A Guide to ACCOMMODATION 2012/2013 Get in Touch with Us and LET US LOOK AFTER YOUR ACCOMMODATION NEEDS

A Guide to ACCOMMODATION 2012/2013 get in touch with us AND LET US LOOK AFTER YOUR ACCOMMODATION NEEDS

Starting at university is a new and exciting time and we realise the importance of finding ACCOMMODATION SERVICES: the right place to live. Living in Robert Gordon University residences allows you to meet Central Services Building, Garthdee Road, Aberdeen, AB10 7FY a diverse mix of students from different backgrounds on a variety of courses. UNIVERSITY ACCOMMODATION: +44 (0)1224 262129/262131/262143 We have designed this guide to provide you with all the information you require before you apply for accommodation in University residences. If you have any INFORMATION ON PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION: queries, please contact us (details opposite) by e-mail, telephone or fax. +44 (0)1224 262130

WELCOME CONTACT DETAILS: GUEST ACCOMMODATION: +44 (0)1224 262134

ACCOMMODATION FINANCE ISSUES: +44 (0) 1224 263017

FAX NUMBER: +44 (0)1224 263456

E-MAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]

WEBSITE: www.rgu.ac.uk/accommodation

APPLY ONLINE: www.rgu.ac.uk/roomonline

ACCOMMODATION GUIDE 1 MINIMUM RULES AND MAXIMUM MINIMUM RULES AND MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE what we offer

At Robert Gordon University we are committed to providing safe, secure and affordable accommodation for our • Wide range of accommodation students. We know that there is more to University life than studying and our residences have been designed • Standard and ensuite rooms in Halls to meet all your requirements. Each study bedroom is equipped to provide a private place to relax or revise and • One bedroom self contained flats every flat* contains a communal living area where flatmates and friends can socialise. If you are resident in Halls • UniHomes for those who prefer not to then you will have the benefit of 24 hours a day access to staff or Residence Assistants (RAs) who can offer help stay in Halls and support. • Shared room facilities for those on a We also offer advice and assistance to students leaving Halls or those living in the private sector. budget (UniHomes only) • 40 & 50 week tenancies *Except several UniHomes • Internet access • Security entry systems • Car parking and bike storage facilities (at most sites) WHAT WE OFFER YOU: • Convenient public transport links

2 ACCOMMODATION GUIDE ACCOMMODATION GUIDE 3 university residences

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Our flats offer competitively priced accommodation at various sites, large and 1 WOOMANHILL FLATS 4 LINKSFIELD HALLS 1 small, throughout Aberdeen. The inclusive rents at our properties * mean that LOCATION: City Centre, convenient LOCATION: Off King Street, 25 minutes you don’t need to worry or budget for utility bills. Please see section “Your transport to Garthdee campus via No.1,2 walk from city centre, convenient transport Questions answered” on pages 16-19 for additional costs information. and 9 bus to Garthdee campus via No.1 and 2 bus NO. OF RESIDENTS: 736 NO. OF RESIDENTS: 128 ROOM TYPES: 600 standard rooms and ROOM TYPES: 44 standard rooms and 84 YOUR RENT INCLUDES: 136 ensuite rooms ensuite rooms CAR PARKING: Permits available to CAR PARKING: Permits available to • Utilities - heating*, lighting and hot water (heating is not normally available 2 overnight) residents, charge applies residents, charge applies Cooking facilities • 2 ROSEMOUNT HALLS 5 GARTHDEE • Personal contents insurance (limited – top ups can be purchased if required) LOCATION: City Centre, convenient LOCATION: Garthdee – in close proximity • Cleaning of external communal areas (some sites offer cleaning of communal transport to Garthdee campus via No.1,2 to Aberdeen Business School and the areas inside flats) ** and 9 bus Faculties of Health & Social Care and • Internet access *** NO. OF RESIDENTS: 146 Design & Technology NO. OF RESIDENTS: 49 ROOM TYPES: 48 standard rooms and 98 3 *Except Craigievar Development – please note the cost of the utilities at this ensuite rooms ROOM TYPES: All have ensuite shower complex will be the responsibility of the tenant(s) CAR PARKING: Permits available to and sink with shared toilet facilities residents, charge applies CAR PARKING: Permits available from **Except UniHomes Transport Manager, charge applies ***Internet access at UniHomes currently runs at an approximate average speed of 3 ST PETERS HALLS 2.5MB. At present there are plans underway for a fibre-optic upgrade which we LOCATION: Off King Street, 15-20 hope would greatly increase the average internet speed. minutes walk from city centre, convenient transport to Garthdee campus via No.1 4 and 2 bus NO. OF RESIDENTS: 149 ROOM TYPES: 78 standard rooms and 71 ensuite rooms CAR PARKING: Permits available to residents, charge applies 5

