AUSA Student Handbook 2010-11 by Ross Brechin

Welcome to the University of Aberdeen! Everyone at Aberdeen University Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association (AUSA) sincerely hopes that you will have a wonderful time studying here. Many of us at AUSA have either studied here ourselves or have a wealth of other relevant experience and it is our mission to share this with you! AUSA runs a range of bespoke services and events for you the student and would recommend that you take full advantage of them during your time here!

This handbook has been produced by AUSA to offer you an insight into the University and to the City of Aberdeen itself. It contains a wealth of practical information and entertaining tit-bits about student life and we hope that you will use it throughout your University career. Additional information is also available at AUSA Online

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Meet Your Sabbatical Officers!

Robin Parker Student President

Drew Leitch President for Sport

Jenny Batty President for Welfare & Equal Opportunities

Andrew Ryan President for Societies & Student Activities

Megan Mchaney President for Education & Employability

Ciara Ryan President for Charities

A Word From The Sabbs... Robin Parker Student President A very warm welcome to the University of Aberdeen! My name is Robin and along with my fellow Sabbaticals I have been elected by Aberdeen students to spend a year working full-time to make Aberdeen University a better place to live and study. You are now part of a community of over 16,000 students. We make up the largest part of the campus population and it is us who give the University so much of its vitality, excitement and creativity. Fortunately, there is an organisation here to welcome you and make you feel a part of that student community and, what do you know, you have just become a member! Aberdeen University Students’ Association (AUSA) is organised by and for students, in order to represent and support you in all aspects of your life here in Aberdeen. The central reason for your being here is your studies, and a crucial part of AUSA’s role is to make

sure that you are getting the education that you deserve from your time here. However, student life is about more than your degree, you may indeed find yourself learning just as much from the ‘extra-curricular’ activities that AUSA organise: sports clubs; societies; student media; volunteering; charity work; entertainment events... The thing that all these activities have in common is that they are led entirely by us students. What makes them brilliant is that involvement, so my advice to you is to have a great time and get involved. Whatever you choose to do with your time here I will endeavour to make sure that AUSA has the resources to support you in doing that, so that you get the most out of your time at the University of Aberdeen. My job is to be here to help, so if something is getting in the way of you having an excellent time or if you have a brilliant new idea to make campus an even better place, please get in touch or come say hello in Butchart and I will do my

best to help you out! Looking forward to seeing you all around. Robin Drew Leitch President for Sport Welcome all Freshers! I, Drew, am your Sports President for 2010-2011 and I am delighted to have the opportunity to tell you about all the amazing sporting opportunities that the University of Aberdeen has to offer. AUSA Sport is a major part of the student community offering a vast range of competitive sport and ongoing events to all. Regardless of ability there will be something that suits each and every one of you from elite BUCS leagues to our famous annual Superteams. In total there are 54 clubs ranging from Rifle to Trampolining. Even if you have never taken part in sport every club will make you feel more than welcome to try something new. If you are a keen sportsman then we encourage you to bring your knowledge

and skill to the University of Aberdeen Sports and help us to improve the quality for everyone. Not only do we help to offer opportunities to you but you will be given an amazing chance to meet new friends and enjoy all the social fun that accompanies! Looking for something more flexible and a way to keep fit from all the first year antics? Then why not try our intramural sports, which include hockey, street-basketball and football to name only a few. There are also many one off fun days which cannot be missed! Take a break from all your studying and get involved! Check out all that we have to offer at www.ausa.org. uk/sport or feel free to drop by our office located at the brilliant Aberdeen Sports Village; someone is always happy to help at AUSA Sport. Drew Megan Mchaney President for Education & Employability Hello Everyone; Welcome to the University of Aberdeen! The next four

years are going to be some of the most exciting years of your life - so ENJOY! My name is Megan and I’m your President of Education and Employability this year, so any queries you may have about anything pertaining to education please come and ask me! That means anything from how the CAS (marking system) works, feedback from essay and exams or a possible problem with your tutor and so much more, you can come and see me.

have a problem it’s important that I know about it so a possible solution may be found. So please, please come and talk to me about any problems you may be experiencing. I want you to have the best education in all senses that the University of Aberdeen can provide. Help me deliver this to you.

Of course a university education is much more then the lectures you attend and the essays you write (something you’ll find out soon!). It’s about what you discover about yourself as you try different things, so try and GET INVOLVED! Pop down to the Joblink and Volunteering services at Butchart to enhance your CV or in general gain experience. Or join a society. Just get out there and do something you’re passionate about – something you’ll enjoy doing!

Megan

Ultimately, I represent all of you to the Academic Senate and University Management so if you

Enjoy Freshers Week, try something new, meet some amazing people and HAVE FUN! Will see you soon,

Jenny Batty President for Welfare & Equal Opportunities Hello to you all you new students of the University of Aberdeen and a big welcome from me, Jenny Batty, your President for Welfare and Equal Opportunities. You made a good choice in coming to the University of Aberdeen to get your degree but University is more than just the academic side of things, it’s about having fun, making friends and getting involved and Freshers’ Week is the perfect time to do this. You’ll probably get to

know me on Freshers’ Week as I’ll be the one feeding you water if you’ve had one too many, handing out free condoms or encouraging you to go to the international events. However, there’s much more to my role than that and over the next year it is my responsibility to look after your health and general wellbeing, represent you at academic appeals and to help you manage your accommodation and finances, to mention just a few. Some of these aspects may seem irrelevant to you at the moment but I am here to help you through the whole host of new experiences you will encounter whilst at University. Have a great Freshers’ Week, just remember to look after yourself and your new found friends, keep an eye on each other and be there for one another and it can become the start of a beautiful friendship that can last for years, if not life! Remember most people are in the same boat as you are, University can be a fresh start or a chance to build on your already bubbling social life. If you find yourself in need of some

help and support, or are worried about someone you know, now or in the future then please get in touch through email, drop by Butchart or give me a call. Can’t wait to meet you, Jenny Ciara Ryan President for Charities SEX….. some say it’s like a bank - once you withdraw you lose interest; the Charities Campaign, on the other hand, promises to keep you interested throughout this coming year. My name is Ciara, your new President for Charities and jokes aside I would like to extend the warmest of welcomes to you. Firstly congratulations, you have made an excellent decision; the University of Aberdeen offers not only top class education and entertainment but is home to an extremely successful Students’ Association which caters to your every need. For the more generous and altruistic amongst you the Aberdeen Students’

Charities Campaign, one of the oldest and largest Charities Campaign’s in the country continually welcomes student support and volunteers. Last year we raised over £72,000 for local and national charities, below is a little insight into some of our events: Student Show £42,000 The largest student run comedy musical in Britain takes place at His Majesty’s Theatre for a week. Torcher £8,000 The Torcher Parade, the largest student torch light parade in Europe. Fashion Show £4,000 Dress up, dress down, the fashion show is the glamorous side of Charity. Jailbreak £2,000 Your chance to escape from Aberdeen for free and get as far away as possible without paying a single penny! Get further afield than New Zealand and become the new record holders! And Many More! Now you can see why we have been around since 1921. So what are you waiting for? Get involved. Ciara

Andrew Ryan President for Societies & Student Activities Hello and welcome to the University of Aberdeen! What is a society? How do I join a society? What societies are there and what do they do? If you are wondering about any of these questions - then read on. My name is Andrew Ryan, and for this year I’ll be your President for Societies and Student Activities. Anything society related - pop in and see me, or drop me an email - I’m completely happy to answer anything! A society - well it’s best described in the process. Try out a society, go along to the first event of the year, which may seem a bit daunting to do at first, but there will be people who are new there as well and there will be a range of returning people and those running the society to help get you settled in. There will be an activity, which could be anything depending on the society, varying from acting to dancing to reading or almost anything- through this you get to meet a

whole range of people. The following week you go back and meet even more people and get to know those you met the previous week better; before long you have made friends for life and meeting outside of the regular meetings. Ok - so it isn’t all about meeting new people, though that is an integral part of it. You can learn a whole range of new skills, have the opportunity to enter competitions, write poetry, act in productions, sing, dance, learn about new cultures or faiths, learn a language, join causes, get help with studying, join relaxed sessions of a hobby or even change the worldmany societies also help to see the world, with societies travelling to London, Paris, Poland and beyond. Have you seen your CV lately? Is it looking somewhat bare and needing a few more details to make it more complete? Join a society and by the time you graduate, you may be able to write a book or have been in a series of productions. So with every society that you join, you get a new set of skills and with every set of

skills, it makes you more appealing to employers. Now imagine how much more appealing you would be to an employer if you had ten new skill sets, or even if you can talk about your university experiences without starting it as “I once studied this course...” At the end of the dayevery year there are thousands of people graduating University, all with similar qualificationsso join a society, have fun, make friends and live life to your utmost- and I assure you that your CV will be bursting full of stories, interests and skills that you will have proven you have- simply by joining a society! How could you not join a society? Still unconvinced? Pop in for a chat and a cup of tea. Andrew

NUS Scotland President •

Welcome to Aberdeen! Regardless of whether you’re studying full-time or part-time, if you’ve come from overseas or just down the road, straight from school or returning to education, you now have the opportunity to have some of the best experiences of your life while making some incredible friends along the way. But by no means will it be easy. Being a student can be just as stressful as it is rewarding. Academic, financial and personal pressures can add up and make life difficult. That’s where Aberdeen University Students’ Association comes in. As a student at Aberdeen, you are automatically a member of the Aberdeen University Students’ Association, which exists to change students’ lives by: •

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Campaigning to end student hardship, so that access to education is based on ability to learn, not the ability to pay. Working to improve learning and teaching, so that students receive a high quality learning experience. Offering advice and support, so you always have a peer to turn to when times

are tough. Organising events and activities, so that you develop transferable skills outside the classroom, which are just as important to employers as those you get in the classroom.

And you are part of an even bigger collective of all 500,000 students across Scotland. Your national union - NUS. NUS Scotland exists to promote, defend and extend your rights as a student, and support Aberdeen University Students’ Association to be as strong and as active as it can be. We have a tough year ahead. We want to make sure that the money government has to spend goes into our pockets now, while we’re studying - not after we graduate. We want to make sure support for student parents and further education students is a right, and not a postcode lottery. We want to fight any increase in top-up fees south of the border, which would end up hitting Scottish students hard. And even then, we have so much more we want to achieve. In the past year, our campaigns have won benefits for all kinds of students in Scotland. • The poorest mature students now have an extra £1,200 and a new independent students bursary. • The poorest young students have an extra £620 through loans and grants. We’ve stopped landlords being able to rip you off when you move out through the introduction of a tenancy deposit scheme

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We won an extra £2m for student parents with a commitment to go much further.

You are now part of those wins because you are NUS Scotland. Of course, we can’t deliver all of this as individuals. Get in touch with your students’ association or myself to get involved in our work. Whether you’re passionate about education, equality, student welfare or the environment, you have a powerful role to play, and NUS is here to make sure the old cliché that the whole is stronger than the sum of its part remains true. Enjoy your time at Aberdeen. Get involved and remember that you are now part of a union that means there will always be someone there to stand up for you, and always someone for you to stand up with. Liam Burns NUS Scotland President

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We are AUSA What is Aberdeen University Students’ Association?

Aberdeen University Students’ Association (AUSA) is an autonomous organisation within the University which exists to represent and support all students of the University of Aberdeen. It is our mission to: provide representation and services for students, run by students, to enhance their experiences and enable students to enjoy and gain more from their University education.

What do we do?

AUSA represents, supports and runs services for students of the University of Aberdeen in several key areas of student life out-with the academic nitty-

gritty. We’re the people behind Freshers Week, AUSA Sport, AUSA Societies, AUSA Joblink and AUSA Volunteering, AUSA Info & Advice, AUSA Education, BookEnds, Aberdeen Students’ Charities Campaign, AUSA Representation, AUSA Welfare, a host of events, campaigns and much, much more! We’re your buddies, your allies and are here to represent you; whether you want to have a stupendous amount of fun, or whether you need someone to help you tackle important issues - we’ve got all sides covered! For everything you’ve

heard about University life, but are yet to experience, we’re the people to come and see!

