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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).
RGU is celebrating a consistent rise in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022 UK rankings.
Kay Cooper, Clinical Professor of Allied Health Professions, has highlighted the importance of physiotherapy for improving the quality life of those suffering from long Covid – while maximising recovery.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has become the first university in Scotland to be awarded the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative Gold Award for Universities in an official ceremony. The award is recognised as a mark of sustained quality in student midwifery and health visiting programmes and helps ensure that students are prepared for practice.
Ahead of a new term when students and staff return to campus, RGU has installed internationally renowned solo percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie CH as its new Chancellor.
David Christie, Academic Strategic Lead at RGU’s Law School, writes about the importance of understanding the law around how contracts work and why it is a key business skill for all organisations, especially as things may change.
Crude oil and its role in the local, national and international context, will be put under the spotlight, as a new art exhibition gets underway in Aberdeen.
RGU has appointed Donella Beaton as Vice-Principal Economic Development, a new role which will see the University further develop its strategic commitment to stimulating and supporting economic development regionally and further afield.
A new urban village called ‘St.Clements’ could be created in the historic heart of Aberdeen under plans being proposed by final year architect students at The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment at Robert Gordon University.
Researchers from Robert Gordon University are taking part in a UK project to find out how trees can help the UK reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions.
Architects from The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture are working with islanders from South Uist to map out a sustainable future for the island.
Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Aberdeen Business School has been awarded Small Business Charter accreditation in recognition of its business support, entrepreneurship education and engagement within the local economy.
The designs of a winning team of architecture students from Robert Gordon University are on public display as the ‘Icebox Challenge Glasgow’ event gets underway.