RGU:Union Student Guide 2010/11

Welcome to Robert Gordon University from everybody here at RGU:Union. For most students, starting University is a completely new experience which involves moving 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.

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!

Dont 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, WHATS INSIDE?6. What is the Student Association?8. Your Presidents 10. Student Officers12. The Exec Board 13. The Union 16. Staff & Sabbatical Contact Details 18. Societies 23. Student Achievement Awards 24. Sport 27. RGU:SPORT Awards Ball 28. Volunteering 30. Class Representatives 31. What is N.U.S?32. Advice & Welfare 35. Accommodation 38. Jobs40. This Is Aberdeen! 42. 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


WELCOMEto Robert Gordon University(youll love it here!)

Shona CormackRobert Gordon University Vice-Principal and Pro Vice-Chancellor

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. Its 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.

We know many of you choose Robert Gordon University because of our graduates tremendous success in the employment market. Were confident that by choosing this university youve made an excellent investment in your future. While you are here, Id 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. Thats why we have InfoZone - at St Andrews Street in the City Centre and on our Garthdee campus next to RGU : Sport or by Email: [email protected] 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

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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whatis thestudent

association?Going to university isnt just about getting a degree. For more information about how we can help you during your time at uni,visit rguunion.co.uk

NEED TO KNOW MORE?


Well, its simple: the Union is run by students, for students. Elections are held each year to vote in a team of student officers. Its 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, caf etc), which then gets fed right back into helping you!

However, we dont 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.

So, with our full support, we guarantee you a fantastic student experience!

Although studying is a big part of the student lifestyle, its also about trying new things, being adventurous, and making the most of the opportunities available to you. This is where we come in!

So how do we do all of this?

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!

Want to get involved?


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 Ill do my level best to help you out!

Im Ryan Maclean, and remember: Rule number 76 No excuses, play like a champion!

RYAN MACLEAN PRESIDENT


Meet Ryan, Tombari & Nicola, your Sabbatical Officers. They were voted in

by your fellow student last year and work full time to represent you on many

levels throughout the University. Let them introduce themselves to you...

Your PresidentsIntroducing

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? Dont 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.

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.

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.

NICOLA SCOTT VP (SPORT)

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.

GETINTOUCH!


RYANt: 01224 262 295m: 07950 615 787e: [email protected]

TOMBARIt: 01224 262 297m: 07950 615 742e: [email protected]

NICOLAt: 01224 263 665m: 07950 618 547e: [email protected]


student officerswhat do

do?The Student Association has 8 Student

Officers this year. The posts range from

helping to organise the entertainment and

events at the Union to representing the needs

of our international students.

Much like the Presidents, our Officers are

here to help you and make sure that the

Student Association represents you correctly.

Unlike the Presidents, they do not take a

sabbatical year and instead carry out their

roles while continuing their studies.

If you are unhappy with a certain area of

the University or feel that something should

be changed, then get in touch with the

relevant Officer and they will be glad to

help!

How did the officers actually become officers?

Student elections take place in march every

year. Students who want to boost their CV

and gain some great experience run for the

Officer position which suits them best. It

was your fellow students who elected these

Officers last year.

So, whether its improving the experience

for Postrgaduate Students, helping develop

our website, writing articles for Reform

magazine or helping out with the number of

health or disability issues students face, there

will be an Officer who can help with almost

any problem!

These Officers are here to help improve

your time at University, so make sure you use

them. You can find all their contact details on

the page opposite.

For more informa

tion

about how we can

help you

during your time

at uni,

visit rguunion.co

.uk

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GET INVOLVEDBecome an officer!

Do you want to help co-ordinate the

entertainment at the Union? Could you

represent the needs of our international

students? Do you feel strongly about

LGBT issues?

Our elected officer positions cover a wide

range of areas and student needs, so why

not get involved?!

Elections take place in November & March

each year...why dont you run for a position?

Find out more at rguuion.co.uk


OFFICER DIRECTORYEntertainment Officer Ryan Rodger [email protected]

Health Officer Adam MacDonald [email protected]

International Officer Christopher Oruade [email protected]

Societies Officer Rachel Watson [email protected]

Sports Officer Claire Duguid [email protected]

Academic Officer Ross Murchison [email protected]

Volunteering Officer Steph Dowling [email protected]

Web Development Officer Callum Hopkins [email protected]


JARGONBUSTER Exec Board

What is the

and what does it do?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 theUniversity 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 its 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!

