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Karina Atkinson, Paraguay. © Rolex Awards
Karina Atkinson, Paraguay. © Rolex Awards

Saving vital species in Paraguay

Thu, 28 Nov 2013 10:10:00 GMT

Biologist and conservationist Karina Atkinson is named Young Alumnus of the Year 2013. Karina set up her conservation organisation in Paraguay in 2010 and is protecting fragile habitats in through environmental education, community outreach and scientific research.

David Mackay, Virgin Galactic chief pilot. © chadslattery.com
David Mackay, Virgin Galactic chief pilot. © chadslattery.com

Heading for the stars

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 12:35:00 GMT

Alumnus David Mackay has always wanted to be an astronaut. One day soon he’ll make his own and other people’s dreams come true when he flies them into space.

Sara Cowan, Oxfam Scotland. © Colin Hattersley
Sara Cowan, Oxfam Scotland. © Colin Hattersley

What it takes to change the world

Wed, 27 Nov 2013 11:32:00 GMT

Taking action. Changing the world. Helping to make it a better place. Idealistic dreams to some, but for many graduates it’s their life’s work. Avenue hears about the careers of three graduates working in international development.

Camilla Hattersley, student and elite athlete at the University
Camilla Hattersley, student and elite athlete at the University

Preparing for the Games

Thu, 28 Nov 2013 10:25:00 GMT

Avenue talks to three of the University’s elite athletes hoping to compete in the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games alongside some of the world’s top sports men and women.

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