James Scott Skinner was one of the most accomplished and influential fiddle players of the late nineteenth century. Born in Banchory, he took after his father, who played at country dances, andRead More…
In 1995, the Daily Record newspaper ran a story about “Scotland’s Craziest Takeaway” under the headline, “Mars Supper Please.” The story goes that in what was then The Haven Fish and ChipRead More…
We are, naturally, biased when it comes to telling the world just what a magic place Aberdeen is to live and work. However, we can offer more than just our personal opinions:Read More…
If you are contemplating a move from outside Scotland to come to Aberdeen to work for RGU, you will probably already know that Scotland’s national drink is the world-famous Scotch whisky. IfRead More…
We’ve said it before and we’ll doubtless say it again. The variety of interests and activities that our colleagues across RGU have – from diversity and inclusion to steak, mashed potatoes andRead More…
One of the good things about the internet is that it’s not too hard to find information on virtually anything. Alongside our many 60-second interviews with members of RGU staff, we likeRead More…
Name: Nkemdilim Udeokoro Job Title: Lecturer What does your job at RGU involve? Teaching and research What attracted you to come to work at RGU? The University’s high ranking in Scotland, andRead More…
We’re big on sport at RGU. However, we’re always mindful that in order to make sure we provide the very best facilities and opportunities for staff and students alike, we need peopleRead More…
We love our 60 second interviews. They show the breadth and depth of thoughts, preferences, likes (and sometimes dislikes!) of the people who work at RGU. From a fish and chips toRead More…
In this blog from the Annals of Aberdeen*, I’m going back to the very start of that document to discover about the city’s very earliest days, where I found out how theRead More…