What are people talking about?! RGUSARobert Gordon University Student Association - the Unions official name.

NUSNational Union of Students. Find out more on page 31.

EXECThe highest decision-making body at the Union.

SABBShort for Sabbatical, another name for our 3 full-time presidents.

AGMAnnual General Meeting.

OFFICERPart-time elected positions at the Union to help represent the needs of RGU students.

RAGRaising And Giving - our charities society. Got an issue?

E-Mail [email protected]

3 FLOORS+ 2 BARS+ 1 CAFE+ 1 SHOP

+ STUDY SPACE+ MUCH MORE

= YOUR NEW HOME

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THE UNIONwelcome to

At the heart of every good university is a

good Student Union, and RGU: Union is no

exception! Situated slap-bang in the

middle of Aberdeens City Centre (just a

minutes walk from Union St), RGU:Union is

the citys one and only venue exclusively

for students. We have recently spent over

250,000 improving the Union from top

to toe, resulting in a sparkling new bar

on the second floor, top notch cafe

facilities, brand new study workstations

on the ground floor, plus much, much more

throughout the entire building.

CAFEStop off at the cafe and take your

pick from our range of freshly made

sandwiches, paninis & baked potatoes, or

try out our famous Mac & Cheese. Food

is served from 8:30am through until 8pm

Monday - Friday and from 12 noon at

weekends so make sure that you pop in for

a quick cure to the munchies!

BARSChill out with a board game, watch th

e big

match on our plasma screens or challenge

your mates to a game of pool, youll

always find something to do in one of our

bars. Open from 12 noon every day and

offering scandalously cheap drinks, the

Union is a mustvisit on any night out. We

have events on all year round, ranging

from weekly live DJs & 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 whats going on at the Union this week!

this iswhere it allhappens...



SHOP Our shop is the only place to get your

hands on RGU merchandise. From folders &

organisers, to customised t-shirts & hoodies,

make sure you stop in and check out the

bargains!

EDGEWORN BOOKS Got some textbooks you dont need

anymore? Why not make some cash out

of them, or grab yourself a bargain!

Edgeworn Books is RGU:Unions brand new

second-hand bookshop, giving students the

opportunity to recycle and sell on any old

Uni textbooks that are just sitting gathering

dust. Take a look at the Edgeworn section

in the Union Shop and see if you can save

yourself some cash.

FREE WIRELESS INTERNET Why not make the most of our Free W

iFi

access. Pop in and check your e-mails, chat

to your mates on Skype or find out how

many loves youve got on Bebo today.

Connect to our Free WiFi points throughout

the bars & cafe all day every day.

LIVE SPORT SPL, English Premiership, Champions L

eague,

UEFA Cup, Internationals Football, Cricket,

Golf, Athletics, Tennis...the list goes on!

Watch all the action on every floor thanks to

our 7 plasma screens and hi-def big screen

projector. Keep an eye our for posters

& flyers around campus to find out what

games on when.

ROOM HIRE The Union is your venue, so make the

most

of it! Have your birthday party in one of

our bars, let us host your class night out or

society get together. Get in touch with us

and we can organise the perfect night for

you. From room hire, to catering & DJs,

speak to us and lets make it a brilliant

night! E-Mail [email protected] for more

details.

MULTI-FAITH PRAYER ROOM We have a multi-daith prayer room lo

cated

on the third floor of the Union building,

available to use 7 days a week until 1am.

As a member of theUnion, you can sign inupto 2 guests. Handy for when your friends come to visit!

DONTFORGET!


TALKTOUS!

General Manager Michele Collie [email protected] 01224 262 292 Commercial Services Manager Iain Donaldson [email protected] 01224 262 298

SA Administrator & Advice Audrey Bainbridge [email protected] 01224 262 294 Student Union Finance Diane Milne [email protected] 01224 262 267 Graphics & Marketing Co-ordinator Gregor Mailer [email protected] 01224 262 296 Volunteering & Student Development Co-ordinator Lydia Fyall [email protected] 01224 262 265

President Ryan Maclean [email protected] 01224 262 295 VP (Union & Societies) Tombari Aadum [email protected] 01224 262 297

VP (Sport) Nicola Scott [email protected] 01224 263 665

RGU:Union60 Schoolhill Aberdeen AB10 1JQ Reception01224 262 263 Fax01224 262 268 [email protected] Onlinewww.rguunion.co.uk facebook.com/rguunion twitter.com/rguunion

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for you!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 youre into, theres 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,

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, 5710 (Architecture Society), Nursing & Midwifery, Law, and Business. If your course isnt 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. Were always happy to help!

