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World Mental Health Day: Practicing empathy during the cost of living crisis

By Scott Macpherson and Dan Warrender -

For World Mental Health Day, Lecturers Scott Macpherson and Dan Warrender share how the socio-economic environment influences our mental health and how to use empathy to support those who we need it the most.

Charles Rattray

In memoriam: Charles Rattray (1956-2022)

By John McRae/ David McClean -

In memoriam of Charles Rattray (1956-2022), Lecturer at The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment between 1990-2006.

Catherine Thomson

Pride beyond Pride

By Catherine Thomson, Head of Marketing & Communications -

As Pride month 2022 draws to a close, Catherine shares an insight into her own experiences and reflects on how, in its 50th year, Pride continues to be an important beacon of visibility, unity, and progression.

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A faith and inclusion story about support during Ramadan

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At Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½, we aim to promote social wellbeing and treat everyone equitably, fairly, and with respect. With that in mind, two academics - with support from Equality Champion for Faith & Belief Dr Ibiye Iyalla have got together to explain Ramadan and how the community can help those fasting.

Aisha Kasim

Aisha Kasim, BBC The Apprentice candidate and new Student Enterprise Coordinator

By Jack Stott & Aisha Kasim -

Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ has hired none other than BBC The Apprentice candidate Aisha Kasim as its new Student Enterprise Co-ordinator as part of Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½â€™s drive to embed entrepreneurship within all subject areas and inject the economy with diverse products and services.

Professor Linda Lawton

Recognising staff career progression: new Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ professors

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Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ appoints five new professors, including a Zone 4 professor, the top level in Scotland.

Susan Dawkes

In Conversation With Professor Susan Dawkes

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Join Placement Manager Sam McKinstrie In Conversation With Susan Dawkes, Dean of the School of Nursing, Midwifery & Paramedic Practice. Get to know Susan, what drew her to Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½, what she was like as a student, and listen as she shares the issues facing nursing, midwifery and paramedic education.

Lynn Kilbride

In Conversation With Professor Lynn Kilbride

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Join Damilola Adesanya, Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ Union President for Education & Welfare In Conversation With Professor Lynn Kilbride, Vice-Principal for Academic Development & Student Experience to get to know this member of our Executive, her career-defining moments, her hopes and anxieties over the new role, and her thoughts on the return to campus.

Duncan Cockburn

In Conversation With Duncan Cockburn

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Join Academic Strategic Lead, and Course Leader for Doctorate of Physiotherapy, Donna Wynne In Conversation With Duncan Cockburn (Director of Planning & Policy) to get to know this member of our Executive, their ideas about the direction of the university, and why Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ should shout more about its values, culture, regional impact, and how it widens access to higher education.

The Look Again team

Look Again – cultivating a culture of creativity

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Nestled within Gray’s School of Art, sits a small but extremely influential team which, at its core, aims to nurture and retain some of the best creative talent which exists in the North-east.