University of Aberdeen Alumni

05/09/2026

A team of experts led by the University of Aberdeen will, for the first time, establish the way that maternity care should be delivered to pregnant women with multiple long term health conditions.

Made possible by an award of £1.3 million from the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), the team say their results could benefit the almost one in five women who receive maternity care whilst also managing two or more long term health conditions.

Pregnant women with multiple long term health conditions are at double the risk of pre-term birth and 9 times more likely to die during pregnancy than those without these health complications. Despite this, there is currently no defined care requirements for pregnant women with more than one long term health condition.

Dr Mairead Black will lead a team to develop a care bundle specifically to help these women.

Mary Hunter (pictured) has lived with serious long‑term health conditions since her teens, making both her pregnancies high‑risk and emotionally exhausting. She faced kidney failure, placenta praevia, repeated hospital admissions and major medical decisions with limited specialist support. Mary is backing our new maternity care project so no woman has to navigate complex pregnancy alone, saying joined‑up care would have made an enormous difference to her and her family.

Read more about Mary and the project in the link in comments

04/09/2026

We're featuring the staff Growing Group's garden in this week's with King's College Crown Tower peering down from behind. The members of the Growing Group have done a power of work this year and the garden is flourishing.

02/09/2026

More than 50 members of staff, with the backing of the University of Aberdeen and the Aberdeen Medico-Chirurgical Society, have recorded their recollections, some written, some oral, of their specialties in and around Aberdeen in the second half of the 20th century, and some more recently, covering developments in the first 70 years of the NHS. These records are unique and personal. Although written and recorded by experts in their fields, they are human stories of change and adaptation. http://abdn.io/2oF

01/09/2026

Have you, or someone you know, studied in the UK and gone on to achieve amazing things? Then apply now to the and represent the University of Aberdeen!
Now in its thirteenth year, the Study UK Alumni Awards celebrate and recognise the outstanding achievements of international UK alumni worldwide. Applications are now open and will close on 15 October 2026.

Find out more and apply now on the Study UK Alumni Awards website: http://abdn.io/2op

29/08/2026

Last Sunday alumni enjoyed a private tour of the Burghead archaeological site with Professor Gordon Noble. It was fantastic to see so many alumni come together to celebrate the incredible work of Professor Noble's team whilst learning more about the rich history of Scotland.

27/08/2026

Photographer and alumnus Kieran Dodds' latest work, featured in a recent BBC article, explores the lives of people with red hair across the United States and reveals an unexpected connection to their Scottish roots. Through a series of striking portraits, the project examines themes of identity, ancestry and belonging, uncovering personal stories that highlight the cultural ties between Scotland and communities throughout the US.

For Kieran Dodds, photographing people with red hair has become something of an obsession over the past decade or more.

26/08/2026

Our Luxembourg Chapter is organising a gathering for alumni at the Schueberfouer Fair on Friday 4 September. Join fellow alumni from 6pm at the Main Gate to enjoy the annual fair together. Friends and family are also very welcome to attend. Further information including how to register can be found here: http://abdn.io/2nF

22/08/2026

The British Embassy Vilnius and the British Chamber of Commerce in Lithuania are delighted to invite alumni to a joint networking event for UK Higher Education and Chevening Alumni on Thursday 10 September from 4pm-6pm at the British Embassy.

This evening aims to create a dynamic network where education, talent and business open doors to new connections, collaboration and opportunities.

Find out more, including how to register: http://abdn.io/2n7

21/08/2026

Designed by eminent architect Sir Robert Matthew between 1953 and 1956 and constructed from 1957 to 1960, Crombie Halls became a listed building in 2005. For today’s we’re featuring the popular dining hall from sometime during the 1960s.

18/08/2026

We are glad to share that Professor Clare McNaught has been appointed as an Honorary Chair at the University of Aberdeen.

Clare is a University of Aberdeen graduate and consultant general surgeon who made history in 2025 by becoming the first female President of the The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Her recent appointment as Honorary Chair recognises her contributions to the surgical profession, as well as her dedication to education and training.

Read more ➡️ http://abdn.io/2lD