We have more than 30 societies for you to get involved with, whatever your interests.

Societyfind a

57o10web: www.5710.org.ukemail: [email protected] 5710 (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 SOCIETYemail: [email protected]

BAHAI SOCIETYemail: [email protected] BUSINESS SOCIETYemail: [email protected] 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 SOCIETYweb: www.a-cssa.org.ukemail: [email protected] 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 UNIONemail: [email protected] 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 SOCIETYemail: [email protected]

CTRL BYTEemail: [email protected]

CTRL Byte is RGUs 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 CRAICemail: [email protected]

EAGLE POLISH SOCIETYemail: [email protected]


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ELECTRONIC GAMING SOCIETYemail: [email protected] 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 [email protected]

FASHION SOCIETYemail: [email protected] 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

GRAYS MAGAZINEemail: [email protected] INFORMATION & LIBRARY STUDIES SOCIETYemail: [email protected]

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT SOCIETYemail: [email protected] 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. Weve had a series of events in the past years such as seminars, ceilidhs, skiing, snow diving and tours amongst other things.

ISLAMIC SOCIETYemail: [email protected]

JUGGLING SOCIETYemail: [email protected]

LAW SOCIETYemail: [email protected]

LIFE SCIENCES SOCIETYemail: [email protected]: RGU Life Sciences Society Robert Gordon Universitys 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. 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.

MEDIA STUDIES SOCIETYemail: [email protected] 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 DJs 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-ZFor more information on starti

ng your own

society, e-mail

societies@rguun

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MODERN JIVE DANCINGemail: [email protected]

NURSING & MIDWIFERY SOCIETYemail: [email protected]

RESEARCH JOURNAL CLUBemail: [email protected] RGU CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATIONemail: [email protected] The RGUCA is one of the newest and most vibrant young conservative associations in Scotland. Weve played host to several MSPs, 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.

RGU ERASMUS / EXCHANGE SOCIETYemail: [email protected]

RGU PIRATES SOCIETYemail: [email protected]: 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 network of like- minded individuals and have fun. There

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:RAGweb: www.rgurag.co.ukemail: [email protected] RGU:RAG is the charities society. We organise monthly events to Raise (money) And Give (to charity). More importantly were 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 youve got an idea of the kind of things we get up to. Nothings set in stone in our society though so new members are welcome to bring fresh ideas for events or charities at any time.

We normally meet twice monthly, Thursday at 8pm on the 1st floor of the Union.

RGU SCOTTISH NATIONALIST ASSOCIATIONemail: [email protected]

RGU SINGERSemail: [email protected] RGU singers is a fun group which includes both staff and students. We sing anything from pop to musicals and were 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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RoGUES DRAMA SOCIETYemail: [email protected]: groups.to/roguesyoutube: youtube.com/roguesdrama RoGUES is an acronym for The Robert Gordon University Entertainment Society. Rogues is one of RGUs 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 its original stage shows like Dr RGWho and Flash Robert Gordon (which were staged at the Union) to bigger productions like Terry Pratchetts 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 SOCIETYemail: [email protected] The society aims to facilitate the integration of Romanian students in Scotland, and to promote Romanian culture.

SCOTS/IRISH TRADITIONAL MUSIC SOCIETYemail: [email protected] The RGU traditional music society meets once a week for an informal session.

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 VOICEemail: [email protected]

THE BELIEVERS LOVEWORLDemail: [email protected]

TIMOTHY GENERATIONemail: [email protected] 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 SOCIETYemail: [email protected]

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 its 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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Awards Ballthe

Student Achievement

Now in its fifth year, the Stude

nt Achievement Awards exist to

reward student involvement at

Robert Gordon University.

