Category: Learning
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Studying MSc Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship at RGU

Tiwaloluwa Oladigbo shares how his entrepreneurial background and thirst to learn more led him to study MSc Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship at RGU. Read more to learn about Tiwaloluwa’s experience of the course and plans for his future.
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Studying Biomedical Science vs Applied Biomedical Science

What is the difference between studying Biomedical Science and Applied Biomedical Science? RGU student, Aimee Work discusses her experience in choosing between the two possible degree routes within the Biomedical Science degree programme, and what factors led her to make an informed decision on the degree path most suitable to her.
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Becoming an Aberdeen City Councillor after starting my career in politics at RGU

RGU alumna Deena Tissera became the first female councillor of ethnic minority at the Aberdeen City Council after the local elections in early May 2022. Her political career started at RGU, where she served three terms as Vice President (International) with RGU:Union after moving from Sri Lanka. She now wishes to continue her work in…
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Moving to Scotland to study MSc Financial Management

Rubén García decided to move from Mexico to Aberdeen to embark on the MSc Financial Management course at RGU to enable him to upgrade his financial skills to boost his career. He shares his journey and why the city of Aberdeen is the perfect place to study.
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Studying MSc Procurement and Supply Chain Management to progress my career

Azibaolanari Okungbowa shares how the MSc Procurement and Supply Chain Management degree at RGU will help progress her career aspirations. Having worked in finance for 14 years Azibaolanari was ready for change and embarked on the degree with the hope of ultimately working in consultancy.
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Studying Electronic and Electrical Engineering at RGU

Joseph Souter shares how his passion for electronics led him to study an HND in Engineering Systems. Considering his next steps, Joseph visited RGU’s Open Day and Applicants’ Day to find out more. After seeing the engineering facilities and speaking to the School of Engineering staff, Joseph’s mind was made up, and his new chapter…
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A mature nurse student’s journey with dyslexia and dysgraphia

MSc Advancing Practice in Health Visiting student Laura Adam was only diagnosed with dyslexia and dysgraphia at 47-years-old after meeting with the Inclusion Centre team at RGU. She shares her journey from avoiding writing in school to obtaining her first A at university after receiving the support she needed.
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How the pharmacy team is supporting international students’ wellbeing

Leila Neshat Mokadem is the Course Leader for RGU‘s MSc Clinical Pharmacy Service Development, a course aimed at international pharmacists who would like to take the next step in their career. But what is unique about the course is Leila’s commitment to students’ wellbeing and the many changes she has made to promote inclusivity.
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Finding an inclusive community at RGU – my journey with Asperger Syndrome and dyslexia

Communication Design student Hannah was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and dyslexia as a child, but that never stopped her from dreaming of graduating university. She shares how RGU accepted her and offered support to help her succeed.

