Campus and Estates

Campus Updates


  • UPDATE on Fraser Noble refurbishment

    The first and second floors of the Fraser Noble Building (west wing) are currently undergoing extensive internal reorganisation and refurbishment. We wish to remind staff and students that these two upper floors of the west wing (nearest to the library) will be out of use until February 2012.

  • Work starts on 50/52 College Bounds

    Beginning September 2011, the University is to undertake the restoration and renovation of the twin houses at 50/52 College Bounds. 

  • Cash office: reminder of new hours

    With the end of term fast approaching, the Cash Office, located in the University Office, will operate shorter opening hours.  

  • No:6 shuttle bus - summer timetable

    Please be aware that, due to the reduction in demand over the summer period, the University Shuttle Bus (Service 6) will revert to a one hour frequency from Monday 11th July.  Timetables for the summer will be available on the First Aberdeen website shortly.

  • QML and Butchart car parks

    As of Monday 20 September, the QML car park  will be managed as a regulated staff and visitors’ car park and  the Butchart Centre car park will become a regulated student car park. 

  • Furniture and equipment moves and disposal

    New guidance on computer / furniture / poster boards and display materials / small electrical appliance relocation / disposal services and how they will  be managed in the future.

  • Car Parking Permits - 2010/11

    Following changes to car parking at the University last year, annual parking permits were issued to help regulate car parking.  New permits for the 2010/11 session will therefore be issued shortly.

  • First Bus - revised fares from August

    Staff who use First buses in Aberdeen should be aware of fare revisions coming into effect from 1 August 2010.

  • Lane 9 Cafe - Aberdeen Sports Village

    Have you visited the Sports Village's cafe, Lane 9, recently as they have lots to offer?

  • Help with staff accommodation

    Do you or someone you know require assistance with housing prior to the start of the new session?

  • Parking of hire vehicles on campus

    Following the introduction of enforcement measures on campus there have been a small number of occasions where hire vehicles have incorrectly been issued parking charge notices.

  • AUSA has moved premises

    Aberdeen University Students’ Association has moved premises.

Capital Projects


  • Ever wondered what is involved in moving 21 miles of books and archives?

    One of the most complex elements of the relocation to the new library building will be the transfer of the manuscript, archive, rare book, modern book and journal stock, glass plate negatives, sound materials, maps, etc etc, from their current locations to new destinations.

  • Introducing the MovePlan move managers for the new library

    Planning for the physical relocation of stock to the new library is well underway. MovePlan move managers, Amanda Brown and Shirley Tait, are working onsite with Library & Historic Collections staff to plan the delivery of stock to the new building.

  • New library update

    Major construction milestones have been achieved for the library site, including the completion of the substructure and lower ground superstructure.

  • Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health

    The RINH is a new 5 storey building being created on the Foresterhill site. 

Environmental/Sustainability News