ACCOMMODATION GUIDE 5 UniHomes

6 ARDMUIR TRINITY COURT 8 CRATHIE STUDENT VILLAGE 10 CRAIGIEVAR DEVELOPMENT 13 80 GARTHDEE ROAD 6 10 LOCATION: Off King Street, 20 minutes LOCATION: Holburn Street, 20 minutes LOCATION: 8-10 Craigievar Crescent, 5 LOCATION: 5 minutes walk from walk from city centre, convenient transport walk to Garthdee campus minutes walk from Garthdee campus Garthdee campus to Garthdee campus via No.1 and 2 bus NO. OF RESIDENTS: 96 NO. OF RESIDENTS: 8 X 1 bedroom self NO. OF RESIDENTS: 6 NO. OF RESIDENTS: (with Robert Gordon ROOM TYPES: All ensuite rooms contained flat c/w washer/dryer, suitable ROOM TYPES: All single standard rooms University lease): 124 CAR PARKING: Limited parking permits for single or double/twin occupancy with 1 shower room and 1 bathroom ROOM TYPES: Standard available, charge applies ROOM TYPES: Standard CAR PARKING: Permits available for roadside CAR PARKING: Permits available to CAR PARKING: Permits available to parking from council residents, charge applies 7 residents, charge applies 11

7 ARDMUIR KING STREET 9 RAMSAY DEVELOPMENT 11 75 CRAIGIEVAR CRESCENT 14 137 GARTHDEE ROAD LOCATION: King Street, 15 minutes walk LOCATION: Ramsay Gardens, 5 minutes LOCATION: 5 minutes walk from LOCATION: 5 minutes walk from from city centre, convenient transport to walk from Garthdee campus Garthdee campus Garthdee campus Garthdee campus via No.1 and 2 bus NO. OF RESIDENTS: 28 NO. OF RESIDENTS: 5 (3 single rooms NO. OF RESIDENTS: 8 (3 twin and 2 single) NO. OF RESIDENTS: 26 ROOM TYPES: Ensuite and 1 double/twin) ROOM TYPES: All standard rooms with 2 bathrooms ROOM TYPES: Standard CAR PARKING: Limited spaces available 8 ROOM TYPES: All standard rooms with 2 12 CAR PARKING: Permits available to shower/bathrooms CAR PARKING: Limited parking, charges residents, charge applies CAR PARKING: Permits available for may apply Artists Impression roadside parking from council

12 89 CRAIGIEVAR CRESCENT LOCATION: 5 minutes walk from Garthdee campus 9 NO. OF RESIDENTS: 4 (2 single rooms 13 and 1 double/twin) ROOM TYPES: All standard rooms with 1 bathroom CAR PARKING: Permits available for roadside parking from council

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6 ACCOMMODATION GUIDE ACCOMMODATION GUIDE 7 Ardmuir properties

