We have lots to celebrate this term with some beautiful community connected learning and high-quality partner engagements. You can find a snapshot of some of the wonderful work we've done in our Term 2 Community Newsletter ⬇️ canva.com/design/DAGXNI9…

Due to sleet forecasted and road surface temperatures due to fall below 0C this afternoon, we are gritting the primary routes just now. The primary routes are the main roads which are about 50% of the city's roads network. Please take care ❄️

Paris proves bold leadership transforms cities. 🌍 From suffocating smog (2007) to clean, green & livable streets (2023): 🚴‍♀️ 100s of km of bike lanes 🌳 Tens of thousands of trees 🚗 Car-free zones & 30 km/h limits Millions now breathe clean air. When will we dare to follow? 💪

Who will tell our Scottish stories? Netflix UK & Ireland perhaps?

The beachfront will undergo a major transformation during 2025 as work begins in earnest on a £50million redevelopment to make the area a must-visit destination. Significant works will happen at the beachfront throughout 2025 and into 2026. More info 👉 orlo.uk/89OBA

Congratulations to Susanth Alapati who has won @theBHF 2024 Reflections of Research National Competition! 🏆 He took the Supporter's Favourite Award for his submission "the Heartbeat of Tooth! Bridging Oral and Cardio Health" and went to the awards event last month. Well done!

Need a visual reminder that paint is NOT infrastructure? HT @77_mgm x.com/77_mgm/status/…

Prof Rona Patey has been presented with the John Simpson Medal for outstanding contribution to medical education 🏅 Rona recently retired from her role as Director of Institute of Education for Healthcare & Medical Sciences but joined colleagues for their away day this month!

Our University Challenge Team inadvertently became a viral sensation in January when they incorrectly answered a music question to be told, "I can't accept drum and bass, we need jungle, I'm afraid" by host Amol Rajan. The moment was remixed far and wide by fans of the genre

Thousands of pieces of chewing gum have been removed from Union Street thanks to a grant administered by environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. ✅ The £27,500 grant contributed towards additional cleaning and signage. More info 👉 orlo.uk/4ZclS

This UN Vote saw US vote with Putin as did Israel AND all African military dictatorships backed by Wagner AND NKorea & Iran. Meanwhile African democracies Nigeria, Sierra Leone, The Gambia & Liberia all voted with Ukraine against Russia. Global South is realising Russia (& US

This morning, I once again advocated for Aberdeen City & Aberdeenshire to be chosen to pilot the proposed £2 bus fare cap.

It’s nearly the final Friday of the Month! Join the #CriticalMassAberdeen urban cycle ride. ⚠️ Please assess conditions and prepare appropriately ⚠️ 📆 28 Feb 🕔 18:00 📍Marischal College #LastFridayOfTheMonth #Cycling More info: linktr.ee/criticalmassab…

I asked a question today about the e-bike menace in Aberdeen & elsewhere.

No-one who believes in democracy can afford to appease Putin’s aggression.

The 2025/26 Budget was approved today: ✅ £247million on schools ✅£55m on Berryden Corridor Improvement Project & £13m for Castlegate ✅ £1.534m for Fairer Aberdeen Fund, £1m for those struggling with cost of living & extra £9.5m for social care More 👉 orlo.uk/12tsD

You can’t beat a sunset in #Aberdeen ❤️

Your Place, Your Plans, Your Future: It’s time to have YOUR say Aberdeen We’re inviting all city residents to share their views and shape Aberdeen’s plans for improvement. Have your say today: orlo.uk/4c9mI

Silver City Surfers attending the Aberdeen Vaccination & Wellbeing Hub every Wednesday from 2.00 - 4.00pm to support with one to one IT Help. A safe and sociable space to learn and connect. NHS Grampian @silvercitysurfers

Summer graduation week starts tomorrow! We're so excited to see you all at our #ClassOf2025 ceremonies! Congratulations on your achievements and we can't wait to see how you shape the world. Follow our ceremonies live, starting Monday at 11am at abdn.io/1vU