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Open Session: USS pension and changes affecting you
Dear colleagues, Last week I advised in this message of proposed changes to the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS). If you are in the scheme – or eligible to join it* – please try to join our latest online Open Session this Thursday 22 April between 11am and 12 noon. Catriona Probert from pension...
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Add your voice to consultation on USS pension changes
Dear colleagues, You may recall from earlier messages that changes lie ahead for the Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) pension scheme that will impact on all staff who are currently members of the scheme. In addition, the changes may impact on decision making for those eligible to join the scheme who have...
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Joint Statement on USS by University of Aberdeen and Aberdeen UCU
Dear colleague, The USS manages more than £80 billion worth of pension assets on behalf of around 340 higher education institutions and their employees. It is overseen by a Trustee, who has responsibility for the setting of a prudent, evidence-based valuation that will satisfy the Pensions Regulator. The University of Aberdeen...
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Aberdeen student living the dream Down Under
When Aberdeen student Sabina Saveljeva arrived in Australia in January 2020 as part of her exchange to the University of Western Australia (UWA), little did she know that she would be caught up in a global pandemic which would make it impossible for her to return to Scotland.
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New book is icing on the cake for dementia research
Mother and daughter team Alison and Michelle Kinghorn have raised thousands of pounds for dementia research at the University by compiling a collection of their favourite baking recipes.
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Universities under attack
In recent weeks, several UK Universities have suffered major cyber-attacks perpetrated by highly sophisticated criminal gangs. The objective of these attacks is often to exfiltrate valuable research data, or to infiltrate the technical infrastructure with dangerous malware known as Ransomware.
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New poetry prize in memory of distinguished Aberdeen poet to launch on World Poetry Day
A new international poetry competition, in memory of distinguished Aberdeen poet and former University of Aberdeen academic Gerard Rochford, is being launched on World Poetry Day on 21 March 2021.
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Gender based violence and support available
Message to staff issued 16 March
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University retains prestigious research award
The University of Aberdeen has again successfully retained a nationally recognised award for excellence in supporting the development of early career researchers. The HR Excellence in Research Award is granted following a peer review process co-ordinated by Vitae, the global leader in supporting the professional development of researchers. The award demonstrates...
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Recruitment of Senior Governor and Independent Members of Court
The processes for the recruitment of the University’s next Senior Governor and for the appointment of new independent members of the Court have commenced and the University would welcome your help to attract a strong and diverse field of candidates. The appointment of the Senior Governor will be decided...