This covers a w

ide range of things such as be

ing a society

member, class rep, volunteer a

nd more. The event started

four years ago as the Scarlet

& Gold Awards and has grow

n

remarkably ever since. It incorp

orates the Scarlet Awards,

RGU:Union Volunteering Award

s, the MV Gold Award

(a prestigious award given to s

tudents who show outstanding

leadership, dedication and ach

ievement) and the Student Rep

Awards. The Scarlet Awards a

re given to society members

for their hard work and dedica

tion. This includes a Half

Scarlet, Recognition Award and

the much coveted Full Scarlet

Award.

This years awards will take pl

ace on Friday 25th March. The

ball is open to all students, so

come along and celebrate the

achievements of your fellow st

udents!

Rewarding the very

best in Societies,

Volunteering and

Student Involvement

at Robert Gordon

University.

RGU:RAG celebrate

their award win at

the 2009 awards.


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!

Sports Clubs With over 30 different sportsclubs its hard not to findsomething that suits you. Ifnothing takes your fancy, why not set one up and let us support you in creating it. We now have strong men and womens 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:SPORTs ScholarshipCo-ordinator, Neil Brown([email protected]), canhelp you through the application process. Our 2009/10 scholars have included: Hannah Miley(British Olympic swimmer), PJBaron (Irish Winter Olympicskier), Jane Turner (BritishUniversities Golf Champ 09)and Eilidh Middleton (BritishUniversities Show JumpingChampion 09).

SportandFitness


AKIDOemail: [email protected]

BADMINTONemail: [email protected]

CHEERLEADINGemail: [email protected]

CURLINGemail: [email protected]

CYCLINGemail: [email protected]

BASKETBALL (MEN)email: [email protected]

BASKETBALL (LADIES)email: [email protected]

BOXINGemail: [email protected]

FENCINGemail: [email protected]

FOOTBALL (MEN)email: [email protected]

FOOTBALL (LADIES)email: [email protected]

GAELIC FOOTBALLemail: [email protected]

GOLFemail: [email protected]

HOCKEY (MEN)email: [email protected]

HOCKEY (LADIES)email: [email protected]

HORSE RIDINGemail: [email protected]

KARATEemail: [email protected]

MIXED MARTIAL ARTSemail: [email protected]

NETBALLemail: [email protected]

POOLemail: [email protected]

RIFLEemail: [email protected]

ROWINGemail: [email protected]

RUGBY (MEN)email: [email protected]

RUGBY (LADIES)email: [email protected]

SAILINGemail: [email protected]

SHELTERSTONEemail: [email protected]

SPORTS CLUB A-Z

CONT >>>


SHINTYemail: [email protected]

SNOWSPORTSemail: [email protected]

SQUASHemail: [email protected]

SWIMMINGemail: [email protected]

WATERPOLOemail: [email protected]

TENNISemail: [email protected]

TABLE TENNISemail: [email protected]

TRAMPOLINEemail: [email protected]

TRIATHLONemail: [email protected]

VOLLEYBALLemail: [email protected]

If youre interested in starting up your own club, contact Nicola Scott (VP Sport): email: [email protected] tel: 01224 263 665

SPORTS CLUB A-Z


A mix of prestige and mayhem involving all the sports clubs and guests; its 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 dont have to be in a club to join in, come along on the 22nd of April 2011 to celebrate this seasons successes; it is guaranteed to be a great night!

BLUES!bring on the

If youre looking for a fun way

to boost your CV and gain

invaluable experience, why not

try volunteering?

From skydiving and sports coaching to

youth work and fundraising, we can help

find the right opportunity for you. There

are lots of different ways to get involved,

so, get something more out of your time at

University!

WITH USThere are loads of ways

to get involved,

from taking part in some of our many

societies (which range from charities

to toast appreciation), playing for one of

our sports clubs, or becoming a student

representative. You can also work

internally with us here at the Union

by contributing to Reform, our student

magazine, or as an elected officer.

WITH AN EXTERNAL ORGANISATIONAlternatively you can vol

unteer with any of

our registered organisations and charities.

We have a variety of registered charities

that offer activity based placements for

students including conservation work,

befriending and office support.

ONE-OFF VOLUNTEERINGIf you would rather not ha

ve a regular

commitment, but would like to try

volunteering out, why not get involved

in one of our many one off projects we run

throughout the year?

Every year students are invited to get

involved with the Torcher Parade. This

involves students from Aberdeen University,

Aberdeen College and Robert Gordon

University, and is the biggest torch-lit

procession in Europe. Each year the event

raises thousands upon thousands of pounds

for local charities.

