I am pretty sure that Dr Who needs no introduction. No, he’s not one our new PhD students, but rather the Time Lord who, since 1963, has been a regular feature inRead More…
“Because it’s there” – who would have thought that climbing in the NE offered such variety?
Famously, when asked why he wanted to climb Mount Everest, George Mallory is supposed to have replied, “Because it’s there” – which, if true, are arguably the three most famous words inRead More…
Fit like? Walking in and around Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire
For the uninitiated, in the north-east of Scotland “Fit like?” is a general purpose expression which means, more or less, “hello, how are you?” It literally translates as “What like?” rather thanRead More…
Thank you for the Music (Hall)
If you follow RGUjobs on social media, you’ll be aware that we make a lot of the huge range of social and leisure activities available in (and around) the granite city. It’sRead More…
The Granite City – the colours of magic
Aberdeen has been called many things over the years, but one name that has stuck is “the Granite City” or, sometimes, the “Silver City”; the latter reflecting the colour of theRead More…
The Granite City – the biggest man-made hole in Europe?
Aberdeen has been known as “the Granite City” for many years. When you arrive here it’s obvious why: the commercial and religious buildings in the city centre and many of the housesRead More…
Does it hurt? A beginner’s guide to Kendo in the North-East
We are often asked during interviews about the range of sports and leisure facilities in Aberdeen. While there are not many with the clichéd, stereotypical view that there is nothing north ofRead More…
Caballos y montañas – what one of our HR team did on her holidays.
Normally it’s Julie Skinner who writes most of our blogs, but this one is different. As you’ll know if you’re one of the regular readers of this page, we’re keen to demonstrateRead More…
For the best work-life balance get a horse (and work at RGU!)
Katharine Mieras has worked at RGU for over three and half years. She is currently PA/Project Assistant to the Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Care, having joined that teamRead More…
Do you work in: Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management or Surveying? Would you be interested in ad hoc lecturing and collaboration in the development of our courses?
Do you work in: Architecture, Architectural Technology, Construction Management or Surveying? Would you be interested in ad hoc lecturing and collaboration in the development of our courses? Scott Sutherland School ofRead More…