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Financial Wellbeing

Financial wellbeing plays an important role in overall health and wellbeing. Feeling informed and supported with financial matters can help reduce stress, improve confidence and make it easier to plan for the future.This page brings together a range of resources to support staff at every stage of their financial journey.

Explore information on staff benefits and discounts, pensions, salary sacrifice schemes, financial guidance and external sources of trusted advice. Whether looking to maximise available benefits, plan ahead or access support during challenging times, the information available can help staff make informed financial decisions.

Affinity Connect

The University is paired with Affinity Connect - a financial wellbeing and retirement specialist - to provide staff at the University opportunities to learn how to improve their financial planning. The 90 minute 'Financial Wellbeing course' and the 'Retirement Planning workshops' are free to attend but require booking.

Find out more and sign up

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Discounts on your everyday spending

University of Aberdeen Benefits

As a member of staff at the University, you have access to our new benefits platform - Vivup which offers over 750 instant discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, food delivery services, attractions and more. Its easy to use:

1) Visit vivup.co.uk
2) Search for University of Aberdeen
3) Enter your details to register

If you have any issues accessing the platform please contact customer services on 01252 784 540 or by email: customersupport@vivup.co.uk

TOTUM Professionals

University of Aberdeen staff are entitled to purchase TOTUM Professionals cards. These cards give you access to discounts, offers and vouchers from over 350 national brands both online and on the high street and a free tastecard (worth £34.99 per year).

Information on how to purchase a TOTUM Professionals card and what it entitles you to can be found by clicking the link below.

TOTUM Professionals

Staff Benefits

Make sure to check what other benefits are available to you as a member of staff at the University. From awards to salary sacrifice schemes, there's lots on offer to explore.

Staff Benefits

Savings on campus

Reusable Takeaway Cup Discounts

If you bring a reusable takeaway cup to any University café, you will save the £0.35 charge for a disposable cup!

Blackwells Book Shop

Blackwells on the Old Aberdeen Campus provides a 10% discount to any University staff member who presents their ID card. There are also extra discounts available seasonally.

SwapShop

The Students' Union provides a free Swap Shop in the Students' Union Building. The shop is based on donations from the University community and is open to all. Whether you're looking for a winter coat, or requiring some new pots and pans, there's plenty to choose from.

More information about the Swap Shop can be found by clicking the link below.

Swap Shop

Zero Waste Shop

The Students' Union has a Zero Waste shop within the Students' Union Building which is open on Monday's 12:30-15:30. It is open to both staff and students and sells all items at about 25-50% off the retail price. From cupboard essentials such as pasta and oats to donated food that has been saved from waste - the shop stocks a variety of goods.

The link below will take you to the Students' Union's events page where you can find more information about the shop and the dates it's open.

Zero Waste Shop

Travel to work costs

First Bus Commuter Travel Club

As an employee of the University, you are eligible to sign up to the First Bus Commuter Travel Club. Through this free to join scheme, you can get 10% off your electronic subscription ticket. This means:

Unlimited bus travel for work and leisure
Paying less than the cheapest monthly ticket available
Automatic mobile ticket renewal

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Health and Wellbeing

Aberdeen Sports Village

Staff are entitled to free off-peak membership to ASV. You can also upgrade your membership to full access for a discounted price of £14 a month!

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Employee Assistance Programme

University staff are entitled to free, independent and impartial support through professional counselling as part of the Employee Assisstance Programme. Whether it's money worries, debt or other major life issues, the programme provides you with emotional support, practical information and counselling.

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Will writing service

The University has launched a free will writing service for staff and their partners. Through this service you will receive a 30 minute appointment with a legal firm, who will discuss your situation and your wishes and ensure that the will fully caters to your needs.

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