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The University's [[student newspaper]], the ''G''au''die'', is affiliated with the AUSA. Published fortnightly during the academic terms, it is recognised as one of the oldest student newspapers in Scotland.<ref>[http://education.guardian.co.uk/students/news/story/0,12891,957526,00.html MPs debate future of Scotland's oldest student paper | Students | EducationGuardian.co.uk<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> A rival student newspaper, [[Vox Pop]] also exists on campus, but enjoys editorial and financial independence from AUSA. |
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The SRC introduced one of the first ever student association websites in 1994. |
The SRC introduced one of the first ever student association websites in 1994. |
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| Institution | University of Aberdeen |
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| Location | Aberdeen, Scotland, UK |
| Established | 1889 (as SRC) |
| Vice presidents | Sakthi Sithamparanathan, Gordon Cox, John Hardey, Helen Mackay, Clare Hobson |
| Members | c. 13,900 total |
| Affiliations | National Union of Students, Coalition of Higher Education Students in Scotland, Association of Managers of Students Unions |
| Website | www.ausa.org.uk |
Aberdeen University Students' Association (often referred to as AUSA) is the students' association of the University of Aberdeen, an ancient university in the city of Aberdeen, Scotland. It organises recreational activities; provides welfare and employment services for students; promotes equality and diversity of students; advancement of education; and provide facilities and support for student societies[1].
Services
AUSA organises its services over a number of sites alongside the co-ordination of fifty-eight sports clubs or ninety nine teams run by the Aberdeen University Sports Union (AUSU) and one hundred and ten affiliated student societies run by the Aberdeen University Societies Union. It also runs events such as Freshers' Week, the annual Sports Blues Ball, Superteams, the largest university sports event in Scotland and the annual Torcher Parade, the largest student torch-lit parade in Europe.
Structure and history
Representation is carried on, in common with the other ancient universities in Scotland, by a Students' Representative Council (SRC). While this remains the official name of the body created by the Universities (Scotland) Act 1889, the Students' Association has opted to generally use the term Students' Association Council to describe it.
This follows significant structural changes to the Students' Association which began in the late 1990s. Previously, within AUSA there were four bodies with distinct identities and management: the SRC (based at Luthuli House), the Students' Union (in the form of a major social venue), the Athletics Association (based at the Butchart Recreation Centre) and Debater (somewhat analogous to a debating society.)
Current structure
To replace the former independent bodies, newly formed committees and structures with new names were created. The bodies all form part of the Students' Association Council.
Sites
The AUSA is presently based chiefly out of The Hub, a student space located on the King's College campus in the former central refectory. The Hub was opened in 2006 and is a joint project between the Students' Association and the University, from where several services such as a food court, coffee bar and the offices of the Executive are housed beside a number of the university's student services. Aberdeen University Sports Union (AUSU) and the Vice President of Sport are based in Butchart Recreational Centre..
Due to financial pressures, AUSA's chief students' union building (located near Marischal College in the city centre) was forced to close in early 2004.[2] The Union Bar, a far smaller, single bar without nightclub facilities, was subsequently opened in nearby Littlejohn Street. This bar was itself forced to close due to financial pressures in November 2008 leaving the University without any Union nightlife facility.
Media
The University's student newspaper, the Gaudie, is affiliated with the AUSA. Published fortnightly during the academic terms, it is recognised as one of the oldest student newspapers in Scotland.[3] A rival student newspaper, Vox Pop also exists on campus, but enjoys editorial and financial independence from AUSA.
The SRC introduced one of the first ever student association websites in 1994.
Aberdeen Student Radio is also affiliated with AUSA. The internet-based broadcaster is Aberdeen's first student radio station in ten years.[4] Previously, short-term Restricted Service Licenses had been granted to the University's first student radio station, Slick FM, in the mid-1990s; this had enabled broadcasts to be made to the whole city over FM radio, but only for a few weeks each year.
The Executive Committee
The executive positions within AUSA are one-year sabbatical positions for which any student may stand. An annual election takes place in April for the following year's committee. There are also a number of non-sabbatical positions, which are again students elected on a yearly basis.
External links
References
- ^ Aberdeen University Students' Association. "Aberdeen University Students' Association Constitution" (PDF). Retrieved 2007-05-04.
- ^ Media Release - Public Relations - University of Aberdeen
- ^ MPs debate future of Scotland's oldest student paper | Students | EducationGuardian.co.uk
- ^ Media Releases - University of Aberdeen
