Aberdeen appoints a new Rector
Dr Mackie says, “I am very privileged that the students have chosen me. I am very aware from my experience on the University Court that the student body is the principal customer of the University - and the customer is king! It is an honour to be representing the principal customers of the university." He continues, “This brings back memories of being a student at the University of Aberdeen 55 years ago and, in particular, when we were much engaged in securing our Rector of choice during the Rectorial elections back then - and the things we got up to at that time can’t be spoken about!” President of Aberdeen University Students’ Association, Tessa Birley, says, “I am really delighted that Maitland has been elected as our new Rector, not least because of his commitment to environmental issues in addition to his knowledge of our University. The Students’ Association looks forward to installing him as our new Rector in the traditional way. We are confident he will be a real champion for Aberdeen students.” Dr Maitland Mackie graduated with a BSc in Agriculture from the University of Aberdeen in 1958 and MA Hons Economics in 1971. He was chairman of the Aberdeen Students’ Charities Campaign during his time at University. Find out more about postgraduate study at the University of Aberdeen. Content added on 28th November 2011. |
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The University of Aberdeen has appointed a new Rector - well-known businessman Dr Maitland Mackie - who will take up a three-year tenure in January 2012. The Rector's job is to support and represent the students, and Dr Mackie who is the Chairman of Mackie’s of Scotland, a prominent Aberdeenshire-based family-owned business, was voted in by the students.