Meeting The Princess Royal: Celebrating 100 Years of OT at RGU

Occupational Therapy has come a long way since its beginnings in the UK, with 2025 marking 100 years of the profession. As a second-year Occupational Therapy student at RGU, Katie had the privilege to meet with Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal as part of our Centenary event on campus. Here is a glimpse into…

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Top places to explore in Aberdeen

Physiotherapy student Lorynne shares her top places to explore in Aberdeen as an international student at RGU, from things to do to places to eat! Activities Codona’s Amusement Park Codona’s has many fun things to do throughout the year! During the summer you can enjoy the many attractions that Codona’s has to offer including the…

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My Journey From Nigeria to Aberdeen

RGU student Favour shares her experience settling in after moving from Nigeria to Aberdeen. From the visa process to studying away from home, she tells us about her experience and gives some top tips for those wanting to follow the same path. If someone had told me a year ago that I’d be standing in…

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Balancing your studies and wellbeing at RGU

Hear from master’s student Amaka about her top tips to look after her wellbeing while studying Cybersecurity at RGU. My name is Amaka, and I am currently studying for a master’s degree in Cybersecurity. When I started this journey, I thought I had it all figured out from the lectures to assignments. I spent hours…

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I Stumbled Into Tech: My Path to International Business Management at RGU

International student Anita first thought she was going to become a Geologist when a seemingly mundane conversation with a friend changed her career trajectory. After discovering product management was what she wanted to do, joining the master’s in International Business Management at RGU was a no-brainer. Hear about her journey and her experience studying at…

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Building a Support Network at RGU

Starting your university journey comes with its fair share of mixed feelings. You arrive on campus, maybe with a little bit of anxiety, wondering “How am I going to make friends?”. RGU alumnus Paa shares his story and gives you tips on how to grow your network at university, even if you’re new to Scotland…

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From Inspiration to Impact: My PhD Journey in Psychology at RGU

Following in her mum’s footsteps, Kevbe obtained a Phd at RGU looking at mental ill health in Nigerian prisons. She shares how her PhD thesis came to life and her experience as a research student at RGU. What Inspired me to Pursue a PhD My journey toward a PhD began with a powerful role model—my…

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