Aberdeen University Students' Union News

Aberdeen Students Unite on General Election Manifesto

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 15:34:54 +0100

Students from the University of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon and North East Scotland College have joined forces –sending a list of demands to the parliamentary candidates for Aberdeen.

£13K Vattenfall Grant is ‘Key’ to Sustainable Future for Students’ Union

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:30:54 +0100

The University of Aberdeen Students’ Union has secured £13,000 worth of funding from renewable energy giants Vattenfall, as part of their ‘Unlock our Future Fund’.

Students to have their say on Union Street

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:36:44 +0100

Our Union Street Co-Founder Derrick Thomson is set to appear as the headline speaker at the University of Aberdeen Students’ Union AGM next week.

Senate votes overwhelmingly to stop University of Aberdeen language cuts

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:41:59 +0100

Senate, the highest academic governing body within the institution, has voted to stop the consultation process on its modern language programmes at the University of Aberdeen.

Students respond with anger and disappointment to University's Decision

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:48:11 +0100

Following the crucial meeting of University Court on the future of languages at the University of Aberdeen where they made the decision to cancel single degree programmes and put staff jobs at risk.

Strikes to go ahead at University of Aberdeen over language cuts

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:55:52 +0100

Following a crucial meeting today, University Court confirmed that single honours language degrees at the historic university will be scrapped, and jobs will remain at risk.

Aberdeen student wins ‘Student of the Year’ for languages campaign

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:04:40 +0100

University of Aberdeen student Finn Abou El Magd has been named ‘Student of the Year’ by NUS Scotland for his role in the ‘Save UoA Languages’ campaign.

Students’ Union sign ‘first of its kind’ partnership to combat period pain among Aberdeen students

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:23:02 +0100

The University of Aberdeen Students’ Union has penned an innovative deal with period pain experts Myoovi.

Staff and Students United in Open Letter on University of Aberdeen Language Consultation

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:30:08 +0100

Staff and student representative bodies have united in an open letter to call for the University to stop the consultation and protect the provision of language degrees at the institution.

Statement of Support: Student Encampment

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 15:49:08 +0100

The UoA Students’ Union fully support our students right to peaceful protest and are proud to have an encampment on our campus in the North East of Scotland, which is part of a wider movement across the UK and globally.

Minister urges UoA to ‘reconsider’ stance on language cuts

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:55:12 +0100

Scottish Minister for Higher and Further Education, Graeme Dey, has urged University of Aberdeen management to ‘reconsider’ its stance to not have student representation at the heart of its controversial consultation on modern languages.

Download Safe Zone Now!

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 23:20:30 +0100

SafeZone is a free app that connects you to the University Security Team if you ever need urgent help, first aid or if you have an emergency while on campus.

Buy Your OFFICIAL Welcome Week 2024 Wristband

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 23:45:25 +0100

Get your hands on the ONLY Official Welcome Week 2020 Wristbands!

Voting Open in the 2024 Student Council Elections

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:32:34 +0100

Nominate yourself to join our 2024/25 Student Council and help us make students' lives better. Nominations close 4th October, 4pm.

Suggestions

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 19:14:56 Z

2025 Student Officer Elections - Results Announced!

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 15:10:17 Z

This year, we had 22 candidates across the 5 officer positions. Turnout was 12.2% and 2,109 students voted in these elections and a total of 8,433 individual votes were cast. Thank you to all of our candidates and to everyone who voted in these elections!

Students’ Union Launch Democracy Review Report - Read More Here!

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:38:26 +0100

After eight months of collaboration with students, staff, and key stakeholders, we’re proud to share the final report from our Democracy Review. Read more about what's being recommended here...

End of Term Update from Your Elected Student Officers

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:58:40 Z

Read all about what your Elected Student Officers have been up to since the start of the term.

UCU Industrial Action and Strikes

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:13:55 Z

An update from the Students' Union on the UCU industrial action taking place this week and next week.

Student Mental Health Agreement Launched

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:57:01 Z

Student Officer Elections 2026 Results

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:21:51 Z