15 204 MORRISON DRIVE 18 DEEVIEW 15 Ardmuir properties provide quality accommodation LOCATION: 10 minutes walk from LOCATION: Stonehaven Road, 25 minutes fitted to a very high standard. The flats include all Garthdee campus walk from Garthdee campus the benefits of University Halls with the addition of NO. OF RESIDENTS: 4 NO. OF RESIDENTS (maximum): 10 washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers ROOM TYPES: All single standard rooms ROOM TYPES: 2 large single or twins as standard within each flat at Trinity Court. At King with one shower room (standard), 2 large single or twins Street there are dishwashers in each flat and a separate (Ensuite), 2 single rooms laundry facility which is free of charge. Communal CAR PARKING: Permits available for areas are cleaned weekly. roadside parking from council CAR PARKING: Off road car parking 16 available, no charge Ardmuir Properties would suit students looking for a living 16 WEST LODGE experience resembling a private flat rather than typical LOCATION: Situated within Garthdee student residences. They are more suited to mature campus, traditional 2 bedroom detached 19 58 SCHOOLHILL FLAT A undergraduate or postgraduate/research students. granite house LOCATION: Schoolhill, 5 minutes walk NO. OF RESIDENTS: 2 from Schoolhill and St Andrews Street ROOM TYPES: Standard rooms, NO. OF RESIDENTS: 2 TRINITY COURT 17 shared bathroom ROOM TYPES: Large standard rooms All flats at Trinity Court have 3 bedrooms with standard CAR PARKING: 2 spaces available within CAR PARKING: None available facilities. All rooms are single occupancy and wireless property grounds. Permits available from broadband is included. Car parking is available for a Transport Manager, charge applies Other options may be available by charge in secure grounds. September 2012 17 NORWOOD HALL EAST LODGE 207 KING STREET LOCATION: 5 minutes walk from Flats vary between 2 and 5 bedrooms and are located Garthdee campus 18 next door to a major supermarket. All rooms are NO. OF RESIDENTS: 2 single occupancy and wireless broadband is included. ROOM TYPES: 1 ensuite room and 1 Phone lines are available in each flat, however, it is the standard room with 1 bathroom responsibility of residents to arrange their own service CAR PARKING: Limited parking, charges provision with an appropriate provider. Wireless may apply broadband is included.

8 ACCOMMODATION GUIDE ACCOMMODATION GUIDE 9 Residence Location Number Lease Length Room Types Weekly Price Annual Amount of Rooms (weeks) (per person)

Woolmanhill Flats City Centre 600 40 Standard £88.50 £3540.00 136 40 Ensuite £103.00 £4120.00 Rosemount Halls City Centre 48 40 Standard £100.00 £4000.00 98 40 Ensuite £109.00 £4360.00 St Peters Halls 15-20 minute walk to City Centre 78 40 Standard £100.00 £4000.00 71 40 Ensuite £109.00 £4360.00 Linksfield 25 minute walk to City Centre 44 40 Standard £100.00 £4000.00 84 40 Ensuite £109.00 £4360.00 Garthdee Round Tower Within Garthdee Campus 30 40 Ensuite * £93.50 £3740.00

Garthdee Square Tower Within Garthdee Campus 19 40 Ensuite * £95.00 £3800.00

Ardmuir Trinity Court 20 minute walk to City Centre 124 50 Standard £106.00 £5300.00

Ardmuir King Street 15 minute walk to City Centre 26 50 Standard £106.00 £5300.00

Crathie Student Village 20 minute walk to Garthdee Campus 96 39 Ensuite £120.00 £4680.00 49 Ensuite £117.00 £5733.00 Ramsay Development 5 minute walk from Garthdee Campus 28 40 Ensuite £125.00 £5000.00 50 Ensuite £117.00 £5850.00 Craigievar Development 5 minute walk from Garthdee Campus 8 50 Single Occupancy £175.00 £8750.00 (NB Utiliities not included) 50 Twin/Double Occupancy £90.00 £4500.00 All Standard 75 Craigievar Crescent 5 minute walk from Garthdee Campus 5 50 Single Room £94.00 £4700.00 50 Twin Room £62.50 £3125.00 All Standard 89 Craigievar Crescent 5 minute walk from Garthdee Campus 4 50 Single Room £94.00 £4700.00 50 Twin Room £62.50 £3125.00 80 Garthdee Road 5 minute walk from Garthdee Campus 6 50 Standard £94.00 £4700.00

All Standard 137 Garthdee Road 5 minute walk from Garthdee Campus 8 50 Single Room £110.00 £5500.00 50 Twin Room £90.00 £4500.00 204 Morrison Drive 10 minute walk from Garthdee Campus 4 50 Standard £94.00 £4700.00

West Lodge Within Garthdee Campus 2 50 Standard £100.00 £5000.00

Norwood Hall East Lodge 5 minute walk from Garthdee Campus 2 50 Standard £115.00 £5750.00 Ensuite £125.00 £6250.00 50 Single Standard £87.50 £4375.00 Deeview 25 minute walk from Garthdee Campus 10 50 Twin Standard £62.50 £3125.00 50 Twin Ensuite £72.50 £3625.00 58 Schoolhill Flat A City Centre 2 50 Standard £100.00 £5000.00

* Garthdee Round/Square Tower – All rooms have ensuite shower and sink with shared toilet ** 1 Twin Standard Plus is a twin room with individual sleeping rooms accessed by a joining door quick guide to our residences In addition to the above fees, all students pay a non refundable booking fee of £120

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ACCOMMODATION GUIDE 13 residence assistants online induction HERE TO HELP!

