The RGU:Union Podcast: Recent Episodes
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With the 2022 Aberdeen Jazz Festival in full-swing, Cameron Taylor investigates the fantastic festival that celebrates all things jazz.
To celebrate International Women's Day, Ribh has compiled a list of her favourite films that feature strong, empowering female role models. Focusing on a range of movies, from musicals to documentaries, there is something for everyone!
With deadline stress being a huge factor in the lives of every student, self-care is extremely important. Featuring cosy dressing gowns, music and bubble bath; why not put your feet up and listen to a relaxing podcast on Ribh's favourite ways to have a pampering session at home.
Keeping your wardrobe stylish and sustainable: As we move into a different season, Ribh looks at how to keep your wardrobe stylish and sustainable all year round. In this podcast she'll give some handy advice on the handiest fashion motto of all- Sell, Donate, Update.
To recognise University Mental Health day, Student President's, Laila and Dami, are joined by Peer Supporters, Deanna and Patricia, to discuss all things mental health! We all have mental health to take care of so this episode is for everyone. Join us to hear a very honest chat about student mental health and how to find support.
This week we are discussing RGU:Union's Annual General Meeting. What is the AGM? Why should you care about it? How do I get involved? Listen in to find out the answers to these questions and more!
This week your student president's, Laila and Dami, are joined by Lynne Loveday from RGU's study skills department to share their top tips for assessments. Listen to hear Lynne, Laila and Dami's advice on managing your time, staying motivated and using Turnitin.
Join your Student President's to celebrate our diverse RGU culture with the latest podcast. Jordan, President (Sport & Physical Activity) will be interviewing international students Ayusha and Helena as well as our very own Lemuelle (VP Societies), Laila (President Communication & Democracy) and Dami (President Education & Welfare). Hear all about their experiences as international students at RGU.
Join your student president's, Laila, Dami and Jordan, for the latest RGU:Union podcast. In this episode we are discussing all the events coming up, from Black History month and One RGU Many Nations to our Sports Clubs events and much much more, we have a lot of exciting things for you to get involved in, both in-person and virtually. Listen to find out more!
Find out all the tips and tricks to navigating Freshers Week. Join Laila and Dami as they dive deep into all the Freshers events and advice for you with podcast guests and student VP's Greg and Ribh.
Join Laila, Dami and Jordan for their first podcast together! Listen on to find out how to get involved in RGU:Union and how to make friends at RGU.
Jordan, Ross and Emmanuel are back! Bringing you the highlights from the Student Voice Forum as well as discussing assessments and top tips for exams.
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Jordan and Ross are back! This time joined by Greg Millar (VP of Welfare) to chat about student welfare, his time on placement and balancing responsibilities while on placement. The team also talks about some of our welfare services; Peer Support and Nightline.
The team are back to bring you all the inside info on Student Elections. In this episode the tables have turned for Emmanuel who will be taking the hot seat alongside guest Gregor Mailer (Union General Manager) to tell us why the Student Executive roles are so important and why you should consider running.
We're back for 2021 and the start of the new semester! On this episode Emmanuel, Jordan and Ross are chatting all things Refreshers Week 2021 plus how teaching will be impacted by the latest round of Covid guidance.
It's the final episode of the year! Ross, Emmanuel & Jordan are back for chat with Gregor Mailer, Union General Manager, to look at the festive break and what the Union will be working on in 2021. Merry Christmas from everyone at the Students' Union!
(Note: this episode was recorded before the latest Scottish Government Coronavirus restrictions were announced)
We're almost at the end of 2020, so what are our top achievements of the year so far? What are we hoping to do in 2021? And the big debate, what's the best part of a Christmas dinner? Jordan, Emmanuel and Ross tackle all of these burning questions, plus there's a special appearance from former President (Sport & Physical Activity), Kieran Matthews.
Jordan and Ross are here for episode 5, chatting to Filippo Antoniazzi (RGU Director of Student Life) about the launch of the University's new Covid testing system, 24/7 study space, plus Veronica Strachan (Assistant Chief Academic Officer) talks assessments and the University's 'Fit To Sit' and 'No Disadvantage' policies. Oh, and IT'S CHRISTMAS!
Ross is back with another bonus episode to recap this year's Student By-election Question Time event, which took place on Tuesday 10th November. Hear directly from some of this year's candidates as they try to convince you to vote for them.
Jordan, Ross and Emmanuel are back for this quick bonus episode to give you a rundown of this year's RGU Student By-election. Find out who the candidates are, how you can vote, what happens at Question Time, and who exactly is RON?
It's episode two and we're chatting all things sport with Rory Anton (RGU SPORT Club Development Officer) and societies with Euan Walker (Union Student Development & Volunteering Co-ordinator). Plus we look at Black History Month, One RGU Many Nations, and why Ross hates Halloween!