Robin Harper, the new Rector for the University of Aberdeen, will be visiting the city today to meet students and be a part of the University’s annual Open Day.
It is anticipated that upwards of 4,000 people will descend on the King’s College and Foresterhill campuses for one of the biggest events in the University calendar today (Tuesday, August 23).
Mr Harper is delighted to have been elected to serve as Rector of the University and began his new three-year tenure last month. He will be installed as Rector at a ceremony at the University in September. He has a strong connection with Aberdeen as he graduated from the University in 1962 and has been a regular visitor ever since. He will play an important role in representing and supporting the University’s students.
Speaking ahead of the Open Day, he said: “I am really looking forward to visiting the University of Aberdeen on Tuesday to be involved in this year’s annual Open Day. This will be my first duty in my role as Rector and will give me the chance to meet students who I will be representing and working alongside over the next three years.
“The Open Day plays an important role in showcasing the University and this year’s event promises to be as successful as ever and I would recommend people to come along and find out what the University of Aberdeen has to offer.”
The School of Medicine at Foresterhill will have an interesting programme, including interactive demonstrations at the Clinical Skills Centre, a careers presentation and general information on the University.
The University’s Department of Geology and Petroleum Geology has built a giant indoor working model of the Sun’s gravitational field to simulate asteroid collisions with the planets. Visitors will have the chance to launch their own asteroids into the inner part of the solar system to test for collisions with the planet.
There will be a musical extravaganza for visitors taking place throughout the day, including ‘live’ music and two sessions of 'hands-on' music technology will also give opportunities for visitors to make their own electronic composition.
The University is currently investing £48 million on infrastructure and facilities programmes, which will benefit students of the future. A number of major strategic projects are currently in progress, ranging from new buildings, infrastructure upgrades and major refurbishments, together with the restoration of a number of its unique historic buildings, more details of this will be available on the day.
Anyone who has not booked, but would like to come is welcome to register on arrival. Freephone 0800 027 1495 to have any questions answered.