Category: Learning
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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…
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From South Africa to Aberdeen to Study MSc Financial Management at RGU
In this blog, South African student Nsovo reflects on her journey from arriving in Aberdeen for the first time, to returning years later to study her master’s in Financial Management. Her story offers an honest look at what it’s like to study, grow, and find community here at RGU.
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How to romanticise studying
Computing and Creative Design student Abrar shares how she’s learned to “romanticise” studying at RGU, turning every day routines and chores into something calming, motivating, and even enjoyable. Discover her top tips to unlock study habits that support both your productivity and wellbeing!
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From RGU to Global HR Leadership
From discovering the internet for the first time during his studies to leading HR teams across the globe, RGU alumnus Chris Taylor has built a career defined by curiosity, connection, and a passion for helping people thrive. Nearly three decades after completing his studies, Chris now runs his own HR consultancy and continues to return…