Aberdeen student is eligible to stand and to vote.

We co-ordinate all of the 50+ affiliated Sports Clubs, 100+ Societies and over 750 class reps active at the University of Aberdeen through our team of Sabbaticals and staff. We also organise numerous events including the massive Freshers’ Fayres; also societies, sports, welfare, accommodation and recruitment fayres, Graduation Balls, parties and theme-nights at venues throughout the city.

• Has overall responsibility for the Students’ Association • Represents the Students’ Association on all matters • Attends University Court to ensure the Students’ Association is getting the best deal for students • Represents the views and positions of the other Sabbaticals and their remits when they’re not present • Is responsible for Gaudie and Aberdeen Student Radio

If you have any enquiries about student life in general - we’re a good place to start.

What do Sabbaticals do?

The “Sabbaticals” are students who have taken a year out of study or have just graduated, with their purpose being to represent YOU, full time. There is the Student President who is responsible for the Students’ Association as a whole, and there are five further Presidents responsible for the wide-ranging remits of the Students’ Association. They are elected annually by you the student in a cross-campus election. Any matriculated University of

Student President

President for Societies & Student Activities

• Coordinating and supporting all societies • Coordination of finances for societies • Creation of new societies and maintenance of existing societies • Initial support for society publicity and events support

President for Welfare & Equal Opportunities

• Coordinating AUSA Welfare Services • Oversees the AUSA Info & Advice Centre

• Oversees the Niteline service • Promotes equal opportunities throughout AUSA and its activities • Supports individual students in university procedures

President for Education & Employability

• Overseeing the training and advising of class reps and School Convenors • Ensuring the quality of teaching and learning is continually improved for students • Researching the current trends in education • Campaigns for the best deal for all students on local and national education issues • Oversees Volunteering & Joblink

President for Sport

• Overseeing the running of all affiliated Sports Clubs • Campaigns for better funding for Sports Clubs • Liaises with BUCS and SUS (British Universities & Colleges Sport & Scottish University Sport) in the coordination of the University of Aberdeen Sports Clubs participating in leagues and competitions

President for Charities

• Overseeing the fundraising team • Coordinating efforts & events across the city’s universities and colleges including the ‘Torcher Parade’ and the ‘Student Show,’ to raise money for good causes

AUSA ONLINE www.ausa.org.uk

AUSA has a brilliant website! Not content with hosting our services in Butchart and Aberdeen Sports Village (ASV) we also have a special place in cyberspace so you can visit us there too! From the comfort of wherever you are, you can peruse part time jobs, look for volunteering opportunities to improve your CV and even keep abreast of the phenomenal events we’ve got going on in and around Aberdeen! While you’re there, why not find somewhere to live or let us know what’s bugging you or vote in our polls? We’ve also got photo and video galleries – let us know if you see a video that’s interesting or cracks you up – we might feature it on the homepage! Our site also allows you to get in contact with Sports Clubs and Societies at the click of a few

buttons so you can make the commitment to do something whenever it suits you! If you ever need advice on health, money or accommodation issues, the Info & Advice pages can point you in the direction of people that can help. You can download recent and past editions of our incredible student newspaper “Gaudie” and use our “What’s On” section to get all of the latest gossip and events from campus and beyond.

New for 2010! – AUSA Online Shop www.ausa.org.uk/shop Over the summer we have been busy developing our Online Shop to bring a wide range of AUSA products to you and to simplify the way you buy tickets for events, memberships and more! We’re always keen to know what you want and would appreciate any feedback or suggestions as to what you’d like us to sell or any improvements we can make to the shop and throughout the website as a whole.

Basically, if you’re ever stuck for something to do between lectures, or if your MSN Messenger buddy has just fallen asleep, why not log onto www.ausa.org.uk and familiarise yourself with the site. Check it out and register TODAY! We’re also on Facebook and Twitter too – why not add us as a friend and follow us for live updates? facebook: search for ‘Aberdeen University Students’ Association’ twitter: @ausatwit

History of the University King’s College, Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen can trace its foundation back to 1495 when a Papal Bull founded this historic University. Its establishment was almost singlehandedly the work of the Bishop of Aberdeen of the time, William Elphinstone. He recognised the need for more doctors, lawyers, teachers and clergy to serve a community that was then far more isolated than it is today. King’s College – or the College of St Mary in the Nativity, as it was first known, was the third University to be established in Scotland,

following St Andrews in 1411 and Glasgow in 1451. Across Britain, only Oxford and Cambridge universities are older.

Marischal College, Aberdeen

In 1596 the Earl Marischal founded a second college and university in New Aberdeen – today’s city centre. The current Marischal College is the second college, built on top of the original buildings at the end of the nineteenth century. The huge building is the second largest granite building in the world, and is now undergoing a huge

refurbishment programme to become the new headquarters for Aberdeen City Council; but the spectacular Mitchell Hall will be used for Graduation Ceremonies once the work is complete. One of the Cities’ proud boasts is that for 267 years Aberdeen had the same number of universities as existed in the whole of England.

The University of Aberdeen It was only in 1858 that the two separate Universities of Aberdeen merged to form one University. Arts and Divinity were taught on the King’s site and Law and Medicine at Marischal. Over the twentieth century teaching has been moved onto the King’s campus with Medicine being moved up to Foresterhill beside Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.

Important People Principal - Professor Ian Diamond FBA FRSE AcSS

Unlike the Chancellor and the Rector, the Principal is a full time member of staff appointed by Court. The Principal is the “Big Daddy” of the University and is responsible for everything the University does - looking after academic issues as well as financial and administrative matters. The Principal is formally the Vice-Chancellor in Scotland, and so he or she is allowed to hand out degrees. Professor Ian Diamond was appointed Principal and ViceChancellor on 1 April 2010. He was previously Chief Executive of the Economic and Social Research Council. He was also Chair of the

Research Councils UK Executive Group (2004-2009) the umbrella body that represents all seven UK Research Councils. Before joining the ESRC Professor Diamond was Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Southampton.

Chancellor - Lord Wilson of Tillyorn

Regarded as the figurehead of the University. Elected by General Council, the position is largely ceremonial. The Chancellor keeps the job until he/she has had enough. The current Chancellor is Lord Wilson of Tillyorn who was Governor of Hong Kong during the mid-80s and early 90s. The Chancellor’s main duty is to confer degrees on behalf of the Senate.

for 3 years and appoint to Court a Rector’s Assessor. Students’ interests are further served at Court by the Student President, ex-officio.

Rector - Stephen Robertson

Your Rector is local comedian Stephen Robertson of Scotland The What? fame. He is a graduate of the University of Aberdeen and has strong links with students and with the University. His career both in Law and in show-business started here with a degree and involvement in Student Show (see Charities section for more!). He is keen to campaign on behalf of YOU and in particular, wants to see increased provision for on-campus social and cultural engagement space. The Rector, an ancient post dating back to the foundation of the University in 1495, has been (since 1860) the students’ representative on University Court. Rectors serve

And, of course - YOU ! Each student is a member of AUSA 19

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Using your handy Campus map (in your Freshers’ Pack you’ll hopefully find your way around campus in no time. Here’s some helpful information about some of the main areas (other than lecture halls and classrooms!) that you’ll become familiar with while you’re here…

Butchart

University Road

Butchart is the NEW home for AUSA! Located

halfway along University Road, this is the one-stop location for AUSA services and departments (except AUSA Sport, which is located in Aberdeen Sports Village) and where everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a coffee, snacks at Alfies Cafe, study, play pool, watch TV, chill out with friends, buy or browse second-hand books – and more! Butchart is THE place to come before, during and after classes where

you can meet friends, take part in group work, join a society, find a job or just relax by playing pool or just chill out on our comfy sofas and get away from it all! We moved here at the end of last term and have been busy kitting out the new place ready for your arrival! We hope you’ll come to love this place and make it your second

home. If there’s ever anything you need – come in and ask – we’ll do our best to help you out! On the first floor to the left you’ll find all manner of treasures along the main corridor. First on the left is the AUSA Info & Advice Centre. Here you will find our friendly staff on hand to answer questions that you might have about just about ANYTHING! Accommodation, Health, Finances - anything you need to know, you can begin by asking here. You can also pick up a range of items such as condoms, security packs and attack alarms too. See AUSA Info & Advice section of AUSA Online – www.ausa.org.uk/infoadvice - for more information Next on the left you will see the AUSA Joblink and Volunteering Centre. Here you can find a part-time job and a volunteering opportunity to make your CV explode with relevant and valuable experience! Register for both the AUSA Joblink & Volunteering services by clicking on the links at AUSA Online – www.ausa.org.uk

Finally, on your left is AUSA Societies Centre: the HQ for the 100+ Societies affiliated with AUSA! Whether you fancy a gossip, need to use the computers, photocopier or check your society’s mail - this is the room for you. It’s also a great place to hold impromptu meetings (get in touch with the Societies Administrator and book first!) Behind this corridor you’ll find the AUSA Student Media centre which houses both the Aberdeen Student Radio (ASR) offices and studios AND the Gaudie (YOUR student newspaper) office. There is also a multi-use space here too, which can be booked for rehearsals, meetings and pretty much anything you want to do! On the 2nd Floor you’ll find the Sabbaticals’ offices, Charities Office and the computer suite (desktops and space for laptops and a classroom printer) and The Charities gang are always busy with something or other, whether it’s Student Show, the “Eureka” Magazine, Torcher Parade, Schools Collections

or other madcap fundraising initiatives - they always welcome a friendly face.

You can get to Hillhead either via Don Street (the ONLY way to go at night) or via the beautiful, but secluded, Seaton Park, which You’ll also find BookEnds second- is fine during the day but it is ill hand bookshop & cafe on the 3rd advised to walk through the park floor (more about that on p56) alone at any time.

Hillhead

The largest collection of student accommodation in Aberdeen, Hillhead is the original student village, complete with shop, launderette, games hall and pub. Wedged between Seaton Park and the River Don with a variety of catered halls and blocks of self-catering flats, Hillhead is a convenient half hour walk from town and 10-15 minutes from campus. The number 20 bus takes you directly into town via Kings Campus.

Foresterhill

Foresterhill Campus is a mere 25-minute walk from Kings Campus (35 mins from Hillhead). It’s here students in Medicine and Biomedical Sciences are based. The University buildings are intermingled with those of the hospital – Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and its associated departments including the new Dental School.

Elphinstone Road

Elphinstone Road runs parallel to the High Street; this is where you’ll find The Hub and Elphinstone Road flats.

High Street

If you are walking through Kings Campus any which way then it is practically impossible to miss the ancient cobbled High Street - a bank, the St. Machar Bar, a bookshop, newsagent, the Auld Toon café, Kilau coffee shop and the Chaplaincy are all here!

Aberdeen Sports Village

Behind King Street and the Bobbin, just off Linksfield Road, you can’t help but see Aberdeen Sports Village - a brand spanking new £28million sports facility developed through partnering bodies Aberdeen City Council, the University of Aberdeen and sportscotland. Included in the complex is a full size indoor football pitch, indoor running straight with throwing and jumping areas, large games hall, squash courts, large fitness suite

and performance gym, exercise studios, sports science facilities and dining and conference areas. The current external running track and football / hockey pitch will be enhanced by a new stand with seating for five hundred. ASV is also home to AUSA Sport. This is where all the manic work to organise and run leagues, fixtures, training and sports events happens.

