The focus at Robert Gordon University is on applied research. An integral part of our purpose is to build a research base of staff and students who undertake highly relevant leading-edge research that advances knowledge and provides tangible benefits to the wider economy and society.

The University has invested significantly in its research activities, dramatically increasing both the number and quality of researchers.

RGU has world class researchers in allied health professions, computer science, engineering, architecture, accounting and finance, business and management, library and information management, and art and design.

To further develop the excellent research that was identified in RAE2008, Robert Gordon University has launched three Research Institutes.