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As one of only two females to graduate in Economics at the University in 1967, Judith McDowall was breaking boundaries at a young age. While studying she took full advantage of university life as a passionate sportswoman and devoted member of the Chapel Choir. She went on to work abroad,…
For Muneeb Ali, coming to the University of Aberdeen was not just a decision but a calling for his pursuit of a Master of Science in Process Safety, in which he graduated with distinction on Thursday 23 November 2023. Muneeb tells us more here.
“When I was looking at choices…
Richmond Opoku graduated on Wednesday 22 November 2023 with a Master of Public Health and here he tells us about his studies, how the Remmes & Martin Award supported him and his hopes for the future.
“My motivation for pursuing the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme was to gain…
When Yasmin Hosseini was forced to leave her home country four years ago, the University of Aberdeen offered hope and an opportunity to continue her studies thanks to the Shining Lights Scholarship. She graduates on Wednesday November 22, 2023 with an MSc in Applied Marine and Fisheries Ecology.
Yasmin expresses…
Born in Grantown on Spey 1 December 1934, Dr Alexander (Sandy) Stewart Mackenzie stayed connected with the University of Aberdeen from his graduation in 1959 right through until his death in Kirkcaldy in October 2022. He was one of many alumni who sent inspiring messages of hope and encouragement to…
Mary R S Creese was born in Orkney in 1935 to Walter (a minister) and Annie (a schoolteacher) Weir. She married Professor Thomas Creese, a US mathematician, in 1964 and had two daughters, Anna and Catherine. She enjoyed a long and distinguished career in science and later in her career…
Following many years of generous lifetime giving to the University, alumna Anne Young is now enabling the vital conservation of historic manuscripts and the advancement of interdisciplinary research fellowships thanks to the CRUT she set up in the USA in 2001 which has now been gifted to the University in…
At the beginning of 2023, 4th year Neuroscience with Psychology student, Jake Bell, made the decision to take on a challenge to complete 3 races in 7 months to support maternal health research at the University of Aberdeen. Jake signed up to take part in the Run Balmoral 10k in…
Alumnus and Partner & Head of the Private Client Team at Ledingham Chalmers Solicitors, Craig Pike, tells us why it is vitally important to write a will.
Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE)-commissioned research published in 2022 reported 52% of people in Scotland did not have a will.
If you die…
As Free Wills Month continues, here we find out about Dr Jane Hellman and the gift she left in her will to the University.
Dr Jane Hellman, a medical graduate of the University of Aberdeen, has left an extremely generous unrestricted gift in her will, trusting the University to use…
