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.
A team of researchers from Robert Gordon University (RGU) are leading an innovative project aimed at reducing heat stress for Kenyans living in informal housing by using a geothermal cooling system which pulls colder air from underground into their homes.
A student from the Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment has won the Highlands and Islands Architectural Association (HIAA) Student Awards 2024 for creating a sustainable project based in Finstown, Orkney, whilst another student has been highly commended for designing an Inverness & Cromarty Freeport Centre.
A new report by Robert Gordon University (RGU) has revealed that the UK will fail to achieve a ‘just and fair’ transition by 2030 unless there is urgent alignment across the political spectrum to sustain UK offshore energy industry jobs, supply chain investments and the economic contribution of the workforce.
Entrepreneurs have been rewarded at Robert Gordon University (RGU) for their innovations following the University’s latest Startup Accelerator Showcase on Thursday 16 May.
Neil Gray, the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care, has visited Robert Gordon University (RGU) to see how the university is supporting the health and social care providers by educating nurses, midwives and allied healthcare professionals.
A Civic Medal Award will be presented to an architecture student from the Scott Sutherland School at the opening of a new community exhibition that dives into theoretical potential futures for the Bon Accord Baths on Friday 17 May.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has achieved significant success at subject level with four different areas ranked inside the UK’s top 10 and positive placings in student satisfaction and both graduate prospect measures across a wide range of subjects in the Complete University Guide 2025.
Aberdeen’s third Cruyff Court, a free-to-use outdoor community sports space, has officially opened in Tillydrone this week.
On International Nurses' Day 2024, Professor Susan Dawkes, Dean of the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice, highlights the need to reshape perceptions about a career in nursing and the opportunities the profession offers.
Students across different stages of their Robert Gordon University (RGU) degrees have raised a combined total of over £15,000 for North East causes while enhancing their careers as budding events professionals.
A new LGBTQIA+ cabaret event called ‘Glory’ will take centre stage at the Lemon Tree in Aberdeen on 22 June.
The life and legacy of a notable RGU alum who founded his own engineering firm in the fledgling days of the energy industry in Aberdeen has been marked at a special event.