You also have the opportunity to

participate in the Student Show, which is

an annual dramatic production for all

you acting enthusiasts. There are also

regular one off events for students who

would like to take time out, possibly only

once a month, to help others with activities

such as bag packing, street collecting

or beach cleans. There is a volunteering

opportunity to suit everyone, we can work

around your schedule to try and find an

opportunity that incorporates your hobbies

or your course.


do something

FUNwith your free time

!

RECOGNITIONIf you register as a volun

teer with us

you also have the opportunity to take

advantage of the MV Program. This

scheme encourages young people to

volunteer, and lets you log hours and

worktowards gaining certifica

tes and

recognition for the good work you

do. Take a look at the volunteering

section of the Union website, where you

can get more details about the many

opportunities that we have available,

download registration forms, and find

out plenty of information about the

organisations that we work with.

Consider the benefits of v

olunteering, not

only do you receive training and practical

experiences in challenging and rewarding

situations, but we can help you gain

recognition for this good work - the

certificates that you receive will look

fantastic to prospective employers.

For more information, contact Lydia Fyall,

our Student Development & Volunteering

Co-ordinator. tel: 01224 262 265

e-mail: [email protected]


Reform is our officialstudent magazine. Launched in 2007, it will keep you up-to-date with everything thats going on at the Union, from entertainment listingsto the latest juicy gossip from the Presidents office!

Youll also find loads ofpreviews 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 aroundcampus, in the Union and online at www.rguunion.co.uk - and if youre lucky enough to live in halls, youll get a copy delivered straight to your door!

Were always looking for writers & photographers so whether you fancyreviewing gigs, being part of our news team, or see yourself as a budding member of the paparazzi, get in touch. Experienceisnt essential, butenthusiasm is!

Send us an e-mail [email protected] for more information.

ClassRepresentatives

Your opinion counts at Robert Gordon University!

Within a few weeks of starting the year, each course should elect a Class Representative. The Reps 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. Youll also find out whats 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 universitys 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 ceremonywhere the winning students can receive full university colours. Your time put in as a Repalso counts towards MV awards (see Volunteering page).

For more information on being a Class Rep email [email protected], or, to find out who your Class Rep is, check out the RGU Student Involvement website at rgu.ac.uk/studentinvolve.


This year RGUs 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 [email protected]

pumping

STEREO!on your

Can you hear us

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 Ill tell you why. Well firstly those of us from Scotland and Europe dont 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 totackle issues that students in Scotland face. All sounds a bit boring doesnt it? Well lets 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 its 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 thats a snippet of what NUS Scotland do for you, and Ill bet most RGU students dont 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 dont have to take up much time you might even find yourself at some great nights out all over the country at no expense!

WelfareAdvice

andNo 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! Thats 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 ofproblems which students may face.

Just spending one day in theUnions 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 areaware of our students different backgrounds. Although the Union has worked hard with the University to ensure that there are members of

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.

Theres 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.


ACADEMICIf youre having problemsacademically and you dont know who you can turn to, the Union is here to advise you on the best course of action. Whether youre struggling with your course,feel youre not being treated fairly or youre just not sure about your options, come and pay us a visit!

ACCOMMODATIONWe 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 cant deal with it, we cancertainly point you in the direction of somebody who can.

HEALTHAlthough we cant 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 ANDDIVERSITYYour 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 thatstudents may face. Specific areas of representationare covered by the Unions 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 Scotlands Womens Officer and Black Students Officer. NUS UK has a Postgraduate Officer who can offer our students advice in this area.

Whatever advice youre looking for, or maybe youve 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!



USEFUL CONTACTS

UNION SERVICES

Union Reception01224 262 263

Ryan Maclean (Student President)01224 262 295 [email protected]

Adam MacDonald (Health Officer)[email protected]

UNIVERSITY SERVICES

Student Services Department01224 262 117

Counselling Centre01224 262 295

Student Advice Centre01224 263 660/661

International Office01224 262 209

Accommodation Department01224 262 130

Careers Centre01224 262 777

Isaac Poobalan (Chaplain)01224 591 527

HEALTH SERVICES

Garthdee Medical Group01224 208 312

Albyn Medical Group01224 586 829

NHS2408454 24 24 24

NHS Grampian08454 566 000

Contraceptive Advice01224 642 711

Sexual Health (GUM) Clinic01224 555 555

Family Planning Clinic01224 555 120

OTHER SERVICES

Samaritans08457 909 090

Saneline08457 678 080

Breathing Space0800 838 587


HomeSweet 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.

