2020 student news archive

Student news provides the latest news and information to help keep our student community informed.

It is regularly updated to let you know about upcoming events, new initiatives, opportunities to develop skills and how to make the most of student services.

Incident on campus

A statement from the University in response to an incident on Friday 11 December.

Court meeting: 28 September 2020

The University Court held its most recent meeting by video conference on 28 September 2020.

Islamophobia Awareness Month 2020

The University and Students’ Association are holding events and sharing resources throughout November to promote Islamophobia Awareness Month to our University community.

Freedom of Expression statement

The University is committed to upholding freedom of expression and academic freedom, and facilitating an environment where all are able to inquire, study, and debate.

Update for students in University accommodation

Next week (week beginning 19 October), students in University accommodation will receive a £50 voucher to use in a range of outlets.

Tracey Slaven to take up new post at Aberdeen University

Tracey Slaven, currently Deputy Secretary, Strategic Planning, is to leave the University to take up a post at the University of Aberdeen.

An update for Students in University accommodation

A message to our Students in University accommodation from Professor Peter Mathieson, Principal and Vice-Chancellor.

Update on Covid-19 cases

Professor Colm Harmon, Vice-Principal Students, has emailed students with an update on Covid-19 cases at Pollock Halls of Residence.

New Covid-19 restrictions

A message from Professor Colm Harmon, Vice-Principal Students, on keeping yourself and others safe this weekend.

New Health and Wellbeing Centre opens

The brand new facility is the University’s latest investment in student mental health and wellbeing and will be open for appointments from Monday 21 September.