News
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).

Vital research from Robert Gordon University (RGU) has helped lead to the creation of a new government fund which will support female veterans who have suffered sexual trauma while serving in the military.

The Head of Bath School of Art, Film and Media has been appointed as the new Dean for Gray’s School of Art at Robert Gordon University.

Black History month is a wonderful way to acknowledge the contributions and achievements of Black people, come together as allies, and take steps to enable success and wellbeing.

RGU has received £5,000 in funding from Port of Aberdeen’s supPORT-all community action programme to help physiotherapy students continue to deliver health and wellbeing sessions to locals.

Writing in Project Scotland, the leading Scottish Construction News magazine, Professor Peter Exley, Dean of the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment highlights how our energy sector can and should evolve. Not just to meet net zero ambitions but also to ensure we build a more sustainable future for all.

Tuesday 10 October is World Mental Health Day. Seventy-seven years ago, the World Health Organisation (WHO) constitution asserted that it is a fundamental human right for everyone to be able to achieve the highest possible standard of health.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) is taking action against Scotland’s biodiversity decline by hosting an event with key sector figures next month showing how we can protect and restore Scotland’s natural capital and stop environmental loss.

The National Subsea Centre (NSC) today announced its multi-million-pound partnership with SeaFlo Consultancy Limited (SeaFlo), specialists in subsea and marine services. Together, the organisations will provide the underpinning research and technology development required to enable predictive maintenance for the energy industry.

New research carried out by Robert Gordon University (RGU) has identified the complex issues that arise in the care of children with life-limiting conditions in Scotland.

Nursing students at Robert Gordon University are to benefit from new digital skills training for the first time.

The Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey spoke to leaders from business and academia at an interactive event in Aberdeen on Wednesday 27 September.

As part of RGU's significant investment in research, 10 Chancellor’s Fellows are being recruited to advance innovative research that responds to real-world challenges.