RGC Podcast
By Robert Gordon's College
RGC PodcastOct 07, 2021
Hamlet Act 3, Scene 1 by William Shakespeare
To celebrate the 400th anniversary of the publication of the First Folio of Shakespeare's collected plays, Mr Clement has recorded the famous soliloquy from Hamlet, Act 3, Scene 1.
God Knows, by Minnie Louise Haskins
On National Poetry Day 2022, Mr Clement shares 'God Knows', by poet Minnie Louise Haskins.
Celebrating National Poetry Day
On National Poetry Day, Senior School Librarian (and poetry fanatic) Mr Clement shares a special reading of his favourite poem ‘Ulysses’ by Alfred Tennyson.
Fire up the Future #6: Creating opportunity out of crisis
The audio used in this episode comes from our Fire up the Future webinar series.
This webinar was hosted by Amy Read (Class of ‘95) who was joined by fellow Gordonians Sam Hepburn (Class of ‘03), Micheal Flynn (Class of ‘88), John Duffus (Class of ‘64) and Keith McLean (Class of ‘78) who all have experience in working and living in the Asia-Pacific region.
They provided a unique insight into the technology, arts, investment and research industries reflecting on their own personal experiences. They discussed helpful hints and tips on creating opportunities out of a crisis, as well as guidance on how to make the most of them.
To find out more about the panel and watch the webinar recordings, visit the Fire up the Future website.
Fire up the Future #5: Ways to thrive after the pandemic
The audio used in this episode comes from our Fire up the Future webinar series.
Rachel Spatz (Class of ‘03) was joined by fellow Gordonians Jonathan Pacitti (Class of ‘99), Will Rhind (Class of ‘96), Euan Milne (Class of ‘06), Paul Gallagher (Class of ‘05) and David Milne (Class of ‘73) who are all based in the east and west coast of America.
The panel explored how a crisis can serve as a platform for innovation and creativity and the importance of an open mind, a positive attitude and how you can adapt your plans to unearth new opportunities.
To find out more about the panel and watch the webinar recordings, visit the Fire up the Future website.
Fire up the Future #4: How to prepare for the post pandemic world
The audio used in this episode comes from our Fire up the Future webinar series.
This webinar was hosted by Bob Ruddiman (Class of ‘83) who was joined by fellow Gordonians Katrina Stewart (Class of ‘97), Katy Gordon (Class of ‘16), Mervyn Bain (Class of ‘91) and Cameron Gordon (Class of ‘14). The panel focused on how making career decisions can be exciting or challenging at any stage in life, but during a pandemic it is a particularly difficult time to think big and be bold. The panel considered how to find a job or switch career and what to expect in your first year at university, during a pandemic.
To find out more about the panel and watch the webinar recordings, visit the Fire up the Future website.
Fire up the Future #3: Virtual reality - resetting your mind to neutral
The audio used in this episode comes from our Fire up the Future webinar series.
At this webinar hosted by Allan Fraser (Class of ‘89), fellow Gordonians Niall MacKenzie (Class of ‘06), Erin Hopps (Class of ‘11), Erland Rendall (Class of ‘88) and Mark Urquhart (Class of ‘89) joined to discuss strategies they adapted for managing their mindset in uncertain times. Looking back, they reflected on their time at school and the positive impact that their teachers had on their future.
To find out more about the panel and watch the webinar recordings, visit the Fire up the Future website.
Fire up the Future #2: Changemakers of the future
The audio used in this episode comes from our Fire up the Future webinar series.
This webinar was hosted by Steve Parkinson (Class of ‘85) who was joined by fellow Gordonians David Rintoul (Class of ‘66), Olivia Attwooll-Keith (Class of ‘15), Dexter Fawcett (Class of ‘17) and Joe Reid (Class of ‘17) who discussed how they have created career plans without a roadmap, and how the pandemic has changed the way they view the world. Panelists described their journey’s since leaving RGC, giving advice on how to be the changemakers of the future and how to present the best version of you.
To find out more about the panel and watch the webinar recordings, visit the Fire up the Future website.
Fire up the Future #1: I've never done a pandemic have you?
The audio used in this episode comes from our Fire up the Future webinar series.
At this webinar Iain Anderson (Class of '86) was joined by fellow Gordonians David Milne (Class of '73), Ann-Marie Parry (Class of '07), Ellie Chalmers (Class of '07) and David Carry (Class of '99) who discussed how the pandemic has impacted their careers over the last year, giving advice on how we can adapt to the new world as we come out of the curve.
To find out more about the panel and watch the webinar recordings, visit the Fire up the Future website.
Robert Gordon's College is...
Listen to what some of our Nursery, Junior and Senior School pupils define Robert Gordon's College as.