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UNIVERSITY NEWS
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In This Month's E-zine...
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- Aged 18 to 25 and inactive? If so Wii need you! read more.
- Passport study reveals vulnerability in photo-ID security checks, read more.
- Glass half full for wine growing industry as technology lends a hand, read more.
- Nutrition and War: new free online course commemorates Great War, read more.
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For a full list of University news please click here.
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ALUMNI FOCUS
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Calling all University Alumni in Rural Scotland
In response to interest in a possible new credit union for rural Scotland, SAOS (the umbrella body for Scottish Agricultural co-ops) with partner Aberdeen University, is surveying rural and farming communities to explore alternative financing possibilities.
With the survey results helping to shape plans, the idea is to explore how money could remain within the rural economy, flowing between generations and local communities, and with decision-making lying with members. If you would like to take the survey please click here.
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Student V Alumni Sports Day
It's not too late to sign up for the Student V Alumni Sports Day on Saturday 13 September.
Registration is £10 which includes taking part in a team, souvenir t-shirt, goody bag and entry to the Awards Ceremony (including a food & drink voucher). Closing date for registration is 22nd August.
For more information or to register for a team click here.
Opportunity for Budding Entrepreneurs
As part of its partnership with Santander Universities, the University is able to offer its recent alumni the opportunity to try for a place in the Santander Universities Entrepreneurship Awards.
Alumni with an idea or plan for an exciting new business will be able to submit a short business plan for a chance to enter the prestigious national competition. The University will also be running it's own business competition open to all current students and recent graduates from the class of 2013 and 2014. It will be launching soon so please keep a look out on the Universities website and your University email account.
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New Alumni Discount Offer!
We have a great new offer available to Alumni!
Local architectural artist, Jamie Cameron & Gallery One Twenty One are offering Alumni a 15% discount on his limited edition prints of King's College Chapel.
To find out more or to claim this great discount click here.
Volunteers Needed
Would you like to give back and help the current Aberdeen student community?
We are currently looking for mentors to join our highly successful Career Mentoring Programme and guest speakers for the Back on Campus initiative.
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STUDENT FOCUS
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New Access to Research Theses
The Library has recently completed a project with ProQuest UMI to digitise a number of past theses and make them available in the University's Research Theses Repository. This will showcase research completed at Aberdeen.
More details will be published on the Library website shortly.
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2014 Graduations
We were delighted to welcome our newest wave of Alumni into the fold at the 2014 Summer Graduations. All graduates received a 'Class of 2014' bag as a gift and the Alumni Photo Booth went down well again! See photos from the week here.
 
Exciting Year Ahead for AUSA
The forthcoming academic year is shaping up to be incredibly exciting for the Students' Association and it's members. 2014 begins with a brand new strategic plan which will be available to view here from September. Plans for a new building are underway, there is a new Chief Executive and there is a new team of elected student leaders.
AUSA are always keen for alumni to get involved with their events and campaigns. If you would like to get involved please email Emily Beever, Student President at e.beever@abdn.ac.uk.
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Upcoming AUSA events and Campaigns
September
Postgraduate Workers Campaign
Launch of AUSA Priority Campaign - Equality & Diversity
October
Leadership Conference
November
RAG (raising & giving)
Body & Confidence Week
December
Women in Sport Conference
Visit ausa.org.uk for more information.
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UNIVERSITY EVENTS
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Upcoming Alumni Reunions
1964 History Class 50th reunion on 28-29 August.
1954 Medical Class 60th reunion on 12 September.
1964 Medical Class 50th reunion on 13 September.
1968 English Literature Class reunion on 27 September.
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New Found Land Exhibition Events
New Found Land is an exciting public programme of events which accompany the Special Collections Centre's summer exhibition New Found Land: Scottish Emigration to Canada. A list of events can be found here.
King's Museum Victorian Time Exhibition, Talks & Craft Events
Student Volunteers provide free lunchtime talks introducing the current King's Museum exhibition 'Victorian Time: Spirit of the Age.' There will also be Curator's talks on 25 July and 29 August and a drop-in family crafting event inspired by optical illusions on 6 August. To find out more click here.
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Upcoming Alumni Events
Student V Alumni Sports Day on 13 September.
AUHKA AGM in Hong Kong on 19 September.
Informal Reception at the SPE Annual Technical Conference & Exhibition,Amsterdam on 27 October.
Dates for your Diary
Parent & Family BBQ on 6 September.
Bonfire Night at the Duncan Rice Library on 5 November.
London Carol Concert at St. Marylebone Parish Church on 3 December.
Statutory meeting of the General Council on 10 December.
Alumni Gatherings in New York on 15 November and Boston on 16 November.
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DEVELOPMENT FOCUS
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Visit the Development Trust website for more information about our need for fundraising and the impact that support has on our students, our research capabilities, the fabulous facilities we provide and our historical collections, buildings and gardens.
Click here to visit our website.
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Development Trust Donor Day Hailed a Success
The inaugural Donor Day held in conjunction with the May Festival was hailed a huge success with over 80 donors coming along to find out more about what their money is enabling throughout the University. To read more click here.
Thurso couple thank Aberdeen Fertility Clinic with donation
David, Hazel and three month old Iain Dunbar recently handed over part of a £1,000 donation to thank the Aberdeen Fertility Clinic for helping little Iain to arrive. David took part in the Castle of Mey 10k in May to raise the money to thank the clinic for all their support during their journey through IVF. To read more click here.
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Get involved with Class Giving
Renew old friendships, have great fun and raise some money for the University that brought you all together. Class Reunions provide the perfect opportunity to give something back to the University in recognition of your time spent here. To read more click here.
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BENEFITS & SERVICES
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Your Alumni Privilege Card!
To receive your card please login or register with our secure Alumni Hub.
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As a graduate of the University of Aberdeen you are entitled to an amazing selection of benefits and services. These include on and off campus offers. Find out more here.
Help us to help you - Update your details today!
Update your details on our secure Alumni Hub and help us to keep you up to date with all of our latest news and events.
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Alumni Online Networks - You can now follow us on LinkedIn or 'Like' us on Facebook to keep in touch with us and each other.
'The Gaudie'is available to read online 
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The University of Aberdeen Development Trust is a charity registered in Scotland, No:SC002938
The University of Aberdeen is a charity registered in Scotland, No: SC013683
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