All of our accommodation sites (with the exception Before you arrive to take up residence in your University accommodation, you will be of UniHomes) have a dedicated team of Residence required to complete an online e-induction which is intended to familiarise you with a variety Assistants (RAs) who are here to provide you with advice, of aspects of student life. assistance and support outwith normal working hours. The online induction will introduce you to your accommodation and give an outline of what The RA team is made up of students who have already you can expect in many areas ranging from the support provided by the Accommodation spent at least one academic session living in University Services team to your personal safety and security. accommodation and who have an awareness and understanding of the issues facing students, The programme is interactive and informative and also allows you to book an arrival date and particularly those who may be living away from home time so that the accommodation team know when to expect you at your residence. or visiting the UK for the first time. In addition to specific information about the accommodation services provided, the online We take care to ensure that our RA teams consist of induction will cover some more general topics such as financial planning, health and welfare. responsible and mature students who have a genuine Also, it will give you the opportunity to think about the University activities you could get commitment to enhancing the experience of our residents. involved in including sports, clubs and societies.

The RA responsible for your block/flat will introduce Hopefully, our online induction will help make the transition to independent University living themselves to you within the first few weeks of the lease an easy and stress-free experience. and you will find information in your flat regarding how to call for the Duty RA if you need assistance.

Our Residence Assistants are all friendly and approachable, so don’t hesitate to contact them if you need their help.

14 ACCOMMODATION GUIDE your questions answered There are probably a lot of questions about University living you need answers to and we hope we have covered most of them in this section but if there is anything else you want to ask us please e-mail your enquiry to [email protected]

Q: What type of accommodation can you offer me? Q: Do you give priority to any applicants? Q: What happens if University residences are full? A: Our accommodation consists of 9 different Halls and a A: Yes, we give priority to students who have a serious A: We try our best to accommodate every applicant number of UniHomes throughout the city. The majority medical condition. We also take into consideration the but if this is not possible we will assist you to find of Halls complexes are in the form of self-catering flats distance of your home address from Aberdeen. This suitable accommodation, available options will be for 3-8 people. Within the flat each student has their means that students from outwith the UK and from advertised on our website. own study bedroom and shares a fully equipped kitchen outwith the Aberdeen area will be given priority over and lounge. Most rooms are standard (shared bathroom those who live within commuting distance of the city. Q: Is my lease legally binding? facilities) but we do also provide ensuite (private A: Yes, you are required to accept a legally binding lease bathroom facilities). Please note that you will have to Q: How do I apply for University accommodation? which will be for a period of 40 or 50 weeks (there may provide your own cooking utensils, cutlery/crockery and A: We have an online application system called Roomonline. be some variation at certain sites). In certain exceptional bedding items. Please visit our “Getting Prepared” section Please log on to www.rgu.ac.uk/roomonline to register cases (e.g. overseas exchange students) it may be on our website for further information. and apply for accommodation. In order to be eligible to possible to arrange a different length of lease. apply, you must live outwith 18 miles of Aberdeen city centre Q: Are the flats just for single sex occupancy or mixed? and have firmly accepted an unconditional, conditional or Q: How much does the accommodation cost and how A: You will have the option of selecting a single sex insurance offer of a place on a full-time course. do I pay my fees? flat on your online application. If you do not state a A: Please see “Paying for Student Accommodation” on page 20 preference for a single sex flat you will be allocated to Q: Can I choose which residence I would like to stay at? either mixed or single sex accommodation. We will A: You can tell us what your first four choices are. We Q: Do I need to pay any booking or registration fees? try to meet your requirements and remain sensitive to will try to accommodate these preferences but cannot any specific requests made for this option. A: Yes, you will need to pay a non refundable guarantee to do so. If we are unable to give you one of booking fee of £120 to cover administration charges your four preferred options, you will be allocated subject to Q: What washing and toilet facilities are there within and reserve a room. Demand for accommodation availability. There is a section on the application to make any the standard flats in Halls? in Aberdeen is extremely high so it is important that additional requests you may have and we will try to take only students with a genuine intention of staying in A: Sinks are provided in each bedroom (except Ardmuir these into consideration when allocating you. University accommodation are accepting offers to properties). At Woolmanhill Flats 1-49 there are two toilets allow us to maximise our available rooms. You will and two showers (1 over bath) in every flat of six. In Flats Q: When will the University tell me that I have been be asked to pay this booking fee when you accept 60-89 and 100-109 there are two toilets, two showers and allocated a room? the offer of accommodation. a separate bath in flats of eight. At Rosemount, St.Peters A: We allocate rooms from July onwards to students and Linksfield Halls there are two toilets and two showers in who have applied for accommodation and have firmly Q: As a disabled student I have special requirements, each flat of seven, and within the three bedroom flats there accepted their unconditional offer of a place on a course. can you help me? is one shower and one toilet. When we have allocated you a room we will send an Any information you wish to disclose to us can be done email asking you to log on to the Roomonline website to Q: What are UniHomes and will they suit me? so in the appropriate section of your online application. view your room offer. It is important that you check your If you wish to discuss your requirements please contact A: We appreciate that Halls are not for everyone and e-mails frequently as your offer will only be valid for a us and we will be happy to help and even arrange a site that’s why we offer UniHomes which cater for smaller specified period of time. You can then accept or decline visit. All information relating to medical conditions and groups of between 2 and 10 people. This means that this offer online. disabilities is treated as confidential but may have to be you can live in a private flat type environment which is shared with other University departments. managed by the University.

