WELCOME TO THE MAY ALUMNI E-BULLETIN We are delighted to write to you this month with news of the University's annual WORD festival, along with notice of several exciting events for alumni. If you have suggestions or stories you would like to see in the alumni e-bulletin please email alumni@abdn.ac.uk, we would be delighted to hear from you. | UNIVERSITY NEWS Genetics researcher raises funds for kids' charity. Read more... Nine new scholarships introduced to support Energy students. Read more... Photo story:Revamped prospectus introduced ahead of University Open Day. Read more... Contemporary painting adds new dimension to spiritual space of Chapel. Read more... Rector electioneering gets underway. Read more... More headlines. |
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NEWS FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE STUDENTS' ASSOCIATION The new term started with Charities Fortnight, which I am sure many of you will remember from your time as Students. The fortnight started with the student show "Date Expectations" which has been described as "a hilariously funny, local based show". The Charities Fortnight always ends with Europe’s largest torch lit parade, when hundreds of students dress up and decorate lorries to ride around the city centre collecting money from the locals enjoying the parade. This year's event was cut short due to an unfortunate accident just before the parade was due to begin. Which led to the temporary closure of Union Street and the parade being halted at Queen's Cross. This was a huge disappointment to all those involved in the event as well as those people on Union Street and Carden Place who did not get to see the parade. The money from the parade is still being counted although it is anticipated that we will have raised less than half of our expected total. Anyone who did not have the opportunity to give on the night or who would simply like to donate to the Charities Campaign please email sapresident@abdn.ac.uk.
| “Terrific” tickets sales for WORD 08 Hundreds of tickets have been snapped up ahead of WORD 08 –the University of Aberdeen’s Writers Festival. WORD O8 takes place on the weekend of May 9-11, when an expected 11,000 visitors will be treated to a packed weekend of readings, music, art exhibitions, and film screenings from around 50 authors, poets and artists. Folk-rocker King Creosote, Marvel writer Mark Millar, Dons legend Willie Miller and North-east crime writer Stuart MacBride are among a host of popular and literary names appearing at the three-day festival. Karen Weiniger, WORD Festival Manager, said: "We've been thrilled with the appetite shown for this year's WORD festival so far. Tickets have been flying out of the door for the likes of Hardeep and Alasdair Gray, but what's been really pleasing is the terrific interest shown in the whole programme".
For WORD festival tickets visit www.abdn.ac.uk/word/tickets or contact Aberdeen Box Office directly on 01224 641122. |
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FORTHCOMING ALUMNI EVENTS 8 May 2008: Aberdeen - Join us on the opening night of the University's Word festival when General Council members will gather for an exclusive event. Rosemary Goring, Literary Editor of the Herald, opens the 2008 Word Festival and talks about her new book, Scotland: The Autobiography. The event will take place on Thursday 8 May at 6.30pm in King's College Conference Centre. To book your place email alumni@abdn.ac.uk, or telephone 01224 273234. 30 May 2008: Beijing - Join Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor C Duncan Rice for drinks and light refreshments at the Royal China Hotel in Beijing on Saturday 30 May at 6pm. Our Alumni Ambassador, Hanpeng (David) Xu (MBA 03), is helping co-ordinate the bookings for the event. Please inform David if you wish to attend at xuhanp@hotmail.com. 1 June 2008: Dehli - There will be a special alumni reception on Sunday 1 June from 2pm at the Hyatt Regency in Dehli. Join staff and fellow graduates for light refreshments and the opportunity to hear the latest news from the University. We are delighted that our Alumni Ambassador based in Delhi, Amol Pandey (MBA 05), is helping to co-ordinate the arrangements for the event and will accept bookings and answer any of your questions on our behalf. Please inform Amol if you wish to attend at amol.pandey@gmail.com. 10 June 2008: Banff - Join Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor C Duncan Rice on Tuesday 10 June at Duff House at 6.30pm for drinks and light refreshments. The evening offers an opportunity to hear the latest University news from Professor Rice and to meet fellow alumni and staff. It is also a celebration of the work of local artist and Honorary Graduate, Dr Ena Baxter, whose paintings are being exhibited at Duff House from May to August. For more information or to book your place please email alumni@abdn.ac.uk. BOOK A DISCOUNTED COTTAGE | Cottages4you are offering University of Aberdeen Alumni a 10% discount on their next cottage or villa holiday. Cottages4you offer a range of over 13,000 holiday properties throughout the UK, France, Ireland, Spain, Portugal and Italy. Choose from a majestic castle in Scotland for you and 20 friends, a cosy cottage for two in the Lake District, or a fabulous villa with private pool on the Spanish coast. Stay close to home and discover the countryside on your doorstep, or explore further afield. Choose to just stay a couple of nights as a short break, a week or perhaps even longer. Cottages4you are sure to have the perfect property for you! To search online, check availability and book your dream holiday property visit www.cottages-4-you.co.uk/aberdeenuni or call our holiday helpline on 0870 191 7820. To receive your 10% discount off Cottages4you simply quote code ‘ABT10’ when booking. |
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