Social Science @ RGU

myjobscotland.gov.ukLecturer in SociologyJob SummaryRobert Gordon University is a professionally orientated University with an innovative, inclusive approach to the design and delivery of teaching and learning and to the provision of student...

Come and join our team! There is a #vacancy for a Lecturer in #Sociology here at #RGU. The closing date is 8th Nov, more details here: myjobscotland.gov.uk/education/rg... @robertgordonuni.bsky.social #job

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#SchoolNews #Psychology #RGU our own Elanor Cormack appears in episode 4 of this documentary on @partickthistle.bsky.social, bringing her knowledge of #SportPsychology to #Football. player.stv.tv/summary/nest...

#SchoolNews #Psychology #RGU - brilliant day out at #TEDxAberdeen. Some powerful and thought provoking talks, including from our own David Smith! Well worth a catch up online.

Brilliant night here at #RGU, some great presentations from our Access To students. We hope you enjoyed the experience, and we hope to see you back soon!

#Congratulations to our Access To students, graduating tonight in #SocialSciences and #SocialWork!

14 Sept

Want to hear more about research in #SLSS, #RGU and beyond? Come along to Café Controversial: our very own Sarah Sivers, David Smith and Konstantina Martzoukou will be amongst the presenters. www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/whats-on/caf...

rgu.ac.ukWelcome Week - Settling In | RGUMeet new people, settle into university life, and start feeling at home in Aberdeen.

14 Sept

Welcome back to the new semester! This Welcome Week is an exciting time for us all. Remember to check out the various events: www.rgu.ac.uk/events/event...

tinyurl.comUndergraduate Open Days | Visit Us | RGUAttend an RGU Open Day to explore courses, meet staff, and tour our facilities.

14 Aug

Our next #OpenDay is on Wednesday 2nd September. Come and find out more about #RGU and the courses we offer here at the School of Law and Social Sciences #SLSS. More details here: tinyurl.com/456jythb @robertgordonuni.bsky.social

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13 Aug

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10 Aug

New AI tools are coming to RGU LibrarySearch and we'd love to get your feedback. Join us for an online demonstration and Q&A session. Find out more about the tools and how they can help with your research. rgu.libwizard.com/f/library_ai...

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13 Aug

Our fiction collection keeps growing 📚 Make sure to check it out on level 8 of the library! Or search the catalogue to see what we have: librarysearch.rgu.ac.uk/discovery/co...

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13 Aug

#Results Day! 🎉 x.com/ucas_online/...

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11 Aug

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rgu.ac.ukYour story starts at RGU, join us through Clearing | RGUWhether you would like to change your course or university choice, you haven’t applied yet, or you didn’t get the grades you expected, Clearing is a great opportunity to join RGU this September.

12 Aug

#GoodLuck to everyone getting their #results tomorrow! Remember that it is never too late to consider or change your #Uni plans: www.rgu.ac.uk/clearing-2026 #RGU #A-Levels

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4 Aug

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4 Aug

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3 Aug

Good luck to everyone getting their #Highers #results tomorrow! Remember that there are still opportunities here at #RGU: www.rgu.ac.uk/clearing-2026

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3 Aug

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3 July

What a beautiful day for a #Graduation! #Congratulations to all our #SLSS students getting their well-earned #RGU degrees. Great job all!

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5 May

Information about the elections taking place on Thursday 7 May. www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-e... @electoralcommission.org.uk

Thanks to all the visitors, students and staff who came along to our #RGU Offer Holder Day. We hope you enjoyed the day, and we look forward to welcoming you to the course in September.

The buzz continues around the #SocialSciences, #SocialWork, #Criminology and #Law stall. There is still time to visit us here at #RGU ⌚️

The #RGU Offer Holder Day is in full swing. Great to see so many visitors interested in #SocialSciences, #Psychology, #Sociology and our other courses!

Nice day for a #RGU Offer Holder Day! Come and visit our beautiful campus and hear more about the exciting courses we offer in the School of Law and Social Sciences.

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23 Apr

Happy #WorldBookNight with @readingagency.bsky.social We have this year's #QuickReads on display ready for tonight's #ReadingHour from 7-8pm. Why not borrow one and join in! #GoAllIn2026 #NationalYearOfReading2026

23 Apr

Looking for your next big adventure? #StayCurious #SocialSciences, #Psychology, #Sociology, #Criminology #RGU www.rgu.ac.uk/study/academ...

eventbrite.co.ukThe Incel Mindset: Why young men enter and exit incel communitiesUnderstanding why young men enter and exit incel communities, with the author of The Incel Mindset

17 Apr

#SchoolNews #Psychology #RGU Just to say there is now going to be an online version of David Smith's event. A discussion 'The #Incel Mindset: Entering and Exiting Inceldom', more details here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-incel-...

