News
Wednesday 04 March 2026
The University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University will go head-to-head later this month as the iconic Aberdeen Boat Race returns to the city.
Tuesday 03 March 2026
A rising talent in Scotland’s renewable energy sector, Robert Gordon University (RGU) graduate Kiera Wright has been recognised for her outstanding contribution to the industry after being named Supporting Net Zero Apprentice of the Year at the 2026 Scottish Apprenticeship Awards.
Monday 02 March 2026
Everyone connected with Robert Gordon University is deeply saddened to learn about the death of our former Principal, Professor John Harper.
Friday 27 February 2026
To celebrate the closing weekend of Gray’s School of Art: 140 Years at Aberdeen Art Gallery, Gray’s School of Art will host a two-day international forum at the Gallery’s Cowdray Hall on Friday 10 and Saturday 11 April.
Thursday 19 February 2026
Gray’s School of Art has agreed a three-year partnership with renowned gallery Hauser & Wirth to significantly strengthen the impact of the Mobile Art School with the delivery of free workshops to communities across the North East of Scotland.
Robert Gordon University’s Orkney Project has welcomed a major funding boost to create a co-housing development for older people in Orkney.
Writing for the Fintech Times, RGU's Lecturer in human-centred security Dr Christopher D. McDermott expresses the duality of the individual’s right to privacy, and control of their biometric data, and the moral responsibility individuals and organisations have to protect the security of society.
The new Therapeutic Photography postgraduate course at Robert Gordon University (RGU) is the first of its kind in the world to offer an academic qualification to support professionals wishing to use photography in their therapeutic practice.
Gray’s School of Art is launching an engaging programme of monthly Guest @ Gray’s lectures. This diverse programme of talks brings the best national and international artists, designers, writers and curators to Aberdeen audiences, both online and in person.
Writing for The Scotsman, Professor Steve Olivier, RGU Principal, says Robert Gordon University is working towards a more robust, just and progressive society.
Robert Gordon University is launching a suite of entrepreneurship courses, specifically targeted to support tourism and food & drink businesses in the north east of Scotland.
Writing for Energy Voice, Professor Paul de Leeuw, Director of the RGU Energy Transition Institute, gives his opinion on the opportunities which the £700m Scot Wind licencing announcements could offer to Scotland.
Writing for the Press & Journal, Professor in Nutrition Giovanna Bermano shares why COVID-19 has highlighted the need to act now to tackle obesity.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) and the James Hutton Institute are carrying out research on how Covid-19 restrictions impacted behaviours around food related practices. The study will look at the nature and extent of these changes across different social groups in the North East and especially those experiencing or anxious about food poverty.
Writing for the Press & Journal, territorial stigma sociology expert Dr Alice Butler-Warke shares why—when it comes to COVID—we should take great care when talking about the people and places experiencing outbreaks.
A new digital social learning programme, in Book Club Format, is being launched by Robert Gordon University to encourage creative entrepreneurship across Scotland.
Research conducted by Robert Gordon University (RGU) evaluated the experiences of the first community nurses to complete the Queen’s Nurse Development Programme (QNDP) and has found participants experienced a transformative journey with notable self-development and growth.