Careers

Whether you have found a graduate job, are considering some time out or are busy job-hunting, the Careers Centre can help you after graduation.

As a Robert Gordon University Graduate you can :Careers Centre

  • Discuss your career options with a Careers Consultant
  • Access  MY CAREER  to Search for Vacancies, Book Appointments, Sign Up for Careers Events
  • Explore your Career and Employability Module : Preparing to Succeed
  • Visit the Careers Centre, Browse the Career Information & pick up your Careers Handbook
  • Follow the Careers Centre on Twitter / Facebook

For further information please visit the Careers Centre.

Alumni Network

All graduates automatically become members of Robert Gordon University Alumni Association - a worldwide network of over 70,000 graduates.

Catherine HiltonRemember to visit the alumni stand at graduation to collect your FREE limited edition mug and exclusive privilege card.

As a member of the Association you can benefit from a wide range of services and activities including:

  • Alumni Privilege Card - a host of discounts and special offers.
  • CONNECT - alumni magazine and bi-monthly electronic bulletin. 
  • Careers Support - access to a range of services available from Robert Gordon University Careers Centre. 
  • Events - a programme of events, masterclasses, exhibitions, open days and alumni receptions around the globe. 
  • Find a friend service - helping you to keep in touch with your former classmates. 
  • Volunteering - enhance our students learning experience by participating in our alumni volunteering programme. 
  • The Alumni Fund - you can help our students to learn, create and innovate by donating to the Alumni Fund. 
  • Loyalty Discount - 10% alumni loyalty discount for postgraduate courses.*
  • Email For Life - Robert Gordon University graduates automatically receive a free email account for life.

For more information visit the Alumni Association web pages.

*Terms and conditions apply

Library

If you intend to graduate in July 2012, all library items must be returned before the end of June 2012.

Georgina Scott Sutherland LibraryIt is your responsibility to ensure that your library record is clear before leaving Robert Gordon University, with any outstanding bills.

External membership

If you would like to continue to make use of the libraries join the external membership scheme. 

The benefits include:

  • Access to both The Georgina Scott Sutherland and St Andrew Street libraries
  • Entitlement to 3 books and 3 journals per named member 
  • Access to reference material and special collections 
  • Access to up to date journals and periodicals 
  • Fax service and photocopying facilities

Visit the External Membership Scheme web pages.

Hooded Tops

Get a memento of your time at RGU with this unique hooded top with a list of all your fellow class-mate graduates.

Graduation Sweatshirt

Get a unique memento of your time at RGU with this hooded top with a list of all your fellow class-mate graduates names on the rear.

These are 80% Cotton garments and are ‘Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production’ (WRAP) certified production.

These are available in a range of sizes and colours at £32.00 each with postage & packaging costs additional, where necessary.

All garments have the University crest on the front chest and a list of names on the rear all in WHITE PRINT.

Sizes range from Extra Small (34") to Extra Extra Large (52").

Colours available:

  • Jet black
  • Air force blue (all sizes excluding X-Small and XX-Large)
  • Plum (all sizes excluding X-Small and XX-Large)
  • Hot pink
  • French navy
  • Bottle green (all sizes excluding X-Small)
  • Purple
  • Sapphire blue

NB All sizes are 'to fit chest'. To view the colour options visit Goldcrest's online catalogue here.

This is a one-off opportunity for these ceremonies with the last order date Mon 16th July.

(If during registration you opted not to include your name in newspaper and souvenirs items, it will not appear on the Hooded Top)

Order

There are 3 methods to order and pay;

  1. Visit the shop at Schoolhill before or during graduation week and place your order.
  2. Contact the shop by telephone on (01224) 262264 and place your order and make a payment by debit or credit card
  3. Visit & Pay Online on www.rguunion.bigcartel.com

Postage

If you require this to be posted out, a 'Postage & Package' charge of £5.50 for UK Mainland (exc Northern Ireland) will bemade. For Postage out with the U.K., a charge of £12 will be required for standard 1st class delivery. A recorded delivery option is available.

Please contact Iain on i.j.donaldson@rgu.ac.uk for further details.

Classof 2012 clothing will be dispatched within 30 days of your ceremony.

There is a range of additional Robert Gordon University souvenirs, from sweatshirts to pin badges, available from the university shop and online at www.rguunion.bigcartel.com.

Contact
RGU:Union Shop
60 Schoolhill
Aberdeen
AB10 1JQ
(01224) 262264

Graduation Stories

The University Communications Office is always interested to hear from graduates with an interesting story to tell about their 'student journey'.

Kevin NelsonHave you worked full-time whilst supporting a family and achieved a degree from the University? Are you the first in your family ever to have attended University? Or have you landed the job of your dreams, as a result of your achievements at the University? Whatever your story we will do our best to place it in your local newspaper and make sure you receive copies.

E-mail newsdesk@rgu.ac.uk with your stories prior to graduation.

Photographs will be taken on the day of graduation for use in the press and University publications. We always aim to get written permission from individuals who appear in photographs, however, for general group shots this is not always possible.

If you do not want your photo taken or you think you may have been photographed and do not want the shot used, then please contact the Communications Office on (01224) 262210.

If you think your photo was taken and you would like a copy we will happily send it to you free of charge.