Posts in "Uni Life"

Hi, my name is Maria, I am twenty-one years old and I’m a second year Music Education student here at the University of Aberdeen. 

I am no stranger to my own mental health struggles. I left school abruptly at seventeen because of the pandemic and took a year out, which…

Okay, that is a bit of an exaggeration. It’s more like four meals in twenty to thirty minutes. As a student on a strict budget, I can’t splash out on expensive ingredients for fancy meals but make the best with what I can find in Lidl.

Each of the recipes…

As a master's student at the University of Aberdeen, my official time in the International Business Management (IBM) program may have only been a year, but the experiences I gained made it feel like a lifetime. I immersed myself in every aspect of university life, balancing academics with leadership roles…

Are you ready to elevate your culinary game?

Watch as Dylan from the School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition takes you through a step-by-step guide to making a classic student meal.

For more recipe inspiration, check out the Nutrition section of the SpectrumLife website or app which…

Hey everyone! I am Khamisa Dak from South Sudan and I studied MA Business Management.  

I’m so excited to share a really special moment with you today - my graduation from the University of Aberdeen!

Being an international student here has been an incredible journey. When I first arrived,…

Over the last year working for the eLearning team at the University of Aberdeen I’ve learnt how I can make digital content and learning material accessible for myself. When I joined the team, I had been a student for three years and wasn’t aware that some of…

Digital accessibility has been a widely publicised issue since I first started at university. Even most students without any additional learning needs should be aware of the importance of, for example, having alternative text in place for images and closed captions for videos – because those things…

So, you've entered the wonderful world of University, where you study into the night, Sir Duncan Rice Library becomes your second home, and late-night pizza orders in your flat are practically a rite of passage. But amidst the fun and frenzy, it's important to keep safety on your radar, especially…

Senate is responsible for all academic matters relating to teaching and research. This includes approving teaching and learning (including assessment) policies and practices, regulations that govern students’ programmes of study, their progress and their awards, and admission requirements to the University’s various degrees; and ensuring that appropriate and effective arrangements are…

Follow Student Content Creator, Remi, as he and his friends explore the different cafés around the Old Aberdeen campus - what's your favourite?