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Last week we said a fond farewell to Paul Moran as he returns to a clinical role in the NHS.It was incredibly hard to sa...
17/02/2026

Last week we said a fond farewell to Paul Moran as he returns to a clinical role in the NHS.

It was incredibly hard to say goodbye to Paul, who has been our Team Lead for many years. We will greatly miss his knowledge, unwavering support, kindness, and brilliant sense of humour - qualities that have made such a lasting impact on our team and students alike.

Many of you will have fond memories of Paul, who joined the lecturing team in 2015. If you have a story or message you’d like to share, please do add it in the comments - we know he would love to read them.

Of course, we couldn’t let him go without a team night out at Legends Sports Bar for some pool and darts. Fittingly, Paul won the pool tournament. While some of the team might say they let him win 👀, it was certainly well deserved! A great night had by all.

Paul was, of course, an avid supporter of Liverpool FC (really? We had no idea… 😉) and particularly enjoyed reading the comments left by students in the Liverpool 2026 Annual - a lovely and thoughtful touch.

Swipe to see Paul’s gift to the team, which we will proudly display on the office wall (and which definitely gave us a giggle!).

We wish him every success in his new role - they are so lucky to have you, Paul!

Today our Stage 3 MPhys students took their learning to the water with hydrotherapy teaching sessions at the RGU Sport p...
16/02/2026

Today our Stage 3 MPhys students took their learning to the water with hydrotherapy teaching sessions at the RGU Sport pool - a fantastic example of applied learning in action. The sessions provided students with valuable hands-on experience using hydrotherapy principles to support rehabilitation in a variety of patient groups. Both informative and fun!

Welcome back to our returning students and a big hello to our brand new MSc and DPT Physiotherapy cohort!!! Wishing you ...
26/01/2026

Welcome back to our returning students and a big hello to our brand new MSc and DPT Physiotherapy cohort!!! Wishing you all a great start 👋🏻✨

One of our DPT students, Gloria, is looking for participants for her study on the experiences and perceptions of remote ...
21/01/2026

One of our DPT students, Gloria, is looking for participants for her study on the experiences and perceptions of remote delivery of rehabilitation for neurological patients and physiotherapists in Scotland. If you have been diagnosed with a neurological condition and have received physiotherapy via digital apps, phone calls, video calls, text messages, emails, WhatsApp, online sessions or websites, Gloria would love to hear from you. Scan the QR code or reach out to Gloria at g.nyarko@rgu.ac.uk.

22/12/2025

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season ✨

See you in 2026 🎉

Presenting your Physiotherapy Lecturers of 2025 – baby edition! 👶✨To mark the end of another calendar year, the team cam...
18/12/2025

Presenting your Physiotherapy Lecturers of 2025 – baby edition! 👶✨

To mark the end of another calendar year, the team came together for a Christmas meal, and one of the highlights was a baby photo quiz! We couldn’t resist sharing them with you all.

Students: how many lecturers can you correctly match to their baby photo? 👀🎄

Now that he’s had a chance to settle in, we’re excited to officially welcome Nigel Robinson to the team! 🎉If you’ve had ...
10/12/2025

Now that he’s had a chance to settle in, we’re excited to officially welcome Nigel Robinson to the team! 🎉

If you’ve had on-campus teaching during the second half of Semester 2, you’ve likely already met him. For those who’ve been out on placement - you’ll have the pleasure of meeting him in the new year!

Nigel joins us with a wealth of MSK experience, having worked for many years in NHS Tayside and more recently within his own private practice. We’re delighted to have him onboard on a part-time basis alongside his clinical work.

As you can see, he’s already getting stuck in with Petty’s Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment 📚🧐

Welcome to the dream team, Nigel! 🙌

✨Nothing brightens a team meeting like a bunch of goodies! Thank you so much to the students who provided us with some t...
03/12/2025

✨Nothing brightens a team meeting like a bunch of goodies! Thank you so much to the students who provided us with some thoughtful end-of-year treats - perfect fuel for the assessment and marking season ahead!

