Tag: Equality and Diversity
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Celebrating Black History Month 2023 at RGU
It’s time to celebrate Black History Month (BHM) at RGU! During October, there will be many opportunities to get involved with an exciting line-up of events waiting for you. Student President for Education and Welfare Toyin tells us more about what BHM is and how you can engage with the array of activities.
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LGBTQ+ life in Aberdeen
As the happiest city to live in the UK (Shawbrook Bank 2021), Aberdeen is an inclusive, diverse, and safe city. But how exactly is Aberdeen celebrating and supporting its LGBTQ+ community? Find out all about LGBTQ+ groups, venues, and events in this blog.
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Celebrating cultural diversity at One RGU Many Nations 2022
The Students’ Union organised its yearly “One RGU Many Nations” event on the 27th of October, where students and staff gathered to celebrate cultural diversity at RGU. Learn more about the event and some of the countries celebrated in our blog.
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A mature nurse student’s journey with dyslexia and dysgraphia
MSc Advancing Practice in Health Visiting student Laura Adam was only diagnosed with dyslexia and dysgraphia at 47-years-old after meeting with the Inclusion Centre team at RGU. She shares her journey from avoiding writing in school to obtaining her first A at university after receiving the support she needed.
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International Pronouns Day: Q&A with Student Equality Champion Maike
Why do we have a day to celebrate pronouns? Why do some people use they/them? If you are asking yourselves these questions, we are here to help you! RGU Student Equality Champion Maike (they/them), gives you some answers and reflects on their personal experience to help raise awareness of the importance of sharing and using…
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How the pharmacy team is supporting international students’ wellbeing
Leila Neshat Mokadem is the Course Leader for RGU‘s MSc Clinical Pharmacy Service Development, a course aimed at international pharmacists who would like to take the next step in their career. But what is unique about the course is Leila’s commitment to students’ wellbeing and the many changes she has made to promote inclusivity.
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Finding an inclusive community at RGU – my journey with Asperger Syndrome and dyslexia
Communication Design student Hannah was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and dyslexia as a child, but that never stopped her from dreaming of graduating university. She shares how RGU accepted her and offered support to help her succeed.
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My journey being diagnosed with dyslexia and getting support at RGU
Midwifery student Rowanne always suspected she might have learning difficulties, but was unable to find answers at school. After enrolling at RGU, she was quickly diagnosed with dyslexia after reaching out to the Inclusion Centre. Read more about Rowanne’s experience of receiving support at the university.
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How RGU is encouraging women into sport and physical activity
First-year Biomedical Science student Aimee Work is the Chairperson of Active Girls Committee Aberdeen, who work to encourage more girls and women to participate in sport and physical activity. From speaking with the committee and RGU students, Aimee now shares the top barriers that some women face when participating in sports, how the university is tackling them, and shining…
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Celebrating neurodiversity at RGU: My journey with dyslexia
RGU installed 25 multi-coloured umbrellas on campus as part of a project ran by Aberdeen Inspired in partnership with the ADHD Foundation to raise awareness of the “umbrella” term of neurodiversity. To celebrate inclusivity at RGU, we spoke to Hannah, an alumna who was diagnosed with dyslexia after reaching out for support at the university.…