News
Wednesday 17 September 2025
Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal visited Robert Gordon University today (17 September) as it celebrated the centenary of the appointment of Margaret Barr Fulton as the first qualified occupational therapist to work in the UK having started her career in Aberdeen in 1925.
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Gray’s School of Art is to host a year of events to mark its 140th anniversary, in celebration of the art school’s heritage and its impact on Aberdeen and the North East.
Monday 15 September 2025
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has climbed to third place in Scotland for career prospects, according to The Guardian University Guide 2026 (published Saturday 13 September).
Friday 12 September 2025
Students from the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment at RGU have unveiled innovative proposals for the future of Peterhead, developed in collaboration with Aberdeenshire Council as part of work on the Aberdeenshire Local Development Plan 2029.
Thursday 11 September 2025
New research from Robert Gordon University (RGU) and the Poverty Alliance highlights the severe financial pressures being faced by people with Long COVID in Scotland.

Claire Farmer is currently mentoring Caitlin Mooney who is undertaking a Graduate Apprenticeship within her team at Skills Development Scotland (SDS). She recently took some time to answer some questions about her experience as a mentor.

Caitlin Mooney, who is currently studying a Graduate Apprenticeship while working at Skills Development Scotland, said it was the best decision she’s ever made.

RGU is one of two organisations to be awarded a prestigious project funding from OGTC’s Net Zero R&D Programme.

Julie Strachan, Acting Head of Department for the Enhancement of Learning, Teaching and Access at RGU, writes about RGU's flexible delivery model of Graduate Apprenticeships which enables employers and their staff to participate from across Scotland.

New research delivered in partnership between Robert Gordon University (RGU) and OGTC provides insight into technology uptake in the oil and gas industry and the psychological factors which influence innovation adoption culture.

Over the past academic year, the Communication Design course at Gray’s School of Art has continued to involve a series of renowned creative and design practitioners in its guest lecture programme, providing students with valuable insight into the creative industries

RGU has appointed leading cardiology expert, Professor Susan Dawkes, as Head of the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice (SNMP).

Professor Elizabeth Hancock, Vice-Principal for Academic Development and Student Experience and Deputy Principal, writes about the importance of equal access to Higher Education in Scotland.

RGU is offering a group of 20 creatives a fully-funded short course, which will provide them with a raft of business support during an increasingly challenging time for the creative industries.

As part of its ongoing commitment to widening access to Higher Education, RGU has signed the Stand Alone Pledge, which will provide additional support to estranged students.

In response to high demand, Robert Gordon University (RGU) has announced further fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) places in Data Science and Business Management.

Professor Paul de Leeuw, Director of the RGU Energy Transition Institute, looks at what 2021 might bring in the drive towards Net Zero.