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Message from the Principal
Dear colleagues, I'm writing to express my deepest thanks for the many contributions of our whole community to recent achievements and external recognition of the quality of our work. These include: Education Second in the National Student Survey for overall student satisfaction with the quality of education and student support across universities in...
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Dean for Portfolio and Programme Development
I am pleased to announce that following a competitive internal recruitment process Dr JP Mynott has been appointed as Dean for Portfolio and Programme Development.
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The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025
Dear colleagues,
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Financial Recovery Update - Philanthropy
Dear colleague, Please find an update on the Financial Recovery Group’s discussions on the role of philanthropic income in our financial recovery together with wider news on fundraising. Development and Alumni Relations - DAR - provide programmes designed to support the reputation and strategic objectives of the University and contribute to its...
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Mid-Autumn Festival Concert
22 September, 3pm to 4.30pm at the Cowdray Hall. At this concert featuring traditional Chinese music you can enjoy soothing melodies played on instruments like the guzheng and erhu. After the performance, you are invited to relax with tea and traditional mooncakes to celebrate this special festival.Free, all welcome, no booking...
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Win a University of Aberdeen laptop bag!
Fed up lugging your work laptop around in the same tragic old tote bag? Tired of wasting time in the morning hunting for a fashion-forward receptacle to transport it from home to the office and back again?! If so, get ready for the competition you’ve been waiting for. We’re giving one...
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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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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...