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            <title><![CDATA[My Experience as an Intern with the University Sustainability Team]]></title>
            <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My name is Eilidh and I&rsquo;m a Geography student entering into my fourth year. This academic year I undertook a six-month internship where I worked within the University&rsquo;s Sustainability Team on an independent project. My internship took place from mid-November 2025 until the 1st of May 2026. My project was to format a submission for the &lsquo;Sustainability Leadership Scorecard&rsquo;, a framework tool developed by the organisations EAUC (Environmental Association of Universities and Colleges) and AUDE (Association of University Directors of Estates) for universities and colleges across the UK to use in self-assessing their sustainability related activities and policies.
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            <title><![CDATA[My ABDN Internship with HR Hub Plus: A Seven-Week Journey with Long-Lasting Impact]]></title>
            <pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[My name is Giang, and I am currently studying MSc International Business Management at the 51cg. From November 2025 to January 2026, I had the opportunity to work as a Marketing &amp; Brand Visibility Intern with HR Hub Plus Limited through the ABDN Internships Programme.
As a GREAT Scholar at the 51cg, this internship felt especially meaningful to me. The GREAT Scholarship opened the door for me to study in the UK, and the ABDN Internships Programme helped me take the next step by gaining practical professional experience here. Together, they have made my Aberdeen journey&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why should you "Unlock Inclusivity" as a student?]]></title>
            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Before the why&rsquo;s, what...?
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What is Digital Accessibility?
Hopefully if you are reading this blog, you may have already had a quick look at our&nbsp;Unlocking Inclusivity Webpage, and so you&rsquo;ll already know!
In a nutshell, digital accessibility ensures that digital content can be consumed by everyone, both through the overall design of it and the ability to adapt it for our own personal needs.
What makes content accessible?
There are tons of advice and guidance on different frameworks or tips to make content accessible online (e.g.&nbsp;SCULPT framework&nbsp;(Helen Wilson et al. 2019), on the&nbsp;Unlocking Inclusivity website).
These have been created&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Don't Skip the Alt Text: Lessons in Accessibility]]></title>
            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Throughout my undergraduate studies at the 51cg, I had some awareness of accessible content, particularly as a student with ADHD and dyslexia.
However, I now realise that I did not fully understand how common accessibility issues are or how significantly they can affect all students.
Over the last year, working with the Centre for Academic Development (CAAD) as an eLearning Support Assistant (eLSA), I have conducted accessibility audits courses on MyAberdeen, reviewed videos on Toolkit to ensure they have audio descriptions, and created a checklist for creating accessible recordings for students and staff.
Through this work, I developed&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Reflecting on Students' Perspective of MyAberdeen]]></title>
            <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Have you ever struggled to find an assessment brief or submission link? Have you ever been unsure about a deadline because it wasn&rsquo;t clearly stated? Or did you find yourself confused because each course is structured completely differently? You&rsquo;re definitely not alone.
I joined Centre for Academic Development in November 2025 as an intern, and over four months I&rsquo;ve been exploring how students experience using MyAberdeen. Through a survey with over 240 responses and focus groups with 23 students across different schools and study modes, I heard a lot of honest, practical feedback about what works and what doesn&rsquo;t. While&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[The 51cg Neurodiversity Network: Reflections and How We'd Like to Move Forward]]></title>
            <pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[As Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026 gets underway, the University's Neurodiversity Network is almost 2 years old. Since we set it up in 2024, the chairs &amp; members have always wanted it to be a space where people could come together, share stories and advice, support each other when needed, and inspire changes.
Since we started, we have been so happy and pleased with the response from all of you. Whether you've helped us promote events; shared resources or tips; or simply joined and come along as one of our members; it has been brilliant to get to know you and&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Endometriosis Awareness Week - My Story]]></title>
            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Endometriosis Awareness Week begins on 3 March, providing an important opportunity to highlight a chronic condition that affects around 1 in 10 women and people who menstruate.
Endometriosis occurs when cells similar to those in the lining of the womb (uterus) grow elsewhere in the body, often causing severe pain and significantly affecting quality of life. Whilst there is currently no cure, symptoms can be managed by medication and surgeries (NHS, 2026).
Laura Howell, Technician in Medical Education shares her experience of living with endometriosis and how it has shaped her working life.