The Hub

On the ground floor, ShoppingHub includes a number of different retail outlets including the ShopHub convenience store as well as a Subway. The ground floor is also home to Tiki Café, which serves up a range of organic and Fairtrade coffees and treats to enjoy. There are even laptop-friendly sofas and funky computer stations for you to surf the internet. On the first floor you will find “HubGrub”, a veritable plethora of food outlets serving TraditionalGrub (meat and twoveg), OrientalGrub (noodles, rice, curries), Grab-itGrub (create the sandwich of your dreams), ItalianGrub (pasta, pizzas) and

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FastGrub (fruit smoothies, pancakes, fajitas). No matter what you feel like eating, there’s a chance you’ll find it here! Also on the first floor is The Hub’s GlobalHub…an ideal space if you fancy catching up with international news on the plasma screens - if that’s too much like hard work, just relax in one of the incredibly comfy seats and catch up with friends! Student Support Services are on the Ground Floor and The Careers Service are on Floor 2

Student Centre

The University’s new Student Centre is the first point of call for all student services, information and enquiries. Students can drop in any time to get key information or guidance from one of our friendly and experienced Helpdesk Advisers, or make an appointment to see a specialist Adviser from Registry, Careers, Student Learning Service or the Accommodation Office. As well as providing Information on most student-related issues, the Student Centre can check your registration status, prepare student letters, including Bank

letters, provide directions, issue ID cards, help with payment queries – and if the SC can’t help you we will find the people who can! Visit us on the on the ground floor of the Hub during the Welcome Weekend and weekdays or check out our University of Aberdeen Student Centre Facebook page. For more info go to www.abdn.ac.uk/thehub

Student Support Services Life as a student should be a great adventure - exciting, challenging and stimulating. Now and again, it can be difficult – but you don’t have to face it alone. Student Support Services, working closely with the Students’ Association, consists of people whose main role is to support students – the Student Advice & Support Office, the Chaplaincy and the Counselling Service.

Funds for financial assistance for students, including the Childcare Fund, are managed in that Office.

Advice - Tel: (27)3935

The Disability Advisers are Dr Lucy Foley (Head of Student Advice & Support Office and Senior Disability Adviser), Rachel Salmon and Coreen McIntosh. They can advise students who have

The Student Advice and Support Office, in The Hub, Elphinstone Road, offers confidential support, advice and information on a wide range of matters. Staff include Student Support Advisers,

Disability Advisers and International Student Advisers: they do advice, information and support – they don’t do judgmental!

Counselling - Tel: (27)2139 The University Counselling Service in 5 Dunbar Street is a totally confidential service, offering one-to-one meetings with professional counsellors.

Disabilities - Tel: (27)3935

disabilities and assist them, if required, to make application for a Disabled Students’ Allowance.

International students Tel: (27)3935

As an international student you are most welcome not only to the University, but also to the city of Aberdeen and to Scotland as a whole, a country full of history and tradition. We hope you will come to enjoy and participate in our culture, and in turn share your own with your fellow students. There are student support channels specifically for international students, to assist and advise you on any issues you may have. For more information please check the university New Students website, www.abdn.ac.uk/newstudents

Wardens

In each of halls of residence, whether in flats or blocks in Hillhead and in Crombie Johnston/Elphinstone there is a team of Student Resident Assistants (SRA’s) on site to support students and help them feel part of the student community. There are at least 2 for each residence/block – over 40 people to help you settle in. They will offer students information and advice on a variety of issues, introducing

themselves in the first few weeks of term. SRA’s will also encourage you to get involved in the regular events they organise throughout the year.

Hillhead Student Community Centre

A new Student Community Centre adjacent to Adam Smith House at Hillhead opened last September and is available to all residents to drop in for advice or information on a wide range of topics with other support services also operating info sessions from the centre. Student Resident Assistants (SRA’s) are based there whilst on duty, to help students with any queries or problems . The Centre is also a comfortable informal meeting space which can be booked by recognised groups and organisations and which will host a range of smaller scale social events and workshops.

Religion

The University Chaplaincy at 25 High Street caters for people of all faiths and none. The University Chaplain is Easter

Smart, the Assistant Chaplains, Marylee Anderson and David Hutchison. They are available for those who may find themselves struggling with life events, studies, unexpected losses and conflicts, relationships or just making it all fit together. They can help by offering: • Support and a sympathetic listening ear • Hospital visits • A confidential & independent sounding board • Practical care in a crisis • Support for emotional/ spiritual issues • A place to ask spiritual questions and much more They run a Café at Hillhead Halls on Tuesday evenings at 7.30 p.m. serving free tea, coffee and doughnuts. Information is also available from the Chaplaincy about the Honorary Chaplains appointed by other denominations and faiths. You can find more information on their website www.abdn.ac.uk/chaplaincy

The Roman Catholic Chaplaincy is at Elphinstone House, 7 High Street: Father James Claffey OP. There is a mosque at 164 Spital (contact via the Chaplaincy) and a Muslim Prayer Room in Powis Gate.

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The message is that there really are many people who’re here to help you with information and/ or advice. If you have a query or a difficulty – ask somebody, before the difficulty becomes a problem (and, even if it does become a problem, it really is never too late to ask). Details on all the above are on our web pages: www.abdn.ac.uk/central/students

Like a precious gem, the AUSA Info & Advice Centre is a treasure worth hunting for. It is the place to get help for all of university’s little challenges. You’ll be able to get info on private accommodation, advice on housing issues, details of academic appeals and complaints, advice on financial matters, and access to free contraception. If that wasn’t enough to tickle your fancy, you’ll be able to pick up loads of leaflets on everything from mental, physical and sexual health, you can grab your free security pack, buy your own personal attack alarm, send that fax to home, and call university and local services from the Centre for free! Even if you just fancy a chat, the AUSA Info & Advice Centre is the place to be.

you on housing issues, including landlord problems and advice on renting. You can check out our accommodation website -

Accommodation

For loads of useful information and links about living in University halls check out aberdeenuni.spideronline.co.uk/ accommodation/

At the Info & Advice Centre you can access loads of info on available private housing in Aberdeen, from rooms in shared flats to 6 bedroom party pads. All our accommodation is now online, so you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your bed to find that new crib. The Info & Advice Centre can even advise

www.ausa.org.uk/accommodation,

pick up a copy of our Accommodation Handbook for hints and tips or pop in and see us at Butchart for all your accommodation needs. The Info & Advice Centre is the best place to come for unbiased information on student accommodation in Aberdeen. The University accommodates nearly 3000 students each year and has a number of sites on and off campus. See www.abdn.ac.uk/accommodation

or email studentaccomm@abdn.ac.uk

Niteline Tel: (01224) 27 28 29 – niteline@abdn.ac.uk

Niteline is the student run listening and information service. It is staffed from 8am – 8pm every night of term time and is available for all your queries and concerns. No problem is too big or small. Call them for timetable information, taxi numbers, celebrity gossip, cinema times or to talk about any problem you may be having. Niteline will always be a friendly ear.

Money, Money, Money!

When you first arrive at university you can be overwhelmed by the amount of freedom that you’ve been given. Not least financial freedom - or that’s how it seems. The amount of money that you are likely to handle in the next year or so will probably be the biggest you will have had access to so far. With loans and parental contributions to handle and also managing an overdraft and credit facilities that are now open to you, you need to be aware of the pitfalls. A

word of caution: while spending £100 without batting an eyelid is surprisingly easy – bear in mind that to earn that money can take upwards of 20 hours! How do we convince you that it is possible to survive financially as a student? Here are some guidelines: Make a budget to the best of your abilities: We understand that as a student it can be hard to estimate an average weekly income, especially for those who are working and don’t know what hours they will have from week to week. Set down basics such as rent, food, electricity and then work out what is left. Don’t forget to include toiletries and books! Make sure you shop around for your student bank account: Get the best deal you can. Banks

are figting for your business and a loyal student will usually turn into a loyal lifelong customer! On campus there is a branch of the Bank of Scotland open normal business hours. Make sure you get into the habit of opening and checking your bank statement: It’s there to help you keep an eye on what you’ve got and what you’re spending. Don’t ignore them! Avoid ‘split banking’ i.e. keep all your accounts with just one bank. Limit or refuse the credit facilities available to you: Store cards can be an attractive offer but ask yourself whether - even with a discount - is it still value for money when you consider the interest they will add? Especially as several stores around Aberdeen offer student discounts anyway. It doesn’t seem like real money on a plastic card. Pay by cash and you’ll have a more realistic view. Maximise your income: For some, it may be necessary to get a job to supplement your income. You are not alone and AUSA Joblink is a service available to help you find employment. Remember, however, the

University recommends that you work no more than 15 hours a week (sometimes its necessary for students to work more). International students are advised to check whether they have permission to work. If you are taking a job make sure that you get the appropriate tax code. Most employers who are already employing students will know about the P46 and P38 tax forms that will help you make full use of your annual tax-free allowance. Minimise your expenditure: It can be hard to police yourself when you are out shopping. Even when it comes to food, you now have total control over what you buy to eat. Just be realistic about what you really need and try to keep treats to a minimum. Make a list and stick to it. Buy essentials e.g. toilet rolls in bulk when there are offers on (‘Buy One Get One Free’ or ‘3 for 2’, etc) We have a money advisor available, so don’t tuck money worries away in a corner; the problem will probably end up worse if you do. They can help you sort out a realistic budget and help you to consider other options. Appointments can be made through the AUSA Info & Advice Centre.

Additional Sources of income Hardship Fund There is a fund available from the University for students who encounter “unexpected and/or exceptional” financial difficulties. It can’t pay for tuition fees or major living costs, but it assists many students each year. Application forms are available from various places, including the Info and Advice centre, the Medical School and the Student Support office. Some supporting documents (eg. bank statement) will be asked for.

Travel Grants Don’t forget that Scottish students who are supported by SAAS (Student Awards Agency for Scotland) are eligible to apply for repayment of travel expenses at the beginning of the second term, just after Christmas, (under certain conditions). If you travel from home to uni and spend money regularly on bus or train tickets you could get a whole lot of cash back! Full details of the grant plus the form can be downloaded from the SAAS website www.student-support-saas.gov.uk

Keeping Safe In Aberdeen Most of this is common sense ensure it is easily accessible. but we recommend you make • If you think you are being every effort to follow this followed try to get to a advice to keep yourself safe, as public place like a pub, shop prevention is always better than or police station, or even a cure. Fortunately, violent and house with lights on. Call the sexual attacks on students are police on 999. rare, nevertheless nobody should • Seaton Park is the area be complacent. CCTV equipment between the River Don and is in use across campus, across the Chanonry. While it is a the Hillhead Student Village and great place to go during at Crombie-Johnston. the day, try to avoid it in the dark. If you do walk through Here are some top tips for it then make sure you are keeping safe: with a large group of friends, otherwise take a bus or a taxi home. Out and About • If you are threatened, set off • Avoid being out and about your personal alarm, and on your own, especially after make some noise to try to dark. attract attention. Get away • Always try to go home with as quickly as possible and call a friend and if you are alone the police straight away. Try avoid taking short cuts and to remember as much detail stick to busy, well-lit roads. as possible to report to the • Don’t put yourself in a police. situation where you are vulnerable to being attacked. • Always carry a personal Driving attack alarm. These are • Ensure you have enough fuel available from the Info & for your journey and the car Advice centre at Butchart. is well maintained. Always Carry the alarm in your hand carry some cash. or secure to your person and • Keep the doors and windows

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locked especially in slow moving traffic. Park in well-lit and populated areas. Never pick up hitchhikers. Don’t stop if you feel you are being followed, drive to a public place and raise the alarm. Don’t stop to assist a motorist whose vehicle has broken down. Drive on and report the incident by phone. Cycling is often a safer and healthier way to get around get on your bike!

Drug Assisted Rape

• Always be aware of the danger of a stranger spiking your drink: • Don’t leave a drink unattended. • Don’t accept drinks from strangers. • Remember that these drugs are odourless, tasteless and colourless. Only one has a blue dye and this can take 20 minutes to develop and will not show up in coloured drinks. It doesn’t have to be an alcoholic drink that gets spiked – be vigilant with soft drinks too.

