HELLO
Welcome to Robert Gordon University from everybody here at RGU:Union. For most students, starting University is a completely new experience which .. e. m o involves moving h t a Make yourself away from home, living in a new city and having to make an entirely new group of friends. This can often be quite a daunting task, which is where we come in! The Union is here to help you settle into your new environment and make you feel at home in Aberdeen.
Welcome along!
This Guide will give you the lowdown on what services we can offer you throughout your time at RGU. Whether you are looking to join a sports club or society, need help, advice, or simply a cheap pint, the Union is here to help! Don’t forget, if you have any questions, simply give us a ring on 01224 262 263, we have a great team of staff and students that will be happy to help you out.
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SO, WHAT’S INSIDE? 6. 8. 10. 12. 13. 16. 18. 23. 24. 27. 28. 30. 31. 32. 35. 38. 40. 42.
What is the Student Association? Your Presidents Student Officers The Exec Board The Union Staff & Sabbatical Contact Details Societies Student Achievement Awards Sport RGU:SPORT Awards Ball Volunteering Class Representatives What is N.U.S? Advice & Welfare Accommodation Jobs This Is Aberdeen! Student Essentials Directory
Robert Gordon University Student Association 60 Schoolhill, Aberdeen, AB10 1JQ tel: 01224 262 263 fax: 01224 262 268 web: www.rguunion.co.uk facebook: www.facebook.com/rguunion twitter: @rguunion Registered Scottish Charity No SC0 16639
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E M O C L E W to Robert Gordon University (you’ll love it here!)
Congratulations on becoming a Robert Gordon University student! I was delighted when Ryan Maclean, the Student Association President, asked me to add my words of welcome to this publication. It’s a sign of the very constructive partnership we have with our student community. My colleagues and I are delighted that you have chosen to continue your learning with us. We hope that your time at university is both enjoyable and takes you towards your goals. Our university motto is “make the most of all your abilities” and our job is to help you make that a reality both in your academic studies and in the wider opportunities that university life offers.
Shona Cormack
Robert Gordon University Vice-Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor
We know many of you choose Robert Gordon University because of our graduates tremendous success in the employment market. We’re confident that by choosing this university you’ve made an excellent investment in your future. While you are here, I’d encourage you to think about what you can do to develop your skills and experience beyond your academic learning. There are a wide range of social, cultural, volunteering, sporting and other opportunities available, all of which can make you stand out to an employer. Although starting university life may well be a new experience for you, remember there are many others in the same position - and many more who have gone before you. Whatever questions, worries or concerns you have, in Freshers’ Week and beyond, help is available and we want to make it easy for you to access it. That’s why we have InfoZone - at St Andrew’s Street in the City Centre and on our Garthdee campus next to RGU : Sport or by Email: infozone@rgu.ac.uk or text on 07624 803357, start your message with INFOZONE. They will either be able to help you themselves or point you in the right direction. With very best wishes
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whateisnthet stuadssociation? Going to university isn’t just about getting a degree. There is an entire lifestyle that comes with being a student. Although studying is a big part of it, it is also about the overall experience, trying new things, being adventurous and making the most of the opportunities available to you. The Student Union is all about making your experience the best it can be. Our purpose is to support students by providing a number of different services and opportunities for them to get involved with. Being a student gives you the opportunity to try any number of exciting new things, such as being part of a sports team or society, taking part in student activities or trips, volunteering, raising money for charity, or simply meeting new people! The list is endless, but the bottom line is that we are here to help students, and that is our number one priority. >>>
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So how do we do all of this? Well, it’s simple: the Union is run by students, for students. Elections are held each year to vote in a team of student officers. It’s their duty to make sure that you get the most out of your experience here. All of this is largely funded by the University, but we also raise profits through our commercial services (our bars, shop, café etc), which then gets fed right back into helping you! However, we don’t just concentrate solely on providing extracurricular activities, we also focus on being the student voice and representing your wants and needs, not only to the University but on a national basis too.
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So, with our full support, we guarantee you a fantastic student experience!
Although studying is a big part of the student lifestyle, it’s also about trying new things, being adventurous, and making the most of the opportunities available to you. This is where we come in!
Want to get involved?
The Union thrives on student involvement, and we are always on the look-out for keen students to get involved with the good work that goes on here. There are countless different opportunities available throughout the year, ranging from becoming a Class Representative or a Faculty Officer, to playing a part in our Freshers Team or taking part in volunteering programs. Choose an area that interests you and help us to help students at Robert Gordon University!
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Introducing
Your Presidents in Meet Ryan, Tombari & Nicola, your Sabbatical Officers. They were voted many on you by your fellow student last year and work full time to represent you... levels throughout the University. Let them introduce themselves to
RYAN MACLEAN PRESIDENT What is a Student Officer I hear you ask? (...maybe not, but just go with it!) Essentially our Officers are students who have given their time to help serve you and ensure that you have a good time while studying here at RGU. We have 3 Sabbatical Officers: Myself as President and two Vice Presidents. We are paid, full time officers working in the Student Association for your benefit. There are also 8 part time officers who are carrying out their duties while studying. I was elected in March by RGU students after studying for 5 years for both my undergraduate Law degree and my postgraduate Masters degree here at Robert Gordon University. My job is to ensure that the Union is being run with the best interests of you the students at the core. It is also my job to help make sure that any issues you may have during your time here are represented effectively. It can be difficult for a solitary student to know what avenue to take when they have concerns, but I am here to make sure that the University hears your voice and acts accordingly. After all, why should you get stressed when I am paid to do it for you! To sum up, if there is anything that is causing you concern, if you have any problems, or even if you just fancy a chat, drop me a line and I’ll do my level best to help you out! I’m Ryan Maclean, and remember: Rule number 76 – No excuses, play like a champion!
