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.
Professor Phil Hassard, RGU’s drilling simulator manager, has been writing about how the University’s simulation systems are helping both students and the energy industry.
RGU and Glacier Energy, experts in the design and manufacture of large, high pressure and high temperature pressure vessels, have been awarded funding to work in collaboration on a new hydrogen project.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has been working alongside major oil and gas firms to deliver a training course for crews preparing for a Managed Pressure Drilling (MPD) well.
A senior lecturer from Gray's School of Art at Robert Gordon University (RGU) has become the first female member admitted to the Aberdeen Weaver Incorporation.
Alumni from Gray’s School of Art, at Robert Gordon’s University (RGU), are celebrating success after being presented by the Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) at the British Art Fair, as part of a nationally recognised collection, showcasing the best of British modern art.
Robert Gordon University’s Law School has been praised in Scottish Parliament after a motion was tabled in recognition of its recently launched Grampian Community Law Centre.
The National Energy Skills Accelerator (NESA) is pleased to announce they have been awarded £1,000,000 grant funding through the Scottish Government’s Just Transition Fund to conduct an exciting new Pilot Energy Transition Skills project.
William Hardie, Policy Advisor to the Principal and the Executive, and Professor Steve Olivier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, write in Wonkhe about widening access and participation in higher education.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has further strengthened its links with Japan with the successful delivery of two respected international development programmes focused on offshore energy.
Writing for the Scotsman, Sally Charles, Innovation Manager for RGU's Entrepreneurship & Innovation Group, highlights the need to support creative entrepreneurs and says “lifestyle businesses” matter for all of us, especially in the current economic climate.
Writing for the Press and Journal, Vice Principal for Economic Development, Donella Beaton, highlights how RGU is investing in the North East's energy future and sharing it's expertise overseas and at home.
A new programme of regular Guest @Gray’s talks launches this autumn, bringing contemporary national and international artists, designers, writers and curators to audiences online and in person across Scotland.