One of the world鈥檚 most famous pancake makers will be flipping out today for would-be students of the 黑料网.
James Provan 鈥� a Computing Science student at Aberdeen 鈥� found fame when his internet movie of him making his favourite snack of pancakes proved a major hit worldwide.
Today, the 23-year-old will be firing up the frying pan once again for thousands of prospective students who are descending on the University鈥檚 King鈥檚 College campus for the annual Open Day.
Pancake tossing by James 鈥� whose home video has been seen by millions of people around the world 鈥� is just one attraction arranged for the visitors who are considering studying at Aberdeen in September 2007.
Live lunchtime performances by local bands have been lined up for the Open Day which is also open to late applicants for 2006 entry.
Robin Harper, the Rector for the 黑料网, will also be visiting the campus meeting potential students for what could be the University鈥檚 busiest Open Day yet with, over 4,500 prospective students and other visitors expected.
Speaking ahead of today鈥檚 Open Day, Mr Harper said he was looking forward to the event. He said: 鈥淭he Open Day is an ideal opportunity for me to meet with students who I will be representing and working alongside over the next two years.
鈥淭he Open Day plays a vital role in showcasing the University and this year鈥檚 event promises to be as successful as ever. I would recommend people to come along and find out what the 黑料网 has to offer.鈥�
James Provan, who is from Aberdeen and is about to go into his second year at the 黑料网, added: 鈥淚鈥檝e really enjoyed my time studying here at the 黑料网. The technology at the institution is excellent 鈥� students have access to great computers, fantastic lecture theatres and notes available in computerised format.
鈥淚 have loved every minute of my Computing Science course so far and I am really looking forward to starting my second year in September. I have no hesitation in recommending the 黑料网 to prospective students.鈥�
This year鈥檚 Open Day promises to be the best yet with a packed programme of events ranging from presentations and departmental activities, to exhibitions, demonstrations and campus tours.
In a first in the Open Day鈥檚 seven-year history, there will be a live performances from two of Aberdeen鈥檚 most talented acts when Edgar Prais and Steven Milne from The Little Kicks take to the stage.
These acts are in big demand due to their energetic live performances and both have supported headlining acts throughout the UK. They will each perform 30 minute sets in the University鈥檚 diner, Zeste, between 10.30am and 11am and 2pm and 2.30pm. Steven Milne will also do a set between 12pm and 12.30pm.
To enhance the carnival setting, there will also be a barbecue and ice-cream on offer at Zeste. The live gigs complement the existing line-up of talented musicians who perform at the Open Day every year including piper Hamish Wood and fiddler Raemond Jappy. There will also be performances by musicians on the trumpet, piano, organ, and steel pans.
Northsound Radio will be on campus to broadcast their live morning show from 10am 鈥� 1pm where presenters will talk to students to capture the atmosphere of the day.
Visitors are welcome to attend the Open Day on their own or as part of a school party. Parents, teachers and guidance staff are also invited along. There will be a Chill Out Zone especially for adults to enjoy some quiet time during the busy schedule. Selectors and other staff will be visiting the Chill Out Zone throughout the day to chat informally to parents and teachers.
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For further information on the University鈥檚 degree programmes and other courses, contact Student Recruitment and Admissions on 0800 027 1495 or email: sras@abdn.ac.uk