Category: Social
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RGU Go Green – Join a group advocating for sustainability
Students don’t only spend their time at RGU studying towards their degree. They also try to positively influence our world by joining student groups and putting their skills to good use by advocating for important causes. This is the case for RGU Go Green, a student-led group raising awareness of sustainability. Go Green’s president Maja […]
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Enjoy academic and social events with the Paramedic Society
Maintaining an exciting social life is important to many students while at university. RGU has a wide range of clubs and societies that you can join to make the best of your time here. The Paramedic Society was only established last year but is becoming increasingly popular. Dawn Hearsum is a second-year BSc Paramedic Practice […]
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RGU Peer Support Group – Here to talk about mental health
Starting the conversation about mental health at university is more important than ever. RGU Peer Support Group offers confidential and non-judgemental listening services to all students. To mark University Mental Health Day on the 3rd of March, Erin Allan – LLB (Hons) Law student – and Beki Roberts – BA (Hons) Applied Social Sciences student […]
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From China to Aberdeen – Starting RGU as an international student
RGU welcomes 16,000 students every year from over 150 countries. First-year student Muyang He moved from China to Aberdeen last September to obtain a degree in Fashion Management at RGU. She discusses choosing to move abroad and shares her experience as a new student in Aberdeen.
RGU Student Blog
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Why we are in love with Aberdeen
To celebrate Valentine’s Day this year we asked RGU students and graduates to let us know why they are in love with Aberdeen. From its beautiful beach to its vibrant social life, here are all the reasons to love the Granite City.
RGU Student Blog
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Discover SPECTRA Aberdeen – Scotland’s leading Festival of Light
Aberdeen’s festival of light SPECTRA returns this year with even more spectacular architectural projections, interactive sculptures, and experimental music. The festivities kicked off on Thursday 10 February and will last until Sunday 13th. The event, organised by Aberdeen City Council, sees artists, thinkers, musicians and businesses coming together to leave the public speechless at the […]
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Discover famous film locations in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Did you know that the incredibly majestic settings of Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire have inspired some of the world’s greatest storytellers? This part of Scotland has been the inspiration for famous novels. You can also spot some local places in the backdrop of Netflix series and even blockbuster films. Check out this blog to discover our […]
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Epic adventures – 6 winter sports to try in the North East of Scotland
The 2022 Winter Olympics kicks off on the 4th of February in and around Beijing in the People’s Republic of China. Did you know that we have some fantastic options for winter sports right here in the North East? Here is a roundup of the best the region has to offer. Time to wrap up […]
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RGU’s Top Moments of 2021
2021 may still not have been the year we quite expected, but with restrictions being lifted earlier in the year we could once again see staff and students on campus, and adjust to pandemic life out with Zoom calls. Before we say goodbye to 2021 and head into 2022, we wanted to reflect on some […]
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Guide to Preparing for Graduation
This winter marks the first RGU in-person graduation ceremonies since 2019, taking place on the 7th & 8th December, at the Music Hall, Aberdeen. If you are going to be graduating this winter we have some top tips to help you make the most out of your day.