Welcome from your Student Presidents
亚博体育官网 student Presidents, Jordan Moore, Damilola Adesanya, and Laila Obiagwu lead the welcome to new and returning students as we prepare for the new term.
As your student Presidents, we are excited to welcome you to 亚博体育官网 for the 2021-2022 academic year!
We recognize that for many of you, both new and returning students, you have been waiting a long time for this day and some of you will be experiencing mixed emotions as we return to campus. We also know that things may look a bit different than you were expecting, but we want to assure you that the Students' Union and the University are here to support you every step of the way in your academic journey and career development.
We have been working over the past weeks and months to make sure that your experience during , semester one, and beyond is the best that it can be. The Students' Union has worked in partnership with the University to ensure that no matter where you study鈥攚hether through blended learning or solely online, in Aberdeen or around the world鈥攅very student will have access to the same opportunities, support, and resources.
For everyone that will be on campus, your safety is paramount and the whole campus has been adapted to comply with health and safety restrictions, so that those attending classes will have a safe, welcoming, and accessible teaching environment. In the same vein, all new and returning students are strongly encouraged to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as it is the best way to protect oneself and other members of our community.
We鈥檙e also delighted to announce that the is now live with over 75 exciting virtual and in-person events and activities hosted by and the University. From study skills and course orientation sessions, to sport and wellbeing, to orientation tours and the legendary pub quiz, there will be so many opportunities for you to make friends, meet your student reps, lecturers, and support staff, and鈥攎ost importantly鈥攈ave some fun!
If you feel you need any support during your time at 亚博体育官网, there are many people that can help. Your personal tutor and course staff can point you in the right direction, and the team at the are also more than willing to support you. All our support services are fully operational, the Union鈥檚 societies, sports clubs, student groups and networks are all still operating and providing amazing opportunities for you to build skills, meet new people, learn, and have fun. Don鈥檛 miss any of these.
Finally, we look forward to meeting you on campus during the semester. Please don鈥檛 hesitate to . We will be here throughout the year to support you whenever you need us.