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TOMBARI AADUM VP (UNION & SOCIETIES) Hi there, a very warm welcome to Robert Gordon University, and especially to RGU:Union. My name is Tombari Aadum, Vice President (Union & Societies). It is my responsibility to ensure that you not only have a splendid Freshers Week but also to make your stay in the University memorable. Everything is already in place to ensure you receive the best of entertainment and relaxation whenever you are at the Union. Our doors are wide open to you. Please feel free to speak to me or drop me an email as I am excited to hear your suggestions on how we can make the Union more exciting for you! To further demonstrate our excitement towards you, the Union does not charge students wishing to use the venue for meetings, fundraisers, birthday parties and societies and sports club meetings. Whatever it is, the Union is there for your use, all you need do is book in advance. Also it is my duty to oversee and ensure the smooth running of all societies and to encourage the creation of new ones. Have a look at our societies list on page 19, and if nothing takes your fancy, feel free to start up your very own one! Contact myself or the Societies Officer for more information. Finally, it is our job to make sure you get the best out of the Union and to make sure that your voice is all that the University is about. So what are you waiting for? Don’t be left out! Its time to make your voice heard. Pop into the office for a chat or drop an email to get your views heard.
NICOLA SCOTT VP (SPORT)
Hello and welcome to RGU. I am Nicola Scott your Vice President (Sport) for the forthcoming year. I have studied at RGU for the last 4 years learning the ins and outs of CSI, and have engaged in sports at RGU as part of the cheerleading club - which I was president of last year. My plans for this year include, organising fixtures and training for sports clubs, as well as organising fundraising events such as the RGU Fashion Show. Other MASSIVE events to be aware of are the RGU v Aberdeen Boat Race, Granite City Challenge and RGU:SPORT Awards Ball. RGU sporting events are not to be missed, they are guaranteed awesome nights out! This year as your Vice President (Sport) I will strive to make the student experience through sport and physical activity the best it can be, resulting in happier, healthier students.
GET IN TOUCH! Ryan, Tombari & Nicola all work full time to make sure that you have the best experience here at RGU. So, if you have an issue with a particular area of the University, or perhaps you have an idea that you need help to follow through, get in touch and they will be happy to give you their time. RYAN
t: 01224 262 295 m: 07950 615 787 e: president@rguunion.co.uk
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t: 01224 262 297 m: 07950 615 742 e: union@rguunion.co.uk
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t: 01224 263 665 m: 07950 618 547 e: sport@rguunion.co.uk
I deal with all of the our sports clubs, so if there are any questions, queries, wonderings, concerns, problems, issues or uncertainties regarding clubs or physical activity, fire them my way! I am contactable via telephone, email, drop in or other forms of communication - for example carrier pigeon.
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Sports Officer Claire Duguid sportsofficer@rguunion.co.uk Academic Officer Ross Murchison academic@rguunion.co.uk Volunteering Officer Steph Dowling volunteering@rguunion.co.uk Web Development Officer Callum Hopkins web@rguunion.co.uk
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JARGON BUSTER What are people talking about?! RGUSA Robert Gordon University Student Association - the Union’s official name. NUS National Union of Students. Find out more on page 31. EXEC The highest decisionmaking body at the Union. SABB Short for Sabbatical, another name for our 3 full-time presidents.
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EanxdewchaBt dooesaitrddo? The Union is yours! That is the most important thing for students to know. The big question is how can you REALLY have an effect on how the Union is run? Well as with any organisation (Including the University itself!) we have a structure, and the students are at the top of that structure. But it is the Executive Board that has the say on how the Union develops and makes it’s decisions. The Executive Board needs you, the students, to let them know your thoughts on the Union, allowing us to keep the students best interests as our primary aim. If you check out the Constitution (the document which sets the rules by which the Union operates) it states that:
“The Executive Board shall be responsible for the day to day management and control of all of the affairs and property of the Association and may exercise the powers of the Association as it thinks fit, save only as otherwise provided by this constitution and in accordance with the Regulations.” If you have a serious issue, take it up with the Executive Board! There are currently a number of Elected ‘Executive Officers’ as well as the Student Association General Manager and an Honorary Treasurer appointed by the University who ultimately form the Executive Board. So if you think the Union needs to be aware of a serious issue get in touch with Exec!
AGM Annual General Meeting. OFFICER Part-time elected positions at the Union to help represent the needs of RGU students. RAG Raising And Giving our charities society.
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Got an issue? E-Mail execboard@rguunion.co.uk
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CAFE
Stop off at the cafe and take your pick from our range of freshly made or sandwiches, paninis & baked potatoes, try out our famous Mac & Cheese. Food is served from 8:30am through until 8pm at Monday - Friday and from 12 noon in for weekends so make sure that you pop a quick cure to the munc hies!
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BARS
big Chill out with a board game, watc h the lenge matc h on our plasma screens or chal your mates to a game of pool, you’ll our always find something to do in one ofand bars. Open from 12 noon every daythe offering scandalously cheap drinks, We Union is a “mustvisit” on any night out. have events on all year round, ranging from weekly live DJ’s & our all-new pub quiz to stand-up comedy & live music. & Make sure you keep an eye on posters flyers around campus and look our for our weekly E-Magazine, ‘Wired’ to find out what’s going on at the Union this week!
SHOP
Our shop is the only place to get your rs & hands on RGU merc handise. From folde ies, organisers, to customised t-shirts & hood the make sure you stop in and check out bargains!
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Got some textbooks you out anymore? Why not make some cash of them, or grab yourself a bargain! d new Edgeworn Books is RGU:Union’s bran the second-hand bookshop, giving studentsold opportunity to recycle and sell on anyering Uni textbooks that are just sitting gath on dust. Take a look at the Edgeworn secti save in the Union Shop and see if you can yourself some cash.
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Why not make the most chat access. Pop in and check your e-mails, how out find or e Skyp on s mate your to y. many ‘loves’ you’ve got on Bebo todaghout Connect to our Free WiFi points throu the bars & cafe all day every day.
LIVE SPORT
League, SPL, English Premiership, Champions et, Crick ball, Foot nals natio Inter Cup, UEFA on! goes list e is...th Tenn tics, Golf, Athle ks to Watch all the action on every floor than screen our 7 plasma screens and hi-def big projector. Keep an eye our for posters t & flyers around campus to find out wha game’s on when.
