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Peter McGeorge Open Session
Professor Peter McGeorge, Vice Principal for Teaching & Learning, hosted two open sessions last week to discuss some of the initiatives and activities aimed at improving the student experience. A video of the session is available here.
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Beginning Pedagogic Research
Develop your skills in teaching research and scholarship. The Centre for Academic Development is hosting a workshop Beginning Pedagogic Research on Thursday 2 November at 12.00 in room MR613, MacRobert. Lead by CAD staff and academic colleagues across the University, this workshop will explain how to evaluate what you do...
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Give Blood
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service will be in Elphinstone Hall on Thursday 9 November, offering staff and students the opportunity to donate blood.
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Travelling on University business
If you’re required to travel on University business, whether it’s regularly or rarely, staff and students must adhere to the following steps before booking and departing on your trip: Check travel information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO). Under the "travel advice" section of their website you will find...
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Teaching & Learning Open Sessions
Professor Peter McGeorge, Vice Principal for Teaching & Learning, will host two open sessions this week to discuss some of the initiatives and activities aimed at improving the student experience. These will take place on: Wednesday 25 October, 10am-11am, Regent Lecture Theatre, Old Aberdeen Thursday 26 October, 1pm-2pm, Polwarth Lecture Theatre, Foresterhill These events...
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Principal's Scholar Awards
Ten undergraduates from the University of Aberdeen have been recognised for excellence at the Principal's Scholar Awards 2016/17.
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University recognises new Higher Education Academy (HEA) Fellows
Congratulations to colleagues across the University who have been successful in gaining a HEA fellowship. These have been awarded to:
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Stan says goodbye to University after 16 years
Staff at the University of Aberdeen are preparing to bid farewell to a 'weel kent' face, as Stan Jack retires at the end of October after 16 years as University Sacrist.
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Managing our coasts: new book showcases latest research from leading experts
The use of drone technology to combat coastal erosion is one of a number of topics explored in a new book co-authored by a leading expert in the field from the University of Aberdeen.
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Top award for leading historian
A leading historian from the University of Aberdeen has received a top literary prize in Poland for his work on the country's history.
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National Coming Out Day
National Coming Out Day is observed annually on the 11th October to celebrate coming out and to raise awareness of the LGBT community and civil rights movement. The University of Aberdeen is a Stonewall Diversity Champion, a programme for ensuring all LGBT people are accepted without exception in the workplace...
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Rising Star Award nomination for Toolkit Developer
Zee Allison, Senior Toolkit Developer and a founding member of the Learners’ Toolkit Team, has been shortlisted for Computing’s Women in IT Excellence Rising Star Award 2017.
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University Cyber Security Awareness Week
Come along to one of IT Services Cyber Security pop-up events this October!
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University secures four new Athena SWAN bronze awards
The University is celebrating further Athena SWAN success with four new Bronze departmental awards. The Schools of Social Science, Education and Biological Sciences and the Institute of Education for Medical and Dental Sciences have each received the accolade.
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From 9/11 to the border wall: premiere for new documentary from University filmmaker
A documentary film exploring the issues behind America's planned border wall with Mexico and featuring an interview with a key figure behind the response to 9/11 will be premiered at the University of Aberdeen next week.
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Information Security Awareness training - coming soon!
We will soon be releasing new, online Information Security Awareness training for staff.
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Jamf Pro - Device Management
for University Apple DevicesWe are introducing Jamf Pro to University-owned iPhones, iPads, and Macs to help us protect and manage your devices.