an escalating pandemic situation my thoughts turned to what I would do next. I was already interested in gaining a masters degree and after researching my options, the MSc in Environmental Science at the University of Aberdeen…
Aberdeen was an obvious choice for me, not least because I was born and raised in the city, but also because the University’s music department is thriving, with plenty of music-making to get involved in. It didn’t make sense to travel further afield when I could get just as good…
100 years ago, while working in Toronto, Canada, University of Aberdeen graduate JJR Macleod, along with Dr Frederick Banting, Dr Charles Best and Dr James Collip, discovered insulin - a treatment which transformed…
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…
