Student-focussed projects at RGU receive financial backing

A variety of student-focussed projects at Robert Gordon University (RGU) have been awarded funding from philanthropic donations.

The 12 projects, which range from student welfare support to widening access to higher education, have been supported by the RGU Foundation, the philanthropic fundraising arm of RGU.

The projects were selected for support from the RGU Foundation’s Annual Fund, which raises vital funds from alumni, staff and friends of the university to create opportunities for current and future generations of staff and students at RGU.

This year the number of alumni donations have increased threefold which has resulted in a record number of projects receiving financial support from the Annual Fund.

Josh Carroll, RGU Foundation Annual Fund manager, said: “We are extremely grateful to all the donors who have made these awards possible. It is exciting to see the first hand impact that alumni can have on the lives of current RGU students.

“By giving back, donors are demonstrating an ongoing commitment to the university and are making a significant and immediate impact to the current as well as future student experience at RGU.”

The projects are:

  • An undergraduate access bursary that will allow a student who has the ability but not necessarily the means to get the most out of a university education.
  • The Care Experienced Student Awards - celebrating and recognising the achievements of students at RGU who have come from care backgrounds.
  • RGU Nightline - supporting the award winning student led anonymous listening service that allows all RGU students to talk through any problems that they may encounter.
  • RGU Radio - funding to provide accredited training to all students involved in RGU Radio.
  • International conference attendance, for media students to attend a conference in the Netherlands to present their acclaimed work on student wellbeing and safety.
  • A research and postgraduate teaching collaboration within the School of Applied Social Sciences.
  • A Midwifery society workshop - open to all midwifery students that will bring a leading independent midwife, lecturer, author and researcher to campus.
  • A peer to peer mentoring pilot scheme aiming to improve retention rates for students from underrepresented backgrounds studying at RGU.
  • Funding to support the art and design element of the Aberdeen Youth Games.
  • Support of student societies: 57°10 architecture society, Life sciences Society and the Nursing society.

A representative of the RGU Nightline team: “It was a huge relief and a proud moment to receive a generous donation from the Annual Fund. It has had a huge impact already in that we now have the ability to focus on improving our service, our volunteer’s skills and providing a consistent service to the students of RGU.”

To find out more about the RGU Foundation and its Annual Fund, visit www.rgu.ac.uk/supportingrgu/

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