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

private market. We offer support and advice with accommodation related issues whether you live in halls or not.

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 lets get started.

For more information and contact details, visit the Accommodation web pages atwww.rgu.ac.uk/accommodation


Whereare YOU staying?

WOOLMANHILLLOCATION: City Centre

NEAREST SUPERMARKET: Somerfield (5min walk)

HOW TO GET TO THE UNION: Take a walk, were just

round the corner!

ROSEMOUNT HALLLOCATION: City Centre

NEAREST SUPERMARKET: Somerfield (10min walk)

HOW TO GET TO THE UNION: Take a walk, only a few

minutes away

ST PETERS HALLLOCATION: 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 were just 2

minutes away

LINKSFIELD HALLLOCATION: 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 were just 2 minutes

away


GARTHDEELOCATION: On the Garthdee campus

NEAREST SUPERMARKET: Asda or Sainsburys (5min walk)

HOW TO GET TO THE UNION: Grab the number 1, 2 or


minutes away

DON STREETLOCATION: Old Aberdeen


HOW TO GET TO THE UNION: Grab the number 1 or


minutes away

TRINITY COURTLOCATION: Off King Street


HOW TO GET TO THE UNION: Grab the number 1, 2 or


minutes away

KING STREETLOCATION: King Street

NEAREST SUPERMARKET: Morrisons (its next door!)

HOW TO GET TO THE UNION: 10 minute walk, or if youre

feeling lazy grab the number 1, 2 or 9 bus from King

Street to Union Street then were 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 whats 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.


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!

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.

Earn some

Get a Job!cash...

To find out more pick up a copy of this

years Careers Handbook or read it online at www.rgu.ac.uk/careers

Welcome toABERDEEN


>>>

Obviously youre not going to spe

nd all

of your time at the library or pr

opping up

the bar at the Union. So what el

se does

the city have to offer?

Beach Boulevard

Nip down to the beach and see

what Codonas has to

offer. Get soaked on the log fl

umes, see Aberdeen

from way up high on the Gram

pian Eye or nip inside

to Sunset Boulevard for fun on

the dodgems or a

game of ten-pin bowling.

A Blockbuster Night

In Aberdeen youre spoilt for c

hoice if you fancy a

trip to the movies! If youre loo

king for the biggest

new releases, nip to any one o

f the three massive

city centre cinemas (two Cinew

orld and one Vue), or

if you fancy a smaller indie-film

, take a look at the

Belmont Picture House just acro

ss from the Union.


Shop Til You Drop

If shoppings your thing then yo

u have

definitely come to the right pla

ce! Union

St is home to all the best high s

treet stores,

including Top Shop, G-Star, H&

M and any

more. Stop off at Bruce Millar

s for all

your musical goods or Game S

tation for

the latest PS3 release. The Bon

Accord,

St Nicholas and Trinity Centres

are all

bursting with shops waiting to g

ive you

student discounts! For the real

fashion

slaves though, pop into the Aca

demy

Centre opposite the Union. Also

dont

forget to check out Union Squa

re,

Aberdeens brand new 250m

shopping

centre.

Get Gigging

Aberdeen cant seem to get en

ough

live music! Weve seen The Kille

rs,

Stereophonics, Jay-Z, Athlete,

Feeder, Bloc

Party and many others play ov

er the last

year. Larger acts will be seen a

t the Music

Hall & AECC, while the Lemon

Tree & Cafe

Drummonds will grab the up-a

nd-comers.


SUPERMARKETS

ALDILocation: BeachReasonably close to the halls based around King Street, right across the road from Codonas at the Queens Links. ASDALocation: GarthdeeClose to the Universitys Garthdee Campus and Garthdee Halls. On the number 1, 2 & 9 bus routes.

ASDALocation: BeachReasonably close to the halls based around King Street, right across the road from Codonas at the Queens Links.

FARMFOODSLocation: George StreetIf you like cheap cheap frozen food and gigantic multi-packs of crisps then this is for you. Just round the corner from Woolmanhill.

