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New Head of School of Social Science
Dear colleagues, I am delighted to announce that following a competitive internal recruitment process Professor Joanne McEvoy has been appointed as Head of School of Social Science. Joanne will commence her appointment on 1 October 2024. Joanne joined the University of Aberdeen in 2008 as a Research Fellow undertaking a Leverhulme Trust Award....
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Update from the Partnership Negotiating & Consultative Committee
Dear colleagues, I am pleased to issue the first update highlighting the important work undertaken in partnership with our recognised Trade Unions. The University is committed to working in partnership with our recognised Trade Unions. We hold a united view of the vital contribution which staff at all levels make to the...
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Sector headlines
Online BBC 'I got a £44,000 student loan - now I owe £54,000’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cvg3g8wpwwqo The Daily Mail How education agencies are recruiting unqualified students onto franchised university courses by promising £18,500 in taxpayer cash which they use for holidays and never pay back https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13853761/education-agencies-recruiting-students-university-courses-taxpayer-cash.html ...
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Need IT or AV assistance during the first weeks of term?
IT Services staff are on hand! We will be out and about supporting induction events for the start of the new term. However, if you need our assistance, there are several ways to contact us. IT Service Desk For general IT support, you can contact the IT Service Desk via the blue...
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Guardian University Guide 2025
Dear colleagues, The Guardian University Guide was published on Saturday and I am very pleased to report that the University has maintained its rank of 12th in the UK and 2nd in Scotland, sustaining our highest ever achievement in this ranking. Medicine has also again been ranked 1st in the UK,...
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Remembering Professor David Dumville
We are very sorry to share the news that Professor David Dumville died last week. David was appointed to the University of Aberdeen in 2005, initially as Professor in History & Palaeography in the School of Divinity, History & Philosophy and soon afterwards as Professor in History, Palaeography & Celtic shared...
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Reopened spaces
Key learning and leisure spaces at Foresterhill and Hillhead have reopened following upgrading and RAAC removal works.
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Do you want to learn Gaelic? A bheil thu airson Gàidhlig ionnsachadh?
Learning a new language is a great workout for your brain and a great way to learn about a new culture. Why not learn one of Scotland’s oldest living languages? You can learn Gaelic here at the University – we have a variety of course options to choose from. If...
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Interdisciplinary Centre Director appointments
Dear colleagues, Further to earlier calls inviting applications for the roles of Director – Interdisciplinary Centre for Social Inclusion & Cultural Diversity and Director - Interdisciplinary Centre for Health, Nutrition and Wellbeing, successful appointments have been made. Dr Rachel Shanks has been appointed to the role of Director – Interdisciplinary Centre for...
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Financial Recovery - online education
Dear colleagues, The Financial Recovery Group, which has staff representatives from across the University, is continuing a series of ‘deep dive’ discussions into the actions underway to ensure our return to growth. The focus of this week’s update is the development of our Online Education strategy. We are grateful to colleagues...
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Start Here Breakfast
We are excited to open the Crombie Hall doors on Wednesday September 25th at 8:30am for our first Start Here Breakfast of the 2024/25 academic year!Join us for a bright morning of networking and delicious breakfast with the University’s Enterprise community. Meet new people and grow your professional network. See...