Our People
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The graduate route visa delivers benefits
As an international student in the UK, having a graduate route visa is highly beneficial. It allows me and others like me to build a career in the UK. We can seek employment related to our field of study, which can be crucial for long-term career growth.
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Random Acts of Pride
Professor Peter Reid shares his touching story growing up gay in a small North East village in the 70s and 80s, and what Pride means to him today.
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The two-way value of mentorship
Katarina Reid is a Chartered Architect at Crawford Architecture and mentor through the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment mentorship programme for first year students. She shares her experience so far as a mentor…
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Out and about with the Law School
Over the past month, RGU’s Law School have been busy at various commitments both home and abroad. Here, we take a look at what they’ve been getting up to…
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Movement: Is it just about moving?
Graeme Kinghorn is the Chief Executive at Mental Health Aberdeen and shares his reflections as part of Mental Health Awareness Week...
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Meet Daniel: RGU's Equality Champion for Sexual Orientation
RGU appoints Equality Champions for each of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Daniel Massie, Project Coordinator, is the Equality Champion for Sexual Orientation. Learn more about him and his work supporting our community at RGU.
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Then and now: How studying at Scott's prepared me for my project management career
I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment and feel that it has had a huge impact on both my personal and professional life.
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Meet Helen: RGU's Equality Champion for Disability
RGU appoints Equality Champions for each of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Helen Gowen, Senior Procurement Adviser, is the Equality Champion for Disability. Learn more about her and her work supporting our community at RGU.
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Smashing Stereotypes: Jackie Velcheva
Since my adolescence, I have a profound enthusiasm for mathematics and the artistry of computer graphics. Emerging from a distinctive cultural background, I was fortunate to benefit from the unwavering support of educators and parents who consistently encouraged the pursuit of my aspirations, even though the industry was facing male dominance.
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Smashing Stereotypes: Professor Linda Lawton
You just need to type ‘what does a professor look like?’ into Google to see I don’t fit the typical science professor stereotype – the only thing I tend to have appearance wise is that I wear glasses.