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Update - December 2023

The British Library has recently been impacted by a major cyber-attack, resulting in widespread outages of their technical infrastructure and services. This is yet another harsh reminder of the cyber threat we face as an organisation and as individuals. Below we explore the nature of the attack, its impact, and...

Message from Nick Edwards - December 13

Update on Modern Languages consultation issued December 12

Celebrating the success of the Institute of Applied Health Sciences

Dear colleagues, The second edition of the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability was published this morning, highlighting the ways in which universities are addressing the world’s greatest Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues. I am very pleased to report that the University has achieved an excellent result, despite the number of ranked...

Give the gift of recognition this December by nominating University staff, students and alumni in one of the 40 award categories. Students' Union & University of Aberdeen Awards Recognising excellence shown by University staff and students in supporting students through their teaching and learning. Awards (open to staff nominations) include: Best Student Ambassador and...

Graduate, honorary graduate, former Chaplain to the University and former Professor of Practical Theology at Christ’s College, the Very Reverend Dr Alan Main, has died. The Aberdeen-born academic and theologian - who spent 20 years as a serving a RA chaplain with 153 Artillery Support Regiment, Royal Corps of Transport -...

An update on the University's Data and Power BI Journey

An update to staff on how to safely and securely dispose of old University-owned IT equipment