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.
Researchers from Robert Gordon University have won over £100,000 from Net Zero Technology Centre to develop an energy efficient technique for capturing carbon dioxide (CO2) directly from the atmosphere.
OPINION: writing for the Press & Journal, Dame Evelyn Glennie CH, Robert Gordon University’s Chancellor discusses widening participation among underrepresented groups and eliminating barriers to higher education, drawing from her lived experiences.
Over ten thousand pounds has been raised to help Aberdeen based charities by Robert Gordon University (RGU) Event Management students.
A lecturer from Gray’s School of Art at Robert Gordon University (RGU) has won a prestigious award at The Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) Annual Exhibition.
The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment End of Year Show 2022: Ideas for Living, launches at Robert Gordon University (RGU) on Friday 6 May.
A team of young engineers from Grove Academy in Dundee has been crowned as winners for the third year in an annual competition at RGU
Cabinet Office invests in improvement and access of charitable services for women.
OPINION: writing for the Scotsman, Dr Paul Arnell shares his thought leadership on the war in Ukraine and how the fight for democracy, the rule of law, and human rights strengthens the country's resolve.
Aberdeen school children are using virtual reality to connect with an out of space artefact from NASA’s Get Away Special programme, as part of Robert Gordon University’s (RGUs) innovative Digital Tapestry Project.
OPINION: writing for the Press & Journal, Dr Graham Grant articulates how the creative design process employed by artists can be used by businesses across the region to unlock their potential and find new avenues for profit and success.
For World Art Day, RGU is sharing free access to a series of practical online arts workshops to help spread the development and enjoyment of art in the North-East.
Writing for the Press and Journal on World Health Day, Dr Flora Douglas, RGU's Professor in Public Health, highlights the growing food insecurity affecting people with long term health conditions amid the cost-of-living crisis.