Category: Social
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How RGU and the Union celebrated Black History Month 2024
Student President for Education and Welfare Seth gives a rundown of what’s been happening at RGU this Black History Month and shares inspiring messages to the student community.
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Mental Health and Black History Month – A student’s perspective
To mark Black History Month, nursing student Julieth shares her reflections on mental health by looking back on Dr Martin Luther King’s life. She wants to help others to stop suffering in silence and know that it is ok to ask for help.
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Volunteering at RGU Students’ Union
Going to university isn’t just about studying, there are also many opportunities available to try new things, meet new people and make the most of your time at RGU. Why not get involved and spend some time volunteering and giving back to the community during your time here? Grace and Jo from the RGU:Union share…
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My volunteering journey – From RGU to Kenya
During Connect and Reflect Week, we encourage you to look into volunteering for a chance to be rewarded as part of our Denis Law RGUplus Award. Hear from RGU student Kitty about why she started volunteering and all the amazing opportunities she has taken at and beyond RGU.
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Hockey club and Architecture Society: How I get involved at RGU
Master of Architecture student and President of the 5710 society Heather McCole shares her involvement in clubs and societies at RGU as well as how and why to get involved!
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Rowing at RGU: Your questions answered
Did you know that RGU has a joint rowing programme with University of Aberdeen which caters for everyone’s level of experience? Ed Dean, our Head Rowing Coach, answers all our questions about rowing and RGU’s Learn to Row programme.
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Volunteering at RGU – From “just helping a friend” to making a difference
RGU student Emma shares all her tips for volunteering at RGU, the opportunities available, and the benefits.
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Volunteering in sport – A student’s guide to pursuing your passion at RGU
Do you want to start volunteering in sport while studying at RGU? RGU Student Emma walks you through all the opportunities you have as a student at RGU to keep your love for sport alive.
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Playing football for Aberdeen Women’s as a full-time student
RGU student Eilidh shares with us her journey developing her football career at Aberdeen Women’s Football Club while keeping up with university work. She also tells us more about her hopes and dreams for women’s football after having been named Women’s Players’ Player of the Year for the fourth year in a row!
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My football journey as Aberdeen Women’s top goal-scorer
RGU student Bayley Hutchison has recently been named Player of the Year for Aberdeen Women’s Football Club. She has been playing with the team since she was 14 and shares with us the evolution of her career, how she juggles studying with playing football, and her hopes and dreams for the future.