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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).
Monday 23 June 2025
Robert Gordon University (RGU) is proud to announce that Dr Jo-Anne Tait, Principal Lecturer, Digital Living and Design in the School of Computing, Engineering and Technology, has been named one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES).

Andrew Turnbull, Senior Lecturer at the School of Creative and Cultural Business, writes about the impact COVID-19 has had on the retail sector.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) is harnessing the power of storytelling to support the creative industries in Northern countries through an interdisciplinary research project worth €1million.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) is leading a Scottish Government funded rapid coronavirus research project to support the country’s health and social care students who are transitioning into professional practice early in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A multi-disciplinary research team from RGU are working with Shanghai academics and industry partners in Scotland to educate consumers about the sustainability, craftsmanship, heritage and value of traditional fashion and textile products.

A group of 20 creatives from across Scotland are the first to be involved in a brand new, fully funded short course at RGU, supporting them through the challenges of COVID-19 and beyond.

In his latest piece, for Energy Voice, Professor Paul de Leeuw discusses the implication of the negative oil prices which made the news earlier in the week and sent shockwaves across the industry.

Director of the RGU Energy Transition Institute, Professor Paul de Leeuw, reflects on the ongoing impact of the coronavirus crisis on the energy sector.

A portfolio of free short courses is being launched by RGU to support the skills needs of individuals and workforces across Scotland as they deal with the economic challenges of COVID-19.

Writing for The Scotsman, Biomedical Science Lecturer Rebecca Wright shares why it is imperative that Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education is widened to every pupil in Scotland.

RGU is working closely with NHS Grampian to deliver a rolling programme of training which will equip hundreds of key NHS staff with critical skills to support the battle against COVID-19 in the region.

RGU has appointed Professor Steve Olivier as its new Principal and Vice-Chancellor.

Writing for the Press and Journal, Professor Sarah Pedersen, lecturer at RGU's School of Creative and Cultural Business, discusses the importance of International Women's Day.