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…
12Jul/23
20Jun/23
The connection between Aberdeenshire’s great athlete and Scotland’s (other) national drink…
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…
13Jun/23
From diversity and inclusion to steak, mashed potatoes and gravy!
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…
06Jun/23
A pot-hole so deep outlaws used to hide in it!
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…
31May/23
Shopping, Suits, Gospel Music and Caesar Salad
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…
24May/23
Chayapria curry and the Red Hot Chilli Peppers
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…
10May/23
No TV, fish and Chips and a healthy interest in running
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…
17Apr/23
Married to those dangerous people in Aberdeen’s Trades
I think I’ve nearly exhausted the Annals of Aberdeen* as a source of fascinating information about the city in which RGU is based and where we live and work. However, there areRead More…
05Apr/23
A bit of William Wallace still (apparently) resides in Aberdeen…
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…
06Mar/23
The noble design of Robert Gordon
This is another of our blogs from the historic ‘Annals of Aberdeen’ – the record of the city from “the reign of King William the Lion (1165-1214), to the end of theRead More…