Tag: Social
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Being an Equality Champion at RGU and supporting the LGBT+ community
To celebrate Pride Month, we interviewed Kieran Soutter, Computing Application Software Development student and Equality Champion for sexual orientation. He tells us more about his role and how he supports the LGBT+ community at RGU.
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Nuart 2022: Street-art tour experience and new artworks
Nuart Aberdeen, the only street-art festival in Scotland, was back in June with an amazing line-up of artists who worked hard to brighten up the streets of Aberdeen once again. The festival lived up to its theme, “Reconnect”, as thousands of people got together to enjoy a weekend of celebration! Our Digital Content Assistant, Clara, […]
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A beginner’s guide to the Scottish Highland Games
The Aberdeen Highland Games were back in 2022 on Sunday 19th June! Thousands joined the celebration at Hazlehead Park for a day packed with entertainment, from traditional Highland Games events to stage performances and catering outlets. Learn more about the history of the games and what you can expect if you decide to attend in […]
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Living in RGU accommodation: My experience as an international student
Meryem Hamdani lived in Woolmanhill Flats, one of RGU’s student accommodation sites, after moving from Morocco to study in Aberdeen. She shares what living in RGU halls is like and her experience helping other residents as part of the ResLife team.
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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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Top 4 things to do at RGU Applicants’ Day
Our in-person Applicants’ Day is back! Come see our modern riverside campus and meet our amazing staff and students on Saturday 7th of May 2022! On this day, you will be able to explore our state-of-the-art facilities and get a taste of student life at RGU. The event is open to applicants who have applied […]
RGU Student Blog
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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 […]
RGU Student Blog
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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