Category: Learning
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How RGU helped me find my career path as a man in Nursing
Recent Adult Nursing graduate Keiren Cruickshank shares how he decided to become a nurse despite gender stereotypes and how RGU helped him in his journey to build his dream career looking after people.
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Top 4 things to do at RGU’s Discovery Days
Our next Discovery Day – previously called Applicants’ Day – will take place on Wednesday 14th June! Come see our modern riverside campus and meet our amazing staff and students. You will be able to explore our state-of-the-art facilities and get a taste of student life at RGU. The event is open to all undergraduate students who…
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Being a research student at RGU – Hareesh’s story
Hareesh has been fascinated by engineering since he was child and is now fulfilling his career ambitions as a research student at RGU studying towards a PhD. He shares more about his background and his RGU experience.
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A student’s guide on how to prevent body aches while studying
Studying for a long period of time can cause soreness in your whole body and make you feel tired and demotivated. However, there are some things you can do to relieve the strain and prevent pains. MSc Construction Management student Elaine Ferrao gives her top tips to prevent body aches while studying at RGU.
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Best study spots in Aberdeen
It can be hard to stay motivated when studying at home with so many distractions around. Working on your coursework and exams on campus, in a coffee shop or in a library gives you a change of scenery and has the added bonus of providing a warm environment without having to break the bank. Find…
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Being a Research Student at RGU – Peter’s story
RGU’s research culture was voted “best in the country” by the annual Postgraduate Research Student Experience survey. Our research students are supported by dedicated staff to develop their skills and expertise and have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. PhD student Peter Uloho Osame shares more about how he started his PhD and his experience…
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From Degree Link applicant to Colleges Engagement Assistant at RGU
David Lawson transitioned from college to university by applying to RGU via the Degree Link and is now advising prospective students going through the same journey in his role as Colleges Engagement Assistant within the Widening Access Team. Read about his journey, his experience studying Applied Social Sciences at RGU, and how he is getting…
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5 Easy Strategies to Manage your Assessments
Working on assessments can be a source of stress for a lot of students. It can be hard to figure out the best way to tackle them to make sure you’re not overwhelmed and get the results you want. Master’s student Elaine Ferrao shares her 5 strategies to manage assessments at RGU.
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Being a Research Student at RGU – Craig’s story
RGU’s research culture was voted “best in the country” by the annual Postgraduate Research Student Experience survey. Our research students are supported by dedicated staff to develop their skills and expertise. PhD student Craig Stewart shares more about his research project and experience studying at RGU.
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Winning the EIG Sustainable Goals Student Ideas Competition
RGU student Palika Vithana won the EIG Sustainable Goals Student Ideas Competition organised by our Entrepreneurship and Innovation team. She tells us more about the competition and her idea of creating an Augmented Reality for book readers.