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• Install a door chain and viewer. • Don’t open the door until you’re sure who it is. • If the caller claims to be an official, ask for proof of identity. Take time to satisfy yourself that the caller is genuine and if you are unsure ask them to wait or call back later so you can check with the company they claim they are representing. • If you lose keys, or move house, make sure you change the locks immediately.

Looking After Your Health... When you arrive in Aberdeen the University strongly advise registering with a doctor. The Old Aberdeen Medical Practice, which stems from what was the University’s own Student Health Service, is in purpose-built premises just off campus. The staff are friendly and familiar to student needs and concerns. You’ll have the chance to register with the Old Aberdeen Medical Practice at your registration at the start of the session; however, if you already have an existing practice in Aberdeen, you may wish to continue with them.

• Any condition that you consider important The medical practice is open Monday to Friday 8.00am – 6.00pm (the practice may be closed for public holidays – check with them for dates). You can find the Old Aberdeen Medical Practice at 12 Sunnybank Road. To make an appointment, telephone (01224) 486702.

In the past the practice has specifically asked people who suffer from any of the following to make a special point of introducing yourself at the practice itself: • Asthma, Diabetes, Dyslexia, Epilepsy, • Any physical, visual or hearing impairment • Any long-term maintenance medication

Let’s Talk About Sex... One of the overwhelming images of students is that they come to university get excessively drunk and jump into bed with each other for fantastic marathon long sex sessions. Some medical experts might cast doubts over the viability of this stereotype, nonetheless with so many young people crammed together and alcohol flowing it does not seem entirely ridiculous to suggest that some of you will be having sex. Remember though that it is important to only do what you feel comfortable with. For both men and women ‘No’ is a perfectly acceptable

answer and never be afraid to use it whenever and wherever you want to. All of this said it’s time for that inevitable line - use protection every time.

Contraception

You have no doubt heard about contraception because you are educated bright young people! You know that wearing a condom can protect you against HIV and AIDS. You know that it can protect you against other sexually transmitted infections.

FREE CONTRACEPTION IS AVAILABLE FROM AUSA INFO & ADVICE CENTRE - 1st FLOOR BUTCHART CENTRE You now know that free condoms, femidoms, lubricant, dental dams and STI testing kits are available for free from the AUSA Info & Advice Centre on 1st Floor of Butchart, so you might want to drop in and pick up a few. Alternatively, email infoadvice@abdn.ac.uk with your requirements and your home address and we will deliver them to your door (You must use your University email address so we can identify you) Even if you do have protected sex the condom might split, though this is rare. In this event emergency contraceptive (the

‘morning after pill’) is available from your local GP, the local family planning clinic and the A&E department at Foresterhill. You can also buy the contraceptive over the counter in some chemists. It costs between £20-£30. To ensure that the chemist does stock it, it would be advisable to phone ahead. As some women do experience side effects it is important to remember that the emergency contraceptive pill is not an alternative to other planned methods of contraceptive.

Pregnancy

If you think you might be pregnant it is important to get it confirmed as early as possible. Pregnancy testing kits are available to buy from most chemists which allow you to test at home. However, it is still important to get this

confirmed by your GP as these tests are occasionally wrong. It is also important to talk to someone about it, whether that someone is a friend or family member or one of the people from around campus who can listen. AUSA Info & Advice service would be more than happy to listen to your concerns. If, however, you want to get further information and details on the choices available to you then perhaps you would like to contact the family planning clinic.

Useful Contacts:

Genito-Urinary Medicine The Simpson Pavilion Woolmanhill Hospital Aberdeen AB25 1LD Tel: (01224) 555555 Square 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Family Planning Clinic 13 Golden Square Aberdeen AB10 1RH Main Switchboard: (01224) 555120

Sexuality

For some people, arriving at university can be an opportunity to truly discover oneself. This can be an interesting time that triggers a self-awareness, which may lead you to consider your sexual orientation. There are various support and social groups and bodies around campus. For more information please come in and ask at the AUSA Info & Advice Centre or check it out on AUSA Online at www.ausa.org.uk/infoadvice

Know the Score – Drugs Drink and drugs are becoming very much a part of life and very much a part of University culture. It is highly likely that you will come across them throughout your time at University, and find people that both use them and enjoy them. There is a known drug problem in Scotland and like any major city – it exists in Aberdeen too.

abusing them, or supplying them, then you are at risk of facing legal action.

This information is designed to help you make an informed choice about drink and drugs; to let you know the University’s and the law’s view of drugs; their effects; and how to recognise and what to do about a problem.

A criminal record (even mooning under the influence!) can have a very negative impact on your future employability.

AUSA in no way condones drug taking, however it would be foolish to assume that this never happens. Should you find yourself in a position where drugs are, or have been taken, it is important to know what to do.

Drugs and the law

Not only do drugs affect your health, but it can also affect your criminal record. Most drugs are illegal, and if you are caught

The Misuse of Drugs Act states that both the POSSESSION and SUPPLY of controlled drugs is illegal. You should be fully aware of the legal implication of possessing, supplying and taking drugs.

Many substances are highly addictive and users become more and more dependent on them for the same effect. There are loads of people who can help you if you are concerned about yourself or someone you know, and the sooner you seek help the better. Your own GP or Health Service is a good place to start, or anyone who you feel you can trust and talk to.

For further information on drugs and their effects visit www.knowthescore.info

Know the Score – Alcohol Alcohol is something to be enjoyed, and a lot of students certainly do enjoy it! However, it is good to be aware of the guidelines and the risks so that you can choose for yourself how much you want to drink.

Do I have to drink Alcohol?

The simple answer is no. If you don’t drink alcohol, good on you, don’t give into peer pressure from other people to drink. It may seem like everybody in Aberdeen drinks. If you don’t drink, be proud of yourself for being a true rebel. Check out our non-drinking events for Freshers’ week if you want to get away from alcohol. You’re saving yourself a lot of money and sore heads.

How much should I drink?

It is recommended men do not exceed 21 units per week and women do not exceed 14 units per week. Units are NOT glasses! Currently the safe limits for drinking are between 3 - 4 units per day for men and between 2 - 3 units per day for women. If you stick within these limits then there

are no significant risks to your health. However, it is important to remember that drinking only 2 units of alcohol can put you over the legal driving limit and drinking heavily the night before could mean you are still over the limit the next morning. So quite simply, don’t mix driving with alcohol at any time. Everyone can let go from time to time, and everyone can over do it too… and you probably will survive the embarrassment and the hangover. But try to ensure it does not become a habit.

Am I at risk of drink spiking?

Unfortunately there have been incidents of people having their drinks spiked in Aberdeen, it is a growing trend which you and your friends must be aware of. The best way to beat the spikers is to keep an eye on your drink, don’t leave it unattended, and if you think you have had your drink spiked at a bar or club and inform a member of security immediately, keep your friends near you and leave the premises as soon as you can.

With a bit of caution you’ll be fine, keep an eye out and don’t let the drink spikers spoil your fun.

I’m worried about getting too drunk, any advice?

Try having the odd low-alcohol or non-alcoholic drink in between the full strength ones. Pace yourself, so that you’re not ‘under the table’, or dancing on top of the table, hours before closing time. Give yourself time to recover before another drinking session. Know your own limits. Alcohol affects different people in different ways, for example smaller, lighter people may feel the effects more - you only have to drink as much as you want to. Its always a good idea to make sure you’ve eaten a proper meal before going out drinking, as the effects will be magnified on an empty stomach.

What are the risks of drinking alcohol?

Heavy drinking over a long period of time can damage your health. Common related illnesses include raised blood pressure, coronary heart disease, liver damage and cancers of the mouth and throat. It can also result in psychological and emotional problems for yourself and those around you. Sometimes drink can become a

problem and you may feel your drinking is getting out of control or have concerns about someone you know. There is support available and help if you need it. Pop into the AUSA Info & Advice Centre on 1st Floor of Butchart for more details or for more information on alcohol visit www.drinkaware. co.uk We’d encourage all students to be respectful of the communities in which they live – neighbours and their property – especially when making their way home after a night out – not all residents are students. Also, be aware of personal safety (you and your friends’) when walking home from town or the latest party.

Smoking

Smoking is an old fashioned habit and is in the process of becoming taboo in Scotland with the introduction of the public ban of smoking. All University premises including halls of residences are no smoking areas. Smoking is not good for you – it causes a whole host of health problems, costs a fortune, is addictive and smells. For more information on smoking, the ban and how to stop visit www.cleartheairscotland.com or www.nhs.uk/smokefree

www.ausa.org.uk/joblink AUSA Joblink is located on the main corridor on the 1st Floor of Butchart. It provides students with links to quality employers including information and advice, part-time work, temporary opportunities and full time jobs. We have over 1,000 employers registered with our service, which means we can put you in touch with companies, who have suitable vacancies. Students are required to register with us before they can access and apply for vacancies. All information provided is stored in compliance with the Data Protection Act 1998. AUSA Joblink offers:

Website Access

Joblink gives you 24/7 access to our student friendly jobs throughout the year and a wide variety of useful links.

Resources & Information

We recognise the importance of balancing a part-time job whilst studying and we will give you as

much help as possible. We can offer guidance on making job applications, C.V’s and interview tips. We can also support and advise you on employment issues, income tax, National Minimum Wage and National Insurance numbers.

Virtual AUSA Joblink

AUSA Joblink has gone Virtual! if you’ve got a query and can’t make it into the office, then you can post your queries for instant answers in our new on-line chat room. Our AUSA Joblink Co-ordinator will be on hand to answer your queries about finding part-time and vacation work whilst at University. AUSA Joblink also offer advice on employment-related issues, so if you are looking for advice on pay, hours, holidays etc.... please feel free to ask. Keep an eye on the website for dates and times of our online chats. AUSA Joblink also has computers you can use to search for vacancies

on our website and staff are on hand to assist should you need any help.

Opportunities of the Week Once you have registered with AUSA Joblink, you will be placed onto our e-mail service and receive a weekly e-mail with our opportunities of the week.

Recruitment Fayres

AUSA Joblink holds 2 Recruitment Fayres a year giving employers with current vacancies the chance to meet students who are looking for work. Our Recruitment Fayres are held in Butchart– there’s one in the winter term and another in the summer term. These events are usually very popular so make sure you get there early and don’t forget to bring your C.V.!

AUSA Joblink Butchart Centre University Road Old Aberdeen AB24 3UT

Opening Hours:

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm Tel: 01224 272828 Fax: 01224 272977 Email: joblink@abdn.ac.uk Web: www.ausa.org.uk/joblink

www.ausa.org.uk/volunteering Volunteering allows students to contribute to their local community, meet different people, make new friends and even get that all important work experience you might need for a new job. It is a two way process, benefiting both the volunteer and the community or organisation they are working with.

Why Volunteer?

Volunteering helps an individual acquire a different outlook on life and to find out how their community exists and operates. It is an opportunity to do something worthwhile to help others within the local community. Volunteers will acquire and develop skills which can have a positive influence on their career choice and also allows students to gain valuable work experience, helping them find a job after University. Moreover, it can provide work related references for CVs. At AUSA Volunteering, we have a whole range of voluntary

opportunities seeking volunteers. Have a look at our online database to see what opportunities would suit you at: www.ausa.org.uk/volunteering

MV Award

The MV Award is available to those aged 16 to 25. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a way of recognising the amount of hours donated by young volunteers with awards given for 50, 100 and 200 hours of volunteering. The 200 hour award is an Award of Excellence that is signed personally by Alex Salmond, the First Minister of Scotland! MV Awards are suitable for new and existing volunteers. You can include retrospective hours, i.e. we can count some of the hours you have already done! You can also carry your hours across any voluntary activity throughout Scotland (great if you move away to study!) Simply pick up a registration pack from AUSA Volunteering.

SA Award

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If you are over 25, you can still get recognition for the volunteering hours you do. Simply pick up a registration pack from AUSA Volunteernig.

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In addition, if you have completed the MV Award, continue logging your hours and you will get a SA certificate.

We are always on the look out for new, innovative volunteering projects to support and, as long as you can involve lots of students in your project we would be happy to hear your ideas.

