Next up at the #AllianceAwards2024 is The Star Award! For those who motivate others through their ability to stay upbeat, even in the toughest of times. Congratulations to the RGU: Union from Robert Gordon University (RGU) for delivering an outstanding student experience!

With Freshers' Week in full swing, we are pleased to announce that RGU:Union have won a University Alliance award 🏆 in recognition of their work to support students during the cost-of-living crisis. Congratulations to the team! 💜 More ➡️ bit.ly/3ZeVYJr | #AllianceAwards2024

We’ve partnered with Mackie's to bring you an exclusive RGU ice cream, just in time for Freshers Week! RGU Berry Bliss is available at Mackie's 19.2 ice cream parlour until 14 September. Bring along your RGU student or staff ID for 20% off all food and drink (excluding alcohol).

Did you know you could volunteer within sport alongside your studies? RGU Student Emma walks you through all the opportunities you have at RGU to keep your love for sport alive. 💜▶️ bit.ly/3Xh5WHz RGU SPORT

📣 New vacancy! We are hiring a Student Recruitment International Officer. Salary: £31,396 - £32,982 per year Closing Date: 29 September 2024 Find out more and apply now. ▶️ bit.ly/4e71G4i

Members of the public are encouraged to come and discover the colourful gothic piece of public art, 'A House in the Woods', from Glasgow-based artist, James Rigler, nestled on our vibrant Garthdee campus this autumn. Read more 👉 bit.ly/3TmoTHS

The Shetland Anchor Project set up to support families affected by rising living costs has been praised as being dynamic, brave and a leader in social action, in a report led by researchers at Robert Gordon University and Shetland Islands Council. More ➡️ bit.ly/3XoXtCb

Thank you Chris Moule, Head of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at @robertgordonuni, for agreeing to facilitate our exciting panel discussion with Steve Petrie, Regional Director at Centrica plc; Kirsten Jensen-Thomas, Talent & Development Manager at Artfarm Scotland The Fife Arms…

Bryan Uyiosa Igbinigie, President (Communication & Democracy, on the RGU:Union recent University Alliance award win. More: rgu.ac.uk/news/news-2024…

That’s a wrap on Freshers Week 2024 👏 Freshers Week may have ended but your experience at RGU is only just beginning! There is so much to get involved in so don’t worry if you weren’t able to attend everything! Head to our website to find out more ➡️ rguunion.co.uk

The fourth edition of the RGU Research Magazine is out now and showcases the great variety of postgraduate doctoral projects currently being undertaken at RGU plus a whole lot more! Read the RGU Research Magazine ➡️ bit.ly/3AYOUGD

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms can be used to identify a patient’s risk of developing a stroke, according to a new study led by RGU researchers Dr Ebuka Ibeke and Dr Pascal Ezenkwu. More ▶️ bit.ly/3XszFgX

RGU student Emma started her volunteering journey at RGU to just "help a friend". Little did she know this would lead her to become "Volunteer of the Year"! 🤝 She shares how to get involved with volunteering and its benefits. ▶️ bit.ly/4e3pvKw

This month the University co-hosted The British Psychological Society Scottish Branch Postgraduate Conference 2024. Read all about it in a blog by Dr Katrina Forbes-McKay ➡️ bit.ly/4e2w5AZ | British Psychological Society |

Dr Elaine Allan from RGU is backing a ✏️SAPHNA petition, #ASchoolNurseinEverySchool' as Scotland faces increasing complex needs of school children & young people & gaps in mental health & wellbeing services. ▶️ bit.ly/3XroEMF @SAPHNASharonOBE Dr Elaine Allan

We are thrilled to have been nominated for two categories at this year's Celebrate Aberdeen Awards! 🎉 ⭐ Campaign/Event of the Year: Northfield and Torry Community Days! ⭐ Young Supporter of the Year: Kelsey Seivwright! It is great to have been nominated alongside so many

RGU's Graduate Apprenticeship in Cyber Security has been certified by the UK Government’s NCSC UK. This recognition confirms that the course meets the NCSC Certification of Graduate Apprenticeships in Cyber Security. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3TudQft 🖥️ 🔒

RGU fresher Greta is swapping the Baltic Sea for the North Sea this September 🌊 ✈️ Moving from Lithuania to Aberdeen to start her course in Applied Social Sciences, she’s been sharing her excitement and fears about the big move: bit.ly/3Bjs0Kc

Recent RGU Startup Accelerator Showcase finalist Mike Gill has been named as a Converge 2024 finalist in this year's Kickstart Challenge for his innovative Rail Geospatial start-up 👏 Interested in starting your own business? Apply now! ➡️ bit.ly/4evgKbY

Happy Friday! 🙌 The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 has rated RGU among the very best in Scotland for teaching quality and sustainability. Read all about it: bit.ly/3TDDRJv