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No matter how big or small the issue, let us help! Aberdeen is a diverse city with a population consisting of people from all over the world. Its student population is approximately 25,000. With such a huge number of students it is important that the Students’ Union can deal with the wide range of problems which students may face. It is vitally important we are aware of our students’ different backgrounds. Although the Union has worked hard with the University to ensure that there are members of staff and elected student officers in place to prevent serious issues from arising, we also accept that some circumstances cannot be foreseen. Sometimes as a student you may find yourself experiencing difficulties of one sort or another, academic or personal. The best way to deal with problems and worries is to face them straight on, as soon as they occur, with the confidence of knowing that your Students’ Union is there to support you. There’s no need to panic or feel on your own. At the Students’ Union there are elected student officers here to listen and advise you. We can also direct you to the University staff members, working within specialist areas, who are specifically there to aid students with the various needs that come with university life.
Academic If you’re having problems academically and you don’t know who you can turn to, The Students’ Union is here to advise you on the best course of action. Whether you’re struggling with your course, feel you’re not being treated fairly or you’re just not sure about your options, come and pay us a visit.
Health Although we can’t offer medical advice, we can help if medical matters are affecting your university work or other areas within your life. The Union works alongside
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the University so that we can direct you to the many health support services that the University does offer. The Union often runs a number of health campaigns throughout the year to ensure that students have upto-date and accurate information on health issues. The President (Education & Welfare) also ensures that the Union is suitably stocked to provide a variety of free contraception and sexual health products which can be picked up from the Union or sent out to you in the post.
Equality and Diversity Your Students’ Union is here to represent you, and that includes ensuring that we have officers as well as staff members who can address any diversity issues that students may face. As members of the National Union of Students Scotland, our students also have access to the advice and support offered by NUS Scotland’s Women’s Officer and Black Students’ Officer. NUS UK has a Postgraduate Officer who can offer our students advice in this area. Whatever advice you’re looking for, or maybe you’ve identified areas of representation that the Students’ Union or University could develop further, do not hesitate to contact us.