RGC Podcast Robert Gordon's College
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Join pupils, former pupils and the team at Robert Gordon's College for topical discussions, trips down memory lane and updates from the Gordonian Community.
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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.
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God Knows, by Minnie Louise Haskins
On National Poetry Day 2022, Mr Clement shares 'God Knows', by poet Minnie Louise Haskins.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.