16 ACCOMMODATION GUIDE ACCOMMODATION GUIDE 17 Q: Can you help me find private accommodation? Q: I would like to bring my TV, do I need to buy a Q: Can I share a flat with my friend who will also be television licence? studying at Robert Gordon University? A: Although we hope that you will choose to live in our University residences, we know that you may be A: If you wish to bring a television to use in your study A: You and your friend should both make a note on your considering looking for your own accommodation in bedroom then you will be required to have a online accommodation applications that you would Aberdeen. Accommodation Services are unable to licence. If a group of students only has a TV in the like to be placed in the same flat. We will try to find private accommodation on your behalf however communal area of their flat, then one TV licence accommodate your request wherever possible. we can provide you with information to help you for the flat will suffice. A small number of flats make an informed decision. For further information, are provided with TV’s and the University has Q: Can I invite a friend or family member to stay with me? please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/accommodation. We purchased licences to cover this. A: A single overnight guest is allowed at any one time always advise students never to rent a property in Halls, but not more often than twice per month. without having seen it first. Please note that most Q: Are there any restrictions with web access? Permission must be granted from site staff at least 24 UK landlords will require you to sign a 12 month A: At Woomanhill, Garthdee and Crathie Student hours in advance. If in doubt seek out an RA for help lease and provide details of a guarantor. Village, internet access will be provided. However, at and advice. We regret that no guests are permitted the time of going to press Internet Services Provision during the first two weeks of the lease due to the Q: Are there any extra costs that I will have to pay? was being negotiated. Please contact us for further number of new students arriving at this time. A: Laundry facility charges are not included in the information. At Rosemount, St Peters and Linksfield rent* - coin operated washing machines and dryers are the internet is provided by Cablecom and certain Q: Where do I collect my keys? provided at each site for your convenience. Car Parking restrictions apply similar to the University provision. A: Keys are available from the appropriate site office charges apply at all residences (except Deeview). If you require further details or have a specific on arrival. For UniHome properties, details of your requirement please email us. Properties at Ardmuir Charges for any damages not attributable to wear key collection point will be given to you during your Trinity Court and 207 King Street are currently and tear may also be applied during or at the end of online induction. You will need to bring a copy of provided with wireless connectivity. the lease period. your key release form with you, please remember to print this off during online induction. *Except Ardmuir properties, UniHomes and Ramsay Q: What if I want to change my accommodation? Development. A: We regret that we are unable to change your Q: What happens when I go on placement? allocation prior to your arrival in Aberdeen. If Q: What will I be provided with and what do I need to A: If your course requires you to leave Aberdeen you are not happy with the accommodation you bring with me? on placement you may be able to apply for a rent have been allocated you can apply to transfer to a reduction, details available on request. Nursing A: A full list if items that you are provided with different site or flat, subject to availability. Transfers students are not eligible to apply for a reduction due will be available online at the time of your offer of cannot be considered within the first 4 weeks of the to the way they are funded. accommodation. This will help you to plan what you may lease. Application forms will be available from the need to bring with you. Also, during the acceptance stage accommodation website. Successful applicants will you will have an opportunity to purchase items and have be required to pay an administrative fee. them placed in your room ready for your arrival. This comes in handy for items you may not have enough room Q: Are all student residences non-smoking? for in your luggage e.g. bedding, cutlery and crockery. A: For the benefit of residents all our student flats are Please visit our “Getting Prepared” section on our website completely non smoking, and smoking is not for further information. permitted in any area of the student accommodation.

