Dear colleague,
As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion across the institution and our obligation to collect specific data, it is important that we hold accurate information about the personal characteristics of our staff. This supports the University to develop policy and support requirements, and to take appropriate action to improve the staff experience and to provide external bodies such as HESA with the data they require. In recognition of this, the University is inviting staff to review their personal information previously provided to us, and to update this where applicable. This can be done by:
- visiting the MyView self-service platform, where you access your payslips;
- expanding the My Details menu;
- opening the My Information screen and reviewing/updating details in the Personal tab and submitting your information.
Full guidance is available here: Updating My Personal Information.pdf (abdn.ac.uk)
Please note that the information we are required to collect by HESA has changed over time and there may be new questions you have not previously answered.
The My Information section will also allow you to update other information as required, including address and other contact details.
All information collected will only be processed where necessary, for the purpose it was collected, in accordance with Data Protection legislation and by those have received appropriate training. It is collected for the purpose of equality monitoring as outlined in our University Staff Privacy Notice. If you ‘prefer not to answer’ any questions you are able to select this option.
If all staff could take time to review their information by 22 August 2025 it would be much appreciated.
If you have any queries please contact myhr@abdn.ac.uk
Best wishes,
Kelly
Kelly Eccles
Assistant Director and Head of HR