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BREAKING: University of Aberdeen reveals Executive Deans
By Amelia Boag McGlynn & Emily Reid
The University of Aberdeen have announced their new Executive Deans following a controversial faculty remodel, The Gaudie reports.
A staff communication shared earlier today revealed the four members of staff appointed to the helm of newly created “faculties” that have replaced twelve individual schools.
The structural reorganisation, approved in April 2026, is part of the University’s £10 million saving plan. The plan also threatens to cut over 100 jobs across the...
BREAKING: Senior UCU official dismissed by University
A senior trade union representative has been dismissed from the University of Aberdeen, halting negotiation with management, The Gaudie...
University of Aberdeen led team secure funding for new Heavy Menstrual Bleeding drug
£2 million has been given to the University of Aberdeen and the University of Glasgow to trial a new...
Situation under control as Cairngorms wildfire enters third week
“Positive progress” in fighting the Cairngorms wildfire has allowed residents to return to their homes after a three-week blaze.
Residents...
Principal defends transnational campuses despite decreasing amounts of international students enrolling
By: Megan Shand
The principal of the University of Aberdeen has defended transnational campuses, with critics saying that the business...
Exclusive: Outrage as Aberdeen University employee hoped Ann Widdecombe suffered ‘painful death’ in Bluesky post
University of Aberdeen is "looking into" comments made by an employee who said she hoped former MP Ann Widdecombe...
Principal defends staff support framework amid “health and wellbeing crisis” claims
By Hannah-Rose Lloyd
University of Aberdeen Principal Peter Edwards has cautioned against discussing suicide after being questioned over the staff...
“A rolling disaster”: Principal’s message to staff reflects “alternate reality” as term closes
Principal Pete Edwards’ end-of-year message has been criticised by staff for its “tin ear” regarding the university’s 25/26 academic...
Exclusive: Four new university “executive dean” positions will earn up to £140,000 a year
The University of Aberdeen have announced new “executive dean” positions which will earn between £112,000 and £140,000 a year.
The...
Exclusive: Cash-strapped university spends £200,000 on renovating former principals’ residence
Union leaders say the £200,000 spending spree at the University of Aberdeen mansion is a "slap in the face"...
Principal appears to be targeted in vandalism on university property
University Principal Pete Edwards appears to have been targeted by instances of vandalism on university property.
According to several staff...
Aberdeen Student Radio announces comeback
By: Hannah-Rose Lloyd
Aberdeen Student Radio is set to make its return after being disbanded three years ago.
With aims to...
University cuts takes its toll on staff
“There is a serious mental health crisis among staff,” according to one university lecturer in the aftermath of a...
Rowdy council consultation ends in victory for local taxi companies
“Raucous and febrile” were the words used by a local campaigner to describe the council meeting which was the...
STV Aberdeen program axed
TV regulator Ofcom has approved the axing of north news programs at STV HQ in Aberdeen, a change that...
Freedom to publish at risk as Students’ Union doubles down on new policy
The Gaudie’s freedom to publish may be at risk as the Students’ Union doubles down on a policy banning...
111 jobs axed: How did we get here?
By Innes Paton and Sanvee Rout
Staff received an email at 8pm on Thursday evening, by no means a usual...
Lecturers “broken and exhausted” as 111 jobs to be axed
University of Aberdeen’s governing body has approved plans to cut smaller courses in a move that will see up...
University restructuring proposals intensify rifts between staff and senior management
by Fred Byrne, Ana Kolesnyk & Emily Reid.
Aberdeen alumni and lecturers have challenged Aberdeen university bosses on their financial...
“Remember Nicola. Do not make the same mistake.”
By: Oliver Kennedy and Innes Paton
“Death is better than a bitter life, and eternal rest than a continual sickness....
Tears at community discussion of university future
by Zyna Khwaja, Ana Kolesnyk & Megan Shand.
Following the cancellation of a scheduled staff town hall meeting, university academics...
Aberdeen Election Count
Innes Paton, Hannah Fortune and Hannah-Rose Lloyd contributed to reporting.
The shared count for the Aberdeen City and Shire Councils...
Art students at Gray’s call for abolishing AI use
Students are calling for a ban on AI use in Gray’s School of Art at Robert Gordon University (RGU).
On...
Court votes to replace 12 schools with four faculties
The University of Aberdeen will continue pursuing plans to transition from a 12 school structure to a four faculty...
Scottish Parliament candidates react to Aberdeen University crisis
MSP candidates struggled to commit to tackling Scotland's higher education funding crisis at a panel debate.
An Aberdeen University hustings...