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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 ranked ‘Top Modern University’ in the UK* and Scotland in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2021. The University has also retained its position among top 10 in UK* and Scotland for overall student satisfaction.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) is joining forces with Harris Tweed Hebrides, as the company looks to explore product developments and new international markets.

Organisers of Gray’s School of Art’s Digital Degree Show, Onwards, are celebrating success as this year’s event attracts over 5000 visitors since launching on 9 July.

Hilary Nicoll, co-director of Look Again, which is part of Gray’s School of Art, writes about supporting our creative industries to reactivate the city centre.

Sustainability is at the fore of a host of final year projects, featuring at Gray’s School of Art Graduate Digital Degree show, Onwards.

A team of young engineers from Grove Academy in Dundee has once again taken top place in an annual competition at RGU and will now have the opportunity to progress to the MATE ROV World Championships in USA

Denise Penny, Lecturer in Public Health & Health Promotion and Acting Course Leader for Strategic Service Planning & Delivery, shares thought leadership with The Scotsman on reimagining health and social care for a post pandemic world.

An engineering student from RGU, Lawson Marr, has been recognised for his hard work by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET).

Farming life and its' importance in the modern world are the focus of one student project at the upcoming Gray’s School of Art, Digital Degree Show 2021, Onwards, that launches on 9 July.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) is supporting the upskilling needs of individuals and workforces across Scotland by offering over £50k of funded places in business analytics training.

A journey of self-discovery is at the heart of one final year Photography student’s project, that will accompany an inspiring mix of work from over 150 graduating artists and designers at this year’s Gray’s School of Art, Digital Degree Show, Onwards, which launches on 9 July.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) has received a donation from TelosNRG, a fast-growing project management services consultancy founded by alumnus Nicol Shepherd, which will allow students from underrepresented backgrounds to study at the university.