Getting Started

As a new member of staff to the University of Aberdeen, we would like to take this opportunity to extend a warm welcome to you.

Staff Induction

The University holds monthly induction events for new staff (including a campus tour). Please book a date as close as possible to your start date. Contact Gordon Robertson in HR Organisational Development (+44 (0) 1224 27 3692 or email g.m.robertson@abdn.ac.uk).

University induction events are intended to supplement local induction procedures and cover the following areas:

• A Brief History of the University
• Composition of the University
• Who’s Who?
• Our Ambition and The Strategic Plan
• The Sixth Century Campaign
• Funding and Resources
• Health and Safety
• Investors in People, Appraisals & Training
• Campus Facilities
• Campus Tour

Induction Dates for 2013

• Monday 25 February 2013
• Monday 25 March 2013
• Monday 29 April 2013
• Monday 27 May 2013
• Monday 24 June 2013
• Monday 26 August 2013
• Monday 30 September 2013
• Monday 28 October 2013
• Monday 25 November 2013
• Monday 16 December 2013

Venue and Booking

Induction Sessions take place in the HR Training Room (room 100) of the University Office, King's College, from 1000-1230. To book your place, please contact Gordon Robertson (+44 (0) 1224 27 3692 or email g.m.robertson@abdn.ac.uk).

USB Wallet Card

No need to take notes while undertaking induction, nor will we bomard you with paperwork and information. Everything you need to know will be given to you on our innovative USB wallet card which contains video, commentary and high quality photographs:

If you have require any further information that is not included in these pages, please contact your College/Section HR team.