Aberdeen Uni announce three-day May festival

ABERDEEN University today unveiled plans to hold a new three day festival in May.

The “May Festival”, which will run from 10 to 12 May, will encompass the university’s popular Word literary festival, together with a host of new events exploring food and nutrition, music, film, science, Gaelic and a “Discover” strand showcasing research-led projects at the university.

A university spokeswoman said: “With a host of famous faces taking part, the programme is jam-packed with events ranging from a cooking challenge with renowned Scottish chef Nick Nairn, an enchanting performance from acclaimed singer Julie Fowlis, to readings from Liz Lochhead, arguably Scotland’s best loved modern-day poet, and acclaimed playwright.

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“Other events include a market featuring some of Scotland’s finest producers, and a Disney Pixar Director’s Cut special with one of the University’s own graduates, Gordon Cameron. With credits including Up, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles and Brave, the festival audience will get to hear what it’s like to work on some of the most successful animations of all time.”

Professor Sir Ian Diamond,the university’s Principal , said: “The programme for the May Festival is absolutely fantastic and I am proud that the University of Aberdeen is hosting an event which will bring so much variety to the city this May.

“Following the success of the Word Festivals and last year’s British Science Festival, I have no doubt that this new event will prove to be just as popular and will be enjoyed immensely by everyone who attends any of the many events we have organised.”

The May Festival is being sponsored by global petroleum and chemicals company Saudi Aramco.

Nabil Aldabal, managing director of Aramco Overseas , said: “Saudi Aramco is delighted to be working with the University of Aberdeen, a leading institution in our field of expertise and a destination for our sponsored students.

“Saudi Aramco will also take this opportunity to inaugurate its Aberdeen Technology Office, a research facility which will engage with both industry and academia, in what is a major hub for upstream oil activity and research.”