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Inspiring Innovation

Innovation Events

RGU Innovation events focus on equipping students, staff, alumni and others with future-relevant skills, emphasising the importance of innovation in both entrepreneurial endeavours and organisational roles.

We host practical workshops, inspiring events, and skill sessions to support the next generation of entrepreneurs and leaders. 

We offer many varied events throughout the year: 

  • Innovation Masterclasses - Hear from inspirational speakers and industry leaders as they share their stories and provide valuable insights into successful careers and innovative thinking. 
  • Enterprise Skills sessions - Learn essential skill needed to start and develop your own business or side hustle. 
  • Regional events - Workshops and networking sessions held locally across the region, both across the city and shire for everyone. 

Previous guest speakers

  • Fraser Doherty MBE, Founder of SuperJam and Co-Founder of Beer 52
  • Hannah Miley, Olympic Gold Medallist
  • Pat Mills, Comic Book Author and Creator of Judge Dredd
  • Gillian Doherty OBE, CEO of the Data Lab
  • Dave Cormack, CEO of BrightTree and Chairman of Aberdeen Football Club
  • Jo Macsween, Former CEO of Macsween Haggis
  • Bob Keiller CBE, Former Chairman of Scottish Enterprise, and CEO of Wood Group
  • Joel Watt, Co-founder of Rooser
  • Sarah Steven, BBC Landward presenter & Co-owner of the Barn @ Barra Castle
  • Judith Thorpe, Board Director & Founder at TMM Recruitment

Upcoming events

RGU campus

24 October 2024

The Surprising Truth About Intellectual Property. What do Warner Brothers, Mike Tyson, New Zealand & a tattoo artist have in common? Join this Intellectual Property workshop delivered by Richard Cormack Corrigan, Converge Enterprise Executive, to understand why IP rights matter.

RGU campus

04 November 2024

Making bold, innovative changes in large organisations is no easy task. Join us as RGU alumna, Emma Corse shares her journey and her plans to improve sustainability at BrewDog.

Student on RGU campus

20 November 2024

Get ready to set sail with the RGU Innovation Challenge in partnership with Serco NorthLink Ferries!

Further details of other events in the programme will become available shortly.

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