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UCAS Embargo period
Dear Colleagues, Ahead of SQA Results Day on 6th August and JCQ Results Day on 15th August, the University has entered the UCAS Embargo period. Each year, UCAS and universities and colleges are given early access to results under strict embargo arrangements with the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and the Joint Council...
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Interim Director of Digital and Information Services appointment
Dear colleagues, I am delighted to announce that Ian Robotham has been appointed as Interim Director of Digital and Information Services. Ian will take up his post on 1 August 2024. Ian joined the University of Aberdeen in 2008 as a Software Developer and held management posts with the Medi-Cal Unit before being...
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Email Bombs - A Disruptive Tactic to Cover Up Fraudulent Activity
The University has recently received a Police notification regarding increased fraud activity targeting students and young people in the north east of Scotland. This specific fraud utilises victims compromised personal Microsoft accounts to purchase new games consoles for delivery to an unknown address. Hackers and scammers are well versed in compromising...
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Remembering Edward Stevenson MBE
It is with great sadness that the family of Mr. Edward Craig Stevenson (Eddie) MBE (Medical Physics, ARI) announce his peaceful passing at Angusfield Care Home on Saturday, July, 13, 2024, at the age of 81 years. Edward will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 55 years, Jennifer, his sons...
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National Student Survey results
Dear colleagues, The National Student Survey (NSS) results are out and I am delighted to let you know that our University ranks 2nd in Scotland for overall student satisfaction* and 15th in the UK out of 122 universities for positive responses.** Measuring student feedback across a broad range of areas related to...
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Principal's Update - July 2024
Dear colleague, We are fast approaching the end of an academic year that has been financially troublesome and emotionally stressful for most of us in the UK higher education sector. I recognise how exhausting our external context, and the responses we’ve needed to make, have been at times this year and...
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Sustainable land Management for Improved Livelihoods in Ethiopia (SMILE)
A new project funded by the REDAA* (Reversing Environmental Degradation in Africa and Asia) programme has just launched in Ethiopia. Led by Professor Awdenegest Moges of Hawassa University, with Aberdeen serving as the administrative lead, the project aims to tackle land degradation and boost livelihoods across Sub-Saharan Africa, starting with...
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Student Union Building reopens tomorrow
SUB back in business tomorrow
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Transition to new IT system MyCareerHub
We are excited to inform you about some upcoming changes to our Careers and Employability Service this summer. Ensuring you are up-to-date with the changes is an important piece of the puzzle to make sure students can be informed about how to access our services. Also, for any staff members...
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Latest on Student Union Building
Dear colleague Work is underway to repair the fault in the fire alarm system which prompted a temporary closure earlier this week of the Student Union Building (SUB) at Old Aberdeen. I will update you on Monday on progress of repairs which need to be completed before the SUB can reopen –...
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Student Union Building temporary closure
Dear colleague, The Student Union Building (SUB) at Old Aberdeen has closed temporarily to allow a fault in the fire alarm system to be repaired. We apologise for any inconvenience caused but the safety of students and staff is paramount. The SUB will reopen as soon as the fire alarm is fixed. Until...
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Wellbeing - caring for each other and ourselves
Dear colleagues In this week’s communication I focus on the crucial topic of staff wellbeing, and what we can all do as a community to support each other. This follows helpful discussions with the campus trade unions and at the Financial Recovery Group, as well as at the Staff Experience Committee...