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Peter Reid

Random Acts of Pride

By Professor Peter Reid -

Professor Peter Reid shares his touching story growing up gay in a small North East village in the 70s and 80s, and what Pride means to him today.

Katarina Reid

The two-way value of mentorship

By Katarina Reid, via Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Fundraising and Alumni Engagement -

Katarina Reid is a Chartered Architect at Crawford Architecture and mentor through the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment mentorship programme for first year students. She shares her experience so far as a mentor…

Law school students trip

Out and about with the Law School

By The Law School -

Over the past month, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s Law School have been busy at various commitments both home and abroad. Here, we take a look at what they’ve been getting up to…

Graeme Kinghorn

Movement: Is it just about moving?

By Graeme Kinghorn, via Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Fundraising and Alumni Engagement -

Graeme Kinghorn is the Chief Executive at Mental Health Aberdeen and shares his reflections as part of Mental Health Awareness Week...

Meet Daniel: Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s Equality Champion for Sexual Orientation

By Daniel Massie -

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ appoints Equality Champions for each of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Daniel Massie, Project Coordinator, is the Equality Champion for Sexual Orientation. Learn more about him and his work supporting our community at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­.

Iona Morrison

Then and now: How studying at Scott's prepared me for my project management career

By Iona Morrison, BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology (Class of 2017) and MSc Construction Project Management (Class of 2018) via Colin Fraser, Fundraising and Alumni Engagement -

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment and feel that it has had a huge impact on both my personal and professional life.

Helen Gowen

Meet Helen: Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­'s Equality Champion for Disability

By Helen Gowen -

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ appoints Equality Champions for each of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Helen Gowen, Senior Procurement Adviser, is the Equality Champion for Disability. Learn more about her and her work supporting our community at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­.

Jackie Velcheva from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ in front of a blue background

Smashing Stereotypes: Jackie Velcheva

By Jackie Velcheva, Lecturer -

Since my adolescence, I have a profound enthusiasm for mathematics and the artistry of computer graphics. Emerging from a distinctive cultural background, I was fortunate to benefit from the unwavering support of educators and parents who consistently encouraged the pursuit of my aspirations, even though the industry was facing male dominance.

Professor Linda Lawton from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ in front of a blue background

Smashing Stereotypes: Professor Linda Lawton

By Linda A Lawton FRSE, Professor of Environmental Microbiology -

You just need to type ‘what does a professor look like?’ into Google to see I don’t fit the typical science professor stereotype – the only thing I tend to have appearance wise is that I wear glasses.

Judith Abolle-Okoyeagu from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ in front of a blue background

Smashing Stereotypes: Judith Abolle-Okoyeagu

By Judith Abolle-Okoyeagu, Principal Lecturer -

As a female engineering lecturer and head of Electronic and Electrical Engineering department, I am deeply committed to smashing stereotypes through my teaching, research and public engagement endeavours. In a field traditionally dominated by men, my role as the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s Equality Champion for Sex has helped me challenge outdated perceptions and inspire the next generation of diverse engineers.