Posts in "Uni Life"

 Over the last year working for the eLearning team at the University of Aberdeen I’ve learnt how I can make digital content and learning material accessible for myself. When I joined the team, I had been a student for three years and wasn’t aware that some of these tools even existed. They have made my…

Digital accessibility has been a widely publicised issue since I first started at university. Even most students without any additional learning needs should be aware of the importance of, for example, having alternative text in place for images and closed captions for videos – because those things are essential for certain students.

However, I…

So, you've entered the wonderful world of University, where you study into the night, Sir Duncan Rice Library becomes your second home, and late-night pizza orders in your flat are practically a rite of passage. But amidst the fun and frenzy, it's important to keep safety on your radar, especially…

Senate is responsible for all academic matters relating to teaching and research. This includes approving teaching and learning (including assessment) policies and practices, regulations that govern students’ programmes of study, their progress and their awards, and admission requirements to the University’s various degrees; and ensuring that appropriate and effective arrangements are…

Follow Student Content Creator, Remi, as he and his friends explore the different cafés around the Old Aberdeen campus - what's your favourite?

*Please note this is not student generated content*

We are committed to adopting a whole-University approach to sustainability and social responsibility. We will ensure that limited resources are used effectively and activity is conducted in a way that minimises environmental impacts, while demonstrating an awareness of ethical and social responsibility.…

Watch this video to find out how to open a bank account:

*Please note this is not student generated content*

Banks may not allow you to open a current (student) account until your credit record can be checked.  However, you should be allowed to open a savings account where you…

*Please note this is not student generated content*

If you own a car in Scotland, you must have car insurance and pay for road tax. Find out more information on the Scottish Government website.

You must be insured on the car you're driving, regardless of whether you own it…

Watch this video to learn everything you need to know about public transport in Aberdeen and Scotland:

*Please note this is not student generated content*

Of course walking is the most environmentally-friendly way to get from A to B.…

I was quite nervous to come to the University of Aberdeen, it was my first time in Scotland  and I wasn’t sure how things worked up here. I am an international student who went to college in England and then University in Aberdeen, so though I had some understanding of the UK educational…