Student Experience
Students support local charity CFINE with innovative ideas
Sixty RGU students cross collaborated, created and pitched their innovative solutions to support Community Food Initiatives North East (CFINE) in our Innovation Award Level 2 workshop last November.
RGU’s team wins second round of University Challenge
A team of four RGU students and alumni appeared on BBC Two’s University Challenge in November where they proudly won against the University of Roehampton. They came back to the show on Monday 9 January to compete in the second round of the challenge, where they once again came out victorious.
Around the world in music: Song contest at RGU shows off talent!
Students and staff at the University took to the stage to perform music showcasing their talent and culture as part of the RGU Vision song contest.
Kindspace: A success story from the RGU Startup Accelerator
The RGU Startup Accelerator is back for its fifth year, and we are looking for budding entrepreneurs to apply! The 2023 programme is open to RGU students and alumni who have graduated within the last 5 years and offers the chance to turn innovative ideas into viable businesses.
Meet RGU's University Challenge Team!
A team of four RGU students will be appearing on BBC Two's University Challenge on Monday 28 November at 8.30pm to face the University of Roehampton. This is only the second time RGU is taking part in the show since our first appearance in 1994. Learn more about the team before finding out if they made it to the next round!
Celebrating our Learning and Teaching Conference winners
At the Learning and Teaching Conference, we shared innovations that enhance student’s learning experience across our University community. Some of these ideas and approaches stood out from the rest and were recognised by delegates on the day and the conference planning group as the top submissions. Here we celebrate the winners of the abstract and poster competition.
Reflecting on the Learning and Teaching Conference
Following the recent Learning and Teaching Conference, we catch up with Professor Lynn Kilbride, Vice Principal Academic Development & Student Experience, who shares some insight from the event.
Fashion, passion and creative thinking: How the UN’s Sustainable Goals are inspiring RGU students into action
This series of articles explores the journey of the winners of the EIG Sustainable Goals Student Ideas Competition.
"Who Am I?" - Reflecting on Black History Month's open lecture about race
In honour of Black History Month 2022, the Staff Race Equality Network and the Race Action Group organised an open lecture entitled "Who Am I?" on Thursday 20 October. The event, also part of the university's Vibrant Campus initiative, saw internal and external speakers address an audience of 30 staff members and students.
Mental Health Awareness – A Holistic Approach for Future Legal Professionals
It is widely reported and accepted that we are experiencing a mental health crisis in the UK, latterly related to the cost of living and consequences of recovery from a global pandemic.