ACCOMMODATION GUIDE 19 Additional information

PAYING FOR STUDENT ACCOMMODATION DO YOU HAVE FAMILY ACCOMMODATION? GETTING ABOUT All leases for Session 2012/2013 will start on 8 Our Halls accommodation only caters for single Aberdeen is well served with a good transport September 2012*. occupancy. Within UniHomes we have one bedroom infrastructure. The majority of our students are based at flats at Craigievar Development, however, if this in the Garthdee Campus and the RGU@ Unilink bus service 40 week leases end 15 June 2013. unsuitable and you are planning to take your family to (no. 9) operates from the city centre to Garthdee on a 50 week leases end 24 August 2013. Aberdeen you will need to look for accommodation frequent basis. Students residing in Ardmuir Properties, in the private sector. Please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/ Linksfield and St.Peters can catch the No.1 or a No.2 bus When accepting an offer of accommodation you will living/accommodation and look under “Alternative which are regular direct public transport links through the be given the flexibility to choose from the following Accommodation” for further information, please be city to the Garthdee Campus. For up to date transport payment schedules: aware that none of our University accommodation is information please visit www.rgu.ac.uk/transport suitable for children. If you intend to bring your family • Payment of the full amount in advance we recommend you to arrive well in advance of the • Payment in three instalments (or four instalments DATA PROTECTION start of your course to allow you time to look for suitable for a 50 week lease) accommodation. You may find it easier to do this on your All information held by Accommodation Services complies • Payment in eight instalments (or eleven own rather than with your family. As our accommodation with the current Data Protection Act. It will only be used for instalments for a 50 week lease) contracts are legally binding we strongly advise you not to legitimate purposes and will not be passed to a third party accept University accommodation if you plan on having without your consent. Any information about an individual Further details regarding payment dates and amounts will your family with you during your stay. will be available to that person on request. be given to you with your online offer of accommodation. All information correct at time of going to press. The non-refundable booking fee of £120 must be paid GUEST ACCOMMODATION in full at the time of accepting your accommodation Guest accommodation costing £30 per single room offer. per night and £52 for the double room per night *There may be a variation on the start date/lease is available in a ground floor flat at Woolmanhill length at some sites. throughout the year. It consists of 6 single and one double ensuite bedrooms (shower, wc and sink) with SECURITY MATTERS a lounge/kitchen area. The double room has been adapted to be suitable for wheelchair users. The flat If you choose to stay in Halls, your security is our priority is fully furnished and equipped to 2 star Tourist Board so we take care to ensure that our accommodation is as rating and the kitchen contains all necessary utensils safe and secure as possible. Entry to Halls buildings is required for self catering. This accommodation is very controlled by security intercoms, and each bedroom has popular so please book early to avoid disappointment. its own lock. In addition, all kitchens are fitted with heat sensors and each bedroom has a smoke alarm. If you To book please contact Peggy MacInnes on 01224 are staying in Halls there is always someone available to 262134 or email [email protected] offer advice and assistance 24 hours a day.

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