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In This Month's Ezine
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UNIVERSITY NEWS
- Courageous University of Aberdeen student Eilidh Maclead proves doctors wrong after being told she would never ski again. click here
- University Library is shortlisted for RIAS architectural award. click here
- BP announces a major new support programme for Aberdeen and RGU students. click here
- A University of Aberdeen sports coach is heading down under to represent Scotland at one of the world’s biggest touch football events. click here
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Alumni Events
7 May Alumni Event, Ghana
9 May Statutory Meeting of the General Council, Aberdeen
10 May Alumnus Association visit to the Ogston Music Prize, Aberdeen
29 May Alumnus Association trip to Maryculter Carriage Driving Centre, Aberdeen
Edinburgh Supreme Courts Visit
Alumni and guests enjoyed a wonderful evening at the Supreme Courts of Scotland in Edinburgh recently. Extremely informative and insightful tours were given by Lady Dorrian, Lord Woolman and Lord Bracadale, and the reception afterwards was held in the fantastic Advocates Library Reading Room.
To find out more about alumni events click here.
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ALUMNI FOCUS
Aberdeen Re:Union 2013
Did you ever eat a pie in the Dungeon or buy a ticket from Union Travel? Are you old enough to have listened to a record in the Hosie Room, or maybe young enough to have drunk at Sivells? On Saturday 17 August for one night only these Union favourites will be resurrected at the Beach Ball Room, with a line-up including Midge Ure - Ultravox, Toyah Willcox, Jack Day and Blues ‘n Trouble as well as a ceilidh and an 80's disco mixed by DJ Ayres. Individual tickets can be purchased for £90pp or tables of 12 for £990. All profits will be donated to the Aberdeen Student Charities Campaign. For more information and to book tickets click here.
Exclusive Alumni event with Simon Watt - Statutory Meeting of the General Council
We hope you will join us to hear TV presenter and biologist Simon Watt talk exclusively to us about some of his fascinating experiences while filming Channel 4’s 'Inside Natures Giants'. The event will be on Thursday 9 May at 6pm in the King’s College Conference Centre on campus. This free event, which is part of the Statutory Meeting of the General Council will also include a report from the Convenor of the Business Committee and General Council notices. It will be followed by a drinks and canapé reception in the James MacKay Hall. As a graduate of the University you are automatically a member of the University’s General Council. To book your place email alumni@abdn.ac.uk or call 01224 273234. For more information about the General Council click here.
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Night at the Museums, Explorers Wanted!
It’s not every day you have the opportunity to work alongside professional artists or come face to face with snakes and tarantulas, but visitors to the University of Aberdeen Museums on Saturday 4 May from 6-10pm will have the chance to experience just that. For further details click here.
For full details of all other University events happening please click here.
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UNIVERSITY EVENTS
Tickets still available for The May Festival - Dont miss out!
The May Festival, 10-12 May 2013, is set to be a spectacular weekend that is guaranteed to have something on offer for all the family. The event will encompass a variety of different themes, with a host of famous faces taking part. The programme is jam-packed with events ranging from a cooking challenge with renowned Scottish chef Nick Nairn, an enchanting performance from acclaimed singer, Julie Fowlis, to readings from Liz Lochhead, arguably Scotland’s best loved modern-day poet, and acclaimed playwright. There will also be a Disney Pixar Director’s Cut special with fellow alumnus Gordon Cameron. With credits including 'Up', 'Finding Nemo', 'The Incredibles' and 'Brave', you will hear all about what it’s like to work on some of the most successful animations of all time. For more information and to book your tickets now please click here.
May Festival Facebook Competition
Please 'LIKE' us on Facebook before 6 May to be in with a chance of winning tickets to one of these fantastic May Festival events. Find friends, share stories and win prizes!
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The Finale - Variety Show
Could we have a rising star within our midst? We have 20 tickets (max 2 per person) to give away exclusively to our Alumni for the May Festival Finale 8.30-10pm 12 May @ the Arts Lecture Theatre. Email l.rodger@abdn.ac.uk to claim your ticket now.