ROOM HIRE
most The Union is your venue, so make the of of it! Have your birthday party in one or our bars, let us host your class night outus society get together. Get in touc h witht for and we can organise the perfect nigh you. From room hire, to catering & DJ’s, speak to us and let’s make it a brilliant more night! E-Mail union@rguunion.co.uk for details.
MULTI-FAITH PRAYER ROOM
located We have a multi-daith prayer room on the third floor of the Union building, 1am. available to use 7 days a week until
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TALK TO
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General Manager Michele Collie m.collie@rgu.ac.uk 01224 262 292
President Ryan Maclean president@rguunion.co.uk 01224 262 295
Commercial Services Manager Iain Donaldson i.j.donaldson@rgu.ac.uk 01224 262 298
VP (Union & Societies) Tombari Aadum union@rguunion.co.uk 01224 262 297
SA Administrator & Advice Audrey Bainbridge a.bainbridge@rgu.ac.uk 01224 262 294
VP (Sport) Nicola Scott sport@rguunion.co.uk 01224 263 665
Student Union Finance Diane Milne d.milne4@rgu.ac.uk 01224 262 267
RGU:Union 60 Schoolhill Aberdeen AB10 1JQ
Graphics & Marketing Co-ordinator Gregor Mailer ext.mailer@rgu.ac.uk 01224 262 296
Reception 01224 262 263
Volunteering & Student Development Co-ordinator Lydia Fyall l.fyall@rgu.ac.uk 01224 262 265
E-Mail info@rguunion.co.uk
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find a Society for you! We have more than 30 societies for you to get involved with, whatever your interests. Our societies range from academic , course related ones such as the Law Society, to charitable ones such as our RAG (Raising And Giving) Society, to the good fun extra curricular ones, like the School Trip Society or the Toast Appreciation Society. No matter what you’re into, there’s bound to be a society for you. If not, why not start your own? Simply take a hobby or an interest, find some friends to join, apply for a budget and get started! It really is that easy (plus it looks great on your CV!). Getting involved with your class society can be a great way to bond with your fellow classmates and learn more about your degree subject. Not only will this help you with your University work,
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but going the extra mile to learn more about your chosen subject is sure to impress future employers. Class fundraisers could pay for trips away or perhaps even a ball at the end of the year. We have quite a number of course-related societies, including Applied Social Sciences, CTRL Byte (for Computing students), Life Sciences, 57°10 (Architecture Society), Nursing & Midwifery, Law, and Business. If your course isn’t covered by any of these then you can get together with your classmates and start a society of your own! For more information on the various societies that we have on offer, speak to our VP Union & Societies. We’re always happy to help!
SOCIETIES A-Z 57o10
web: www.5710.org.uk email: 5710@rguunion.co.uk 57°10 (pronounced Fifty-Seven Ten) is the name of the lecture series at The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and The Built Environment in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is a non-profit organisation run by students, which invites guest speakers to lecture in the School. Speakers are usually practicing architects of interest to students and to the school, and the society aims to create a link between architectural education and architectural practice. However, lecturers are also invited from related disciplines such as art, architectural photography and interior design.
APPLIED SOCIAL STUDIES SOCIETY email: a.s.s@rguunion.co.uk
BAHA’I SOCIETY
email: bahaisociety@rguunion.co.uk
BUSINESS SOCIETY
email: business-society@rguunion.co.uk The RGU Business Society is one of the fastest growing societies at RGU and aims to promote and encourage enterprise, business and entrepreneurial activities. Through its many events, activities & social nights it offers students the chance to expand their knowledge and understanding of the business world and to meet other like minded people.
CHINESE SOCIETY
web: www.a-cssa.org.uk email: acssa@rguunion.co.uk Our chinese society aims to establish a communication platform for Chinese students at RGU.
It hosts weekly events for chinese students, such as football and basketball matches, as well as various other activities throughout the year. It aims also to teach Chinese culture through regular meetings and parties and will provide a support network for Chineses students at the University should problems arise.
CHRISTIAN UNION
email: cu@rguunion.co.uk We are the Christian Union we meet each Tuesday in C47 St Andrew St building at 7:00pm. We are the only society that exists for its non-members, our aim as a society is to be on campus sharing our faith with everyone, to spread the good news that we have to share.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOCIETY email: cpms@rguunion.co.uk
CTRL BYTE
email: ctrlbyte@rguunion.co.uk CTRL Byte is RGU’s Computer Society. Its main purposes are to promote the use of IT, to organise computing-related events, to develop software and assist with enhancing development skills, to take part or organise different programming competitions and, last, but not least, to get involved in various leisure activities.
CUMMAN CRAIC
email: cummancraic@rguunion.co.uk
EAGLE POLISH SOCIETY email: eagle@rguunion.co.uk
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E? OW MOnR N K O T NEED more informatoiown
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SOCIETIES A-Z
ELECTRONIC GAMING SOCIETY email: gaming@rguunion.co.uk
Come and join the most sociable society at RGU:Union! We play all current consoles, PC games and everything in between. Every Wednesday, 4-8 on the first floor of the Union. Keep up to date with us at rgugaming.tumblr.com or email us at gaming@rguunion.co.uk
ISLAMIC SOCIETY
email: rguisoc@rguunion.co.uk
JUGGLING SOCIETY
email: juggling@rguunion.co.uk
LAW SOCIETY
email: lawsoc@rguunion.co.uk
FASHION SOCIETY
LIFE SCIENCES SOCIETY
The society for fashion enthusiasts! The Fashion Society gets involved with fundraising events, nights out and anything else of a fashionable nature going on in the Aberdeen area. A great chance to meet other students with a similar interest and love for fashion
Robert Gordon University’s Society for all Life Sciences Students. The society organises course related guest speakers to come and speak at the University. These talks enhance the learning experience provided by RGU for all students, and staff.
email: fashionsociety@rguunion.co.uk
email: life-sciences@rguunion.co.uk facebook: RGU Life Sciences Society
email: graymagazine@rguunion.co.uk
The society holds a monthly social meet up, which greatly increases the sociability within the society. An example of an event we host is our unique murder mystery pub crawl.