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#SchoolNews #Psychology #RGU Dr David Smith will discussing his new book 'The #Incel Mindset: Entering and Exiting Inceldom' at @apawhatson.bsky.social Music Hall. What attracts young men into this group, & how they finally break away? More details & tickets here: tinyurl.com/yc84rmb8

tinyurl.comThe Incel Mindset: Why young men enter and exit incel communities | Aberdeen Performing Arts

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13 Apr

The library will be open from 9am right through to 2am for the Public Holiday on: Monday 20th April

14 Apr

Our friends at @abdnpsych.bsky.social did a great write-up of the Forensic Psychology Careers Panel our students attended. Give them a follow on the socials (and say hello from us!).

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27 Mar

Reminder! The clocks go forward at 1am on Sunday 29 March. www.rmg.co.uk/stories/time...

tinyurl.comThe Incel Mindset: Why young men enter and exit incel communities | Aberdeen Performing Arts

24 Mar

19 Mar

#SocialSciences 'out and about'. Our Forensic #Psychology students had the opportunity to attend @abdnpsych.bsky.social's Forensic Psychology Careers Panel event yesterday. Fascinating speakers & lots of useful information about various careers. Thank you to Eva for organising & inviting us.

rguunion.co.ukSTAR AwardsThe STAR awards are a chance for students to thank staff members who go above and beyond to support them, and for staff to receive recognition from their students. The awards are open to all teaching or support staff members across the university, from lecturers, tutors, technicians, cleaners, library staff, and many more.

18 Mar

#STARAwards nominations are now open! The #RGU Union run these awards to recognise (all university) staff members who go above and beyond for students. Send your nominations in here: www.rguunion.co.uk/activities/a...

7 Mar

It's a beautiful sunny day, here at #RGU. Enjoy seeing the campus 🌳

7 Mar

Today's the day! Offer holder day at #RGU, come and speak to us about our exciting courses.

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27 Feb

Final year students, it’s time to have your say! If you have 10 minutes to share your thoughts on your course, then complete the National Student Survey (NSS) here: thestudentsurvey.com

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25 Feb

Next week is Connect and Reflect Week, the library is open as usual to give you a quiet place to study

rgu.ac.ukRGU Offer Holder Days | Visit Us | RGUFor offer holders only. These events allow you to explore the University in greater depth to help you decide whether RGU is the right choice for you.

27 Feb

Are you thinking of applying to #RGU, or have already done so? If yes, then come along to our Offer Holder days to see @robertgordonuni.bsky.social and find out about your chosen course. The next one is on Saturday 7th March. www.rgu.ac.uk/study/visit-...

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9 Feb

#SchoolNews #Criminology #RGU staff are taking part in Aberdeen Performing Art's Granite Noir. From the School of Law & Social Sciences, Prof Chris Yuill, Dr Saorfhlaith Burton. Many other fascinating talks from other Schools too. More information here: www.aberdeenperformingarts.com/granite-noir/

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16 Jan

#SchoolNews #Psychology #Media Dr David Smith speaks to The Huffington Post about the manosphere www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/parent...

19 Dec 2025

Merry Christmas to all our students, staff, and friends. Please be aware that the University will be closed from 5pm (GMT) on Monday 22nd December and will reopen on Monday 5thJanuary 2026. All the very best for the festive season!

10 Dec 2025

@rgulibrary.bsky.social RGU Library will close for the Christmas break at 16.00 on Monday 22 December & reopen at 8.00 on Monday 5 January. Friday 19 to Sunday 21 December, normal Semester hours apply, with closing at 20.00 daily. For full details of opening hours please visit the Library website.

9 Dec 2025

Many #congratulations to all the students graduating today! An amazing achievement, you've all done brilliantly 👏 🎓🥳

25 Nov 2025

Some great social #psychology posters presented by the 4th years today at #RGU. You picked some excellent topics, and it was fascinating hearing about your ideas.

25 Nov 2025

bps.org.ukThe future of assisted dying: law, ethics and human experience | BPSIn 2025, UK and Scottish Parliaments advanced historic moves to legalise assisted dying. This session explores the legal, ethical and psychological issues.

24 Nov 2025

#SchoolNews #Presentation #Psychology #Law Sarah Sivers & Katrina Forbes-McKay will be discussing the future of Assisted Dying at the @bpsofficial.bsky.social Scottish Hub event tonight at the Station Hotel, Aberdeen 6-8pm. More details here: www.bps.org.uk/event/future...

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18 Nov 2025

We're hosting a Scavenger Hunt as part of the @natlibscot.bsky.social #LoveLibraries campaign. Explore the Library, solve fun clues, and you could win this goodie bag full of Library goodies. We'll randomly select a winner from all correct entries #LoveYourLibrary forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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19 Nov 2025

It is officially snow season here at #RGU! Take care in the cold weather - weather.metoffice.gov.uk/forecast/gfn...

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14 Nov 2025

Take stock of what we know about the functioning of the media in scandalous times – submit an abstract by 21 November for ‘Media in a Scandalous Age’, a free online event by the BSA Media Study Group on 10 December tinyurl.com/4k4ezvv4