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Police encourage students to enjoy a responsible ‘Fresher’ period

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Police Scotland will work with partners to ensure the safe arrival of more than 5,000 new university students into Aberdeen this week.

With the students’ well-known Fresher period fast approaching, police say they will co-operate with the universities ahead of planned events in the city centre to welcome the new intakes.

Aberdeen City Division chief inspector Graeme Mackie has encouraged new students to enjoy themselves but to do so responsibly.

He said: “Police Scotland have some simple messages to offer to the new students of Aberdeen and that is to enjoy the city centre both safely and responsibly.

“We will have increased patrols during the Freshers’ Week period and these officers will be very visible, visiting licensed premises and on hand to deal with any incidents to ensure that the city centre continues to be a safe and enjoyable area to visit.

“We fully anticipate that students will want to experience the vibrant nightlife that Aberdeen city centre offers, but we make no apology in reminding these new students to drink responsibly, look after your friends and make use of the transport home arranged by the university student associations.

“In addition to the police presence, volunteers from both universities will also be on hand to support students and ensure everyone stays safe and enjoys themselves responsibly.”

The Robert Gordon University expect approximately 2,300 full-time undergraduate students, whilst Aberdeen University says there will be an influx of almost 3,000 entering this month.

RGU principal professor Ferdinand von Prondzynski, said: “Freshers’ Week is always a lot of fun for students, with opportunities to take part in a variety of activities both on and off campus, make new friends and find out what Aberdeen has to offer, and we are looking forward to welcoming all of our new and returning students back to RGU.

“I would, however, echo the advice from Police Scotland in terms of urging students to make sure that they stay safe and drink responsibly in order to enjoy Freshers’ Week as much as possible.”

Leith Forsyth, director of Student Life at Aberdeen University, said: “Aberdeen has been voted the safest student city in Scotland, but we would always advise students to look after themselves, keep safe, look out for their friends, and follow advice given by Police Scotland.”