Sustainability News

Meet Nancy, our newly appointed Sustainability Manager, on what is World Earth Day (22 April)...

Pupils from Mintlaw Academy will head off to Thunder Bay Marine Sanctuary in Alpena, United States after winning the MATE Scotland ROV competition held at Robert Gordon University (RGU).

Professor Mamdud Hossain from RGU’s School of Computing, Engineering and Technology has been reflecting on a recent trip to Berlin where he was highlighting some of the research taking place at the University which is helping moves towards greener forms of energy.

Writing for The Scotsman, Professor Paul de Leeuw delves into the global need for rare earths and minerals amid political uncertainty, the race to net zero, and conflict across the globe...

Robert Gordon University's commitment to public engagement through sharing knowledge and teaching has been endorsed following the award of a prestigious Bronze Engage Watermark by the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE).

Robert Gordon University (RGU) is to host an innovative net zero exhibition at Aberdeen Science Centre this month to encourage visitors to learn more about the North East’s energy transition and Scotland’s journey to a carbon neutral future.

A researcher from RGU has been awarded £25,000 to develop an app based on her PhD research which aims to help the people living with Parkinson’s get active and stay active. The app will provide education, self-management strategies and goals to help people develop a long-term exercise habit.

RGU Hack, the largest student-led hackathon in the north of Scotland, will be held at the University and this year it is open to learners from a variety of different disciplines.

RGU has been marking the 20th anniversary of The Scottish Centre for Evidence-based Multi-professional Practice, a JBI Centre of Excellence. This milestone marks two decades of significant contributions to evidence-based healthcare.

An independent taskforce has met for the first time to ensure the North Sea’s strategic transition from oil and gas to a renewable future, while safeguarding up to 200,000 jobs.

Writing in Energy Voice, Professor Paul de Leeuw has set out the importance of maintaining the momentum towards a sustainable future as we move in to 2025...

For the tenth year in a row, an engineering graduate from RGU has won the annual Energy Institute (EI) competition.

RGU has launched one of the largest biodiversity projects on a university campus in Scotland, aiming to transform a 55-acre site into a thriving habitat for both flora and fauna.

Writing in Energy Voice, Professor Paul de Leeuw, from RGU's Energy Transition Institute, highlights that efforts to meet emissions targets need happen at the same time as the establishment of a new international energy system...

Harbour Energy has donated £15,000 to launch a new scholarship programme at RGU. The Harbour Energy Access Scholarship Programme aims to support females with strong academic credentials in taking their first steps towards a career in engineering and to address patterns of under-representation in technical disciplines in the energy sector.

RGU's Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) in BEng (Hons) Engineering: Instrumentation, Measurement and Control has been accredited by the Institute of Measurement & Control (InstMC).

RGU is the first university in Scotland to become an academic partner of ISC2, which is the world's leading not-for-profit member association for cyber security professionals.

Dr Antonella Tonna, Senior Lecturer from The School of Pharmacy, Applied Sciences and Public Health, has written a piece on her online presentation about antimicrobial resistance at the European Committee on Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Care.

Air travel connects people around the world, but it also has a big impact on our planet. Right now, the aviation industry is responsible for about 3% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions over a billion tons every year. As we work to combat climate change, finding cleaner alternatives to traditional jet fuel is crucial.

RGU and Sustainable Solutions IR Ltd, a green tech group company under energy rental firm Intervention Rentals UK Ltd, are working together on a new research project focusing on the development of hydrogen production from waste heat which could have major implications for the energy transition.

The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 has rated Robert Gordon University (RGU) among the very best in Scotland for its teaching quality and sustainability as the University continues to build on recent league table successes.

The students’ union of Robert Gordon University (RGU) has won an esteemed national award for its vital work in supporting students through the cost-of-living crisis to provide an outstanding student experience.

Researchers from RGU have secured £100,000 in funding for a project to assess the impact of Augmented Reality (AR) on walking difficulties experienced by people with Parkinson’s.

Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) latest flagship annual entrepreneurial programme has launched to a huge North East audience with the window for applications now declared open.

A research study led by Robert Gordon University has shown that antenatal relaxation classes can significantly enhance the emotional well-being of expectant mothers.