AUSA Volunteering Opportunities

www.ausa.org.uk/volunteering/ internal AUSA also has a whole range of internal voluntary opportunities which students can get involved with. These opportunities are varied and are spread over a whole range of different activities so there will be something to suit everyone which will, in turn, help you get more involved in student life from day one. Choose from any of the following: • • • • • • • •

Why not start your own Volunteering project?

To find out more about any of the above volunteering opportunities pop into AUSA Volunteering on the first floor of the Butchart Centre.

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AUSA Education Class Representatives What is a Class Representative? A Class Rep is an elected position, which provides the link between the student body, the University and the Students’ Association. Class Representatives are elected by their peers within their class or course programme. As a Class Rep, your responsibility is to listen to the views and concerns of fellow students within the course or subject you represent. It is then your responsibility to highlight these concerns to your course co-ordinator so that these can be resolved satisfactorily. The Class Rep has the potential opportunity to offer constructive criticism, improve courses, the quality and methods of teaching and assessment methods. Communicating regularly with the Students’ Association, President for Education & Employability & School Conveners is also vital for your role so students can be represented at the University Committee level.

Who can be a Class Rep? Any student registered on a course at the University can represent their class. It is essential that you are approachable and personable, so that your classmates feel they can involve you in their discussions of the course. What time and commitments will I have to make? • Liaise with your fellow Class Reps; your School Convener and Students’ Association; attend departmental Staff/ Student Liaison Committees (one per half session) and raise student concerns over relevant issues. • Keep physical and mental records of meetings and other activities that you attend. • Let your class know how to contact you by either having your information on a departmental notice board or passing out your University email address. • Your role is to help students in the areas relating to their

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course. If students approach you with other concerns it is your role to point them in the right direction. Complete Surveys and post regularly to the Class Reps WebCT site.

What will I get out of it? • A good working knowledge of formal meetings • Build up a good relationship with staff members in your department • Get to meet lots of other students • Develop negotiation skills and skills of arbitration • Influence decisions that are made about the future of your course & University • Great addition to your C.V.! • Rewarding training to help bring out the best in you!

School Convener What is a School Convener? A School Convener is a student who represents the interests of fellow students in their degree area. This is an elected position, whereby the key-role of the Convener is a communication link between students within a School, the University and the

Students’ Association. School Conveners assist in the running of the Class Representative System and are responsible for dealing with problems that Class Reps have or complaints about Class Reps themselves. Each School Convener works closely with the Students’ Association and the President Education & Employability in the execution of education policy issues within and out-with the Association. Who can be a School Convener? Ideally the School Convener should be enthusiastic, confident and able to argue on behalf of the students to the appropriate department and the University. They also need to be approachable to students to ensure the system works effectively. The conveners will receive quality training from the Students’ Association which will build on existing skills, in order to master all that is required to be an effective student representative. What commitments will I have to make as Convener? Being a School Convener requires about three hours

a week and also a natural enthusiasm for the job. The Convener must attend regular meetings and also deal with queries and problems from students within the School or Graduate School they represent. Here are some of the Committees that the Convener will attend over the course of the year: • Senate • Education Committee • AUSA Council • Staff/Student Liaison Committee Meetings • Relevant Department meetings What will I get out of it? Apart from the usual attributes that such a position holds, a range of communication, planning, organisational and representative skills that will prove useful for the rest of your career will be gained – and an insight into the internal workings of the Students’ Association and the University. For more information about being a School Convener or a class rep, please contact:

Megan Mchaney President for Education & Employability Tel: 01224 272965 E-mail: pres.education@abdn.ac.uk

AUSA Postgraduate Online Community The AUSA Postgraduate Online Community is open to any postgraduate student and aims to provide a place for postgraduates to meet, discuss, share ideas and information as well as a link between many of the services AUSA offers. Created and managed by the four Postgraduate Representatives, in conjunction with the Education committee, the site is managed by postgrads for postgrads. All YOU need to do is log on at https://www. abdn.ac.uk/webct/login/ with your university username and password and the Online Postgraduate Community should appear as one of your “courses”. If you can not log-on or the Postgraduate Community does not appear please contact ausa@ abdn.ac.uk and we will ensure you are registered.

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Gaudie is a newspaper, which relies on a team of enthusiastic, hard working students to produce it. Whether you are interested in being an editor, a writer, a columnist, a photographer, a cartoonist or anything else for that matter, get involved with

the Gaudie team as they strive to put this university back on the journalistic map. Gaudie is also available online at www.gaudieonline.com where you have the chance to discuss and comment on articles, submit your own and take an in depth and up to date look at what’s going on in and around campus.

Contact Gaudie

email: gaudie.editor@abdn.ac.uk or by phone on (01224) 272980. Visit Gaudie at our stall in the Freshers’ Fayre or in the Gaudie office, 1st Floor of the Butchart Centre.

Aberdeen Student Radio

www.abdn.ac.uk/asr or www.aberdeenstudentradio.com or www.aberdeenstudentradio. org It’s On! Aberdeen Student Radio (ASR) is the university’s very own radio station run entirely by the students of Aberdeen. This onlinebased radio station is the easiest to tune into so if you’ve got a computer - or one of those fancy phones -you can join the party anytime, anywhere! We broadcast 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from Butchart - the station plays a wide range of music (so check out our radio schedule) and covers a wide range of student activities and events. Don’t miss out – get involved with ASR! We’re also looking for local talent to get involved with our up and coming fundraising

events, so if you think you’ve got the perfect idea for events email our very own Events Coordinator: events@ aberdeenstudentradio. org. Even if you just want a good night out for as little as £3 entry, look out for Aberdeen Student Radio’s events or get in touch and open up some amazing possibilities. If you want to get involved with this unique broadcasting opportunity, then drop into the Volunteering Centre in Butchart Centre. There are plenty of positions from events team, marketing positions and of course, hands up who wants trained to be a DJ?!

evening shows right through until midnight. With a range of shows from Electric, Dance, Pop, Classic Rock, and Heavy Metal to the more thought-provoking talk shows, ASR is your radio station. Show your support this year by listening in!

ASR brings you the widest variety of shows and there’s something here for everyone. You can expect to be woken up to the Aberdeen Student Radio’s own Daily show which brings up to date national news, campus news and a substantial gig guide, then loosen up during the day with a packed lunch programme which plays live in and around Butchart and in The Hub. Later, widen your musical tastes with our new variety of

Aberdeen Students’ Charities Campaign www.ausa.org.uk/charities Donate Online at www.justgiving.com/ascc The Aberdeen Students’ Charities Campaign is a collection of highly enthusiastic students from Aberdeen and beyond. The campaign has been in existence for over 85 years and has grown bigger and better each year. Most students take part in at least one of our events during their time at university due to the wide variety of fundraising events that we run. Over the past year we raised over £123,000 for over 50 charities, groups and projects in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire. Many people think that raising money involves standing on street corners rattling a tin, but there is so much more to it than that and most importantly it can be so much fun. Our events include everything imaginable such as pub crawls, firewalks, schools collections, rag raids, ceilidhs, galas, publicity stunts…the list is endless! We are always looking for new ideas for events. Everything is considered so

please don’t be shy and come and join in! Being part of the Charities Campaign is something that is not only a huge amount of fun, but also looks great on your CV!

Student Show

www.studentshow.co.uk The Student Show is Charities’ most successful fundraising event each year. Raising over £40,000 each year - it is known for being Aberdeen’s biggest selling show and one of the most successful charity musicals in the country. The show is unique as it is written, performed and organised by students and Alumni. Many Alumni who have appeared at HMT in Student Show have gone on to further careers in show business - on stage and screen. Your current rector, Stephen Robertson began his career in comedy and formed the trio ‘Scotland The What?’ as a result of doing Show! It is a unique way to raise money for charity, appear on one of the world’s best stages - in one of the world’s most beautiful theatres - and show off to thousands! As well as make life-long friends.

Torcher Parade

Unlike an alternative spelling of its name would suggest, The Torcher Parade is enormous fun. But what is it? Well it is a Torch-lit Parade through the streets of Aberdeen and is one of our biggest events. It is also the ‘piece de resistance’ of Charities Fortnight in April. ‘Torcher’ is famously known as the largest torch-lit procession in Europe, usually involving in the region of 2000 students from across the city in fancy dress and over 40 decorated floats. It is extremely well known and loved by the locals and usually attracts around 50,000 people of all ages who line the route and give us their spare change. It brings the main streets of Aberdeen to a complete standstill and is one of the highlights of the city’s cultural calendar.

Eureka!

‘Eureka!’ is our Rag Mag and is a highly entertaining publication, which is distributed across Aberdeen and the surrounding area. If anyone would like to contribute material for next year’s ‘Eureka’, work starts in the first term and everything will be looked at.

Jailbreak

The idea of this event is basically to get as far away from Aberdeen in 36 hours without spending any money. An impossible task? Not at all! Over the past few years, contestants have made it to France, Belgium, Holland, Austria, Spain and even the USA and New Zealand, raising thousands of pounds in sponsorship at the same time.

Fashion Show

For all those who want to join the high society circles of Aberdeen, the Fashion Show is your stepping stone to success. With top brands, vintage retailers, models, DJ’s and the hottest of the hot spectators, what could be a better way to ensure that you become Aberdeen’s most important person to know?! Oh and did anyone mention that those Champagne cocktails were divine?!

Race to Paris/Three Peak Challenge/Rag Raids

Jailbreak (above) isn’t the only event that allows you to venture away from ‘The Granite City’; we also take part in Rag Raids with other University Rags (Charity Groups) around the country. In addition to raids, look out for our new events such as Race to Paris and the Three Peaks Challenge.

Gala Saturday

Gala Saturday involves a stage set up in the city centre on which numerous acts including University societies and local groups perform. The event attracts loads of passing shoppers, who are more than willing to stop and watch the day’s events, and eventually part with their cash. On top of these favourites, Aberdeen Students’ Charities Campaign will be running many more events throughout the year with the aim of raising £100,000. For more details of any of the events check out the website www.ausa.org.uk/charities or email charities@abdn.ac.uk

BookEnds – Second-hand Bookshop

Based on the 3rd Floor of Butchart BookEnds now gives you the opportunity to buy and sell second-hand Books (fiction, non-fiction), CDs and DVDs and sit and enjoy a drink and/or a snack in the cafe! You can get the course textbooks you require at a fraction of the price compared to buying them new or make some money back by selling your unwanted items too. A percentage of the price goes to the campaign and you get the rest! You get your unwanted books, etc sold and money is raised for charity at the same time - result! So why not lose yourself in a book sometime? Our brand new bookshop/ cafe is ready for you to browse while we brew!

www.ausa.org.uk/societies There are over 100 societies at the University of Aberdeen. These range from course related societies - providing you with additional support during your education – to those societies whose aims are to provide fun extra curricular activities to make the student experience all the more memorable. The Societies are run by students for students, and are supported strongly AUSA - providing services including financial assistance, equipment and transport.

Give It A Go!

Last year we introduced a new scheme to allow you to come and try your hand at some of our many societies available before making the commitment to join!

