Student Representation and Engagement

There are many exciting opportunities for you to shape your student experience at the University of Aberdeen.

You can make a difference and contribute to change by becoming:

A School Convener, Class or Programme Representative
An elected AUSA Sabbatical Officer
An elected student council representative
A sports or societies volunteering campaigner

You can share your views and fuel change in formal University decision making processes by becoming a student representative.

You can get involved by:

Attending University Committees, including Court and Senate
Participating in Steering Groups, Project Boards, Task Forces and Working Groups
Becoming a member of Internal Teaching Review Panels
Completing Course Feedback Forms to feedback on the quality of teaching and learning
Participation in a range of surveys measuring student satisfaction and engagement

Informal

You can have your voice heard by providing face-to-face feedback to academic staff, student representatives and professional services through an exciting range of informal opportunities including:

Talking with staff via email or during office hours
Engaging with staff during labs, classes, tutorials, field-trips and social events
Interacting with staff and students through online discussion groups
Engaging with your personal tutor to discuss co-curricular, pastoral and academic matters
Participating in non-academic feedback through focus groups, dialogues and opinion polls

Student and Staff as Partners

The University of Aberdeen wants you to have the best possible student experience during your time with us, and to make the most of the opportunities available to you.

We therefore expect staff and students to work in partnership to enhance the University community and to create an atmosphere of mutual courtesy and respect.

As effective partners, University of Aberdeen staff should:

Support and guide you as you join the University of Aberdeen community
Provide excellent teaching by furthering their skills through training and professional development and keeping up-to-date with innovations in teaching practice
Provide courses and programmes that are intellectually stimulating and give you opportunities to develop Graduate Attributes, maximising your graduate employability
Design assessments that support your learning and give you the opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and skills
Provide timely and effective feedback which will guide your future learning
Help get your career off to the best start by providing opportunities that help you to develop personal and professional skills to make you attractive to future employers
Help you to access a wide range of student support and information services with friendly and supportive staff
Promote a sense of community throughout your University career by providing a welcoming, stimulating and safe learning and social environment
Ensure that you are treated fairly and have the opportunity to reach your full potential, as guided by our Single Equality and Diversity Scheme

As effective partners, University of Aberdeen students should:

Be dedicated with a commitment to learning and taking responsibility for your studies, both in the classroom and out of it
Help us improve the student experience by giving regular feedback through the range of formal and informal feedback mechanisms
Getting involved in our wide range of activities and co-curricular opportunities
Familiarise yourself with the student support services, and seek advice when you need it, on academic or non-academic issues. Our friendly and approachable staff are here to help