Category: Social
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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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My Journey to Becoming Scotland’s Sustainability Champion of the Year
RGU student Kemi recently won the Sustainability Champion of the Year Award at this year’s Black Scottish Awards for her inspiring work at RGU Go Green. Kemi has been leading the Kaim Shop, which provides second-hand clothes and items to our community and prevents waste from ending up in landfills. Hear about her work, achievements,…
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Building a Support Network at RGU
Starting your university journey comes with its fair share of mixed feelings. You arrive on campus, maybe with a little bit of anxiety, wondering “How am I going to make friends?”. RGU alumnus Paa shares his story and gives you tips on how to grow your network at university, even if you’re new to Scotland…
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Top tips to make friends when starting university as an international student
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering student Zaid moved from his home country to Aberdeen to start his academic journey at RGU and shares his tried and tested techniques to make friends when starting from scratch.
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RGU Peer Support – Promoting student wellbeing and fighting stigma
Have you heard of RGU Peer Support Group? They are RGU students here to support you and your wellbeing during your time at university. Find out more about them in this blog.
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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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From Fashion to Formula: My experience with the RGU Motorsport Society
Fashion Management student Rachel shares her experience in the RGU Motorsport Society and the benefits it has provided her.
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RGU’s Top Moments of 2024
As we leave 2024 behind and embrace the new year, why not have a look at all the positive things that have happened in the last year? With everyone sharing their 2024 recap, we put our very own list together to reflect on our top moments. So here are 14 highlights from the last year,…
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Being part of the RGU Alumni community
Whether you’ve just graduated or will in the near future, know that finishing your studies doesn’t mean the end of your journey with RGU! All our graduates automatically join our global community of 80,000 alumni. Learn more about what being part of this community means for you in this blog.
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The exciting world of RGU’s Motorsport Society
RGU student Christopher and alumnus Lewis share their experience taking part in the Motorsport Society, the projects they worked on, and the benefits of joining the team.