LIDLLocation: King StreetReasonably close to Linksfield & Don Street halls, and walkable from other Kin Street based ones. On the number 1 & 2 bus routes.

MORRISONSLocation: King StreetLiterally on the doorstep of our King Street halls, about a 10 minute walk from Linksfield & St Peters. On the number 1 & 2 bus routes.

SAINSBURYSLocation: Berryden Retail ParkFairly close to Woolmanhill. In a retail park alongside JJB Sports, Currys, Next and others.

SAINSBURYSLocation: St Nicholas Centre2 minute walk from the Union and city centre University campus. (see map on page 17)

SAINSBURYSLocation: GarthdeeClose to the Universitys Garthdee Campus and Garthdee Halls. On the number 1, 2 & 9 bus routes.

SAINSBURYSLocation: Union StreetHandy if youre stuck in the city centre, and on the number 1, 2 & 9 bus routes. Not particularly close to any of our halls.

SOMERFIELDLocation: Union StreetHandy if youre stuck in the city centre, and on the number 1, 2 & 9 bus routes. Not particularly close to any of our halls.

SOMERFIELDLocation: George StreetThe closest supermarket to Woolmanhill, just a couple of minutes walk round the corner (see map on page 17)

TESCOLocation: DanestoneYou 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 EXPRESSLocation: King StreetNext to Linksfield halls, and walkable from St Peters, 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 CENTREKing Street 01224 635 208 www.aberdeenartscentre.org.uk ABERDEEN EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE CENTREBridge of Don 01224 824 824 www.aecc.co.uk

CAFE DRUMMONDS Belmont Street 01224 619 931

HIS MAJESTYS 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 Carnegies Brae 01224 211 121 www.thetunnels.co.uk



CINEMAS

BELMONT PICTURE HOUSEBelmont Street 01224 343 536 www.picturehouses.co.uk CINEWORLDQueens Links 0871 200 2000 www.cineworld.co.uk CINEWORLDUnion Square 0871 200 2000 www.cineworld.co.uk

VUEUnion Street 0871 224 0240 www.myvue.com

SHOPPING CENTRES

ACADEMY SHOPPING CENTRESchoolhill/Belmont Street www.academyshoppingcentre.co.uk BON ACCORD CENTREGeorge Street/Upper Kirkgate www.bonaccordshopping.com

ST NICHOLAS CENTREUpper Kirkgate/St Nicholas Square www.stnicholasshopping.com

TRINITY SHOPPING CENTREUnion Street www.trinityaberdeen.com

UNION SQUAREGuild Square www.unionsquareaberdeen.com

OTHER ENTERTAINMENT

CODONASBeach Boulevard 01224 595 910 www.codonas.com

GOLFSCAPEUnion Street 01224 676 263 www.golfscapeonline.co.uk

KINGS LINKS GOLF CENTREKings Links 01224 641 577 www.craig-group.com/craig_group_leisure

RGU:SPORTGarthdee 01224 263 666 www.rgu.ac.uk/rgusport

RILEYS POOL, SNOOKER & DARTSBridge Place 01224 591 542 www.rileys.co.uk

TRANSITION EXTREMELinks Road 01224 626 279 www.transition-extreme.com




DOCTORS

ALBYN MEDICAL PRACTICEAlbyn Place 01224 586 289 DENBURN HEALTH CENTRERosemount Viaduct 01224 643 333 GARTHDEE MEDICAL PRACTICEGarthdee Road (Next to Garthdee Campus) 01224 208 312 HOLBURN MEDICAL GROUPAlbyn Plance 01224 400 800 or 01224 400 900 KING STREET MEDICAL PRACTICEKing Street 01224 644 463 LINKS MEDICAL PRACTICEPark Road 01224 644 201 MARYWELL HEALTHCARE CENTRECollege Street 01224 593 908 ROSEMOUNT MEDICAL PRACTICEView Terrace 01224 638 050

DENTAL

NHS DENTAL ADVICE LINE0845 456 5990 *Use this line to book a dental appointment with an NHS dentist in Aberdeen. Can also be used to book an emergency dental appointment.

OTHER ABERDEEN CITY COUNCILBroad Street 0845 608 0910

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAUUnion Street 01224 569 750

TOURIST INFORMATIONUnion Street 01224 288 828

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