The monument with the skull and crossbones on the wall of Cromwell Tower commemorates the theologian Henry Scougal (1650-1678) who was a Church of Scotland minister and Professor of Divinity at the University of Aberdeen.
Scougal’s The Life of God in the Soul of Man had a major influence on the Great Awakening movement in Europe and North America, where in 1756, Benjamin Franklin printed a German version, which he distributed among the German-speaking settlers in Pennsylvania. (Source)
The University of Aberdeen is again offering scholarships for high-achieving students looking to begin a PhD programme. Students can be resident in Scotland/EU, rest of UK, and international.
Students receiving an Elphinstone PhD Scholarship will have their fees waived for each year of their PhD.
For more information, please visit the Elphinstone Scholarship website.
Our next Postgraduate Open Day is on the morning of Saturday 5th March 2016. It’s being help at the King’s College Conference Centre on the High Street in Old Aberdeen, from 10:00 until 13:00.
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The day will be focussed on our Postgraduate Taught programmes and will give visitors the opportunity to find out about applying, funding, careers, university life and the city.
Our Academic Fair in James McKay Hall within the Conference Centre will be open throughout the morning and visitors have the opportunity to speak with academic and professional services colleagues, as well as current postgraduate students, from across the University. You will also have the opportunity to explore our beautiful campus and find out more on our student services.
You can find the timetable here.
This date not convenient? We can arrange a private visit for you to visit our campus and talk to staff all year round, find further details here.
So you might think it’s slightly bias when I say Aberdeen is one of the best places to live, visit and study in the UK…but I have it on good authority, from many sources, that it truly is one of Scotland’s most beautiful treasures.
Bewdog, Aberdeen (source: http://www.digitalnews.co.uk)
For students (having been one myself), it had to be at the top of my list. Aberdeen is home to many clubs, including a 90’s one, bars and pubs!
Glen Garioch Distillery, Aberdeenshire
Leading on naturally… Aberdeen is surrounded by Whisky distilleries. Big names from Glenfiddich to Glenlivet, are all homed in the neighbouring area.
Foodstory Cafe (source: foodstorycafe.co.uk)
We have everything from fancy restaurants to good pub grub. You won’t go hungry in Aberdeen.
Craigevar Castle (source: so.geograph.org.uk)
Is it really every day that you are in travelling distance of the castle which is said to have inspired Walt Disney himself? Another that inspired the creators of Brave and even one that inspired the film Dracula…
Aberdeen International Airport (thielemanst.files.wordpress.com)
Aberdeen is connected by many forms transport to the rest of the world. We have an airport, heliport, train station, ferry terminal, buses, taxis, bikes…
Aberdeen has a bustling cultural scene, with festivals and events taking place throughout the year. From large showbiz names, (Elton John performed here last year), to our home grown talent, the city is sure to keep you entertained during your studies.
Dolphin Watch Aberdeen (robertharding.com)
Aberdeen has parks and gardens just waiting to be explored. There are city walks and nearby hill walks and we’re only a drive away from ski and snowboarding resorts.
If you’re looking to spend then Aberdeen is not short of shops. We have a mile long shopping street, five shopping centres, boutiques and exclusive shopping districts.
University of Aberdeen
The history of Aberdeen has always been the tale of two cities. Old Aberdeen, right where the University of Aberdeen sits, and New Aberdeen. Our museums and galleries help to tell the story of Aberdeen’s past.
Aberdeen Sports Village
For fans of sport, Aberdeen has a famous football club, impressive Sports Village with aquatics centre, ice rink, 50 golf courses in the nearby area, fishing, watersports and loads more…
By Julia Heys, VisitAberdeen
Julia is a born and bred Aberdonian. Following a year long placement at Aberdeen & Grampian Chamber of Commerce where she was a Marketing Assistant, she joined VisitAberdeen in the summer of 2013 between third and fourth year of university. Julia is now looking forward to helping VisitAberdeen achieve the investment they require to make a considerable difference to the marketing of the city. Living in Aberdeenshire, Julia spends almost every weekend in the city centre visiting the shopping centres and catching up with friends. She enjoys walks in the fresh air of the countryside and spending time with her family.
For more information about Aberdeen, go to www.visitaberdeen.com
Aberdeen city centre played host to the amazine SPECTRA 2016 Festival of Light last weekend.
Celebrating 2016 Year of Innovation, Architecture & Design, these stunning installations took people on “an illuminating journey of discovery through inspiring and interactive light installations”.
Light installations and new experimental works from the creative community illumnated Union Terrace Gardens, St Nicholas Kirkyard, and Marischal College.
Study in Aberdeen 