INFORMATION & LIBRARY STUDIES SOCIETY
MEDIA STUDIES SOCIETY
GRAYS MAGAZINE
email: ils@rguunion.co.uk
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT SOCIETY email: isss@rguunion.co.uk
ISSS is a society for all international students. It aims to help and support international students physically, emotionally, socially, educationally and spiritually during their time of study in Aberdeen and also help them experience host community life and history. We’ve had a series of events in the past years such as seminars, ceilidhs, skiing, snow diving and tours amongst other things.
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email: mediasociety@rguunion.co.uk The RGU Media society is brand new and for anyone who is either involved with a media related course or simply enjoys TV and Radio. This year we will have a massive range of opportunities to any members, whether it be guest lecturers talking about the media industry, or simply getting together in a group to study for exams. We will also be publishing our own newspaper for all of those budding journalists, and for all of the future DJ’s out there, why not join in with RGU:Radio? Finally we will top off the year with our own float in the Aberdeen Torcher Parade, which is not only a great day out, but helps to raise money for worthy charities.
SOCIETIES A-Z MODERN JIVE DANCING email: jive@rguunion.co.uk
NURSING & MIDWIFERY SOCIETY email: nursingsociety@rguunion.co.uk
RESEARCH JOURNAL CLUB email: rgu-rjc@rguunion.co.uk
RGU CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION
email: rguca@rguunion.co.uk The RGUCA is one of the newest and most vibrant young conservative association’s in Scotland. We’ve played host to several MSP’s, MPs and MEPs, helped campaign across Scotland, and given our membership the opportunity to meet high profile Conservatives including our new Prime Minister David Cameron. We also have an exciting calendar of events for our members ranging from dinners to trips to the European Parliament.
is no joining fee to become a member. Our pirate society is completely superficial and we do not in any way support modern-day piracy or terrorism. The best thing about our society is that our meetings are just once a month, the venues are cheap and interesting and our members are fun and down-to-earth.
RGU:RAG
web: www.rgurag.co.uk email: rgurag@rguunion.co.uk RGU:RAG is the charities society. We organise monthly events to Raise (money) And Give (to charity). More importantly we’re about having fun while we do it! We do crazy things for charity including prancing around in our underwear (Underwear Fashion Show) or jumping into the North Sea (Nippy Dip), throw in a bit of carol singing, parades, ceilidhs, comedy gigs, volunteering and you’ve got an idea of the kind of things we get up to. Nothing’s set in stone in our society though so new members are welcome to bring fresh ideas for events or charities at any time.
RGU ERASMUS / EXCHANGE SOCIETY
We normally meet twice monthly, Thursday at 8pm on the 1st floor of the Union.
RGU PIRATES SOCIETY
RGU SCOTTISH NATIONALIST ASSOCIATION
email: erasmusexchange@rguunion.co.uk
email: pirate@rguunion.co.uk facebook: RGU Pirate Society
The RGU Pirate Society is a fun social group who dress as pirates and meet up once a month. RGU Pirates usually meet the first Saturday of the month in the RGU Union and move to the Moorings Pirate Bar that has live music on Saturdays. The society objectives are to provide a social ent network of likeStudment minded individuals Theie rch and have fun. There ve Achs Ball in Moan d e Awainrd out mo2r3 F page
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RGU SINGERS
email: singers@rguunion.co.uk RGU singers is a fun group which includes both staff and students. We sing anything from pop to musicals and we’re always open to new suggestions of songs. We cater for a range of singing abilities and are always happy to welcome new members. We hope to organise some concerts and fundraisers soon.
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SOCIETIES A-Z RoGUES DRAMA SOCIETY
email: rogues@rguunion.co.uk facebook: groups.to/rogues youtube: youtube.com/roguesdrama RoGUES is an acronym for “The Robert Gordon University Entertainment Society”. Rogues is one of RGU’s longest running societies and has been “playing the fool” for over 15 years. We aim to put on an amateur production show at least once a year and in between shows we hold a number of fundraising events in order to cover the production costs. Over the years the society has gone from strength to strength. From it’s original stage shows like Dr RGWho and Flash Robert Gordon (which were staged at the Union) to bigger productions like Terry Pratchett’s Wyrd Sisters (held at the Aberdeen Arts Centre). RoGUES has even appeared at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival back in 2003! Recently we have expanded into student film projects and we are happy to offer our acting services to the students at Grays School of Art for their coursework projects. The society has a lot to offer its members. If acting is not your forte this is not a problem, as we have a wide range of other areas where you can show off your talent. We invite all kinds of creative and talented individuals to shine in areas such as costume and set design, backstage/tech (lighting & sound) marketing and events management.
ROMANIAN SOCIETY
email: rostudents@rguunion.co.uk The society aims to facilitate the integration of Romanian students in Scotland, and to promote Romanian culture.
SCOTS/IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY email: tradmusic@rguunion.co.uk
The RGU traditional music society meets once a week for an informal session.
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The session involves playing a mixture of Scottish and Irish tunes and anything else that works! All levels, abilities and instruments are welcome. Perfect for those who enjoy banter, drinking, playing or even just listening!
STUDENT VOICE
email: voice@rguunion.co.uk
THE BELIEVER’S LOVEWORLD email: blw@rguunion.co.uk
TIMOTHY GENERATION
email: timgenrgu@rguunion.co.uk Our mission is to nurture leaders and add values. To actualise our mission we carry out a number of activities including but not limited to organising talks on leadership, career, business/entrepreneurship, relationships, time management, immigration etc. We advocate ethics, discipline and strong moral values as attributes of true leaders. Qualification for membership: Must desire to soar high! We meet at RGU:Union every Thursday at 6pm.