Throughout Freshers’ Week 2010 and beyond there will be sessions all over campus designed to give you a taste of what life within a society is like! There will be instructions and more information in the AUSA Societies Handbook and at www.ausa.org.uk/societies If you happen to hit upon an idea for a society then why not start one! Just check out www.ausa.org. uk/societies for more information on how to. The societies themselves can also be found at the Freshers’ Fayre on Wednesday 22nd September, which will be jam-packed with the societies all looking for you to sign up and join them and for detailed society-bysociety information and contact details check out your AUSA Societies Handbook! Below are the societies currently affiliated with AUSA - something for everyone! (List is correct at time of print – but check out www.ausa.org.uk/societies for up-to-date info

AUSA Societies 2010-11 Ab Fab Accountancy Society African Partnership Group Agricultural Society Amnesty International Anime & Manga Anthropology Society Archaeology Society Art Society Bahai society Baking Society BeCycle Society Big Band Society Biomedical Sciences Buddhist Society Capoeira Society Catholic Society Celtic Society Centre Stage ChemSoc Chinese Society Christian Union Cinergi Computer Science Society Concert Band Conservation Society Conservative & Unionist Creative Writing Society Dance Society Economics Society Education Society Egyptian Society Electro Propaganda Engineering Society English Society European Society Expedition Society Fashion Society F.I.L.M. Society

First Aid Forestry Society Formula Student Society French Society Friends of Childreach International Friends of MĂŠdecins Sans FrontiĂ¨res Gaming Society Geography Society Geological Society German Society Gilbert & Sullivan Society Greek and Hebrew Society (FOLDED) H.E.L.P Hispanic Society History Society History of Art Society Humanist Society International Students Society Indian Society Italian Society Jewish Society Juggling Society Kazakh Society Labour students society Law Society Leaf & Loam Society Legal Research Liberal Democrats LLM Society Malt Whisky Society Marrow Mature Student Forum Medical Humanities Medical Sciences MedSoc MedSin Mooting Society Muslim Society Nippon-Connections Nordic Society North American Student Society

Ogston (surgical) Oil, Gas and Energy Society Opera Society Paintball Philosophy Society Photography Society Physics Society Politics & IR Society Polish Society Postgraduate Society Psychology Society Real Ale Society Revelation Rock-Gospel Choir Rock and Metal Society Role-Playing Association (AURA) Romanian Society Russian Speaking Society Saudi Society Scottish Dance Society Scottish Nationalist Society Scout and Guide Society SCROLL Society Secular, Humanist and Atheist Society Shared Planet Society Socialist Workers Student Society Sociology Society Story-Telling Society START Enterprise Stop The War Society SWAG Swing Dancing in Aberdeen Tamil Society Treading the Boards Society Unicef on Campus Society UNYSA (United Nations Youths & Student Association Wilderness Medical Society Yoga Society Zoology Society

Welcome to Aberdeen University and the sporting opportunities available here. AUSA Sport is responsible for co-ordinating sport and organising events, both within this University and against others. The Sports Union consists of the President for Sport, two Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer, a Blues Secretary and a further twelve members who are all elected in annual crosscampus elections. Sport at Aberdeen University is tremendously varied and with over 50 sports clubs affiliated to AUSA Sport - the opportunities available to you are vast. Our clubs cater for all standards, whether you are an experienced and successful athlete, a recreational participant, or a complete beginner. In fact, coming to University is one of the best opportunities for you to try new, diverse and sometimes unusual sports. In addition to our sports clubs, AUSA Sport run many events throughout the year, in which you are encouraged to participate. These

include the very popular intramural sports leagues and oneday events as outlined later in the Sport Union Events section. Sport doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t only provide a welcome break from your studies; it also contains a popular social aspect. As a member of a sports club you not only participate in your chosen sport, but also have the opportunity to meet many new people and make new friends. Most clubs regularly socialise after training and events, in addition to which the Sports Union organises various sports nights throughout the year at local nightspots, which are always very lively events and allow all our different clubs to party together. For further information on this, or any other sporting matter, please do not hesitate to drop into the Sports Union Office at ASV or e-mail the President for Sport at pres.sport@abdn.ac.uk.

We wish you all the best for your time at the University of Aberdeen and hope that you are able to take part in and enjoy all the sports that are on offer.

AUSA Sport Events

Throughout the year there are numerous events organised by AUSA Sport and as many students as possible are encouraged to participate. Our year kicks off when our First Years Sports Day, followed by the physical Iron Man. After the Christmas holidays, things begin to get pretty hectic in the AUSA Sport office! Once we’ve recovered from February’s Sports Union Ball, we have the City of Aberdeen Universities’ Boat Race with the Robert Gordon University (RGU), Superteams and the Granite City Challenge, again against RGU and finishing that term off with the second year running Fun Modern Pentathlon. Things certainly do not wind down in the summer term as we host Football 6’s, the final of the Intra-mural league and Rugby 7’s and finish off how we started with a grilling Iron Man. Every year is busy, eventful and fun for AUSA Sport, and we hope to see you getting involved

AUSA Sports Ball

This prestigious annual event is the pinnacle of the sporting year celebrating sporting excellence at the University of Aberdeen. It comprises the presentation of the Blues awards (the highest accolade awarded to a student in recognition of outstanding sporting excellence) and the trophy awards to individuals and clubs. 600 sports club members and individuals who have excelled in their chosen sport attend the annual ball. The night is always one to (try and) remember so harass your club early in order to get a ticket and be the envy of all your friends!

City of Aberdeen Universities’ Boat Race

The boat race is one of many inter-varsity events that happen throughout the year. The University of Aberdeen has only lost twice in the race’s history. Watch out this year as Aberdeen continues to dominate the River Dee as both of the City’s Universities pit their wits against each other on the water! The boat race is followed by the everpopular Boat Race Ball. The Granite City Challenge

Another day of sporting competition against RGU, which the University of Aberdeen proudly won in 2010! Any sports team that has a rival at RGU takes part at various locations throughout the city. This year we hope to extend it to 35 sports. The day of rivalry is followed by an evening presentation and a guaranteed legendary night out. Get ready with the chant “RGWho?!”

Superteams

Since its face-lift, Superteams has become the ultimate test of mental agility, strategy, physical endurance, and the year’s toughest test of BANTER! Last year’s event comprised many various weird, wacky and sporty and non-sporty activities and a couple of secret events disclosed on the day. Superteams is the biggest sporting event on campus all year. All you need is: a team of 7 with at least 3 members of the opposite sex, and some old trainers! There’s no need to be even slightly sporty to take part in this event! This is not something you get the chance to do anywhere else!

Football 6s

Now in its 10th year, the football 6s is the biggest one-day football event that we host. Football 6’s involves twenty-five teams in fierce (but good humoured!) competition on King’s playing field. Competition for places is tight, so get training now and keep your eyes peeled for entry forms just before Easter.

Rugby 7s

This is an annual event held at King’s in May. The perfect preparation for your upcoming exam studies is a day filled with rugby, burgers and beer! Groups of seven boys, some travelling from other Universities, battle it out to be the prize rugby boys of the University. Even if you are not playing, why not come along and enjoy the carnival experience? (i.e. beer tent, Pimms on the Pitches).

Iron Man

How fit are you? This is an action packed day, putting your body to the test. It’s a modified Triathlon, consisting of a 1K swim, a 10K Row and a 10K Run. This will be the third year running, with the event happening twice a year. Anyone and everyone can take

part, as an individual or as a team of 3, where each team member takes a sport. Can you beat the Sabbatical team?

Fun Modern Pentathlon

Modern Pentathlon consist of the 5 sports: swimming, fencing, rifle shooting, running and horse riding. This event is open to everyone and anyone. It can be done as an individual or as a team. As the name suggests, this event is all about fun, and trying new things.

First Year Sports Day

Most of you have just been at the top of the social ladder at school, now you are part of University and school has been put behind you but we thought it would be good to take you back to your school days, with a day full of fun. All the old school sports day events with a twist and a few new school races to get your teeth in too. Look out for this!

Intra-Mural Sport

AUSA Sport offers students the opportunity to participate in competitive sport in addition to, or instead of, club activity. Our intra-mural leagues are open to all students of all

standards regardless of sports club membership. It is the responsibility of teams to select the team members, generally comprising friends, flatmates, hall friends, the random bloke you met in the pub last week and any top quality players that you managed to swipe from teams from the previous season! If you cannot make up a full team, don’t worry; you still have the opportunity to participate! The AUSA Sport office will take names of interested individuals and small groups, and combine them (in the order received) to form appropriately sized teams. The leagues that are running in 2010-11 are: • 6 a-side Football • 11 a-side Football • 5 a-side Football • Squash • Basketball • Badminton • Bowling • Pool • Indoor Cricket Entry forms are available from the AUSA Sport office and leagues run subject to demand For further information about any aspect of the Sports Union

please feel free to drop into the office or e-mail any enquiries to pres.sport@abdn.ac.uk. University life is the best opportunity to try new sports, join teams and make friends so take this opportunity and join a sports club today!

Trophy Awards

Blues Bowl - Presented to the freshman or woman who has made an outstanding contribution to their sport in their first year at University. The AJM Edwards Memorial Award - Awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to AUSA Sport over a number of years. Centenary Cup - This cup is presented to an individual or team who excels in a single event during the previous sporting season. The Sandy Morrison Memorial Trophy - Presented to an individual who has performed to an exceptionally high level at his or her chosen sport. The Allender Memorial Trophy - This is awarded to the most deserving club at the discretion of the Blues Committee, which consider competitive

performances, as well as fundraising, social events, training and tours. Basically, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s our club of the year trophy.

Blues

The prestigious AUSA Sport Blues are awarded to sportsmen and women who have reached the highest level in their field. 2009 -10 was no exception to the immensely high level of applications received every year. Students who manage to balance a full-time degree whilst playing sport at Scottish and British University level (with some representing their country at full international level) is a tremendous feat - demonstrating the exceptional sporting talent within the University of Aberdeen. Find us at: AUSA Sport Aberdeen Sports Village Linksfield Road Aberdeen Telephone the office on 01224 438971 or the President for Sport on 01224 438970 or Fax: 01224 438974 or email pres.sport@abdn.ac.uk - or visit our website at www.ausa.org.uk/sport

& ETHICS Britain goes local and carbon neutral and so does the Aberdeen University Student’ Association. With lots of green spaces, a botanical garden and plenty of wildlife across campus we take pride in these areas and do our best at their upkeep for you. We love recycling. The university provides recycling facilities in your halls of residence and across campus. www.abdn.ac.uk/ estates/environment/about/ documents/Recyclingleaflet.pdf

big bag of vegetables for only £6! We are a co-operative run purely by volunteers. Interested? Come join us at Butchart on Wednesdays from 12:00 - 14:00. Also you can email us at vegbagscheme@abdn.ac.uk

In addition to the environmental aspects that we hold dear, we are involved in international awareness campaigns relating to pressing development, moral and ethical issues.

AUSA Student Organic Vegetable Garden We’ve gone organic. AUSA is maintaining a wonderful allotment for students to use and AUSA VegBag Co-operative grow vegetables and herbs. The You are what you eat! Mass VegGarden raises awareness of the produced, inorganic, unsustainable importance of the environment, and tasteless? We say no! The and sustainable living by providing VegBag Co-operative is a studenta relaxing social space for students, run scheme that provides students with talks and workshops for all to with organic, local (when possible) enjoy. Contact and tasty vegetables every week! veggarden@abdn.ac.uk for more Become a member and get your information.

AUSA Student Climate Challenge

AUSA Wildlife Garden AUSA provides a beautiful haven for animals, birds and students! Student volunteers maintain a small Garden behind CrombieJohnston halls, put on educational events and generally promote conservation and biodiversity across campus with the project. Contact wildlifegarden@abdn.ac.uk for more information.

A Fairtrade University

The University is an accredited Fairtrade University with the promotion of Fairtrade products seen across campus. AUSA in particular works with the University to promote Fairtrade and also attempts to use Fairtrade products in all its activities. See www.abdn.ac.uk/fairtrade

The Student Climate Challenge aims to provide students studying at the University of Aberdeen with the tools and knowledge to start cutting their carbon emissions in every aspect of their lives. The tools will impact in their homes, on their diets and in their travel in the move towards a low-carbon student community. See www.ausa.org.uk/ climatechallenge for more information For more information or to get involved email to enviroethics@abdn.ac.uk or look at AUSA website www.ausa.org.uk/ environmentethics Volunteering details for all three projects are available at www.ausa.org.uk/volunteering

10:10

AUSA has signed up to 10:10 in December 2009. Make a pledge and cut YOUR emissions by 10% in 2010. See www.1010global.org/ uk for further information

Culture in Aberdeen Performing Arts Venues Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre Bridge of Don www.aecc.co.uk 01224 824824 The AECC hosts a variety of Exhibitions and Conferences. The fun does not stop there, however, as it is also used for popular and traditional music concerts as well. The AECC is situated just outside the city and is easy to get to by public transport… The Red Line buses on King Street (Number 1 & 2) will take you there.

