Tag: Social
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A look back at “Global Citizenship Live” through RGU students’ eyes
In February, we organised our very first “Global Citizenship Live” event, an opportunity for RGU students to learn more about the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals and how they can support initiatives both at and outside university. Learn more about the event and hear from participants about their experience in this blog.
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Top 4 things to do at RGU’s Offer Holder Days
Offer Holder Days are the perfect opportunity for you to come see our modern riverside campus and meet our amazing staff and students. 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 all undergraduate students who have applied or are thinking of applying…
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RGU students transforming the community with volunteering
To celebrate International Volunteer Day on Tuesday 5th December, we are highlighting some of our inspiring students who spend their free time giving back to the community. As this year’s theme is “The power of collective action”, we want to showcase the impact volunteering has on society. Read more about our students’ experience in this…
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Explore Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire this winter
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are majestic all year round, but during the winter months our setting could definitely rival a Christmas card. Do you know that there are enchanting adventures, a jam-packed programme of festive events and heart-warming foodie experiences just waiting to be experienced this festive season? Here are some of our top suggestions to…
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One Year in Aberdeen and RGU as an International Student
Master’s student Michael moved from Nigeria to Aberdeen to study International Marketing at RGU. This week, he celebrates his one-year anniversary since his move and reflects on his time with us and in the Granite City.
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Top tips for students starting at RGU
Starting university can be scary, but with the right support and advice it can be way easier to settle in. We asked our Instagram community to share their tips for new students starting at RGU this September. Find out more in this blog!
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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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The benefits of volunteering at RGU from a student’s experience
There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer at RGU through our Student Union’s societies, groups, and networks. International Tourism Management student Alessia shares her experience volunteering with our sustainability group Go Green and building strong friendships along the way.
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My experience taking part in BBC Two’s University Challenge
RGU‘s University Challenge team won their first two rounds of the competition to qualify for the quarter finals, after our first and only appearance on the show as a university in 1994! RGU alumna Faye Cooke, one of the members of this impressive team, shares her experience of applying and filming for the show.
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Celebrating Chrismas Eve (Eve) with RGU:Union
To make sure no students spent the festive season alone, the wonderful team at RGU:Union organised a special Christmas Eve (Eve) Party on Friday 23rd of December. Find out more about the success of the event in this blog.