Extending Reach
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Ride to net zero: A year of successful cycling initiatives
2024 was the third year RGU received funding for a Campus Cycling Officer to support our journey to Net Zero. Current Campus Cycling Officer Bianca Anechite answers our questions about the initiatives she has led in the past year and their impact on the community.
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Aberdeen Business School host annual NIBES event
RGU recently hosted the 28th annual meeting of the Network of International Business and Economics Schools (NIBES).
![Yes Ball Games on RGU's Garthdee Campus](/images/stories/flexicontent/mediaman/l_Yes-Ball-Games.jpg)
Play and Stay with RGU's Summer of Sport
To celebrate this year's incredible summer of sport, RGU SPORT is organising three events for the Euros, Wimbledon, and the Olympics. These "Play and Stay" events will allow staff, students, and the wider community to try out a new physical activity and watch live sport.
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RGU Grounds Equipment Goes Green
RGU’s commitment to net zero is being reflected in the introduction of new electric grounds equipment.
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RGU at the Scottish party political conferences
Continuing the University’s engagement in the Scottish party political conferences, and aiming to inform and influence political decision making, RGU recently participated in the annual conferences of Scottish Labour and the Scottish Conservatives. Both fringe events were an opportunity to showcase the distinctiveness of what RGU has to offer, our strategic and collaborative partnerships.
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RGU set to launch Garthdee Community Radio
The University is going to have its very own radio channel shining a light on community stories thanks to local charity SHMU’s new DAB licence.
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New RGU SPORT programme proving North East hunger for basketball
On Wednesday 14 February, RGU SPORT welcomed over 40 youngsters who took part in an engaging programme of basketball initiatives to widen access to the sport and grow excitement among its thriving community.
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Smash! Pickleball launches at RGU SPORT
Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, combining tennis, badminton, and table tennis together to make a fun and social sport for all ages and abilities.
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Explore Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire this winter
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are majestic all year round, but during the winter months our setting could definitely rival a Christmas card. Do you know that there are enchanting adventures, a jam-packed programme of festive events and heart-warming foodie experiences just waiting to be experienced this festive season? Here are some of our top suggestions to get your winter wish list started.
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RGU conference shows priority action needed to reverse biodiversity decline
Robert Gordon University's 2023 conference on biodiversity governance and Natural Capital for Scotland conclusively showed delegates why there is a case for Scotland’s biodiversity strategy to expand on local level governance; encourage partnerships and community action; and focus on soil protection strategies as key policy instruments.