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Scholars' Reception
On Tuesday 23 April the University of Aberdeen Development Trust hosted the 11th annual Scholars' Reception to recognise the contribution of donors who fund scholarships for students studying a wide range of disciplines. Over 40 scholars attended, to meet and personally thank their donors. Professor Steve Logan introduced Professor Phil Hannaford, Sarah Keung who is studying an Msc in Environmental Science and Callum Pierce who is a fourth year medical student, all of whom spoke about the importance and life-changing impact of scholarships. For more information click here.
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DEVELOPMENT FOCUS
Olympians champion Aquatics Centre
Thursday 4 April saw Aberdonian commonwealth gold medalist David Carry and his wife, Olympic silver medalist Keri-Anne Payne join the discussion panel at an inspiring event held in The Sir Duncan Rice Library, which focused on the many benefits that will be enjoyed at the new world-class, Olympic-standard Aquatics Centre in Aberdeen. Guests also heard from Aberdeen Sports Village Chief Executive David Beattie and fellow alumnus, Mark Speed who plays waterpolo for Scotland. The enthusiastic panel disucssed at length the many advantages and opportunitites that the Aquatics Centre is going to bring to the students and people of Aberdeen and the North East, as well as elite athletes from all over the world. For more information about the Aquatics Centre click here.
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Time to Give Back?
We are currently looking for more volunteers for our highly successful Career Mentoring Programme. Over 150 current students have already benefited from being mentored by members of the alumni community. For more information and to register please click here.
The Gaudie
The University of Aberdeen’s student newspaper 'The Gaudie' is available online.
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STUDENT FOCUS
Student fundraisers praised by international development charity
This summer, 97 students from the University of Aberdeen will take part in various challenge events around the world to help raise money for Childreach International. So far this year, the University’s Childreach International Society has raised more than £68,000. Firoz Patel, CEO of Childreach International, said: “We are truly grateful and humbled by the continuous support and dedication of the University of Aberdeen's students”. For more information click here.
Students 4 Students Scheme launched
A new student-led mentoring scheme has started training its first cohort of mentors as the University of Aberdeen unveils its flagship Students 4 Students (S4S) Scheme. S4S aims to offer an extra level of support for new undergraduates, in order to help them settle in and find their feet as they begin their studies at the University of Aberdeen. Commenting on the S4S Scheme, Professor Sir Ian Diamond, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University said: “The S4S Scheme showcases how our staff and students can work collaboratively to make their University experience an exceptional one”. For more information click here.
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Benefits
Have you got your Alumni Privilege Card? There are a wide variety of benefits on and off campus that you can take advantage of. Visit our website for a full list of benefits. To receive your card please email alumni@abdn.ac.uk.
Alumni Networks
To reconnect with old class mates or find other alumni working in the same profession or country as you, please follow us on LinkedIn and join our new industry and region specific alumni groups. Also you can 'Like' us on Facebook.
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BENEFITS & SERVICES
The Burn
‘The Burn’ is a country house and estate at the foot of Glenesk which has been used as an educational retreat by reading parties from The University of Aberdeen since 1950. Many of you will have fond memories of visiting ‘The Burn’ as a student, however, you may not be aware that the same facilities can also be used for private functions, reunions and holidays. The current reduced student rate is £54pppn for full board accommodation, and we are delighted to be able to extend this offer to all University of Aberdeen graduates who hold an Alumni Privilege Card. For more information on 'The Burn' click here, or to book please contact David Turner on 01356648281.
Postgraduate Scholarships
As a result of additional funding from the Scottish Government, we are delighted to announce a range of scholarships now available for postgraduate study.The scholarships, totalling more than half a million pounds for all, will cover the tuition fee costs of the specific degrees. In addition to this a number of scholarships of up to £5,000 are also available to cover living costs. The funding is open to Scottish and non-UK EU applicants looking to study one of a selection of Masters Programmes available in September 2013. For more information click here.
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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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