Category: Learning
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From Nigeria to Aberdeen: My master’s journey at RGU
If you had told me a few years ago that I would leave Nigeria, move thousands of miles away, and start a master’s degree in Scotland, I would have smiled and said, “we’ll see”. Yet here I am studying MSc Procurement and Supply Chain Management at Robert Gordon University and, honestly, it has been one…
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Engineering Degrees Explained: BEng (Hons) and MEng Made Simple
Starting an engineering degree is exciting, but understanding your options can feel overwhelming. One of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to study a BEng (Hons) or an MEng. In this guide, we’ll break down the key differences, explain how each route works, and help you understand which pathway might suit your career goals…
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Earning While Learning: A Graduate Apprentice’s Journey in Accounting
RGU offers Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) courses designed around the needs of businesses which allow employees to continue to work while they earn their degree over the course of four years. Millie McKenzie, Finance Office Assistant at Baxters Food Group, is a first-year student on the ICAS Account Course GA. She answers our questions about the application process,…
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My Journey into Nursing from India to Aberdeen
This Nurses’ Day, we celebrate the compassion, resilience and dedication that nurses bring to people’s lives every single day. Sourav’s journey, from the countryside of Punjab to studying at RGU highlights the heart of nursing: caring for others, embracing challenges, and finding purpose in making a difference when it matters most.
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Scaling the UK’s Toughest Peak: RGU Climbing Club Takes on Skye
RGU’s Climbing Club recently took on the UK’s toughest peak: the Inaccessible Pinnacle on the Isle of Skye. Led by Climbing Club President Finlay MacCallum, the trip saw 15 students successfully summit despite unpredictable weather and other challenges along the way. The trip was a true showcase of adventure, teamwork, and what student life can…
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From Classroom to Conference: Gaining Real-World Events Experience at RGU
Every year, Events Management students work together to host a conference as part of their module, gaining valuable industry experience along the way. This year, a student team took leadership, problem‑solving and collaboration well beyond the classroom with their conference, Level Up: Your Next Move Starts Here. Second‑year Events Management students Joanna and Lola reflect…
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My Journey as a Care-Experienced Student at RGU
My name is Emma. I am a third-year Social Work student here at RGU, and I am care-experienced. Those two parts of my identity do not compete with one another; they sit side by side. One shaped my past, the other shapes my future. When conversations turn to care-experienced people and education, they often begin…
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24 Hours at RGU Hack 2026
Hackathons are one of those experiences you hear about a lot in Computer Science, but you never truly understand them until you join one yourself. My name is Keiko, and I’m a Computer Science student at Robert Gordon University (RGU). Recently, I took part in RGU Hack 2026, a 24-hour hackathon at RGU. It turned…
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From Vietnam to Aberdeen – My Journey to Study Business with Financial Management
I still remember walking to the Garthdee campus on my first day. The street was tranquil, surrounded significantly by nature, a stark contrast to what I knew. The campus area was spacious, with modern buildings set among green parkland stretching towards the River Dee. Everything felt so quiet, so open. It was nothing like the…
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My Rural Placement Experience in Caithness as a Biomedical Student
My name is Torrie, and I am currently a 4th year Applied Biomedical Science Student. As part of the Applied Biomedical Science course, I’ve completed two placements, one in 2nd year and another in 3rd year. Both gave me the chance to work at Caithness General Hospital (CGH) in my hometown of Wick, 108 miles north…