Aberdeen University Sports Union
Aberdeen University Sports Union (AUSU) is an elected body responsible for the running of all organised student sport at the University of Aberdeen. It is a constituent part of Aberdeen University Students' Association. It is not responsible for facilities and rents time for its clubs from Aberdeen Sports Village. Season 2009/10 saw Aberdeen University ranked 31st in Britain for university sport, down seven places on 2008/09. In Scotland they finished fifth, down three places on 2008/09. The Sports Union President for the 2012/2013 season is Clare McWilliams.
| Institution | University of Aberdeen |
|---|---|
| Location | Aberdeen, Scotland, UK |
| Established | 1889 (as Athletics Association (AA)) |
| Members | c. 13,900 total |
| Affiliations | British University & College Sports, Scottish Student Sport |
| Website | http://www.ausa.org.uk |
Read more about Aberdeen University Sports Union: History, Colours and Playing Strips, Clubs, Committee, Events, Intra-Mural, International Representation, Affiliated Clubs
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