Category: Social
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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.
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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.
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Discover SPECTRA Aberdeen – Scotland’s leading Festival of Light
Aberdeen’s festival of light SPECTRA returned this February with even more spectacular architectural projections, interactive sculptures, and experimental music. The event, organised by Aberdeen City Council, sees artists, thinkers, musicians and businesses coming together to leave the public speechless at the sight of our beautiful Granite City and its landmarks. Come with us on a…
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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
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 warm and go on an epic adventure!
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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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A guide to a classic Scottish Halloween
Halloween, like many ancient festivals, has its roots in Scottish culture. A classic Scottish Halloween has a lot of its own traditions that make it unique and many of these traditions still exist to this day.
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5 things I wish I knew before starting university
RGU alumna Marisa discusses 5 things she wish she knew before starting university, covering allareas from using the bus services to making friends with locals.
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A guide to NuArt Aberdeen
After being postponed in April 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic, NuArt Aberdeen has returned in 2021 with a series of brand new work brightening up the city centre. The 2021 festival is bringing back some artists from previous years as well as giving new artists the chance to leave their mark on the city.