I am delighted to let you know that since the first issue a few months ago, the College has successfully attracted significant development funding which will help us next year and in the years ahead to “enable learning and enthuse learners.”  

We are delighted to announce that we have a major donation from Bob Buchan of $1 million CND which will enable us to set up a renewable energy centre – the Whitlock Energy Collaboration Centre - in the School of Technology and Creative Arts at the Rosyth campus. The Centre is named in honour of Colin Whitlock and his late wife René. Colin was on the Board of the College in the 1970s and having gained part of his education in the college sector, he chose to influence Bob into supporting the Centre with his very generous donation. Bob himself left Dunfermline to pursue a future in mining engineering. We look forward to welcoming Bob, Colin and their families to the Official Opening of the Centre on 15 September 2010.

The College has also attracted support from the Robertson Trust which will be used to refurbish an engineering workshop at the Rosyth Campus specifically for school pupils wishing to join an engineering programme. Additional funding has also been received from the Robertson Trust for a student scholarship. I would also like to recognise the fantastic support we are receiving from the Lauder family and the Saint Andrews Society of the State of New York.

We are off to a fantastic start with our development funding campaign. The ever tightening public purse makes the income stream even more welcome. Obviously, I would be delighted to hear from you if you believe you can offer us some funding advice or support.

Have a great summer.

Professor Bill McIntosh
Principal

Professor Bill McIntosh
Principal