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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).

Robert Gordon University (RGU) has been recognised for its student satisfaction having been placed fourth in Scotland* in the National Student Survey (NSS).

Major figures from some of the top law enforcement agencies in the world are coming to RGU for an international cyber security conference.

The School of Creative and Cultural Business (CCB) at RGU celebrated their end of year in style this month with a prize giving event that attracted scores of students, staff, sponsors, and friends.

Whilst evidence-based practice has a long history in the field of healthcare, it is only more recently gaining traction in management and HR having been added as a core competence in the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s ‘Profession Map’.

Detailed plans to help make sure more UK companies build and deliver the changes required to deliver a net zero energy system of the future have been published for the first time today (July 17).

Neil Lamb, Principal Lecturer from the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment, has written an opinion piece for the Press & Journal which reimagines the possibilities for Union Street in the heart of Aberdeen...

Professor Linda Bauld OBE, who has been at the forefront of public health research in Scotland for the best part of 30 years, has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU).

Gregor Townsend, the Head Coach of Scotland’s rugby union team and former player who amassed an impressive 82 caps for his country, has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU).

Delighted students from Robert Gordon University (RGU) are celebrating being part of Scotland’s first ever cohort of Digital Marketing graduates.

Karen Darke MBE, a British Paralympic gold medallist who has achieved incredible sporting feats, has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU).

Leader in higher education, Douglas Blackstock, has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU) at its graduation ceremony this week.

Jeanette Forbes OBE, recognised as a leading businesswoman in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM), has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU) at their graduation ceremony on Wednesday 5 July.