Category: Learning
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How We Conquered the RGU Hackathon: A 24-Hour Blitz of Innovation, Grit, and Game-Changing Connections!
The annual RGU Hack, led by the RGU Computing Society, is back on Saturday 22 February and Sunday 23 February with several leading sponsors. Previous Hackathon winner Rohith tell us how his team managed to come out on top and shares advice to those participating this year to make the most of the opportunity.
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Studying midwifery at RGU
Third-year midwifery student Emma shares her experience of the course and placements, and how she has been supported with her dyslexia and dysgraphia at RGU.
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Volunteering as a Student School Officer – Kamo’s experience
For Student Volunteering Week 2025, we are shining a light on RGU’s Student School Officers. School Officers are responsible for listening to student feedback, working in partnership with staff to make enhancements, and representing their peers. Research student Kamo shares his experience as the first Student School Officer for the Graduate School at RGU.
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Volunteering as a Student School Officer – Jaydn’s experience
For Student Volunteering Week 2025, we are shining a light on RGU’s Student School Officers. School Officers are responsible for listening to student feedback, working in partnership with staff to make enhancements, and representing their peers. Master of Architecture student Jaydn shares his experience as Student School Officer (SSO) for the Scott Sutherland School of…
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Studying Diagnostic Radiography through personal challenges
Fourth year Diagnostic Radiography student Julia shares her experience of the course and the support she received at RGU with many personal challenges including being a carer for her dad and experiencing a stroke at just 24 years-old.
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Everything I’ve learned as a Comm Des student at the INTL Creative Festival
Communication Design student Fraser had the opportunity to attend an international creative festival with INTL last year where he attended different Q&A and workshops. He shares his experience, the projects he worked on, and what he learned in this blog.
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My transformative experience studying at RGU while living with Long Covid
RGU alumnus Dennis joined the DipHE Wellbeing and Enablement course after a variety of career changes as he navigated living with symptoms of Long Covid. He shares the transformative experience he went through while studying with the support from RGU’s dedicated staff.
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Studying a master’s in Analytical Science on RGU’s campus
Analytical Science student Jennifer shares her experience of the course, campus facilities, and life in Aberdeen after moving from Nigeria for her postgraduate studies at RGU.
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My career as a Graphic Designer after studying Communication Design
Communication Design Alumna Eilidh is flourishing in her role as a Graphic Designer for a hotel in St Andrews. She shares her career evolution and achievements as well as how the course at RGU helped her in developing the skills needed for her work.
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Ways to get the most out of your degree in healthcare
RGU Alumna Emma shares her top tips to make the most of your healthcare degree, mainly through volunteering, and how her advice applies to students on other courses.