His Majesty’s Theatre

Rosemount Viaduct www.boxofficeaberdeen.com 01224 641122

Audiences have been flocking to HMT for a healthy dose of culture since it opened in 1906. In short, HMT is THE place to witness all things theatrical in Aberdeen. Musicals, Plays, Opera, and Comedy all feature regularly on the agenda. One of the biggest shows in HMT each year is the annual Aberdeen Students’ Charities Campaign’s Student Show, which is a registered must see so make sure you buy your tickets early!

The Lemon Tree 5 West North Street www.boxofficeaberdeen.com 01224 641122 The Lemon Tree is a vibrant multidisciplinary music and arts venue with a flexible café music/comedy space and a studio performance theatre. Recently rescued from closure by Aberdeen Performing

Arts (they also run HMT and the Music Hall), The Lemon Tree is bouncing back with a wide selection of drama, comedy, music and dance. It also has a thriving education programme and a lively cafe/bar. They also have a Jazz lunch on a Sunday. Delicious.

Aberdeen Music Hall

Union Street www.boxofficeaberdeen.com 01224 641122 The Music Hall is Aberdeen’s premier concert hall venue. Located in the heart of the city centre the Music Hall plays host to a wide variety of concerts, performances, shows and events. From classical concerts to contempary comedy the Music Hall has something for you. Also houses Aberdeen Box Office.

Aberdeen Arts Centre 33 King Street 01224 635208 www.aberdeenartscentre.org.uk The Arts Centre is one of the most

important community venues in the city. Run almost entirely by volunteers, it hosts many of Aberdeen’s amateur dramatic performances in its theatre and also runs regular art exhibitions.

Art Galleries Aberdeen Art Gallery Schoolhill Telephone: (01224) 523 700 The Art Gallery houses important collections of fine and applied art and offers an exciting programme of exhibitions and events. Traditionalists should be warned that priority is given to contemporary art. Well worth a free wander around. Queens Road Gallery 15 Queens Road Telephone: (01224) 322 558 Contemporary abstract art, ceramics and sculpture, all Scottish. Exhibitions change every 6 – 8 weeks. Rendezvous Gallery 100 Forest Avenue Telephone: (01224) 323 247 Another gallery mainly featuring contemporary Scottish art, notably Gordon Bryce RSARSW, Jack Morocco and Ann Patrick along with art deco and art nouveau antiques. The exhibitions change monthly.

PUB & CLUB GUIDE check... Pool tables check... Food check... Cheap drinks check... Cocktails check...Quiz check... and lots more!

** OFFICIAL FRESHERS’ WEEK PARTNER ** JP’s University Bar and Grill 10 Littlejohn Street (1)

It’s better than Kings and Queens, it’s better than Diamond rings… WILDCATS…WILDCATS! That’s right folks - Aberdeen’s Best Student Bar 2009/10 is all that and more! It’s located on Littlejohn Street so if you live in halls the No.20 bus drops you off right outside - preventing perspiration and the effort of walking up Kilimanjaro and back to wet your whistle (“wet your whistle” - my Granddad wrote that bit!). Anyways, back to business - what the hell goes on in this place? Well, it’s best described as a twisted mix of VAN WILDER & OLD SKOOL Vs SKINS any place that prides itself on nights such as NAKED THURSDAY and BEER PONG MONDAY plus blasting out infamous cocktails like THE RED EYE (which is graced with a raw egg) has to be twisted don’t worry though it also blesses us with the staple diet of normal bar activities such as ... DJ’s check...Live Bands check... Live Sport

JP’s is home to many of our lovely sports teams and societies so, like Cheers, if you are planning on joining a club - “Every one will know your name.” Basically, it’s a top place to hang out with friends and be merry before you put on your dancing shoes and head along to one of the many Discotheques P.S Top credit crunch tip - there’s also always loads of discount and freebie passes at JP’s for the fore-mentioned discotheques so say hello to the bar staff (or wildcats as they like to be known) and say “good bye queue - hello VIP!” Best bits: It’s a student bar that no student night out should be without! Worst bits: It closes at midnight/1am!

The Bobbin

King Street (at the end of University Road) The Bobbin used to be a quiet bar populated by students emancipating themselves from Crombie-Johnston Halls. Now it is a hotbed of activity featuring the aforementioned demographic along with some hard drinking sporty types. It’s also a lot more yellow than it once was and has a video jukebox. Lots of burgers are available for purchase along with a few more healthy options. When the rugby boys are in, it seems like a massive stag

do - lots of drinking and shouting. They also show live sport! Best Bits: Cheap drink with a yellow card, close to campus, always reasonably busy, shows live sports, an entertaining pub quiz on a Sunday and beautiful barmaids too! Worst Bits: Can be a bit too claustrophobic at times, especially when they’re showing football. You also have to wait ages to play pool.

Café Drummond (20) Belmont Street

This is a hub of indie. One of THE places to go for live music in Aberdeen – lots on and lots to choose from. It’s a great place to go if you’re a lady, as the ratio on my last count was 5 boys to 1 girl! However, there’s not much in the way of décor but being a live music venue that shouldn’t be the main concern. Best Bits: Superb live bands and a good friendly atmosphere. Amazing “Battle of the Bands” competition. Worst Bits: Not many seats, can get sweaty and warm when busy

Cheerz (30)

2-8 Exchange Street Cheerz is the premier gay bar in Aberdeen. It features drag queens presenting pub quizzes and Karaoke nights. There is also a pole in the middle of the stage if you fancy a dance! It’s not in the nicest part of town so be careful, but if you’re that way inclined, Cheerz is a must-see!

The Hogshead (15)

(Belmont Street and Little Belmont Street) This is quite a modern bar that does decent food as reasonable prices. It shows major sport and has the facility for functions and parties upstairs often offering free buffets to clubs and societies bringing over 20 people to a meeting or party (ask them for details). There’s a door on the corner of Belmont Street and Schoolhill, but can also be accessed from inside the Academy Shopping Centre, where some seating is also available to rest weary feet of the shopaholics amongst you! Best Bits: Reasonable prices and sports on screens big and small Worst Bits: Doesn’t really offer anything out of the ordinary

Kilau (38)

Little Belmont Street & High Street, Old Aberdeen Whilst not actually a bar, Kilau is a café that opens late (until midnight) and serves coffee and snacks. It’s always really laid back and has a good crowd of students and artists. They also have live jazz occasionally! Best Bits: Crepes, Paninis and Soup are to die for. Nice to escape the boozehounds! Worst Bits: Sometimes it’s hard to get a seat.

Best Bits: Friendly and camp. Worst Bits: Little off the beaten track!

Ma Cameron’s (22) Little Belmont Street

A cracking wee pub in the centre of town. One of Aberdeen’s oldest, if not THE oldest pubs, Ma’s is a real pub. There’s no pretence, no egos, it’s just full of warm, friendly people chatting over a few beers. Ma’s is also deceptively large, housing plenty of space through nook and cranny with a nice little rooftop smoking terrace from which you can still watch the live sport. Good to meet and eat with a bit of banter before heading somewhere more lively Best Bits: A cool place to hang out with mature students and escape the meat-market mentality that is rife in other Belmont Street bars. Also a good selection of beers and the roof garden for sunny days. Worst Bits: Again… not too many students in here, but sometimes it can be nice to pretend that you pay council tax!

Moorings Bar (41) Trinity Quay

Just down from Market Street or alternatively past the Vue Cinema is a hidden gem called the Moorings Bar. Not only does it house the most incredible soundsystem known to man, it also has some of the best drinks you’ve never seen! It is one of the most student-friendly bars in town offering a great student discount bettered only by the 20% discount offered if you are dressed like a pirate! This venue is the perfect drinking establishment for those with an interest in alternative

music. Many great local and touring bands will play here, and the folks in here are always really friendly! Best Bits: Phenomenal range of drinks, great crowd, live music. Worst Bits: Not the easiest place to find (but definitely worth searching for!)

The Noose & Monkey/Cellar 35 Skene Street/Rosemount Viaduct

A firm favourite with differing crowds, this friendly pub/venue offers almost everything: good pub grub, reasonably priced drinks, cocktails, sports, karaoke and hosts regular live music for all tastes in Cellar 35. Located a stone’s throw away from HMT, ‘The Noose’ is a popular spot for pre and post-show drinks for theatre-goers and stars of the stage alike Best Bits: Good food and cocktails something for everyone Worst bits: Often busy at weekends rammed!

The Old Schoolhouse (21) Little Belmont Street

Another pub based within the Academy Shopping Centre, The OldSchoolhouse offers a traditional pub setting with good pub fayre and decent atmosphere. It also boasts an extensive beer garden on Little Belmont street with heaters and parasols to shield patrons from the elements. Good for groups meeting and having socials or parties, often providing free buffets (check with them first!)

Best Bits: Loads of seating and a beer garden Worst bits: Sometimes lacks atmosphere

Paramount (6) Bon Accord Street

Paramount is another beautiful bar. Located just off the middle of Union Street it varies greatly from night-tonight. Midweek sees it rammed full of students, whilst at weekends it caters for a more “up-market” crowd. i.e. the drinks promos are taken away! Paramount can boast some of the most stunning clientele in the city, including celebs and the odd football player. Best Bits: Cheap during the week Worst Bits: Not cheap at the weekends!

Prohibition (3) Langstane Place

Relatively new bar venue, Prohibition hosts exquiste décor and a range of delicious cocktails and drinks offers throughout the week. Although quite dark inside, the lively atmosphere and dance floor help lighten the mood. Should be part of any decent night out in Aberdeen! Best Bits: Swanky décor, good cocktails and DJs most nights Worst Bits: Really long bar often leads to a bit of a wait to get served

Revolution (17)

Belmont Street Aberdeen’s Revolution Bar is situated in the heart of the vibrant Belmont Street. The venue has two levels: the Ground Floor Bar, furnished with leather sofas and decorated with copper finishes, is perfect for both relaxing during the day and enjoying a drink or two at night; the Basement Bar downstairs opens out onto an elevated outdoor deck that boasts some great views of the city’s Union Terrace Gardens, and is perfect for relaxing on a warm Summer’s afternoon. Quite an expensive bar, but with privilege card, there’s always a decent deal on offer, be it on food or drink. Best Bits: Massive selection of cocktails and great pitchers, outside seating area, Worst Bits: Expensive without loyalty card, long wait at the bar

Siberia (19)

Belmont Street Again located on Belmont Street, Siberia is a bar that prides itself on its fine selection of flavoured vodkas. There are over 30 to choose from in shot form ranging from the uber-sweet Kola Cube to the downright disgusting Curry and Garlic flavours. Its also a great place to sit and watch the bustle of Belmont Street and people-watch if that’s your thing. There’s also a beer garden terrace over-looking the Denburn and Union Terrace Gardens which is cracking on a sunny day and rubbish in the rain. Best Bits: The range of vodkas Worst Bits: The badly-flavoured vodkas

Slain’s Castle (23)

Belmont Street This bar is one of those Eerie pubs supposed to look like something out of a B-Movie. There are lots of different cocktails to drink based around the seven deadly sins, but we wouldn’t recommend trying to drink them all in one night! The lighting in here is minimal to say the least and its cavernous design makes it nigh on impossible to locate your chums. Best Bits: Will impress your parents with its OTT décor Worst Bits: Bathrooms are difficult to find (try pushing the bookcases)

Soul (4)

Union Street Soul is one of the swankiest venues in town. It now houses a casino on the first floor (please see our money advice section – gamble sensibly!) Drinks are pricey, and there is no student discount, but this place is so swish you’d be embarrassed asking for it! It’s a converted Church so make sure you behave yourself! Extensive cocktail list, but be prepared to wait for them. Also does a decent food menu at the upper end on the decent price range. Best Bits: Looks good, oppulent decor and good food. Worst Bits: Expensive, not overly student-friendly and rammed at the weekends

Tonik (5)

Bon Accord Street Tonik is a small bar that spills out into the Galleria shopping centre. Not dissimilar to Paramount in that they have similar promos on weekdays but not so much at weekends. They always have good DJs and sometimes incorporate live musicians to jam along with the tracks. Be prepared to put up with Gucci Girls and Prada Boys: behind the bar. Best Bits: Good music, student-friendly during the week Worst Bits: Need to dress to impress

Triple Kirks (12)

Belmont Street Located on the ever-so-trendy Belmont Street, this is the Bobbin’s bigger, more centralised brother. The sporty types are joined here by indie kids with shaggy hair preparing to head upstairs to the nightclub Exodus. Again, a “yellow card” will get you cheaper booze. It’s really busy on a weekend, but sometimes it’s difficult to see why, as it doesn’t really offer anything out of the ordinary. Also hosts a cracking quiz, a burger menu that would fear you and a great little beer garden for those 2 days in July when you really need one in Aberdeen! Best Bits: Very busy. Lot’s of good haircuts. Worst Bits: Very busy.

