Oceanlab announced that their Director, Professor Monty Priede, will retire on the 1st of November 2013.
Professor Mike Greaves, Head of College of Life Sciences and Medicine, thanked Monty on behalf of the College for his magnificent service to the University and stated that Monty was the epitome of scientist, teacher and leader.
Professor Liz Baggs, Head of School of Biological Sciences thanked Monty on behalf of the School, pointing out that it was Monty who found the land for Oceanlab and it was his vision that iniatiated both Oceanlab 1 and Oceanlab 2.
Monty is retiring to a Greek island but will remain a Professor Emeritus with the University of Aberdeen.
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October 31, 2013