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Friday 04 July 2025
Keith Brymer Jones, a leading figure in contemporary British ceramics and expert judge on Channel 4’s hit show, The Great Pottery Throw Down, has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU).
Friday 04 July 2025
Jane Akadiri graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from RGU in 2016. She went on to found Touch of Love Outreach in Aberdeen, which helps to build strong, more inclusive communities.
Friday 04 July 2025
A social entrepreneur based in Aberdeenshire who leads Scotland’s largest men's health charity has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU).
Thursday 03 July 2025
Dr Bouziane Kies, who helped secure large numbers of international staff for Algerian Universities after the departure of French teachers in 1972 and thereby helped to keep Algeria’s universities open, has received an honorary degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU). Dr Kies has also championed RGU in Algeria for the last twenty years.
Thursday 03 July 2025
A technology entrepreneur who is committed to strengthening links between the United Kingdom and Pakistan through business innovation, education and strategic collaboration has been awarded an honorary degree by Robert Gordon University (RGU).

A sharp increase of interest in business analytics and data in the North East has led to one of Robert Gordon University’s fastest-growing courses and a boost for vital industry sectors.

Third-year students at Robert Gordon University (RGU) have organised a one-off health and wellbeing event to raise vital funds for a popular Aberdeen charity.

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.

Computer Science graduates from RGU have been able to hit the ground running at an Aberdeen-based firm which provides digital solutions for the energy industry as the company experiences a business boom.

The number of women having unassisted births, or ‘freebirths’ across the UK is believed to be rising, as more expectant mothers are unable to access high-quality individualised maternity care.

Gray’s School of Art is continuing to strengthen links with the North East’s creative industry by hosting a series of talks designed to nurture up and coming young talent in the region.

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 Robert Gordon University are contributing to a new study to find out how we can expand the UK’s trees, hedgerows, woodlands and forests in rural and urban settings.

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.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) and Denis Law Legacy Trust have launched a new award that will recognise the commitment, citizenship and social responsibility of people making a positive impact through volunteering.

An important conference on the philosophy of sport featuring North East Olympian Hannah Miley and former British Lions and Scotland international rugby player turned broadcaster John Beattie is being hosted at RGU.

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.