TOAST APPRECIATION SOCIETY email: toast@rguunion.co.uk
The Toast Appreciation Society is basically what the title says! A social gathering of people who meet once a week for a couple of hours eating toast, in a relaxing environment with all the spreads you could imagine! We provide whatever bread you fancy, whether it’s brown, white or wholegrain and a wide variety of spreads including butter, jam, chocolate spread, Nutella, lemon curd and much more! Also, throughout the year we have several events that we celebrate. We provide chocolate log and mince pies at Christmas, homemade pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, and hot cross buns at Easter. In addition we provide free tea, coffee and hot chocolate. What more could you want?
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SportFitness and
Sport is a key part of the student experience and enjoyment at University. You have the chance to get involved in any number of activities and sports, or even develop your own club! RGU:SPORT has on-side indoor facilities to support a range of sports from badminton, water polo and basketball to indoor hockey and rock climbing to name but a few. Outdoor facilities can be found at various locations throughout the city. We use top facilities to ensure that you have the best experience possible, and cater for a large range of outdoor activities, from football and rugby to rifle and sailing - everyone is invited to have a go!
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Sports Clubs With over 30 different sports clubs it’s hard not to find something that suits you. If nothing takes your fancy, why not set one up and let us support you in creating it. We now have strong men and women’s Gaelic Football sides thanks to the enthusiasm of our students. In recent years we have seen the creation of cricket and cycling clubs, as well as our very own cheerleading squad. Get in touch with our VP Sport for more details on our clubs.
Scholarships We cater for all levels of sporting students, from beginners to advanced. Even if all you want to do is get fitter we can help! However, if you are a top level athlete we have a strong scholarship programme on offer. RGU:SPORT’s Scholarship Co-ordinator, Neil Brown (n.brown@rgu.ac.uk), can help you through the application process. Our 2009/10 scholars have included: Hannah Miley (British Olympic swimmer), PJ Baron (Irish Winter Olympic skier), Jane Turner (British Universities Golf Champ ’09) and Eilidh Middleton (British Universities Show Jumping Champion ’09).
SPORTS CLUB A-Z AKIDO
HOCKEY (MEN)
BADMINTON
HOCKEY (LADIES)
CHEERLEADING
HORSE RIDING
CURLING
KARATE
CYCLING
MIXED MARTIAL ARTS
BASKETBALL (MEN)
NETBALL
BASKETBALL (LADIES)
POOL
BOXING
RIFLE
FENCING
ROWING
FOOTBALL (MEN)
RUGBY (MEN)
FOOTBALL (LADIES)
RUGBY (LADIES)
GAELIC FOOTBALL
SAILING
GOLF
SHELTERSTONE
email: akido@rgu.ac.uk
email: badminton@rgu.ac.uk
email: cheerleading@rgu.ac.uk
email: sport@rguunion.co.uk
email: sport@rguunion.co.uk
email: mensbasketball@rgu.ac.uk
email: ladiesbasketball@rgu.ac.uk
email: boxing@rgu.ac.uk
email: fencing@rgu.ac.uk
email: mensfootball@rgu.ac.uk
email: womensfootball@rgu.ac.uk
email: gaelicfootball@rgu.ac.uk
email: golf@rgu.ac.uk
email: menshockey@rgu.ac.uk
email: ladieshockey@rgu.ac.uk
email: horseriding@rgu.ac.uk
email: karate@rguunion.co.uk
email: mixedmartialarts@rguunion.co.uk
email: netball@rgu.ac.uk
email: pool@rgu.ac.uk
email: rifle@rgu.ac.uk
email: rowing@rgu.ac.uk
email: mensrugby@rgu.ac.uk
email: womensrugby@rgu.ac.uk
email: sport@rguunion.co.uk
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SPORTS CLUB A-Z SHINTY
email: shinty@rgu.ac.uk
SNOWSPORTS
email: snowsports@rgu.ac.uk
SQUASH
email: squash@rgu.ac.uk
SWIMMING
email: swimming@rguunion.co.uk
WATERPOLO
email: waterpolo@rguunion.co.uk
TENNIS
email: tennis@rgu.ac.uk
TABLE TENNIS
email: sports@rguunion.co.uk
TRAMPOLINE
email: trampoline@rgu.ac.uk
TRIATHLON
email: triathlon@rgu.ac.uk
VOLLEYBALL
email: volleyball@rgu.ac.uk
If you’re interested in starting up your own club, contact Nicola Scott (VP Sport): email: sport@rguunion.co.uk tel: 01224 263 665
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bring on the
BLUES! A mix of prestige and mayhem involving all the sports clubs and guests; it’s an opportunity to reward all our outstanding athletes for their efforts over the season.
The most prestigious award, the Full Blue, is typically reserved for students who have played at the highest level of university sport, usually their country and in some cases Great Britain, and brought acclaim to RGU whilst doing so. Past presenters of the awards include former Scotland Football manager Craig Brown, rugby legend Doddie Weir and swimming star Steve Parry. You don’t have to be in a club to join in, come along on the 22nd of April 2011 to celebrate this season’s successes; it is guaranteed to be a great night!
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There are loa of our many from taking part in some m charities fro ge ran ich (wh societies ying for one of to toast appreciation), plaing a student om bec our sports clubs, or o work representative. You can als Union the at e her us h wit lly interna student our , orm Ref to g by contributin cer. offi d cte ele an magazine, or as
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Reform is our official student magazine.
