RGU Student Life

Thank you to our January 2026 Welcome Ambassadors and Buddies for helping us deliver a first class student welcome experience. #rguwelcome

Need quick health advice? Try NHS Inform's symptom checkers - they’re a fast, reliable way to get guidance if you’re feeling unwell.

RGU Student Support App: http://Spectrum.LifeStudents can register to access wellbeing content on nutrition, mental health, fitness and finance and a whole spectrum of wellbeing topics. More info: rgu.ac.uk/life-at-rgu/su…

Closure Update - The Student Life Hub on-campus desk will remain closed on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th January and the team will be operating online and via telephone. You can contact the team via ASK RGU and phone - full contact details can be found at rgu.ac.uk/studentlifehub

The Student Life Hub on-campus desk will continue to remain closed on Wednesday 7th January and the team will be operating online and via telephone. You can contact the team via ASK RGU and phone - full contact details can be found at rgu.ac.uk/studentlifehub.

NHS inform can help direct you to the right service for your needs. Visit NHS inform for: 🔎 handy symptom checkers 🤒 lots of info on illnesses and conditions 💪 how to keep you and your family healthy 🗺️ info on health and care services near you #RightCareRightPlace

⚠️❄️ The Met Office have extended weather warnings across Scotland, with a blanket YELLOW warning in place across all areas north of Stirling and Fife. An upgraded AMBER warning is in place across the Aberdeen area along the Far North line, covering Inverness to Wick. Tomorrow, a yellow snow and/or ice warning covers the entire network, the only exception is some coastal areas along western Scotland. We're not out of the woods yet, with some very challenging conditions forecast tonight and overnight into tomorrow. Gusty winds reaching upto 50mph could see further snow drifts pushed back onto the railway, with the potential for further disruption along affected routes. The following routes are expected to see the worst conditions overnight: 🟨 Inverness - Wick 🟨 Inverness - Aberdeen - Dundee 🔵 Take the time to check the latest information from the Met Office at metoffice.gov.uk 🔵 Visit JourneyCheck.com/ScotRail for all the latest information from ScotRail. 🔵 Please reshare to help alert as many people as possible.

⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️ A spell of heavy snow across northern and central Scotland Tuesday 1100 - 1900 Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️

Got a health issue that can’t wait? The NHS 24 Online app is the fastest way to find out what to do and who can help. NHS 24 Online is available for free at: nhs24.info/app-apple nhs24.info/app-android

STUDENT LIFE WELLBEING 23rd December-5th January If you require emotional or wellbeing support over the Christmas break, you can access RGU’s 24/7 Student Support by calling 0800 031 8227 (UK Freephone). International phone numbers can be found at rgu.ac.uk/247support

It’s important to know where to get the right care for your healthcare needs and only go to A&E for critical emergencies. Find out more about where to get the right care in the right place at nhsinform.scot/rightcare

The Student Life Hub in Ishbel Gordon Building will close for the Student Christmas Break at 4pm on Fri 19th December 2025. Enquires will be monitored on Mon 22nd December until 4pm. We will be open again at 9:30am on Mon 5th January 2026. We wish you all a happy festive break!

It is World Mental Health Day! Our Counselling and Wellbeing team are here for you all year round, you can book an appointment on Ask RGU or telephone 01224 262120.

🌟 Service Spotlight: Student Life Hub🌟 Whether you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed, need help with housing or finance, or just want to chat things through we’ve got your back. 💬📷 No stress, no judgement, just a friendly face to speak to!

Don't forget, it's a Local Aberdeen Holiday this Monday! The Student Life Hub will be closed on Monday the 22nd of September, but we'll be back on Tuesday. Here is a list of parks to enjoy on the holiday: aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/leisu…

Our Welcome Ambassador Toufic has this advice for new students: "Don't hesitate to reach out and start conversations, networking is key!"

Thank you to all our Welcome Buddies and new students who attended the Buddy Pizza and Paint event. Here are some of the marvellous mugs painted!

Welcome to all new students from Student Life and our hedgehog mascot! Our top tip of the day: You can join Amazon Student Prime for free for a six month trial. After your trial, Prime Student is just £4.49 /month!

We’re recruiting a Student Life Hub Advisor to join our team @RGUStudentLife. If you have experience working in a customer service role and are interested in providing exceptional frontline advice and support, visit the link below… ➡️ myjobscotland.gov.uk/education/rgu/…

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