News in March 2026

Dear Student, I am writing to provide you with an update on the Adapting for Continued Success programme (ACS). As a reminder, this programme is focused on how we organise and run the University so that so that we can deliver our Aberdeen 2040 strategy, provide excellent education and high-quality research and...

Last Friday’s Pop‑Up Vaccination Clinic saw excellent engagement from the student community, with over 130 students receiving more than 300 essential vaccinations. An additional 300 students attended to review their vaccination history, leaving better informed and reassured about their health and vaccination status. The clinic focused on supporting students who...

Due to essential maintenance that will likely be loud, the Sir Duncan Rice Library will be closed on Saturday 4 April. On that day, both the Taylor Library and Medical Library will be open from 9.00am – 10.00pm.

The Information Security team has been alerted to potential increased Cyber threat activity linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Meningitis is a serious infection that affects the protective membranes around the brain and spinal cord. It can come on fast - knowing the signs could save a life.

We’re recruiting Student Ambassadors. Student Ambassadors help run events, lead campus tours and represent Aberdeen to future students. Get paid while you: ⭐ Represent the University at events ⭐ Help run projects and support teams ⭐ Meet prospective students ⭐ Show people around our campuses It’s flexible, paid, and one of the...

We are proud to be supporting Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026. Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative with the purpose to help the world understand, value and celebrate the talents of neurodiverse minds. Take part by joining an event, reading blogs from our UoA community or joining the university's Neurodiversity network!

If you're curious about entrepreneurship and ready to test your breakthrough business idea, then don't miss the chance to apply before 2 April (12 noon) deadline. For more information visit: convergechallenge.com

The Information Security team have noted a new phishing scam involving fake password reset notification emails from organisations such as Amazon or other large organisations. In the email you may be encouraged to call a malicious telephone number with the intention of either charging premium tariffs, or to perpetrate other...

Tomorrow - 13 March - is World Sleep Day. Here are some unusual sleep tips and why they might help for those nights when you might be struggling to drift off! Plus, there's the chance to enter a prize draw for a sunrise alarm clock!