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University of Aberdeen[edit]

The University of Aberdeen is a public research university located in Aberdeen, Scotland. Founded in 1495, it is one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world. The university is a member of the Russell Group of leading UK universities and is known for its research and teaching excellence.

History[edit]

The University of Aberdeen was established in 1495 by William Elphinstone, Bishop of Aberdeen, with the founding of King's College. It was created to train doctors, teachers, and clergy for the Kingdom of Scotland. In 1593, Marischal College was founded by George Keith, 5th Earl Marischal. The two colleges were merged in 1860 to form the modern University of Aberdeen.

Campus[edit]

The university's main campus is located in Old Aberdeen, which is home to many historic buildings, including the iconic King's College Chapel. The Foresterhill campus houses the university's medical and life sciences facilities. The university also has a presence in the city center with Marischal College, which is used for ceremonial purposes and as a civic building.

Academics[edit]

The University of Aberdeen offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. It is particularly renowned for its research in medicine, law, engineering, and environmental science. The university is organized into three colleges: the College of Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Life Sciences and Medicine, and the College of Physical Sciences.

Notable Alumni[edit]

The university has produced many notable alumni, including:

Thomas Reid, philosopher and founder of the Scottish School of Common Sense.
Patrick Manson, known as the "father of tropical medicine."
Alistair Darling, former Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Iain Glen, actor known for his role in "Game of Thrones."

Related Pages[edit]

Gallery[edit]

Shield of the University of Aberdeen
University of Aberdeen Logo

University of Aberdeen Logo
King's College, Aberdeen
Marischal College
Sir Duncan Rice Library
Foresterhill Health Campus
Elphinstone Hall
Thomas Reid
Patrick Manson
Iain Glen

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-'''University of Aberdeen'''
+== University of Aberdeen ==
-The '''University of Aberdeen''' is a public [[university]] located in [[Aberdeen]], [[Scotland]]. It is an ancient university founded in 1495, making it the third oldest university in [[Scotland]] and the fifth oldest in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]. The University of Aberdeen is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world and is known for its history, academic excellence, and contributions to research.
+The '''University of Aberdeen''' is a public research university located in [[Aberdeen]], [[Scotland]]. Founded in 1495, it is one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world. The university is a member of the [[Russell Group]] of leading UK universities and is known for its research and teaching excellence.
-==History==
+=== History ===
-The University of Aberdeen was formed by the merger of two pre-existing colleges: King's College, founded in 1495 by [[William Elphinstone]], Bishop of Aberdeen and Chancellor of Scotland, under a papal bull by [[Pope Alexander VI]]; and Marischal College, founded in 1593 by [[George Keith]], 5th Earl Marischal. King's College was initially established to train doctors, teachers, and clergy for the communities of northern Scotland, and lawyers and administrators to serve the Scottish Crown. Marischal College, on the other hand, was founded as a Protestant alternative to the primarily Catholic King's College. The two colleges operated independently until their merger in 1860 to form the modern University of Aberdeen.
-==Campus==
+The University of Aberdeen was established in 1495 by [[William Elphinstone]], Bishop of Aberdeen, with the founding of [[King's College, Aberdeen|King's College]]. It was created to train doctors, teachers, and clergy for the [[Kingdom of Scotland]]. In 1593, [[Marischal College]] was founded by [[George Keith, 5th Earl Marischal]]. The two colleges were merged in 1860 to form the modern University of Aberdeen.
-The University of Aberdeen's main campus is located in Old Aberdeen and boasts a mix of historic and modern buildings. The iconic Marischal College building, one of the largest granite buildings in the world, now serves as the headquarters of Aberdeen City Council but remains emblematic of the university. The King's College campus features the historic King's College Chapel, an architectural masterpiece and a symbol of the university's heritage.
-==Academic Structure==
+=== Campus ===
-The University of Aberdeen is divided into several colleges and schools that cover a wide range of disciplines. These include the College of Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Life Sciences and Medicine, and the College of Physical Sciences. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across a variety of fields, including [[medicine]], [[law]], [[engineering]], [[arts]], and [[sciences]].
-==Research==
+The university's main campus is located in [[Old Aberdeen]], which is home to many historic buildings, including the iconic [[King's College Chapel]]. The [[Foresterhill]] campus houses the university's medical and life sciences facilities. The university also has a presence in the city center with [[Marischal College]], which is used for ceremonial purposes and as a civic building.
-The University of Aberdeen is renowned for its research output, particularly in the areas of health, energy, food and nutrition, and environmental sustainability. It has made significant contributions to medical research, including the development of MRI technology and leading research in health economics.
-==Medical Education==
+=== Academics ===
-The University of Aberdeen's College of Life Sciences and Medicine is responsible for delivering medical education. The college offers a range of medical degrees, including the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), and various postgraduate opportunities. The university's medical school is one of the oldest in the UK and has a strong reputation for producing high-quality graduates.
-==Notable Alumni==
+The University of Aberdeen offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. It is particularly renowned for its research in [[medicine]], [[law]], [[engineering]], and [[environmental science]]. The university is organized into three colleges: the College of Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Life Sciences and Medicine, and the College of Physical Sciences.
-The University of Aberdeen has produced a number of notable alumni, including five Nobel Laureates and various prominent figures in the fields of science, literature, politics, and business.
-==Conclusion==
+=== Notable Alumni ===
-The University of Aberdeen remains a prestigious institution with a rich history and a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Its contributions to society, particularly in the fields of medicine and science, continue to have a global impact.
-[[Category:Universities in Scotland]]
+The university has produced many notable alumni, including:
-[[Category:Ancient universities]]
+* [[Thomas Reid]], philosopher and founder of the Scottish School of Common Sense.
+* [[Patrick Manson]], known as the "father of tropical medicine."
+* [[Alistair Darling]], former Chancellor of the Exchequer.
+* [[Iain Glen]], actor known for his role in "Game of Thrones."
+=== Related Pages ===
+* [[King's College, Aberdeen]]
+* [[Marischal College]]
+* [[Old Aberdeen]]
+* [[Foresterhill]]
+== Gallery ==
+<gallery>
+File:Shield_of_the_University_of_Aberdeen.svg|Shield of the University of Aberdeen
+File:University_of_Aberdeen_Logo_Full.svg|University of Aberdeen Logo
+File:King's_College,_Aberdeen_(4315559621).jpg|King's College, Aberdeen
+File:Marischal_College,_Aberdeen_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1548676.jpg|Marischal College
+File:Sir_Duncan_Rice_Library_2018-04-21.jpg|Sir Duncan Rice Library
+File:Foresterhill_Health_Campus,_Aberdeen,_from_the_air_-_geograph.org.uk_-_5301036.jpg|Foresterhill Health Campus
+File:Elphinstone_Hall_Wiki.jpg|Elphinstone Hall
+File:ThomasReid.jpg|Thomas Reid
+File:Patrick_Manson.jpg|Patrick Manson
+File:Iain_Glen.jpg|Iain Glen
+</gallery>
+{{University of Aberdeen}}
 [[Category:University of Aberdeen]]
+[[Category:1495 establishments in Scotland]]
-{{Med-school-stub}}
+[[Category:Educational institutions established in the 15th century]]