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 In this month's ezine

• University News
• Alumni Events
• Alumni Focus
• University Events
• Development Focus
• Student Focus
• Benefits & Services

UNIVERSITY NEWS 

• University computers get second wind in Africa click here
• University of Aberdeen retains prestigious badge of excellence for researcher development click here
• New fish discovered in one of deepest points on Earth click here
• Slippers belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte’s sister unearthed in Aberdeen click here

Alumni Events

6 April EMAGA Spring Lunch, Sheffield

18 April Law Courts Tour and Reception, Edinburgh (FULLY BOOKED)

20 April Alumni Reception and concert, Princeton USA

25 April Enterprise and Entrepreneurship – World Whisky Day 2013, Glasgow

9 May Statutory Meeting of the General Council, Aberdeen

10 May Alumnus Association visit to the Ogston Music Prize, Aberdeen

To find out more register at www.abdn.ac.uk/alumni

ALUMNI FOCUS

Duchess of Rothesay to be new Chancellor of the University of Aberdeen 

The Duchess succeeds Lord Wilson of Tillyorn, who stepped down from the role at the end of December, having served as Chancellor since 1997. Her Royal Highness will be the University’s eleventh Chancellor, in a role which dates back to the merging in 1860 of King’s and Marischal Colleges to create the University of Aberdeen. For the full story click here.

Calling all Gaelic-speakers!
In  celebration of its Gaelic Language Plan, the University of Aberdeen is developing a number of exciting Gaelic initiatives. If you are interested in finding out more please contact l.rodger@abdn.ac.uk  and we will add you to the circulation list.

Gairm airson a h-uile neach-labhairt na Gàidhlig!
A chomharrachadh a Phlana Gàidhlig, tha Oilthigh Obar Dheathain a’ leasachadh deannan de dh’iomairtean Gàidhlig brosnachail. Ma tha thu airson barrachd ionnsachadh, cuir post-dealain gu l.rodger@abdn.ac.uk agus cuiridh sinn d’ ainm ris an liosta puist.

Alumni Engagement – we need you!
In February we were delighted to welcome back on campus Jonathan Lingham (BSc Agriculture, 1981) and Cathy Ratcliff (MA(Hons) French and Russian Studies, 1985) as speakers at the CSID International Development Week’s Careers & Alumni Day. Current students had the opportunity to listen to and question both alumni (pictured here with Dr Hilary Homans, Director of the CSID) about their varied and exciting careers in international development. If you would like to come back to Aberdeen to speak to our current student community, please contact Julie Bakewell j.bakewell@abdn.ac.uk.

Other Events

For full details of all other University events happening this Spring, please visit the events section of the University website www.abdn.ac.uk/events  

UNIVERSITY EVENTS

Save the Dates!

On 28 March, the University of Aberdeen will be launching a brand new festival to celebrate and showcase the very best of what it has to offer. The May Festival (10 – 12 May) will be like no other festival in Scotland, offering events in music, film, science, Gaelic, literature, and more. It will also celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health with food-related events, displaying the talent and produce the north east of Scotland is famed for.

A special Children’s Festival (12 May) will also allow families to enjoy workshops and fun activities together, and with events expanding into Aberdeenshire, there really will be something for everyone.

Save the dates and keep an eye on the website for more information, coming soon.

The Aberdeen Humanities Fund: Exploring the University's Treasures

The University of Aberdeen's historic collections of books, manuscripts, artworks and museum objects contain some of the nation's most priceless treasures. They are part of our cultural heritage and inform the University's leading research in the humanities.

For more information and to find out how to support, click here.

DEVELOPMENT FOCUS

New Chair of Trustees Appointed for University of Aberdeen Development Trust

The University of Aberdeen Development Trust is delighted to announce that Sandy Manson, Chief Executive of Johnston Carmichael, has been appointed Chair of its board of Trustees. With a bold £60million fundraising target, the Development Trust has a number of key priorities which reflect the University’s ambitious plans. Sandy Manson’s appointment will bring renewed focus and drive as the Trust enters an exciting new phase of development.

For more information click here.

If you are a graduate of the University of Aberdeen you automatically become a member of the General Council. Members have the right to review and comment to the University Court on all questions affecting the well-being and prosperity of the University. The General Council also elects members to its Business Committee, which manages the affairs of the General Council on its behalf. Notice is hereby given that the General Council is to elect six members of the Business Committee. All candidates must be members of the General Council. For further information visit the website.

Recognising a Valuable Partnership

As part of their ongoing generous support for the University of Aberdeen, Chevron North Sea Limited recently funded the purchase of textbooks for students. The books are providing an excellent resource for Chemical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Integrated Petroleum Geoscience students. Staff also passed on their knowledge and experience at an indepth practical exercise for students earlier this month.

Announcing the 11th Annual Scholars’ Reception

On Tuesday 23 April the University of Aberdeen Development Trust will host the 11th Annual Scholars’ Reception in the Sir Duncan Rice Library. This highly anticipated event will be attended by supporters, scholars, colleagues and friends of the University and will highlight the life-changing impact of scholarships. We are delighted that Principal Sir Ian Diamond will be attending.

For more information about the Scholarships Programme please click here.

Career Services

Projects on your 'to do' list? The 'Making the Most of Masters' team are looking for companies with projects that would form the basis of collaboration with our postgraduate student community.

For more information click here. 

The new issue of The Gaudie - The University of Aberdeen’s student newspaper is available online! click here

STUDENT FOCUS

Celebrating our sporting excellence - The London 2012 Olympics has had a real impact on our students who are striving further within the sporting world.

• University of Aberdeen Student Mariana Quintanilla has the Rio 2016 Olympics set in her sights. click here
• University of Aberdeen student Demi Ademuyewo was so inspired by the sight of the Olympic torch passing through Aberdeen’s Castlegate last summer, she decided to put her planned engineering career on hold and focus on her dream of becoming a professional sprinter. click here
• Our athletics stars celebrate after a near clean sweep of the sprinting awards at The Scottish Student Sport Indoor Athletics Championships. click here  
• Aberdeen Asset Management 18th Annual Boat Race – The Aberdeen University 2nd crew came out on top in their battle of the oars while Robert Gordon University were victorious in both the Alumni and the main Boat Race. click here

Benefits

Have you got your Alumni benefit card? There are a wide variety of benefits on and off campus that you can take advantage of. To receive your card please email alumni@abdn.ac.uk. Visit our website for a full list of benefits.

BENEFITS & SERVICES 

North Harbour by Barbara Rae RA

North Harbour is a screen print developed from a series of drawings and monotypes based on the harbour at Aberdeen. We are delighted to be able to offer, at a special reduced alumni price of £650, a limited number of these beautiful prints for sale. All proceeds from the sale will go to the University Library's Learning and Outreach Programme. If you are interested in purchasing one of these prints please contact us at alumni@abdn.ac.uk or +44 (0)1224 273234 for more information.

For more information about the Learning and Outreach Programme please click here. To view the artist's website click here.