Having been impacted by endometriosis my entire&#8230;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Ramadan is a special month of reflection, community, and spiritual growth - but it can also be a challenging period for staff and students who are balancing fasting with the demands of work and study. Whether it&rsquo;s staying focused, finding suitable prayer spaces, or managing energy levels, a bit of preparation and understanding can make a meaningful difference. PhD student Fahhad shares his personal experience of observing Ramadan while studying at the University.
Hello, my name is Fahaad Alsubaei I am a third year PhD student from Saudi Arabia, and this is my third Ramadan at the 51cg.&#8230;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[While I am sure this is hard to believe, I grew up in the 1990s. It&rsquo;s fair to say that, in hindsight, I really struggled with accepting that I was gay when I was young(er). &nbsp;Actually, I&rsquo;m not sure that accepting is really the right word&hellip;.
&hellip;.When I was at primary school, being gay wasn&rsquo;t really a thing (well, younger Nick didn&rsquo;t know it was a thing). I didn&rsquo;t know anyone who was gay. I had no gay relatives. It wasn&rsquo;t spoken about. You weren&rsquo;t taught about gay issues in School, and I didn&rsquo;t see positive representation on TV or&#8230;]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[International Day of Women and Girls in Science - Najat Salameh]]></title>
            <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Senior Lecturer,&nbsp;Institute of Medical Sciences, SMMSN
What drove me to science is most certainly my curiosity and fascination for the beauties of the world around us. From natural wonders like the forces shaping our landscapes, the rhythm of tides, or the mystery of rainbows, to human creations such as architectural landmarks or airplanes, I wanted to understand&nbsp;why&nbsp;and&nbsp;how. I admired those creative minds capable of building rockets to reach the Moon or discover new medicine to cure diseases. I never imagined I could be one of them.
Today, I am building tools for the next generations of MRI machines. I studied&#8230;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[I remember my first day as a volunteer vividly. The overwhelming nerves, the worry that I would be out of my depths, but also the excitement that comes with doing something meaningful. From the community caf&eacute; back home in Northeast England where I started, to being the Treasurer for the Geoscience Society, I have found volunteering opportunities are everywhere and come in all sorts of forms. They&rsquo;ve helped me grow as a person; in my self-confidence, my overall mental health and they&rsquo;ve expanded the community of people that are around me.
The passion volunteering has given me for the issues&#8230;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Clinical Senior Lecturer, Institute Applied Health Science, SMMSN
From a young age I wanted to be a doctor, I really never considered any other career. My dolls used to have diabetes and measles when I was a little girl, and I loved all of the sciences at school. I was always chatty and loved to speak to people &ndash; so I couldn&rsquo;t wait to do a job where speaking but most importantly listening to people to try to help them was an essential part. I even did Higher Latin as I kept being told it would help me learn medical&#8230;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Personal Chair, Rowett Institute, SMMSN
My interest in science began early, I loved studying science during school, and although I never considered a career in research, I enjoyed working as part of a team with a vision to improve health.
As my journey into STEM unfolded, I realise I needed to constantly read and learn and was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoy working as part of a trans-disciplinary team, allowing our research to have greater scope, reach and impact.
The support from my family has incredibly valuable, helping me balance the demands of travel, out of hours to&#8230;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Clinical Professor, School of Medicine, Medical Science &amp; Nutrition
My journey into science began in the clinic, where caring for patients sparked a desire to understand the complex mechanisms underlying disease.
During my early clinical training, I became fascinated by the power of molecular microbiology to uncover how microbes drive health and disease, and to inform new therapeutic strategies. The most surprising part of my science journey has been realizing how fluid career paths can be when curiosity is followed.
Mentors who actively championed women from ethnic minority backgrounds at a time when very few did were pivotal in giving&#8230;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
            <description><![CDATA[Senior Clinical Lecturer and Honorary Consultant Rheumatologist, Director, Aberdeen Centre for Research Excellence in Musculoskeletal Health
I didn&rsquo;t grow up with a grand plan to become a scientist, or even a rheumatologist, if I&rsquo;m honest. What drew me in was curiosity and people. I was interested in how the body works but even more interested in how illness affects everyday life and how health services could work better for the people using them. Over time, combining clinical medicine with research felt like the right fit, and now I split my time between seeing patients and leading research at the University&#8230;]]></description>
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