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UCU ballot update
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to be able to let you know that following the Open Session and the Principal’s message to all staff yesterday, Aberdeen UCU has today notified the University that UCU’s industrial action ballot which was due to begin tomorrow will now not take place. Best wishes Karl Karl Leydecker Senior...
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Protest on campus update
Dear colleague, You will be aware that we are in our third week of an encampment in support of Palestine on King’s College Lawn at Old Aberdeen. In my initial message I said I would keep you updated. Since the camp set up, colleagues have engaged regularly with those in the encampment...
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Vice-Principal (Global Engagement)
Dear colleagues, I am delighted to announce that following a competitive internal recruitment process, Professor Siladitya Bhattacharya has been appointed to the role of Vice-Principal (Global Engagement) on an interim basis for a period of 18 months from 1 August 2024. Professor Bhattacharya has been Head of the School of Medicine, Medical...
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Financial Open Session
Dear Colleagues,
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To Be In Good Relation: Visiting and Reconnecting with Gwich'in Cultural Belongings in UK museums
28 May, 1pm to 2pm Edward Wright Building, F61 Presentation by Elaine D. Alexie, University of Alberta: “To Be In Good Relation: Visiting and Reconnecting with Gwich’in Cultural Belongings in UK museums”Museum collections serve as a powerful tool for Indigenous people to reconnect with their ancestors and as a site for remembering...
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Statement from the University of Aberdeen
May 22, 2024
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DAR Bake Sale & Tarot Reading
Tuesday 28th May, 11.30am - 2pm Powis Gate The Development and Alumni Relations team are holding a bake sale on Tuesday 28th May ahead of their Kiltwalk on Sunday 2 June! Come along to Powis Gate between 11.30am and 2pm to get yourself some tasty treats in support of Women’s Health Research....
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Student confidentiality
Please take care if you receive any communication from a third party asking whether a student is enrolled at the University.The third party could be another legitimate organisation, a family member or a someone not known to the student, and students have a right to confidentiality and they may not...
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Reward Consultation and Negotiation Group
Dear colleagues, This is to provide you with a further update on the work of the Reward Consultation and Negotiation Group. Harmonisation of Terms and Conditions of Employment The Group has now finalised a Collective Agreement to Harmonise terms and conditions of employment. This will be submitted to the meeting of University Court...
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Professor William Ritchie OBE
Dear colleagues, I am very sorry to share the sad news that Professor William Ritchie passed away recently. Professor Ritchie was a previous Head of the Department of Geography at the University of Aberdeen, and later provided academic leadership to the University of Aberdeen as Vice-Principal from 1989 and then as Senior...
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TechFest and Activity Weekend 2024
Join us at TechFest’s Schools Science Festival 2024 from Monday 27/05 till Friday 31/05 and at Activity Weekend 2024 on 01-02/06 at Robert Gordon University. Please find more information at the following links: https://techfest.org.uk/festival/festival-2024https://techfest.org.uk/festival/activity-weekendThe event is set for pupils of all ages (P1-P7), and it will be a great chance...
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Support for timed exams/assessments for disabled students
Are you disabled, neurodivergent and/or have a mental health or long-term health condition?If you require support for timed exams/assessments in the summer assessment diet, but you have not already arranged this, please contact Student Advice & Support prior to Friday 7th June 2024 to discuss the support you require. If you...
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Complete University Guide 2025
The Complete University Guide (CUG) 2025 was published this morning. Following a rise of two places last year, the University has dropped five places to 40th in the UK, retaining its rank as fifth in Scotland. The CUG is based on ten measures: entry standards, student satisfaction, student continuation, graduate prospects:...
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Protest on campus
Dear colleague, You may be aware that student campaigners have set up an encampment in support of Palestine today on King’s College Lawn at Old Aberdeen. We are in touch with campaigners and associated communities as well as the Students’ Union. The University respects and supports the right to peaceful and lawful...
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Ever wondered what it is like to play at Pittodrie?
This could be your chance! Enter our competition by 7th May to take part in "Play on the Pitch" on Friday 17 May
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Increased Phishing Activity and Emerging Threats
The Information Security team have noted a significant increase in the number of successful phishing attempts targeting the University, where phishing links are being clicked or fraudulent emails are being responded to. The advent of AI tools has made attackers more effective, allowing them to craft high quality, well formatted emails...