TION RECOGNIr as a volunteer with us
If you registe unity to take you also have the opport gram. This Pro MV the advantage of people to scheme encourages young hours and log you lets and , eer unt vol work s and towards gaining certificate work you recognition for the good unteering do. Take a look at the vol te, where you section of the Union websi the many can get more details about ilable, ava e hav we opportunities that ms, and find for n atio istr reg ad nlo dow about the out plenty of information rk with. wo we t tha s organisation volunteering, not Consider the benefits of g and practical inin tra e eiv rec you only do g and rewarding experiences in challenginp you gain hel can situations, but we work - the recognition for this good e will look eiv rec you t tha s ate certific ployers. fantastic to prospective em
tact Lydia Fyall, For more information, con & Volunteering ent opm our Student Devel Co-ordinator. tel: 01224 262 265 e-mail: l.fyall@rgu.ac.uk
Launched in 2007, it will keep you up-to-date with everything that’s going on at the Union, from entertainment listings to the latest juicy gossip from the President’s office! You’ll also find loads of previews and reviews of the latest gigs, concerts & movies that come to Aberdeen, and get the lowdown on how our sports teams get on each month. Look out for it around campus, in the Union and online at www.rguunion. co.uk - and if you’re lucky enough to live in halls, you’ll get a copy delivered straight to your door! We’re always looking for writers & photographers so whether you fancy reviewing gigs, being part of our news team, or see yourself as a budding member of the paparazzi, get in touch. Experience isn’t essential, but enthusiasm is! Send us an e-mail at reform@rguunion.co.uk for more information. RGU:Union Student Guide
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Class Representatives Your opinion counts at Robert Gordon University! Within a few weeks of starting the year, each course should elect a Class Representative. The Rep’s job is to gather information from class mates on how their course or university life is going. Class Reps feed this information back to the University and Students Association officers so that any problems can be addressed or positive experiences highlighted. You’ll also find out what’s going on at RGU first!
All Class Reps will be trained by an organisation called SPARQS (Student Participation in Quality Scotland) on how to be the most effective representative possible. This should mean you will be confident and prepared should you attend any staff-student liaison meetings or be asked to sit on any of the university’s subcommittees. All trained Reps get a SPARQS certificate so you can put this achievement on your CV! RGU also recognises student representation achievement at an annual awards ceremony where the winning students can receive full university colours. Your time put in as a Rep also counts towards MV awards (see ‘Volunteering’ page). For more information on being a Class Rep email sparqs@rguunion.co.uk, or, to find out who your Class Rep is, check out the RGU Student Involvement website at rgu.ac.uk/studentinvolve.
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tell me about
N.U.S. The National Union of Students
Us students have a hard time – we have to pay rent, and pay for food and pay for drink…. and then pay for more drink AND we have to study! But is it really all that bad? The truth is no, and I’ll tell you why. Well firstly those of us from Scotland and Europe don’t have to pay to go to Uni - unlike those poor English (insert rude word here!!). So who is behind the fact that we can study in this glorious country for free? Well partially the Scottish Government – but there is also NUS Scotland. NUS is the National Union of Students, and since devolution a Scottish sector has been set up to tackle issues that students in Scotland face. All sounds a bit boring doesn’t it? Well let’s see a few examples of how NUS affects you as a student. As stated above, NUS Scotland is committed to a state- funded education system. It is estimated that, after rent, students have less than £4 a day to live on. Despite RGU:Union selling pints at a mindblowing £1.50 a pop, £4 wont get you very far! So anytime the Scottish Government gets the idea into it’s head to start charging students for their education, NUS Scotland jumps all over them like a bad rash. But what about the graduate endowment? Until 2008 Scottish students were sent a bill for a couple of grand after graduating – not the best way to celebrate completing your course, but courtesy of NUS, we no longer have this worry. Or how about the proposals
in 2008 to increase the age people can buy alcohol in an off-licence to 21? So you cant buy booze to drink in your flat at uni until your 21? Sounds daft, but thanks to NUS who headed up the campaign, those proposals have been laid to rest. But what are they working on right now?? Ever been ripped off by your landlord, keeping money from your flats deposit that should have been returned? NUS Scotland is closer than ever to securing a third party tenancy deposit scheme so that your deposit is kept safe. Did you know that students are the only group in society that the government legislate to keep their income below the poverty line? You know the guys in tracksuits that hang around outside the jobcentre all day drinking buckfast? Well, the good old Scottish Government give them more money to live on than students – no wonder their trainers always look brand new. Thankfully, NUS Scotland are actively campaigning for a minimum income guarantee of £7,000 a year for students. So that’s a snippet of what NUS Scotland do for you, and I’ll bet most RGU students don’t even know it! But they cant do all this without the support of students themselves, so why not take an active interest in improving things for RGU students! There are a number of ways that you can get involved and they don’t have to take up much time – you might even find yourself at some great nights out all over the country at no expense!
Can you hear us pumping on your
STEREO!
This year RGU’s very own student radio station relaunches as rgu:radio.
We are looking for fresh talent to host new shows live on air! If you want to come and see the station and try some some broadcasting then get in touch with us at
recruiting@rguradio.co.uk
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No matter how big or small the issue, let us help!
Aberdeen is a diverse city with a population consisting of people from all over the world. Believe it or not, students make up for almost 30% of the Aberdeen population! That’s around 60, 000 students in the city and shire. However, with such a huge number of students, it is important the Union can deal with the wide range of problems which students may face. Just spending one day in the Union’s cafe, bars and social areas gives a good indication of the number of different types of students that come to RGU. An incredible mix of cultures, nationalities and faiths lends itself well to a union that is proud to serve, represent and celebrate a diverse student population. It is vitally important we are aware of our students’ different backgrounds. Although the Union has worked hard with the University to ensure that there are members of
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staff and elected student officers in place to prevent serious issues from arising, we also accept that some circumstances cannot be foreseen. Sometimes as a student you may find yourself experiencing difficulties of one sort or another, academic or personal. The best way to deal with problems and worries is to face them straight on, as soon as they occur, with the
confidence of knowing that your Union is there to support you. There’s no need to panic or feel on your own. At the Union there are elected student officers here to listen and advise you. We can also direct you to the university staff members, working within specialist areas, who are specifically there to aide students with the various needs that come with university life.
ACADEMIC
If you’re having problems academically and you don’t know who you can turn to, the Union is here to advise you on the best course of action. Whether you’re struggling with your course, feel you’re not being treated fairly or you’re just not sure about your options, come and pay us a visit!
ACCOMMODATION
We can help you with a range of issues relating to your housing, whether it be problems with your landlord, disrepair or deposit, and if we can’t deal with it, we can certainly point you in the direction of somebody who can.
