Tag: Social
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RGU’s Top Moments of 2022
Another year is about to draw to a close, and thankfully we are ending with a significantly different feel than the previous two Decembers. We think many will agree that this year has felt more “normal” with the Covid-19 restrictions being dropped, more people having the freedom to travel and students once again enjoying being…
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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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Guide to Preparing for Graduation
December 2023 marks our winter graduation ceremonies taking place at the Music Hall! The celebrations will run on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th December. If you are going to be graduating , we have some top tips to help you make the most out of your day.
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Celebrating St. Andrew’s Day
RGU alumna Kirstin Bell shares the history of St Andrew’s Day and provides ideas on how you can celebrate this year!
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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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Being part of the RGU Malaysian, Bruneian and Singaporean Society
RGU welcomes over 16,000 international students every academic year. If you are one of them, you can join one of RGU Union’s cultural societies to meet people that share the same background as you. Dietetics student Xiang shares how she had the best first year at university as part of the Malaysian, Bruneian and Singaporean…
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Spooky Halloween spots in Aberdeen!
From where I come from, Halloween is not that big of a tradition. It is just something that I watched in Hollywood movies or British TV series. But when I moved to Aberdeen, I got to experience the true spirit of Halloween (pun intended).
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5 things to do as a student in Aberdeen
Whether you’re living in Aberdeen for the first time or already live in our sparkling city, there’s plenty to keep you entertained in between attending university and studying. We’re talking epic outdoor adventures, delicious local food and drink, insta-worthy castles, year-round festivals and events, and of course, a vibrant nightlife scene! Here are just five…
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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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How to make Aberdeen your home away from home as an international student
Moving to a new country and having to adapt to a new culture can be nerve-wracking. To help you settle in Aberdeen, we asked international students at RGU their top tips on how to make the Granite City your home away from home.