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A University in rapid decline - Academic Abertay University Employee Review

1.0
9 Jul 2016
Recommend
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Pros

As another poster says students are one of the few joys. There are some great colleagues, but it's an ever decreasing pool as people leave. Probably a good place to get experience but be prepared to move on.

Cons

Shambolic place to work and as many others state workplace bullying is endemic. No plan, no communication, ineffectual mid managers. Detached and delusional senior managers. Annoyingly Obsessed with massaging position in league tables and student surveys without making any genuine change. New management system failing on multiple levels. Schools are all in decline, simply not competitive, including alleged flagship ones like Games. A 'department' that don't teach making decisions about teaching practice. Student Association in the pocket of senior management. As stated elsewhere HR is a joke. Unprofessional and incompetent at dealing with the simplest requests. Unions don't support staff but reps use it to safeguard own positions.

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3.0
27 Jan 2021
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Pros

Short hours for every employee

Cons

Not full time hours for everyone

5.0
14 Apr 2026
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Pros

Friendly staff and laid back workplace

Cons

No cons that I can think of

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