HEALTH
Although we can’t offer medical advice, we can help if medical matters are
affecting your University work or other areas within your life. The Union works alongside the University so we can direct you to the many health support services that the University does offer. The Students’ Union often runs a number of health campaigns throughout the year to ensure that students have up-to-date and accurate information on health issues. The Health Officer also ensures that the union is suitably stocked to provide a variety of free contraception and sexual health products which can be picked up from the Union or sent out to you in the post.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
Your Students’ Union is here to represent you, and that includes ensuring that we
have officers as well as staff members who can address any diversity issues that students may face. Specific areas of representation are covered by the Union’s Disabilities Officer, LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Trans) Officer, International Officer and Mature Students Officer. As members of the National Union of Students Scotland, our students also have access to the advice and support offered by NUS Scotland’s Women’s Officer and Black Students Officer. NUS UK has a Postgraduate Officer who can offer our students advice in this area. Whatever advice you’re looking for, or maybe you’ve identified areas of representation that the Union could develop further, the Union is your one stop shop to make the most out of your student experience!
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USEFUL CONTACTS UNION SERVICES
HEALTH SERVICES
Union Reception
Garthdee Medical Group
Ryan Maclean (Student President)
Albyn Medical Group
01224 262 263
01224 262 295 president@rguunion.co.uk
Adam MacDonald (Health Officer) health@rguunion.co.uk
UNIVERSITY SERVICES
01224 208 312
01224 586 829
NHS24
08454 24 24 24
NHS Grampian 08454 566 000
Student Services Department
Contraceptive Advice
Counselling Centre
Sexual Health (GUM) Clinic
Student Advice Centre
Family Planning Clinic
International Office
OTHER SERVICES
01224 262 117
01224 262 295
01224 263 660/661
01224 262 209
Accommodation Department 01224 262 130
Careers Centre 01224 262 777
Isaac Poobalan (Chaplain) 01224 591 527
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01224 642 711
01224 555 555
01224 555 120
Samaritans
08457 909 090
Saneline
08457 678 080
Breathing Space 0800 838 587
e m o H Sweet Home Robert Gordon University is committed to providing safe, secure and affordable self-catering accommodation for our students. Our flats have been designed with your needs in mind, offering minimal rules and maximum independence - and 24 hour, 7 days a week support whenever you need it.
private market. We offer support and advice with accommodation related issues whether you live in halls or not.
At RGU we know there is more to University than studying, so our flats cater for not just your academic needs. Each bedroom is equipped to provide a private place to relax or revise, and each flat contains a communal living area where flatmates and friends can socialise. The Accommodation Department also aims to provide support and information to you throughout your University career. If you decide to move on we can offer assistance to help you find accommodation from other student providers or in the
For more information and contact details, visit the Accommodation web pages at www.rgu.ac.uk/accommodation
Our aim is to make your stay with us as enjoyable as we can and help you make it through to that professional qualification, so good luck and let’s get started.
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Warhe YOerUestaying? WOOLMANHILL LOCATION: City Centre NEAREST SUPERMARKET: Somerfield (5min walk) HOW TO GET TO THE UNION: Take a walk, we’re just round the corner!
ROSEMOUNT HALL LOCATION: City Centre NEAREST SUPERMARKET: Somerfield (10min walk) HOW TO GET TO THE UNION: Take a walk, only a few minutes away
ST PETER’S HALL LOCATION: Off King Street NEAREST SUPERMARKET: Tesco Express (5min walk) HOW TO GET TO THE UNION: Grab the number 1 or 2 bus from King Street to Union Street then we’re just 2 minutes away
LINKSFIELD HALL LOCATION: Just off King Street NEAREST SUPERMARKET: Tesco Express (practically on your doorstep!) HOW TO GET TO THE UNION: Grab the number 1 or 2 bus from King Street to Union Street then we’re just 2 minutes away
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GARTHDEE LOCATION: On the Garthdee campus NEAREST SUPERMARKET: Asda or Sainsbury’s (5min walk) HOW TO GET TO THE UNION: Grab the number 1, 2 or 9 bus from King Street to Union Street then we’re just 2 minutes away
DON STREET LOCATION: Old Aberdeen NEAREST SUPERMARKET: Tesco Express (15min walk) HOW TO GET TO THE UNION: Grab the number 1 or 2 bus from King Street to Union Street then we’re just 2 minutes away
TRINITY COURT LOCATION: Off King Street NEAREST SUPERMARKET: Tesco Express (5min walk) HOW TO GET TO THE UNION: Grab the number 1, 2 or 9 bus from King Street to Union Street then we’re just 2 minutes away
KING STREET LOCATION: King Street NEAREST SUPERMARKET: Morrisons (it’s next door!) HOW TO GET TO THE UNION: 10 minute walk, or if you’re feeling lazy grab the number 1, 2 or 9 bus from King Street to Union Street then we’re just 2 minutes away
CONNECT!
Chat with people that stay in your halls, find out where the parties are and keep up to date with what’s going on by joining the Facebook group for your accommodation! Go to facebook.com/rguunion and find each page in the favourite links box on the right hand side. RGU:Union Student Guide
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Earn some cash...
Get a Job! Making the most of your time at University! The Careers Centre at Robert Gordon University is not just for final year students. We work with students from all years including Freshers, helping you explore ways to enhance your employability to secure the career you deserve at the end of your course.
We can support you with all of the following: • Part time work student and vacation work • Work Experience/Placements and Internship opportunities • Volunteering activities • Getting involved with the wider University • Extra curricular and leisure activities Getting involved with any or all of the above can allow you to demonstrate the skills and experience graduate employers will expect to see on your CV and application forms!
To find out more pick up a copy of this year’s Careers Handbook or read it online at www.rgu.ac.uk/careers
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Why not visit us to find out how we can support you: • Part-time Jobs Fair: Wednesday 29th September at the Garthdee Campus. We know that coming to University can be expensive, that is why we get employers into one place to make looking for part time work easier. • Daily Drop-in sessions and bookable appointments from both the main Careers Centre on the Garthdee Campus and StudentZone (St Andrew Street Building) on the City Centre Campus. • JOBSHOP – your online opportunities database and Employer Directory. (All students are pre registered users and access is via your University [novell] username and password.) • Vacation Work – to help you to make the most of your holidays, and gain more experience we arrange for employers to come on campus and discuss what they can offer. Keep an eye on our website for regular updates of all employer on-campus events.
