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).

In a Scotland first, Robert Gordon University (RGU) will provide education for nurses and midwives in Jersey to make them fit for the future provision of health and community care on the Island.

An international air pollution modelling expert who works with NASA has been appointed as the Dean of the School of Engineering at Robert Gordon University (RGU).

Opinion: Writing in the Press and Journal, Sally Reaper, Co-Director for Gray's creative unit, Look Again, explains how we can bring the soul back to city centres by re-imagining urban spaces and investing in creative communities.

Writing for The Scotsman, Scott Cunningham, Professor of Pharmacy Education & Practice, highlights how reimagining the role of pharmacists can help address health inequalities in Scotland.

Robert Gordon University has launched its annual Startup Accelerator programme to continue supporting early-stage entrepreneurs in the North East of Scotland grow their innovative ideas into award-winning ventures.

Gray’s School of Art, at Robert Gordon University (RGU), is leading a major project to re-energise Aberdeen city centre by transforming vacant city centre shops into lively and engaging spaces for creatives to flourish.

Innovative research by Robert Gordon University (RGU) suggests UK-grown daffodils could help prevent cardiovascular disorders, tapping into new medical treatments for heart failure.

A Three-Dimensional Design student from Gray’s School of Art at Robert Gordon University (RGU) is celebrating success after winning the Offshore Achievement Awards (OAA) trophy competition.

Talented students from Gray’s School of Art are celebrating success following an awards ceremony at the historic North-East Aberdeen Weaver Incorporation.

Textile designers and industry experts from across Scotland will come together to embrace new technologies at an international conference on augmented fashion hosted by Robert Gordon University (RGU) from Wednesday 16 until Friday 18 November.

The city’s latest TEDxAberdeen event took place on Saturday at the Aberdeen Arts Centre with youngsters from around the city playing a key role in events.

A group of Fine Art and Design students from Gray’s School of Art at Robert Gordon University (RGU) present ‘aBROAD HORIZONS’, a multidisciplinary student led and curated ‘Study abroad’ exhibition, that celebrates their experiences in a different country.