Tag: Social
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Top 6 summer sports and activities in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
Adventure awaits in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire during the summer, with many sports and activities that will allow you to experience the wild outdoors! Navigate the North Sea, explore the region by land, or simply gather with friends to play some sports with our top 6 of the best summer activities in the region.
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Grow personally and professionally with RGU’s Pharmacy Society
RGU has many student societies, including academic ones, that will help you make some friends with people on your course and gain additional knowledge of your field. Jack Murphy shares more about the Pharmacy Society and his time as President.
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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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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…
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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.