Writing in Energy Voice, Professor Paul de Leeuw, Director of RGU's Energy Transition Institute has made the case that the energy sector can learn from another industry.

The National Subsea Centre (NSC), a centre of excellence for subsea research and technology development, today announced its newly formed partnership with NOC Innovations, a Southampton-based facility making cutting-edge marine research and tailor-made autonomous technology available to organisations around the globe.

In the same week as the Paris Olympics will officially start, the UK government launched Great British Energy, the public energy company focused on advancing and delivering the UK’s clean energy ambitions.

In the second phase of their research, a team of RGU researchers travelled to Homa Bay in Kenya to install a geothermal cooling system which works by drawing in hot air, cooling the air in underground pipe and releasing it into hot rooms.

2024 was the third year RGU received funding for a Campus Cycling Officer to support our journey to Net Zero. Current Campus Cycling Officer Bianca Anechite answers our questions about the initiatives she has led in the past year and their impact on the community.

After the release of the Energy Transition Institute's latest report, Delivering our Energy Future, co-author and energy expert Professor Paul de Leeuw has written a thought leadership on its findings...

A team of researchers from Robert Gordon University (RGU) are leading an innovative project aimed at reducing heat stress for Kenyans living in informal housing by using a geothermal cooling system which pulls colder air from underground into their homes.

RGU’s commitment to net zero is being reflected in the introduction of new electric grounds equipment.

A leading researcher from RGU travelled more than 6,000 miles to South America to highlight the potential of moving away from traditional energy sources to embrace the use of hydrogen.

Professor Paul de Leeuw from RGU's Energy Transition Institute has written in Energy Voice about the impact of the Energy Profit Levy also known as the windfall tax.

Pupils from Mintlaw Academy have the won the MATE Scotland ROV competition held at RGU after impressing judges by successfully completing a series of underwater missions.

The National Energy Skills Accelerator (NESA) hosted Scotland’s Minister for Energy, Just Transition and Fair Work Gillian Martin in Aberdeen to discuss the success of NESA’s Just Transition Fund (JTF) project for the North East and Moray.

Dr Mohamed Amish, from RGU’s School of Engineering, has published a paper on an important international project which involves converting pharmaceutical waste into an innovative drilling fluid additive.

Dietetics students from RGU have partnered with Seaton Primary School to teach pupils how to cook quick, tasty meals and snacks while learning about the key nutritional benefits of a healthy relationship with food.

Imagine having a giant jet engine right in front of you or being able to look at the intricate workings of a moving wind turbine without having to leave your seat.

RGU has strengthened its existing partnership with the Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU) having signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to create a joint degree programme.

Researchers at RGU have designed a tubular cell that can withstand high temperatures and considerably cut costs which will aid the move towards greener forms of energy in the production of hydrogen.

A PhD researcher who conducted a study on how machine learning can be used to select artificial lift methods that provide tangible solutions to industry challenges has passed RGU's Doctor of Philosophy viva.

An RGU student who combines her physiotherapy studies with athletics training and competitions has secured a unique scholarship to ensure she thrives both academically and in sport.

Writing for The Scotsman, Professor Paul de Leeuw, Director of Robert Gordon University’s Energy Transition Institute, emphasises the importance of 2024 as an election year for the ages...

Computing students will be given another chance to showcase their digital skills as the RGU Hack returns for 2024 with students from any college or university able to take on the 24-hour challenge.

In collaboration with Robert Gordon University (RGU), the University of Strathclyde (UoS) and the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC), the National Subsea Centre (NSC) has established the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Net Zero Technologies, designed for those who wish to undertake research to aid in the global transition to net zero whilst continuing a career in industry.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) has partnered with Big Issue E-Bikes with the red and white electric bicycles now available on campus, opening up a new sustainable method of travel to connect staff and students from the city centre to Garthdee.

Professor Paul de Leeuw from RGU has been appointed to the Board of the UK’s Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) for a period of four years. Board member appointments are made by the Secretary of State for Education.

RGU Engineering student Agga Agga took the top prize in an annual competition held by the Energy Institute (EI) that honours the best energy industry projects from MSc students at both Aberdeen universities.