Social Impact Pledge
University of Aberdeen
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University of Aberdeen pledges to:
Challenge ourselves to increase the positive impact we make on our local community and make better use of our assets – our buildings/grounds and our people.
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In the next six months we will do at least three things that we don’t do at the moment to improve our social impact.
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Signed, 
Sir Ian Diamond, Principal, September 2016.
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1st Commitment
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Enhance the provision of free internet access to visitors and the general public on campus by providing support (including training and connection assistance) for the City Connect wireless service.
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2nd Commitment
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Offer an additional two work experience placements/projects during 2016/17 to secondary school pupils in the Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Council areas, particularly those in low participation areas.
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Geographical location of impact
- Schools in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Council areas, particularly those in postcode areas designated as SIMD40 areas.
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3rd Commitment
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To co-curate an exhibition with at least one local school during Session 2016/17 to display University Collections material, thereby enhancing opportunities for members of the local community to interact with the University's unique and diverse historic artefacts and exhibits.
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