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Meet our Alumni
Our alumni are finding their purpose, realising their full potential and living life to the fullest. Be inspired and read their stories.
Meet our alumni - a celebration of the people shaped by their time at Robert Gordon University. Our alumni are thinkers, creators, leaders, and changemakers, using their RGU experience as a launchpad to achieve incredible things across industries and continents. Whether they're finding their purpose, realising their full potential, or living life to the fullest, each story is a testament to the impact of practical learning, innovation, and community at RGU. These journeys reflect not just career success, but personal growth, resilience, and ambition — all forged in the dynamic environment of our university.
Be inspired by what’s possible when talent meets opportunity.
From the moment Claudio stepped into a new country for his first day at RGU, he began a journey that would shape both his life and his career.
Azibaolanari shares how her RGU experience sparked a systems thinking mindset that now drives her wide ranging community and organisational impact.
Victoria’s interest in engineering began from a young age and after winning the PetroChallenge business challenge in her fifth year of high school, she applied to the MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering degree at RGU. Find out more about Victoria’s career.
Stephen has built a career across multi-national and start-up businesses, most recently co-founding a new UK specialist bank. Find out more about Stephen’s journey.
RGU alumnus Paa shares his story and gives you tips on how to grow your network at university, even if you’re new to Scotland and Aberdeen!
Vanessa’s side-hustle quickly grew into The Juicing Co., a brand delivering natural juices and tonic shots nationwide and supplying some of ITV’s biggest shows, including Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, Dancing on Ice and The Voice UK. Find out more about Vanessa’s journey.
From discovering the internet for the first time during his studies to leading HR teams across the globe, RGU alumnus Chris Taylor has built a career defined by curiosity, connection, and a passion for helping people thrive.
Simona graduated from RGU in 2020 with a degree in Communication Design and has since been growing her career working for a wide range of companies while building her own freelance business. She shares her experience at RGU as an international student and how what she learned at university has helped her post-graduation.
RGU alumna Oluwatosin Abikoye shares her learnings from her time at RGU and how the University helped her build a career as a Petroleum Engineer.
Aimee built a successful career without a degree but when the opportunity to join the first ever Graduate Apprenticeship in Business Management at RGU presented itself, she knew this was what she was meant to do!
Isla’s fascination with science and forensics began early, and now applies her strong analytical skills daily in a fast-paced, dynamic industry. Find out more about Isla’s career.
In 2007, Stuart Common stepped through the doors of Mackie's of Scotland for his placement year while studying Management at RGU.
Tara turned her lightbulb moment into a career she loves, progressing from local authority projects to a senior role at AtkinsRéalis. Find out more about Tara’s career.
When she was at school, her Wednesday evenings were often spent in her school’s Technology Department in its after-school club. It was here her passion for STEM started.
Little or large, the value of a gift is priceless. Whether it’s a donation of time or money, the impact is evergreen.
Now more than ever, the desire to switch off from the world’s noise becomes more pressing. That idea of escapism is something Laura of Juniper Press has found through her creative process.
What changes can we all make to shape a more inclusive world? Eilidh Southren (Computer Science, Class of 2019) who shares the “quick wins” to boost equality in all its forms.
In any industry, change is inevitable and how you react to change can either make or break a business. Mark Kemp shares the opportunities evolving industries and careers can bring.
On the publishing of her book ‘Memories from the Frontline’, we caught up with nursing alum Kairen Griffiths to learn more.