Under The Hammer (10)

North Silver Street (just off Golden Square) Located near the Aberdeen Music Hall on Golden Square, Under The Hammer is quite a trek. It has a reputation for hosting fantastic open-mic nights and storing old men with interesting beards and loud laughs. Nice and small, with a warm atmosphere and can be an ideal quiet bar for catching up when there’s no open mic or live music. Ideal to get away for a quite one or two though! Best Bits: Quiet and relaxed. Worst Bits: Its underground which means mobile signal is virtually nonexistent.

The Watering Hole

Hillhead Halls of Residence

Wild Boar (18) Belmont Street

Although this bar has been through several re-incarnations over the last decade – and another refurb has recently been completed - it still remains a firm favourite on Belmont Street. Inside interesting and varying seating gives you a choice of how you spend your time here; quiet table for 2 or a booth downstairs with friends? You choose! Good music normally and often a classic film on the plasmas in the background for when the chat dies. They do a good deal on wine by the bottle here too. Best Bits: Funky decor and changeable but decent atmosphere most nights Worst Bits: Quite a trek to the subterranean toilets

Hillhead’s very own bar is located beneath the Central building and is THE social hub for students at Hillhead and elsewhere. With simplistic décor, friendly bar staff and cracking prices, this tends to be an ideal starting point for nights out prior to venturing into town. However, televised sports, eclectic music, pool table, regular quiz and the odd themed night is often more than enough to encourage you to stay there all night! Best Bits: great prices and if you live at Hillhead its never too far to walk home! Worst bits: whether busy or not it gets VERY hot!

** OFFICIAL FRESHERS’ WEEK PARTNER ** Liquid/Envy (25) 5 Bridge Place 01224 595 239 www.liquidclubs.com/aberdeen The city’s biggest and busiest nightclub! Split accross 3 rooms, there’s music to suit everyone. There are always great value drinks offers and a good selection of entertainment from PA’s & DJ’s to fun and frolics withsome crazy Themed Parties! Well-staffed and student-friendly this is where a lot of students get their kicks. Wednesday & Friday nights are the BIG nights out for students every week! Best Bits: Full of fellow students and loads of entertainments on Worst Bits: Sometimes gets silly busy in a Good way though!

** OFFICIAL FRESHERS’ WEEK PARTNER ** Korova Klub Bridge Street/Windmill Brae Spread over three levels with a bar and club, you might find yourself spending the whole night here. Crazy drinks promos in the club make it a popular spot midweek, and the upstairs bar gets packed at the weekend. Best Bits: Cheap drinks, a certain amount of style Worst Bits: Gets VERY busy! Espionage (26) Union Street Free every night of the week. Four Bars, three levels and loads of quality nights out to be had! Great venue for groups of people with differing tastes in music and for those who want a right good dance and funky decor throughout with tunes to match. Quite expensive though, and queues are on the long side at the weekends - but that goes to show how popular this place is! Best Bits: Free Entry and open til 2am Weekdays, 3am Fri & Sat Worst Bits: Good = popular = busy = crowded dance floor

Exodus (12) Schoolhill/Belmont Street

Pearl Lounge (7) Dee Street (Off Union Street)

Above Triple Kirks, cheap and cheerful and always busy. Sunday - Thursday drinks promos are ace and Yellow Cards are accepted here too. Small Indie club with large queues at the weekend. No nonsense fun and no pretentiousnessosity anywhere near it. For some reason it’s got a reputation for being one of the best venues for random nights out...just a quiet few...aye, right!

The Pearl Lounge is a dancing hotspot for good-looking people but can have a high entry fee. Another venue which is a converted church and decorated to the highest standards, ‘Pearl’ has been a student favourite for a number of years. Don’t expect drinks to come cheap at the weekend - a small price to pay for a good night out!

Best Bits: Amazing current alternative music Worst Bits: Can get silly busy Origin Windmill Brae This relatively new club is excellent for electronic music of all types and plays host to some of the world’s best DJ’s. It’s dark and dingy atmosphere is perfect for the big, bass intensive sound system and it’s gaining quite a reputation in the scene. Drinks can be pricey at the weekend and when the guest DJ’s are playing, but it’s generally cheap on midweek student nights. If you’re a lover of Dubstep, DnB, Electro or anything else electronic, then you could do much worse than check it out. Best Bits: Awesome guest DJ’s Worst Bits: Check out who’s playing before you go because it can be expensive on the door

Best Bits: Reasonably newly refurbished and still looks great, good music Worst Bits: Easy to get lost in the maze of rooms/stairs and pricey on occasion The Priory (16) Belmont Street The Priory is a converted church on Belmont street owned by the same company who operate The Pearl Lounge and it looks pretty swank inside. Free entry all week and usually drinks promos on every other night. Quite high on chav factor at weekends. Best Bits: Massive dance floor with DJ at the big stain glass window Worst Bits: Stench from toilets downstairs

Snafu Union Street Basement club which hosts bands, international DJs and club nights throughout the year. Has recently won awards and always has something different going on, this uber-cool night spot houses a great bar cosy dance floor and plenty of seating to unwind on. Best Bits: Brilliant club nights Worst Bits: You need to know what’s going on before you go - check the Snafu Magazine! Tiger Tiger Shiprow (Next to Vue Cinema) Tiger Tiger has a busy Monday night for students. Otherwise, it tends to price them out of the market. Entry alone can be expensive sometimes and the drinks aren’t cheap. However, with 3 bars and 2 floors of music and some swank decor and decent DJs it’s not too bad. They do have a good lunch menu and its a nice place to grab a drink before or after the cinema too. Best Bits: Good food, nice drinks and smashing decor Worst Bits: Can get congested when busy due to layout.

The Tunnels Carnegie’s Brae (underneath Marks & Spencer) The Tunnels continues to be the nucleus of the live music scene in Aberdeen. With two rooms and a wide selection of named and up-coming bands, there’s always a gig worth catching at this friendly bar/club in the depths of the city centre. Bands who’ve played here over the years include The Kooks, The Automatic, Hope of the States, Pretty Girls Make Graves, Buck 65, Shit Disco and The Long Blondes. Supporting acts and the cream of local talent is always on show too, so definitely worth a trip...or two! Best Bits: One of the best live music venues in town and great atmosphere. Worst Bits: Not the best for location or phone reception, so make sure your mates know where you are! Better still, take them with you! Upstairs At O’Neils Little Belmont Street/Back Wynd Although it’s dingy and rammed full of people, O’Neils is always a great laugh! Mainstream cheese and hard rock and a little bit of everything in between - you can really let your hair down in here! One of the most relaxed clubs in Aberdeen. Best Bits: Always busy and plays top tunes! Worst Bits: Some sleazy old men!

NECESSITIES SUPERMARKETS Lidl

King St. Easy walking distance from Hillhead Halls - Bus routes 1, 2, 13, 40

ASDA @ The Beach

Links Road - Bus route: 13A

Lidl is very cheap and has really good deals on fresh fruit and vegetables. It’s a fantastic place to shop if you’re on a budget, but make sure that you take your own carrier bags as they cost extra!

This is a large ASDA with its usual good value foods and drinks. It doesn’t have a huge clothing or electronics section but contains all of the value brands and a good range of frozen goods.

Tesco Express

ASDA, Bridge of Dee

King Street - Near University Road and walking distance from CrombieJohnston Tesco Express is incredibly handy. Whether you’re after a snack or your weekly shop it’s got just enough to keep you happy! It is pretty pricey though as they don’t stock the value brands, but you pay for the convenience. Also does fuel and bank machines.

needn’t struggle home with your bags! It is also close to the Unite Mealmarket Exchange Halls.

Garthdee Road - Bus routes: 1, 2 and 9 (RGU Shuttle) Closer to Robert Gordon’s University, this ASDA is MASSIVE and is open 24 hours-a-day. It is based over two floors and has phenomenal homeware, clothing and electronics sections. It’s a great place to pick up odds and ends for your flat! Does fuel and carwash too.

Sainsbury’s @ Berryden

Morrisons

King St. - Bus routes: 1, 2 13, 20, 23, 40

Berryden Retail Park Bus routes: 5, 12 and 16

Morrison’s is located further up King Street. It is a full-size store and has pretty much everything you could need. It is also reasonably cheap compared to the likes of Sainsbury’s. It looks pretty retro inside, but it is served by a number of bus routes so you

Sainsbury’s is located a wee bit further up from Bedford Road (the same street as the Library). It has fantastic quality goods, but can be rather pricey. However, they do have a superb range of special offers running through the centre of the store.

TOP TIP: Never go to the supermarket when you’re hungry.

Sainsbury’s @ Garthdee

Garthdee Road Bus routes: 1,2 and 9 (RGU Shuttle) Directly opposite the ASDA at Garthdee this Sainsbury’s offers an alternative if you manage to make the trek all the way to this side of town. Again, a massive store with a wide selection of everything you’ll need. Often worth checking for deals as its in direct competition with the ASDA across the road.

Tesco Extra

Danestone - Bus routes: 1 & 5 This is the daddy of all supermarkets in Aberdeen. It is gigantic and has everything you could ever need from tents to televisions, shoes to chardonnay and quality value food to incredibly expensive food! It also has loads of clothes and electrical equipment too. If you’ve got a car… go here! Also open 24 hours and does fuel

Somerfield

George Street & Union Street – bus routes: 1, 2, 9, 13, 14, 16, 19, 23, 27, Both are reasonably sized and in good locations in town and do good ranges in own-brand and branded groceries. No electrical goods or clothes though. Location of Union Street store means its easily accessible on nearly all bus routes too.

Childcare

If you’re lucky enough to be with child, the University have childcare facilities on Kings Campus. If you are looking for a place contact the Manager at: Rocking Horse Nursery University of Aberdeen Aberdeen AB24 3YD Tel: 01224 273400

Banks

King’s Campus

Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS) www.bankofscotland.co.uk High Street, Old Aberdeen Lloyd’s TSB - www.lloydstsb.com – School Road (opposite MacRobert Building)

City Centre

(mainly on Union Street) RBS – www.rbs.co.uk HBOS - www.bankofscotland.co.uk Nationwide – www.nationwide.co.uk Barclay’s – www.barclays.co.uk Natwest – www.natwest.com HSBC – www.hsbc.co.uk Lloyd’s TSB – www.lloydstsb.com Abbey - www.abbey.com Clydesdale – www.cbonline.com Alliance & Leicester www.alliance-leicester.co.uk HSBC and Natwest are located towards the very top of Union Street so it can be quit time-consuming getting there. Make sure you have online banking to hit your deadlines! Clydesdale, HBOS and RBS are open on a Saturday, but usually only until lunchtime – check with individual branches.

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