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Grandfather’s navy notebook helps Aberdeen graduate

Emily Fotheringham
Emily Fotheringham

It is an unusual study aid, but one Robert Gordon University graduate found a gift from her grandfather was a mine of useful information during her degree.

The 1944 Navy handbook helped Emily Fotheringham to a masters in mechanical engineering with distinction.

And the 23-year-old was thrilled to have her grandfather there with the rest of her family as she celebrated her achievement yesterday.

Miss Fotheringham, of Aberdeen, said: “My granddad was a mechanic in the Navy and his 1944 handbook, which was given to all the people working in the engine rooms on naval ships, actually came in handy for one exam as it had a lot of details about the composition of metal and alloys.

“At the time I wasn’t sure if it would be useful but once I had started the course it was good to be able to discuss aspects of it with someone who understood some of what I was talking about.”

Miss Fotheringham’s interest in an engineering career was sparked by a work experience placement seven years ago.

“I got to work within a lot of different departments in the company, and I really enjoyed the time I spent in engineering. From then I knew it for me,” she said.

“The placement changed my attitude towards the job, what it entailed, what was required of me to succeed and I it is what I wanted to do.”

She has now successfully secured a job with Maersk Oil on its international technology and science (MITAS) graduate programme, which will begin in September.

During the first two years she will have the opportunity to see more of the world as she undertakes three eight-month placements in at least two different countries. She will then return to Aberdeen to begin a full-time position.

She added: “I have really enjoyed my time at RGU and have had a great support network of family and friends, especially my mum and grandparents, who have always been strong role models for me.”