Student Experience

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 Ƶ 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.

How is the University supporting the Ƶ community?
At Robert Gordon University we appreciate that this time of year can be a struggle for many, particularly with the serious economic backdrop, and want to reassure our students, staff and community as a whole that we’re committed to supporting you all throughout.

"Fired Up": The ancient art of ceramics celebrated at Gray's first communal wood firing
Our Vibrant Campus event “Fired Up”, taking place on Sunday 30 October 2022, will mark the first communal wood firing of Gray’s School of Arts wood kiln built by staff and students. Gray’s Technical Services Officer Kevin Morris and Lecturer Matthew Wilcock share more about their mission to bring our community together through their passion of ceramics.

"Action, not words": Coming together during Black History Month to foster positive change
Black History Month (BHM) is an annual worldwide celebration of black achievements. It's an opportunity for us as a university community to celebrate diversity and educate ourselves about race, ethnicity, and learn more about the rich historical contributions of Afro-Caribbean people to the UK.

Ƶvenate: Boosting the community's wellbeing with natural health walks
Ƶ Scott Sutherland MRES student Joyce Watt is supporting the university’s Vibrant Campus initiative with the launch of her “Ƶvenate” natural health walks, in collaboration with Ƶ SPORT. Running through autumn to winter, these campus walks aim to encourage environment-friendly activities to promote a healthy lifestyle, Joyce explains.

Our campus is for more than just studying, it’s for bringing the community together
At Robert Gordon University, our campus is not just a place of study and work. It provides an environment to bring our community together to socialise, participate in events and activities, and, importantly, have fun with friends and family.