Robert Gordon University partnering to create pathways

In partnership with regional schools, Robert Gordon University has created a bespoke ‘Hub’ model which comprises sustained engagement between the University and secondary schools across the Aberdeen City and Shire regions. RGU staff deliver bespoke interventions to meet the needs of the schools and their learners, including providing personalised guidance to pupils from widening participation backgrounds. The programme offers students aspiring to attend university an opportunity of subject-focused sessions on a wide variety of courses that RGU offers and is delivered by the University’s teaching staff. The 2023/24 ACCESS TO programme had more than 1,000 S5 & S6 students enrolled. We also have our Northern Lights programme that provides S1 & S2 learners with a flavour of campus life.

The University works closely with colleges, particularly North East Scotland College (NESCol) with whom we have a longstanding strategic partnership. This works to ensure a joined-up approach to curriculum planning and learner pathways within the region, enabling College students to seamlessly articulate into RGU degree programmes with advance standing. RGU and NESCol also collaborated as part of the SFC Regional Tertiary Pathfinder in the North-East to develop new learner pathways.