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Falling in Love with Aberdeen: Life as an International Student at RGU
From coastal views and green open spaces to a welcoming student community, Aberdeen offers a unique balance between city life and calm surroundings. For Keiko, Computer Science student, moving from Jakarta to study at Robert Gordon University (RGU) revealed a…
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Scaling the UK’s Toughest Peak: RGU Climbing Club Takes on Skye
RGU’s Climbing Club recently took on the UK’s toughest peak: the Inaccessible Pinnacle on the Isle of Skye. Led by Climbing Club President Finlay MacCallum, the trip saw 15 students successfully summit despite unpredictable weather and other challenges along the…
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From Classroom to Conference: Gaining Real-World Events Experience at RGU
Every year, Events Management students work together to host a conference as part of their module, gaining valuable industry experience along the way. This year, a student team took leadership, problem‑solving and collaboration well beyond the classroom with their conference,…
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My Journey as a Care-Experienced Student at RGU
My name is Emma. I am a third-year Social Work student here at RGU, and I am care-experienced. Those two parts of my identity do not compete with one another; they sit side by side. One shaped my past, the…
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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).…
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From Vietnam to Aberdeen – My Journey to Study Business with Financial Management
I still remember walking to the Garthdee campus on my first day. The street was tranquil, surrounded significantly by nature, a stark contrast to what I knew. The campus area was spacious, with modern buildings set among green parkland stretching…
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My Rural Placement Experience in Caithness as a Biomedical Student
My name is Torrie, and I am currently a 4th year Applied Biomedical Science Student. As part of the Applied Biomedical Science course, I’ve completed two placements, one in 2nd year and another in 3rd year. Both gave me the chance…
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From South Africa to Aberdeen to Study MSc Financial Management at RGU
In this blog, South African student Nsovo reflects on her journey from arriving in Aberdeen for the first time, to returning years later to study her master’s in Financial Management. Her story offers an honest look at what it’s like…
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How to romanticise studying
Computing and Creative Design student Abrar shares how she’s learned to “romanticise” studying at RGU, turning every day routines and chores into something calming, motivating, and even enjoyable. Discover her top tips to unlock study habits that support both your…
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From RGU to Global HR Leadership
From discovering the internet for the first time during his studies to leading HR teams across the globe, RGU alumnus Chris Taylor has built a career defined by curiosity, connection, and a passion for helping people thrive. Nearly three decades…
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Expectations vs Reality: My First Year as a Graduate Apprentice at RGU
RGU offers Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) courses designed around the needs of businesses which allow employees to continue to work while they earn their degree over the course of four years. Last year, we spoke to Emma McGowan, Hire Administrator at STR, as…
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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…
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