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.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) is taking action against Scotland’s biodiversity decline by hosting an event with key sector figures next month showing how we can protect and restore Scotland’s natural capital and stop environmental loss.
The National Subsea Centre (NSC) today announced its multi-million-pound partnership with SeaFlo Consultancy Limited (SeaFlo), specialists in subsea and marine services. Together, the organisations will provide the underpinning research and technology development required to enable predictive maintenance for the energy industry.
New research carried out by Robert Gordon University (RGU) has identified the complex issues that arise in the care of children with life-limiting conditions in Scotland.
Nursing students at Robert Gordon University are to benefit from new digital skills training for the first time.
The Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey spoke to leaders from business and academia at an interactive event in Aberdeen on Wednesday 27 September.
As part of RGU's significant investment in research, 10 Chancellor’s Fellows are being recruited to advance innovative research that responds to real-world challenges.
Student teams from RGU and the University of Aberdeen will go head-to-head in a computing competition to be held in the Granite City.
According to the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization, July 2023 was the hottest month on record, affecting millions of people around the world. The changing weather patterns and associated heat waves, wild-fires, floods and droughts are the harsh reality of climate change and will now be a common feature for the future for our planet.
The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 is the latest university league table to acknowledge Robert Gordon University (RGU) as one of the UK’s best institutions for both teaching quality and student experience.
Researchers from Robert Gordon University have launched a survey aimed at finding out about the wellbeing of those using the Big Issue eBikes scheme in Aberdeen.
A new report by Robert Gordon University has found that the UK offshore energy workforce can increase by up to 50% from over 150,000 in 2023 to 225,000 by the end of the decade with new renewable jobs outnumbering oil and gas roles if a successful transition is achieved.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has once again been recognised for its excellence in teaching and student satisfaction in newly released higher education rankings.