Tag: Student Life
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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.
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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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5 things to do within 30 minutes of Aberdeen
Living and studying in Aberdeen, Scotland’s third largest city, is an exciting prospect because there is so much to see and do here. As an RGU student, you can enjoy a gorgeous golden beach on your doorstep, a diverse foodie offering, a vibrant nightlife scene and plenty of activities to keep you busy after your […]
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How do I manage my stress while studying at RGU?
Hi! I’m Steph Buchan, a third-year International Business Management student at Aberdeen Business School, RGU. It’s now coming up to exam season so I thought I should share some of my tips for managing stress. Here are my top nine:
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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 […]
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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 […]