University of Aberdeen Alumni

With exciting plans for the University's new Mumbai campus on the horizon, it's also a great time to reconnect with fellow alumni in the city. Join our latest alumni event on Friday 19 June from 6.30pm (IST) for a relaxed evening of networking and conversation at Starbucks, Santacruz West. Find out more and register to attend: http://abdn.io/2fQ

The University’s Thomas Reid Circle recognises the significant commitment of those who've pledged a gift in their will to the University and two weeks ago today, on Saturday 30 May, we held our annual Thomas Reid Circle Gathering at the Science Teaching Hub.

The event was hosted by Principal & Vice-Chancellor, Professor Peter Edwards, and included an enthralling talk from Professor Gordon Noble, Chair in Archaeology, about his Northern Picts research, and a display of ancient artefacts, which was followed by afternoon tea. The event gave us the perfect opportunity to thank members and tell them more about the enormous impact gifts in wills can have on our students, our research and our facilities.

If you’re considering leaving a gift in your will to the University, please visit our website for more information here: http://abdn.io/2fN

David Blackburn – Change – how to turn uncertainty into opportunity – 3pm-4pm, Thursday 18 June 2026, Room 224 Sir Duncan Rice Library

Join alumnus, David Blackburn, as guest speaker for the University of Aberdeen’s Industry Pulse series. David is one of the most highly awarded HR professionals in the UK and has been recognised in HR Magazine's most influential list numerous times. He has also been named among the HRD Global 100 as one of the top 100 HR Directors in the world.

A Chartered Companion of both the CIPD and CMI, David brings almost 30 years of experience across a diverse range of sectors. His insights into strategic HR leadership are not to be missed.

Joining David will be Stephen Pobjoy, Senior Stakeholder Lead at the CIPD.

You can register for the event here: http://abdn.io/2fM

In today's it's all about the colours in Cruickshank Botanic Garden, with the Sir Duncan Rice Library and the Science Teaching Hub peaking out from behind.

There's still time to register for this year's Watt Hepburn Lecture which is taking place next Wednesday, 17 June, at King's College Conference Centre from 5pm-7pm.

CEO of Aurora Energy Services and Indigo 7 Ventures, Doug Duguid, will share an experience-led perspective on entrepreneurship, leadership, and decision-making, drawing on a career spanning more than four decades in a talk entitled On the Edge – not in the Hedge! Leadership and Managing Risk in a Fast-Growing Business and Changing Energy Landscape.

With registration from 5pm, a networking session will start at 5.15pm and will be followed by the lecture at 6pm and a Q&A at 6.45pm.

Find our more and register for the event here: http://abdn.io/2fH

Step inside the mind for a night of discovery, illusion, and surprise! Join us at Aberdeen Art Gallery on Thursday 18 June (7–10pm) for The Magic of the Mind - a free event bringing together psychologists, neuroscientists, engineers and magicians to explore the incredible power of the human mind.
Expect interactive illusions, live magic, brain demonstrations, virtual reality, robots, and hands-on activities for all ages.
This flagship event celebrates 130 years of Psychology at the University of Aberdeen and it’s set to be one of our most engaging public events, with over 60 experts involved.
Find out more and book your place:
http://abdn.io/2fv

Thank you to our generous Aberdeen family who have supported and shared our Spring Appeal so far!
Will you join them in creating unlimited possibilities for students, by making a donation to the Aberdeen Annual Fund today?
From vital financial support to widening access and enriching the student experience, you can be there for students when they need it the most. Thank you. ❤ http://abdn.io/2f2

We're delighted to be holding our annual alumni event in Barcelona on Thursday 11 June from 7pm at Dunne's Irish Bar and Restaurant, Via Laietana, 19. Find out more and register to attend: http://abdn.io/2eV

We're heading a good few years back for today's with a great aerial shot of Taylor, Edward Wright and beyond.

Our London Alumni Chapter is delighted to invite alumni to an evening gathering on Thursday 11 June from 7pm. The group will be meeting for a relaxed dinner at Camino Restaurant, King's Cross. Find out more and sign up to attend: http://abdn.io/2eH