Refreshers Week 2021

Refreshers Week kicks off on Monday 18th January, and the teams across the University and at the Students' Union have been hard at work finalising a week packed full of virtual events, workshops and activities for new and returning RGU students!

There will also be lots of opportunities for you to find out about our different societies, sports clubs, groups and networks, and to chat with other students from your course and school. Find out more below, and don't forget to join the official RGU Students 2020/21 Facebook Group to keep up to date with the latest news and updates.

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Mon 18th January

Refreshers Week 2021: The Launch
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How to use Campus Moodle effectively
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Get to know your Student Presidents and Vice Presidents
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IT Essentials
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Top Ten Tips from RGU Library
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Staying safe and building healthy relationships
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Things I wish I'd know...
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Applying for Disabled Students' Allowance
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Welcome to RGU SPORT
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Student Cookalong - Jolof Rice
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Tue 19th January

Daily Welcome: Tuesday
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How to set goals for the new semester
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How to stay informed at RGU
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Grand Designs Study Space
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Practical Self-care
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Union Advice & Support Services
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How to access your timetable
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'LOOKIN EFTER YERSEL!’ How to access Health Services in Aberdeen
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Joining RGU's Inclusive Community
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So I have to pay rent now?
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Mentoring Service - how you can help?
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Physical benefits of staying active at university
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Banter with buddies
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Live Music Sessions
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Wed 20th January

Daily Welcome: Wednesday
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''FIT LIKEY?' SPOTLIGHT ON: How to access Student Help Point Services
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How to be a top time manager
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Societies, Clubs & Student Activities
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Welcome to Silvercloud
Microsoft Teams
IT Essentials
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Take a time machine to 2040 – how will our world be different?
Zoom
Top Ten Tips from RGU Library
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Life Hacks - Kitchen Essentials
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Accessing Dyslexia Screening and Exam Arrangements
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Physical benefits from a students perspective
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Netflix Watch Party: DEADPOOL
TeleParty: The join code will be posted here before the screening starts

Thu 21st January

‘GETTING ABOOT!’ How to navigate Aberdeen Transport
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Daily Welcome: Thursday
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How to use feedback to look forward
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Everyday Mindfulness
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Supporting international students
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Things I wish I'd known…
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Connecting You To Your Career
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Top Tips to becoming an entrepreneur at RGU
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Life Hacks - 15 Minute Meals
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Mental wellbeing benefits - student's perspective
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Partnership at RGU
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Fri 22nd January

'FOOS YER DOOS?’ Aberdeen and Scottish Culture
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How to Study Online
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'The RGU:Union Podcast' LIVE Episode!
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Practical Self-care
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Sleeping Better
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IT Essentials
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RGU's responses to COVID-19
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Top Ten Tips from RGU Library
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Life Hacks - How to shop smarter
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How to use Campus Moodle effectively
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RGU:SPORT Live Class
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A Scottish Story with Shortbread
Zoom
Virtual Escape Room – Crack the clues to save the startup business?
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CompSoc: Refreshers
Zoom
Rebel Bingo
native.fm - tickets are free, book now to guarantee your space!

  

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