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STUDENT ESSENTIALS DIRECTORY SUPERMARKETS ALDI
Location: Beach Reasonably close to the halls based around King Street, right across the road from Codonas at the Queen’s Links.
ASDA
Location: Garthdee Close to the University’s Garthdee Campus and Garthdee Halls. On the number 1, 2 & 9 bus routes.
ASDA
Location: Beach Reasonably close to the halls based around King Street, right across the road from Codonas at the Queen’s Links.
FARMFOODS
Location: George Street If you like cheap cheap frozen food and gigantic multi-packs of crisps then this is for you. Just round the corner from Woolmanhill.
LIDL
SAINSBURY’S
Location: Berryden Retail Park Fairly close to Woolmanhill. In a retail park alongside JJB Sports, Currys, Next and others.
SAINSBURY’S
Location: St Nicholas Centre 2 minute walk from the Union and city centre University campus. (see map on page 17)
SAINSBURY’S
Location: Garthdee Close to the University’s Garthdee Campus and Garthdee Halls. On the number 1, 2 & 9 bus routes.
SAINSBURY’S
Location: Union Street Handy if you’re stuck in the city centre, and on the number 1, 2 & 9 bus routes. Not particularly close to any of our halls.
SOMERFIELD
Location: Union Street Handy if you’re stuck in the city centre, and on the number 1, 2 & 9 bus routes. Not particularly close to any of our halls.
Location: King Street Reasonably close to Linksfield & Don Street halls, and walkable from other Kin Street based ones. On the number 1 & 2 bus routes.
SOMERFIELD
MORRISONS
TESCO
Location: King Street Literally on the doorstep of our King Street halls, about a 10 minute walk from Linksfield & St Peter’s. On the number 1 & 2 bus routes.
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Location: George Street The closest supermarket to Woolmanhill, just a couple of minutes walk round the corner (see map on page 17)
Location: Danestone You should set a whole day aside to visit this one, it has EVERYTHING, including a Subway. Not close to anything though, but if you have a car then take a gander.
STUDENT ESSENTIALS DIRECTORY TESCO EXPRESS
Location: King Street Next to Linksfield halls, and walkable from St Peter’s, Trinity Court and Don Street. On the number 1 & 2 bus routes.
BANKS The following banks are based in the City Centre, generally on or around Union Street:
SANTANDER George Street Union Street
BANK OF SCOTLAND John Street Bon Accord Centre Union Street
RBS
Union Street
LLOYDS TSB Union Terrace
CLYDESDALE Union Street
HSBC
Queens Road
NATWEST Union Street
NATIONWIDE Union Street
BARCLAYS Bridge Street
LIVE MUSIC, CONCERT & THEATRE VENUES For the latest gig listings, check out the latest issue of Reform Magazine
ABERDEEN ARTS CENTRE King Street 01224 635 208 www.aberdeenartscentre.org.uk
ABERDEEN EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE CENTRE Bridge of Don 01224 824 824 www.aecc.co.uk
CAFE DRUMMONDS Belmont Street 01224 619 931
HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE Rosemount Viaduct 01224 641 122 www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
LEMON TREE
West North Street 01224 337 688 www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
MUSIC HALL
Union Street 01224 632 080 www.boxofficeaberdeen.com
TUNNELS
Carnegie’s Brae 01224 211 121 www.thetunnels.co.uk
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STUDENT ESSENTIALS DIRECTORY CINEMAS BELMONT PICTURE HOUSE Belmont Street 01224 343 536 www.picturehouses.co.uk
CINEWORLD
Queen’s Links 0871 200 2000 www.cineworld.co.uk
CINEWORLD
Union Square 0871 200 2000 www.cineworld.co.uk
VUE
Union Street 0871 224 0240 www.myvue.com
SHOPPING CENTRES ACADEMY SHOPPING CENTRE Schoolhill/Belmont Street www.academyshoppingcentre.co.uk
BON ACCORD CENTRE George Street/Upper Kirkgate www.bonaccordshopping.com
ST NICHOLAS CENTRE
Upper Kirkgate/St Nicholas Square www.stnicholasshopping.com
TRINITY SHOPPING CENTRE Union Street www.trinityaberdeen.com
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UNION SQUARE
Guild Square www.unionsquareaberdeen.com
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT CODONAS
Beach Boulevard 01224 595 910 www.codonas.com
GOLFSCAPE
Union Street 01224 676 263 www.golfscapeonline.co.uk
KING’S LINKS GOLF CENTRE
King’s Links 01224 641 577 www.craig-group.com/craig_group_leisure
RGU:SPORT
Garthdee 01224 263 666 www.rgu.ac.uk/rgusport
RILEY’S POOL, SNOOKER & DARTS Bridge Place 01224 591 542 www.rileys.co.uk
TRANSITION EXTREME Links Road 01224 626 279 www.transition-extreme.com
STUDENT ESSENTIALS DIRECTORY DOCTORS
DENTAL
ALBYN MEDICAL PRACTICE
NHS DENTAL ADVICE LINE
DENBURN HEALTH CENTRE
*Use this line to book a dental appointment with an NHS dentist in Aberdeen. Can also be used to book an emergency dental appointment.
Albyn Place 01224 586 289
Rosemount Viaduct 01224 643 333
GARTHDEE MEDICAL PRACTICE
0845 456 5990
OTHER
Garthdee Road (Next to Garthdee Campus) 01224 208 312
ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL
HOLBURN MEDICAL GROUP
CITIZEN’S ADVICE BUREAU
KING STREET MEDICAL PRACTICE
TOURIST INFORMATION
Albyn Plance 01224 400 800 or 01224 400 900
King Street 01224 644 463
Broad Street 0845 608 0910
Union Street 01224 569 750
Union Street 01224 288 828
LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICE Park Road 01224 644 201
MARYWELL HEALTHCARE CENTRE College Street 01224 593 908
ROSEMOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICE View Terrace 01224 638 050
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