Student Experience

Adam turns a negative situation into a positive by joining the NHS
Adam Matthew, an International Tourism Management student at Ƶ, was set to go on what he hoped to be an experience of a lifetime – a six month placement in New York. Unfortunately, it was cut short. Read how he turned a negative situation into a positive by joining the NHS to take part in the fight against Covid-19.

Jennifer channels her motivation for monumental challenge
Jennifer Laffan is about to begin her Master’s in Architecture at the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment, after spending the last year on placement. As if studying was not enough, Jennifer undertook the challenge of a lifetime and swam the English Channel.

Remote tutoring and workshop tips
John Little is a maths and statistics tutor within the Department for the Enhancement of Learning, Teaching and Access. He switched to remote delivery of learning back in March prior to lockdown and shares his tips on Ƶ’s teaching technology for our continued blended teaching approach.

Make the most of your time at university with extracurricular activities
The exiting Vice-President for Student Welfare at Ƶ:Union, John Gbabo, shares his take on the importance of getting involved in extracurricular activities like Student Voice and working in partnership to improve the student experience.

Student pharmacists deliver successful “Medicine Safety Programme” to primary schools
The School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences staff write about an innovative placement experience which provided students a chance to develop their personal and professional skills for future practice.

Welcome from your student Presidents
Ƶ student Presidents, Jordan Moore, Emmanuel Akerele and Ross Leven, lead the welcome to new and returning students as we prepare for the new term.

Counselling through a crisis
Katy Yule is one of the Student Counsellors based at Ƶ who has been working throughout the period of lockdown to assist any students who require support. In her community story, she outlines a bit about her specific role and the work of the counselling team during the pandemic and beyond.

Getting involved in interprofessional education
Pharmacy student Vivien Yu is co-president of Ƶ’s Pharmacy Society and Ƶ president of Aberdeen’s IPE society. Read her thoughts on the importance of Interprofessional education and a new inter-university IPE campaign coming in September.

Fostering Collaboration Through Interprofessional Learning
Laura Chalmers, who will lead the new Centre for Collaborative and Interprofessional Practice writes about why this centre is vital for student development.

Ƶ Staff Recognised for Supporting Students' Extra-Curricular Activities
STAR Awards are a chance for students to thank staff members from all across the University who have gone above and beyond to support them, especially over the past few months. Read about some of the winners.