News
Wednesday 04 February 2026
In a revelation that feels straight out of Outlander, researchers at Robert Gordon University have uncovered new evidence of an assassination attempt on Prince Charles Edward Stuart, better known as Bonnie Prince Charlie, during his stay at Bannockburn House in January 1746.
Tuesday 03 February 2026
Aberdeen’s position as a leading hub for innovation continues to strengthen as Robert Gordon University (RGU) announces the 26 startups selected for the 2026 cohort of its Startup Accelerator, Impact North.
Tuesday 27 January 2026
Nearly 300 pupils from secondary schools across Aberdeenshire visited Robert Gordon University (RGU) on Thursday 22 January to take part in Chemistry at Work, an interactive STEM event delivered in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council and funded by the Royal Society of Chemistry.
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Rather than experiencing museum exhibits in isolation, visitors constantly look to one another to make sense of what they are seeing.
Wednesday 14 January 2026
An academic from Robert Gordon University (RGU) has played a key role in a new book which shines fresh light on the one of pioneers of British fashion who came from the North East.
Writing in the Press & Journal, RGU Chancellor's Fellow, Dr William Ball, highlights how society has the power to change the circumstances of children, as increasing numbers of young people present with more complex mental health needs than ever before...
In collaboration with Robert Gordon University (RGU), the University of Strathclyde (UoS) and the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC), the National Subsea Centre (NSC) has established the Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Net Zero Technologies, designed for those who wish to undertake research to aid in the global transition to net zero whilst continuing a career in industry.
With three weeks to go until Aberdeen’s multi award-winning festival of light and sound, SPECTRA, preparations are well under way for this year’s event which runs from 8 - 11 February.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has welcomed an award-winning businesswoman and former mechanical and manufacturing engineer as its latest Entrepreneur in Residence.
Gray’s School of Art has been selected to lead an augmented reality showcase, ‘Northern Lights’ at Spectra 2024, created by emerging artists from the North East.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has partnered with Big Issue E-Bikes with the red and white electric bicycles now available on campus, opening up a new sustainable method of travel to connect staff and students from the city centre to Garthdee.
Writing for Energy Voice, Professor Paul de Leeuw of Robert Gordon University's Energy Transition Institution, has laid out what's needed in 2024 on the back of an "encouraging" COP28...
Writing in The Herald, Janine Bolger, Associate Dean for Student Experience and Head of Social Work in the School of Applied Social Studies, has laid out the impact social workers make on our communities...
Professor Paul de Leeuw from RGU has been appointed to the Board of the UK’s Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB) for a period of four years. Board member appointments are made by the Secretary of State for Education.
The Medical Device Manufacturing Centre (MDMC) has been awarded £3.35m of additional funding from Scottish Enterprise to continue its work developing novel medical device innovation and improve the industry’s sustainability.
Mark Logan, Chief Entrepreneurial Advisor to the Scottish Government, has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU) during a festive graduation ceremony on Tuesday 12 December.
A city centre exhibition showcasing the first Freelands Studio Fellowship at Gray’s School of Art, opens this week at the Look Again Project Space.