Category: Learning
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How Team RGU Battled Europe’s Best and Captured the 2026 PetrowBowl Crown
The Robert Gordon University PetroBowl Team shares the story of their remarkable victory at the 2026 SPE Europe PetroBowl Championship, reflecting on the preparation, teamwork, and resilience that carried them to the top of one of the most competitive academic stages.
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From Vision to Victory: Leading the SPE Student Chapter to European Success
Studying at RGU offers countless opportunities to develop skills, build professional networks, and gain valuable experience beyond the classroom. One example is our Solutions, People and Energy (SPE) Student Chapter, which connects students with the energy industry through technical events, networking opportunities, professional development activities, and volunteering. The chapter has recently achieved remarkable success, winning…
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From the Inner Hebrides to the Supreme Court: A Law Student’s Journey
Former teacher Tom joined RGU via the online LLB (Law) course to pursue his passion and take on a new challenge in his career. He shares what he’s learned on a recent field trip to the Supreme Court in Glasgow organised by the Law School and tells us more about his experience of the online…
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My Journey to RGU through UCAS Extra
Did you know there is still time to apply for RGU to start this September? With UCAS Extra, you have another opportunity to secure a place at university this year, even if you haven’t had any offers yet. Fiona McGuire, Fine Art student from Gray’s School of Art, shares her journey applying to UCAS Extra…
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Gray’s Degree Show: Through the Eyes of a Fashion & Textiles Student
Fashion and Textiles student Emma visited the 2026 Gray’s Degree Show to explore the breadth of our student’s work. She shares what she saw and learned during her visit, as well what has inspired her for her own practise.
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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…