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The two-way value of mentorship

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…

Out and about with the Law School

Over the past month, ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø’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…

Movement: Is it just about moving?

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

Meet Daniel: ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø's Equality Champion for Sexual Orientation

ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø 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 ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø.

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

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.

Meet Helen: ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø's Equality Champion for Disability

ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø 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 ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø.

Smashing Stereotypes: Jackie Velcheva

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.

Smashing Stereotypes: Professor Linda Lawton

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.

Smashing Stereotypes: Judith Abolle-Okoyeagu

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 ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø’s Equality Champion for Sex has helped me challenge outdated perceptions and inspire the next generation of diverse engineers.

Smashing Stereotypes: Dr Whitney Bevan

So am I and other women like me working in construction, a sector widely dominated by men, smashing stereo-types in STEM? Well, no if I’m honest. I don’t think I could use the words ‘smashing it’.