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Your Office Needs / Issues
Data Points / Sockets |
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If you require additional data points or 13 amp plug sockets in your room, please use Data points/sockets request form. |
Furnishings |
Need furniture?Please contact Gregg Wilkins, Space Manager at gregg.wilkins@abdn.ac.uk he will assist you with your furnishing requirements. Need furniture moved?Please contact Gregg Wilkins, Space Manager at email gregg.wilkins@abdn.ac.uk or Lee Kiloh, Space and Furnishing Assistant at email lee.kiloh@abdn.ac.uk |
Heating |
Please note that University buildings will be heated to a standard temperature of 20°C between the hours of 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday. Outwith these times, the only areas which will be heated are:
The only other exception would be where special functions or events have been booked to take place in the evenings or weekends. Following a fire at Humanities Manse, all portable heaters were recalled for health and safety reasons. If you feel your office is too cold without a portable heater, you should put a request through the Fault Desk for an engineer to check the temperature in your office and, should this fall short, a portable heater may be issued until suitable repairs can be made. |
Key Cutting |
All keys required for University buildings must be requested from the Estates Section. Please complete our Request Form and return this to the Estates Section, along with a copy of the key required. If you do not have a copy of the key, or if you need a RUKO or ASSA key, please contact your Building Clerk of Works. We have a courier service going to the locksmith every Tuesday and Thursday and they will usually come back within a few days. Some keys may take longer. Any queries, please email Estates. |
University Wide Issues
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Cleaning Services is part of the operational activities of Facilities Services within Estates and is based in the University Office. The service comprises
The information supplied here is provided as general guidance on the main service activities and their frequency of cleaning across the University. Core cleaning activities are undertaken in offices, circulation space, labs, teaching and seminar space, toilet/washroom facilities, communal use and entrance areas, libraries and areas with frequent use/high footfall. All cleaning takes place between Monday and Friday, unless otherwise stated.
If you require more information on our services, have a problem or something has gone wrong with the service please contact a member of the Cleaning Services Team. The Facilities teams all work within finite resources: occasionally, disruption to the level of service may be caused by factors out with our control, (e.g. lack of access to area, inclement weather or unplanned staff absences). In this event, temporary adjustments will be made to provide the best service under the given circumstances. More information on the service levels can be found here. Cleaning Services Contact Details
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In the event ofFIRE
On Hearing the Alarm
Do Not Use the Lifts For specific instructions relating to Fire Arrangements please consult your Departmental Safety Advisor. The fire alarms are tested weekly, according to this schedule. |
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Mail RoomFurther information about the mail room can be found here.back to top |
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Old AberdeenRequests for Portering Services/ Bulk Mail CollectionsAll requests for portering services should be made by contacting Room SetupsOnce you have received confirmation of a room booking you should contact the Sacrist with details of your room setup requirements. This should be done as early as possible to allow for the collection and provision of furnishings and to highlight any problem areas. Rooms booked through the Conference and Events Team will include the room setup detail. Therefore it is not necessary to contact the Sacrist. ExaminationsThe Registry administers University Examinations, which are a key part of the University academic calendar. Details of any examinations held outwith the main examination period should be notified to the Registry and then forwarded to the Sacrist with setup requirements as far in advance as possible. More information on the service levels can be found here. ForesterhillThe Portering team provides mail and portering services at the Foresterhill site. They operate out of the Reception area on the ground floor of the Polwarth Building, +44 (0) 1224 43 7098. Please contact them on prj-fhporters1@abdn.ac.uk with regard to any of the following topics:
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Today, the position of Sacrist forms part of the Facilities Services section, under the management of the Assistant Director (Facilities Services) . The University Sacrist is:
The day to day role of the Sacrist is to supervise and manage all of the Porter/Driver/Car Park Attendants to ensure the provision of a comprehensive logistics and mailing service throughout the University's campuses and facilities - this is a position which often requires adopting the role of "Mr Fix-it". On a daily basis, the Sacrist and his team liaise with colleagues within Estates and Facilities, University Schools and Departments, external agencies and visitors regarding the arrangements required for lectures, examinations, presentations, events and functions, conferences and meetings. These activities all require preparation and planning, and, in recent years, the development of closer communication between our disciplines has improved the service provided. Regular weekly meetings are held with the Conference and Events team to ensure that everything is in place for the forthcoming weeks events and good liaison is required with colleagues in the Cleaning Services and Security teams. The Sacrist also actively coordinates within the planning teams to prepare events such as the BSc and MA Applicant Days and the Open Days and liaises closely with the Chaplaincy about events in the Chapel. Perhaps most people relate more clearly with the Sacrist's pivotal role during graduation ceremonies - this is one of the major family events of our Academic year and is a very important time for both the University and students. The custody, care and presentation of the University's maces, together with the silverware, rests with the Sacrist. Every year, many couples are married in the Chapel, with the Sacrist or his deputies officiating at each ceremony and leading the bridal party through the rehearsal. The Sacrist ensures that the formalities run smoothly on the day, often providing a calming influence for the happy couple and their families!. The Sacrist: Background HistoryThe office of Sacrist goes back to the early days of founding of the University in 1495. The title "Sacrist" is a diminutive of "Sacristan" who was the officer of the church in charge of the sacristy which was the room where the sacred utensils, vestments and other movables were kept. The modern word in Scotland for the sacristy is the vestry. Sacrists in those days looked after the fabric of the church and contents, rang the bell, dug graves and so on. We are pleased to say that the practice of digging graves has ceased but the other duties remain to this day. We now see the mace replacing the sacramental utensils; the gowns and hoods replacing the vestments. |
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Theft | Bike Theft | If you are a Victim TheftMost crime on campus comprises of opportunity theft and many of these incidents are preventable by following these precautions.
Should your mobile phone be stolen, your service provider can block your SIM card if you follow this simple advice:
Bike TheftTake the following precautions to prevent bike theft.
If your bicycle is stolen or tampered with or if you see any suspicious activity on campus report it to Security on x3327 or x3939. If you are a victimIt is important that you contact the police immediately giving them as much information as possible.
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Security staff are on site 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Security is provided through internal and external building patrols and surveillance of CCTV cameras located throughout the campus. Security officeSecurity Control Room
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