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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…
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…
Hello! My name is Andrea and I am a 2017- 2021 Robertson Trust Scholar. The last four years have moved with great pace and I can hardly believe that I am at the end of my studies already. Back in 2016, I had multiple offers from reputable universities but I…
In 2017 I was awarded the Sir Thomas Sutherland HSBC Scholarship to attend the University of Aberdeen. I travelled from Indonesia to Scotland to start my studies in Chemical Engineering in the summer. I had never lived abroad before studying in Aberdeen. Being surrounded by supportive community including my flatmates,…
With Derek’s passing, the University lost not only a benefactor whose generosity enabled students to engage in so many opportunities in music. We all lost a kind and friendly man who has been ever-present on campus to support students or concerts, and who never failed to give all those around…
