Staff from Robert Gordon University have taken part in a three-day intensive trip to Egypt where they visited businesses and schools and delivered a workshop on architecture and built environment.

Led by RGU’s regional manager, Jamie Hastings, the team took a trip to spread the word of the institution to potential students and look at ways which universities in the two countries can work together.

Jamie was joined by RGU’s Bassam Bjeirmi, associate head of the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Design, and Dr Charles Maddison, from Aberdeen Business School.

They spent two days in Cairo where they held student information and counselling sessions and an architecture and construction taster workshop.

Following this they travelled to Giza for one day to visit schools and universities and hosted another interview and information session.

Jamie said: “The purpose of this visit was to try and raise our profile in Egypt because we understand there are great synergies with our countries in terms of the student appetite for study in areas such as architecture, construction and energy – areas which we have a proven track record of being one of the UK’s top universities in.

“We talked to schools, universities and businesses as we aim to strengthen links and look at ways that our institutions can work together more effectively and enhance our students’ experiences.”

Bassam added: “The visit offered me the chance to meet with a number of private and international schools and universities for the promotion of the University, School and the courses we have on offer.

“The visit also gave us the chance to meet with and interview potential students who have expressed an interest in international study as well as catching up with some Alumni – our network of former-students is global.

“I also delivered a very successful presentation and open workshop on model making and portfolio development which focused on architecture and the built environment.”