The new Rector of the University of Aberdeen will be announced later today.
Three candidates are standing – local journalist and community worker Hamish Mackay, Dr Martin Ford, an Aberdeenshire Councillor and plant ecologist and Stephen Robertson, of Scotland the What? fame.
Voting closes at 5pm and the count takes place straight afterwards at the University Court Room. Candidates and their campaigners are expected to be in attendance.
The media are welcome to come to the University to hear the result which will be announced by Returning Officer Professor Chris Gane who is Vice Principal (Cultures and Communities).
Press can wait in Committee Room 2 which is next door to the Court Room. Please confirm your attendance with Jennifer Phillips on 01224 273174.
