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.
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.
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