Welcome to the latest edition of the AUSA newsletter bringing you all the news on upcoming events, projects and opportunities in AUSA for you to get involved with.

Meet your Sabbatical Officers for 2017/18

AUSA would like to give a warm welcome to the new Sabatical Officer team for 2018/19 and a huge thank you to everybody who was involved with or took the time to vote in the AUSA Student Elections 2018.  The new Sabbatical Officer team will take office in July this year and  start work on their manifesto pledges.  You can download and view a full break down of the election results here.

 

Teaching Awards 2017/18

Nominations for the Teaching Awards 2017/18 are now open! Would you like to nominate an outstanding lecturer or support staff? Is there someone that you think is the funniest lecturer or the most inspiring? If so then you can nominate them for an award in the following categories:

Best Postgraduate Lecturer
Best Postgraduate that Teaches
Best Supervisor (Postgraduate Research)
Best Supervisor (Postgraduate Taught)
Best Supervisor (Undergraduate)
Best Support Staff/Team
Best Undergraduate Lecturer
Fantastic Feedback
Funniest Lecturer
Mental Health Champion
Most Accessible Lecturer (Champion for Students with Disabilities)
Most Inspiring 
Personal Tutor

The nomations close soon so don't delay!  Follow the link below to nominate:
https://ausa2.typeform.com/to/NKOzeZ

Student Show

Fit like loons and quines!

Aberdeen Student Show is returning to His Majesty's Theatre stage from the 18th to the 21st April with "Fittie Fittie Bang Bang", a spectacular Aberdonian musical.

All the profit from the show go towards the total of AUSA Raising and Giving (RAG) who support 32 local charities throughout Aberdeen. Buy your tickets today:

 


 

Better yet, why not be a part of their show? They are currently seeking students with a passion for singing, dancing or acting to audition for their show! Auditions will be held in the MacRobert Building at 11am on the 11th of March! Find out more through their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/studentshowdeen/

 

Grad Ball 2018

Graduation Ball 2018 is coming soon, have you got your ticket yet? 

Come and celebrate your big accomplishments with us in one of the most beautiful spots on campus, Elphinstone lawn. Tickets cost just £40 and include sparkling wine on arrival, 3 course meal, 1/2 bottle of wine, after dinner tea/coffee and petit fours and music from the brilliant ceilidh band Reel of Fortune!  It is one of the biggest nights of the year and sure to be one to remember, we will see you all there!
 

 

Kings Ball 2018

Last weeks Kings Ball was truely a night to remember!  AUSA would like to thank everyone who came along to celebrate our societies and groups on this special night and hope you all had a fantastic time.  You can see all the pictures from the night by following the link below:

CLICK HERE FOR KINGS BALL PHOTOS

 

 

Class Rep Conference

AUSA hosted a class rep conference on the 22nd February in the Sir Duncan Rice Library Craig’s Suite with a fantastic turnout.  The event was fully booked and open to all class representatives and was aimed at starting discussions around the latest in the education sector, what’s happening at Aberdeen University and provide an opportunity for students to network and participate in dynamic workshops. Keynote speakers included Professor Peter McGeorge Vice Principal for Teaching and Learning at University of Aberdeen, Jodie Waite Vice-President for Education at NUS and Simon Varwell sparqs developmental consultant. 

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE

 

Free Night at Breakneck Comedy

Breakneck Comedy are offering free entry to students tomorrow night!  You don't need to pre book, just turn up on the night and make sure you have your student ID with you and enjoy a free night of comedy!  You can find them at 22-24 King Steet and the doors open at 8pm.  For more info follow the link below:

https://www.breakneckcomedy.co.uk

 

9U Bus Survey

AUSA Communities Officer, Lewis Macleod, and AUSA Foresterhill Convener, Toni Grimaldi Alcina, are working to improve the 9U bus service and they need your help! Please take five minutes to complete this short survey and feed back on any changes your would like to see to the service moving forward! You can find the survey here: https://ausa2.typeform.com/to/x1HN7Q

 
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