Coming back to Aberdeen to study a master’s at RGU
Master’s student Rebecca shares her journey coming back to Aberdeen to study RGU’s Information Technology with Business Intelligence. With a few years between her undergraduate and postgraduate degree, she points out all the new exciting things she is finding at RGU and how she is adapting to life as a student again. After graduating with my bachelor’s degree in 2021, I have come back to Aberdeen to pursue my master’s degree in Information Technology with Business Intelligence. Now, as I approach the end of my first semester, I’m able to reflect on my experience and share what coming back to Aberdeen has been like. Rediscovering Aberdeen as a postgraduate student…
My Career as a Petroleum Engineer After Studying at RGU
RGU alumna Oluwatosin Abikoye shares her learnings from her time at RGU and how the University helped her build a career as a Petroleum Engineer. Pursuing a master’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from Robert Gordon University (RGU) was one of the best decisions I ever made. Known for its industry-focused curriculum and strong ties to the energy sector, RGU equipped me with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills that have been instrumental in shaping my career as a petroleum engineer. This blog takes you through my journey, from being a student at RGU to navigating the complex and dynamic world of petroleum engineering. Life as a Petroleum Engineering Student at…
Gray’s Degree Show 2025 – Jake’s journey at RGU
Communication Design student Jake Irvine won both the Imajica Brand Evolution Emerging Talent Award and the FortyTwo Studio Emerging Talent award at the 2025 Gray’s Degree Show opening night last Friday. He answers our questions about his last four years at RGU and the work he is exhibiting in this blog. What project are you presenting at the Degree Show? For my Degree Show project, I wanted to show a variety of my video work from my Honours year. However, my spotlight project is an experimental short film exploring a small part of the Aberdeenshire coastline from Portsoy to Pennan. I chose to display this film as it represents a…
The students behind the 2025 Gray’s Degree Show
The 2025 Gray’s Degree Show is opening its doors on Friday 6 June to staff, students, and members of the public. Ahead of the opening, some of our students from across a range of disciplines tell us more about their artistic projects, their time at RGU, and their career aspirations beyond graduation. Julie – Communication Design Throughout my studies, I have been exploring the concept of national identity and how a nation presents itself visually to both its own citizens and globally. I have created a new fictitious nation called the Sona Isles, and have been investigating how visual and national elements including colour and symbolism can reflect and shape…
Fathers Day Gift Ideas for Every Type of Dad!
Looking for the perfect way to show Dad some love this Father’s Day? Our curated gift guide is packed with unique and thoughtful ideas to… The post Fathers Day Gift Ideas for Every Type of Dad! appeared first on The Daily Struggle.
