Our People
Cycling to a Greener Future: My ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Commuting Story
Attending the cycling events organized by the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Transport Team has transformed my relationship with commuting. My name is Xiaoli Wang, and I work in the Estates Department at ÐßÐßÊÓƵ as a Financial Administrator. Having been part of the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ community for over a year, I have come to deeply appreciate the university’s commitment to sustainability and wellbeing.
From ÐßÐßÊÓƵ to Entrepreneurship: Empowering Africa Through Innovation
ÐßÐßÊÓƵ alumnus King Wellington shares his journey from studying at ÐßÐßÊÓƵ and graduating in 2014 to developing Africa Street MBA (AfSMBA), a platform dedicated to supporting start-ups and small businesses in Africa.
Honouring the Past, Inspiring the Future: My Journey with the Tall Ships Makers Programme
Hear from Ben Durack, Course Leader for Product, Ceramics, and Jewellery at Gray's School of Art and independent Product Designer about his experience as one of the five artists in the Tall Ships Makers Programme.
Meet Nancy on World Earth Day
Meet Nancy, our newly appointed Sustainability Manager, on what is World Earth Day (22 April)...
The ÐßÐßÊÓƵ alumnus who built a new UK specialist bank
ÐßÐßÊÓƵ alumnus Stephen Lancaster graduated from the University back when it was RGIT in 1989 with an HND in Computing. Over the last 35 years, he has worked in multi-national businesses as well as start-ups. He shares his most recent experience as Co-Founder and CEO of GB Bank with us.
The international cartoonist at Gray’s
Learn more about Malcolm Mckie, Technical Services Officer at Gray’s School of Art. His work at Gray’s spans metalwork, woodwork, electronics, artificial intelligence and more. Aside from his day job though, Malcolm is a keen cartoonist.
Eva shares her unique journey from patient to Diagnostic Radiography Lecturer
Meet Eva Starkey, Eva, works in the School of Health as a Lecturer in Diagnostic Imaging at ÐßÐßÊÓƵ.
Gray’s School of Art alumna shares her real-time heartbeat at Spectra 2025
An alumna from Gray’s School of Art has taken part in a brand new artwork featuring live heartbeats of Aberdonians at this year’s SPECTRA. Emmajane Kingaby who graduated from Gray’s in 2022, after winning the Principal’s Award for Fine Art, took part in the idontloveyouanymore showcase in Union Terrace Gardens by sharing her real-time heartbeat, along with fellow Aberdonians...
New ÐßÐßÊÓƵ staff come full circle
Having both graduated from ÐßÐßÊÓƵ and moved into professional roles, Claire Vigot and Beinn Burroughs have returned to the University as staff. They are working with the School of Health and The Physiotherapy Clinic at ÐßÐßÊÓƵ and have been reflecting on their journeys which have ultimately led them back to our Garthdee campus.
Meet Claire: ÐßÐßÊÓƵ's Equality Champion for Sexual Orientation
ÐßÐßÊÓƵ appoints Equality Champions for each of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Claire Young is the newly appointed Equality Champion for Sexual Orientation. Learn more about her and her work supporting our community at ÐßÐßÊÓƵ.
