University of Abertay Dundee, Scotland Years of Establishment:
1994
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Contact Details
Contact No:+44 (0)1382308000
Website: http://www.abertay.ac.uk/
Location:The University of Abertay Dundee, DD1 1HG
Description
As a university we are immensely proud of our academic achievements but there is a great deal more to us. We are a modern new university, one with a long history and have quickly become one of Scotland's leading universities, highly ranked for our academic performance and with a talented group of students and academics who make us the success we are.
We place teaching and student support at the heart of the University, and provide a network of Support services to help you with all aspects of your life whilst you're at Abertay. In fact there are many good reasons to choose Abertay.
The University has some of the most innovative and well-designed buildings in the UK and our library and Student Centre have set the standard for universities across the UK. The facilities available across our campus are excellent and we pride ourselves that we are ranked very highly in the UK for our investment in IT. But it's not all work and no play: Dundee has some outstanding student entertainment and sport plays an important part in university life, as our sporting achievements demonstrate.
Being a student at Abertay is a rewarding experience. Our halls of residence are of the highest quality and a place in university accommodation is given to all first year students who register by the deadline. New accommodation is planned for 2010 and has proximity to the campus, en-suite facilities and internet access as its main priority.
We welcome students coming from college. Many of our students join us through this route and go on to achieve great success in their studies and careers. You can expect to see many international students in the city too. Over 17% of our students are from countries outside of Europe, including India, China, Malaysia, Thailand and Pakistan.
Dundee is an outstanding place to live and study and offers an affordable lifestyle. Not only are we in a beautiful part of the world, but we are also Scotland's sunniest city. We hope that you will join us at a university which, founded on a long history, is committed to providing an education for the future.
The Admissions section in Registry is responsible for the oversight of all UK and EU applications to undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. The team works closely with colleagues in Schools and the Student Recruitment Office to advise them of UCAS and Abertay admissions procedures. We maintain and audit the admissions section of the University’s Student Records’ System.
Some of our main duties include:
* acting as a central source for receiving and updating UCAS application data
* assessing application forms for disabilities and criminal convictions prior to distribution to School Offices
* process home and EU direct undergraduate and postgraduate applications
* assessing fee status of new students
* processing applicants’ entry qualifications and assisting Schools with verification of such qualifications
* provide Schools and senior University management with admissions data
* process and send orientation packs to new students.
Infrastructure & Facilities
White Space Situated on the ground floor of the University's Kydd Building, White Space is a unique knowledge environment for students, staff and local businesses. Opened in 2007 and with an eclectic mix of disciplines, this creative environment is now a thriving hub of activity.
The library The facilities at Abertay are excellent and getting better. Our award-winning Library has set the standard for all British universities. This superb learning environment includes fully equipped seminar rooms for teaching information and IT skills, six group study rooms, and the Centre for Language Learning and Self-Study. Part of the building has been designed to operate 24 hours a day and combines IT and study facilities and a time-out area where students can relax.
Student Centre Abertay's Student Centre is in the middle of our friendly city campus, just yards from our award-winning library and main teaching buildings. We've invested £6 million into getting it just right, from the beautiful red sandstone to the inspiring green cladding with glass front. The Student Centre is more than just a building - it’s the cultural and social hub of our city campus and is a safe, stimulating environment in which to eat, relax and socialise with friends and meet with lecturers.
Sport@Abertay Sport@Abertay is as much a part of university life as attending lecture and tutorials. We have over 20 sports clubs ranging from traditional sports such as rugby and football through to new exciting sports such as skydiving and ultimate Frisbee. Most clubs compete in the Scottish universities sport leagues, while some also compete in local amateur leagues. There is also a revitalised gym that is on campus, making it ideal to use in-between classes. For a minimal membership you have the use of 14 cardio vascular stations, 15 strength stations and as much training advice as you want.
Abertay Sports Injuries Centre The Sports Injury Clinic is a multi-disciplinary centre that brings together expertise from the areas of sports medicine and sports science and delivers them to the individual. The centre provides a comprehensive service to everyone and is delivered by our staff who are highly qualified in a range of areas including the diagnosis of injuries, rehabilitation advice, screening and advice on appropriate training methods. They are also qualified in massage and acupuncture.
The Hannah Maclure Centre The Hannah Maclure Centre is located on the top floor of the new Abertay Student Centre in the heart of campus and provides an informal and cultural space for students and staff to present, engage and interact with exhibitions. The centre also houses a state-of-the-art cinema and performance space that seats 80, and runs student film nights and a multitude of one-off screenings, performances and seminars.
Students' Association There are many things to do at Abertay when you are not studying. The Students' Association organises a wide range of societies covering all sorts of interests from the Biotechnology Society, Japanese Film and Anime Society, to the Poker Society. All of the societies welcome new members so you don't need to be an expert to join.
Abertay GameLab The best way to teach our students all about game technology and game application development at undergraduate and postgraduate level was to create their very own game lab. GameLab consists of two main teaching areas, an octagonal pod area housing 40 computer stations, and an advanced development areas housing 50 computer stations used for the high-end game and graphics development.
Muslim Prayer Room The Muslim Prayer Room is maintained by the Abertay Islamic Society and is situated on Level 2, Old College, Room 2518c.
The Piping and Traditional Music Club The Abertay University Piping and Traditional Music Club was formed in 2001 and aims to promote piping, drumming and traditional music within the University and in the wider community. Membership is free and is open to both students and staff. The club runs a variety of activities and groups including the Abertay University Pipe Band, which also welcomes members from the wider community, and a traditional acoustic music session group. In addition, free tuition is offered for students and staff in piping, drumming, fiddle and guitar, all from beginner level.
IT support Abertay is one of the leading universities in the use of communications and information technologies in the support of teaching and learning, and access to electronic and other information resources is central to every course at the University. Our Information Services combine the information provision skills of library staff with the technical expertise of our computing team, together with the creative design and multimedia expertise of publishing staff. Students therefore benefit from the provision of a high quality integrated support service across the University
Wireless internet access Students using a laptop equipped with a wireless card can connect to the University’s wireless network wherever there is a ‘hotspot’ sign.