We have some exciting alumni news to share! Meet Saltire Tides 🌊- three women taking on the World’s Toughest Row in Dece...
02/12/2025

We have some exciting alumni news to share!

Meet Saltire Tides 🌊- three women taking on the World’s Toughest Row in December 2026. Lauren (RGU MSc Physio alum & MSK/expedition physio), Ellen (NHS physio) and Jenna (trainee paediatric surgeon) will row 3,000 miles from La Gomera to Antigua, battling 40-ft waves, unpredictable weather, sleep deprivation and nonstop 2–3 hour rowing shifts for around 40 days at sea. Growing up by the coast and bonded by a love of adventure, they’re rowing to show that with determination, ordinary people can achieve extraordinary things - and to raise funds for The Archie Foundation, supporting children and families across Scotland through unexpected health challenges (scroll for upcoming fundraising event poster and QR code).

Training is well underway, and they’re currently seeking sponsors to help make the crossing possible. From Title, Gold, Silver & Bronze sponsorships to sponsoring an oar or joining the £250 Club (a great option for small businesses or groups who would like their name or logo on the boat) - every bit of support helps 🚣‍♀️💫

Follow their journey:
Website: saltiretides.co.uk
Sponsorship enquiries: saltiretides@gmail.com
GoFundMe: Saltire Tides Atlantic Row 2026 (scroll for QR code)

We wish Lauren and her team all the best with their training, and look forward to following their journey!

Teaching has wrapped up for many of our Semester 1 modules, and it’s been a busy few months for students and staff alike...
01/12/2025

Teaching has wrapped up for many of our Semester 1 modules, and it’s been a busy few months for students and staff alike. I didn’t manage to capture as many photos and videos as planned, but here’s a great shot of some of our MSc Physiotherapy Stage 1 students during their ICU practical last week.

Students are now gearing up for exams, presentations, and coursework before heading off for a well-deserved festive break.

Wishing everyone the very best for the exam period - you’ve got this! 🎓✨

✨ Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Annual Conference 2025 - Future Directions in Physiotherapy ✨Lots of RGU representa...
21/11/2025

✨ Chartered Society of Physiotherapy Annual Conference 2025 - Future Directions in Physiotherapy ✨

Lots of RGU representation at this year's CSP Conference in Wales!

Principle Lecturer, Paul Moran, delivers a lightning talk on the Peer Exercise and Community Activities Placement (PECAP) model. He also has a poster on display for a recent study exploring the impact of practicing core respiratory skills on volunteer patients.

Physiotherapy Lecturer, Emma McBoyle, also has a poster on display for an MPhys research project she supervised which explored participant experiences of a student-led exercise group for acquired brain injury. Authors also include MPhys graduates who conducted the study under Emma's supervision (spot your names!).

Associate Dean, Dr. Kay Cooper, delivers a talk on her realist evaluation of models of long COVID community rehabilitation in Scotland.

Associate Deans, Dr. Julie Jones and Dr. Donna Wynne, are part of a panel for a workshop about enhancing physiotherapy education through student-led clinics.

MPhys student and CSP student rep, Maia, is also there and has been commended for the role of Student Influencer!

Great work team 💪🏻💜



Chartered Society of Physiotherapy

Have you been diagnosed with a neurological condition? One of our DPT students, Gloria, is conducting a study exploring ...
20/11/2025

Have you been diagnosed with a neurological condition?

One of our DPT students, Gloria, is conducting a study exploring the perceptions and experiences of patients and physiotherapists regarding remotely delivered physio services in rural and remote areas of Scotland. If you have been diagnosed with a neurological condition, she would like to hear from you. If you're interested, click on the link below or contact g.nyarko@rgu.ac.uk.

https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/robertgordonuniversity/experiences-and-perceptions-of-remote-delivery-physiotherapy

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