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Financial Recovery Update
Dear colleagues, An important milestone in the University’s financial recovery was reached last week with the University Court approving the budget for the University for next year and 2025/26. The Court-approved budget now supersedes the Financial Recovery Plan. The budget was a main topic of discussion at this week’s meeting of the...
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Sector headlines
Headlines: Friday 28 June 2024 Online Financial Times Labour correctly highlights higher education crisis but offers no solutions (mentions Universities UK) https://www.ft.com/content/d250e68c-0876-4899-b163-7e2270d2796e The Times Freshers will be paying back student debt in their fifties https://www.thetimes.com/uk/education/article/freshers-will-be-paying-back-student-debt-in-their-fifties-c27p3chcd The Critic Guardrails of civilisation (quotes Universities UK) https://thecritic.co.uk/guardrails-of-civilisation/...
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Celebrating the class of 2024
This week, graduations returned to the Old Aberdeen campus - and what a week it has been! Staff from across the University have contributed to making the ceremonies and celebrations such a success. View the gallery here to see some of the highlights of the week.
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King's College campus planned power outage - weekend of 6 to 7 July
Dear colleagues, There will be a major planned power outage over the weekend of July 6 and 7 - between 7am and 7pm both days on the King’s College campus to allow essential servicing and maintenance to be carried out on high voltage transformers and switchgear. The electrical shutdown affects all King’s...
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Financial Recovery Update
Dear colleagues, The expanded Financial Recovery Group met for the first time this week – thank you to all the colleagues who participated. Having a variety of voices around the table who are able to put forward the perspectives of students and School and Directorate staff will enhance the actions we...
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Print, Copy and Scan Project update
As previously communicated the University's print and copy contract with Konica Minolta is set to conclude in July 2024. We are pleased to announce that from next week we will be rolling out a fleet of industry leading, energy efficient Epson devices with the support of local business Carbon- Group UK,...
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Financial Recovery Update
Dear colleagues, Last week I confirmed that the Financial Recovery Group will also oversee actions to address workload. You have raised this issue in meetings that Tracey Slaven, University Secretary & Chief Operating Officer, and I have arranged in Schools and Professional Services Directorates, where a key theme has been how...
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Reward Consultation and Negotiation Group update
Latest update from the Reward Consultation and Negotiation Group, including: Collective Agreement on Harmonisation of Terms and Conditions of Employment Accredited Living Wage Guaranteed Minimum Hours and Temporary Services contracts Dear colleagues, This is to provide a further update on the progress of the Reward Consultation and Negotiation Group. Collective Agreement on Harmonisation of Terms...
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Top 10 in the UK in Times Higher Impact Ranking 2024
Dear colleagues, I am delighted to report that the University of Aberdeen has been named within the top 10 universities in the UK and top 50 in the world in the new Times Higher Education Impact Rankings published today. Aberdeen has risen eight places to rank =10th in the UK and...
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Bill Celebrates Retirement with Prize for History Students
After 28 and a half years at the University, Bill Naphy, Professor of Early Modern History, is embarking on a new chapter of his life and, in celebration of his time at Aberdeen, has made a generous gift to establish the Hector Boece Prize for Best Performance in History. This...
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University Update - Engagement with Student Encampment
Dear colleague, The University of Aberdeen fully supports the right to peaceful protest. Students participating in the encampment on Elphinstone Lawn have demonstrated their passionate commitment, raising awareness and securing action, while conducting themselves in a responsible and considerate way. This enabled productive meetings earlier this week and last, with representatives...
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QS World University Rankings 2025
Dear colleagues, The QS World University Rankings 2025 were published last night. After a climb of 12 places last year, the University has fallen 28 places to 236th in the world. We have ranked 30th in the UK, a drop of one place, and remain 4th in Scotland. It is worth noting...
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The Gaudie's General Election debate
Join The Gaudie on Tuesday 11 June at 7pm in NK10 for a General Election debate. Candidates from every major political party standing in Aberdeen will be ready to answer your questions. Everybody welcome. Register your interest by completing this short Google Form. Please get in touch with news@thegaudie.com with any...
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Start Here Breakfast
13 June, 9am to 11am Interdisciplinary Lounge, Crombie Halls Join us at our 13 June Start Here Breakfast networking event! We’ve teamed up with Peer Works Scotland for a 9am to 11am session packed with insights on overcoming obstacles, managing mental health, and invaluable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs. Handshakes and fresh ideas...