News
Monday 15 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.
Friday 05 September 2025
Three academics from Robert Gordon University (RGU) have been appointed to panels for the criteria-setting phase of REF 2029, providing accountability for public investment in research.
Monday 25 August 2025
Preparations are underway with Gray’s School of Art about to launch its Master’s Art & Design degree show at Robert Gordon University (RGU).
Thursday 21 August 2025
As the offshore wind industry accelerates to meet global energy and climate goals, researchers at RGU have published a groundbreaking study aimed at supporting safety, wellbeing, and performance for wind technicians working in high-risk environments.

A digital showcase celebrating creative entrepreneurship at Gray’s School of Art is now live displaying the work of eleven artists and practitioners who recently completed the Look Again Creative Entrepreneurship Course.

The Lord Provost of Aberdeen, Barney Crocket, recently hosted the closing ceremony for “From Paris to COP26”, a series of online seminars featuring industry-specific, not-for-profit, and academic speakers discussing sectorial progress and needs for more climate action.

A pop-up market, HAAN, returns to Aberdeen’s city centre next month, showcasing some of the best local and national creative talent.

Talented students from Gray’s School of Art celebrate success at an awards ceremony at the historic North-East Aberdeen Weaver Incorporation.

RGU has signed up to the Race to Zero for Universities and Colleges, pledging its commitment to reducing emissions in the drive towards Net Zero.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) becomes the first Higher Education Institution in the UK to make Schwartz Rounds available to all disciplines to create a platform for collaborative learning and wellbeing outside the classroom.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) and the University of Aberdeen are co-leading an international conference focused on understanding rural health challenges through education and workforce preparation.

Studying a Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) has allowed Emma Finegan to gain more knowledge and insight into the company she works at, as well as the wider Accounts industry.

Writing for The Press & Journal, Angela Kydd, clinical professor in Nursing shares that having a discussion about menopause, PPE and the Covid-19 pandemic is long overdue.

RGU has been awarded £1.7million as part of the recently announced Economic Recovery and Skills Fund for north east Scotland. The Fund is a £14.3 million investment by the Scottish Government to support economic recovery and enhance skill levels in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire though new economic growth, employment, training, and skills development opportunities.

A vibrant parade takes to the streets of Aberdeen this weekend as British Art Show 9 comes to a close at Aberdeen Art Gallery on Sunday 10 October.

Two RGU entrepreneurs triumphed at the 2021 Converge Challenge Awards, taking home a total prize pot of £60,000 for their innovative business ideas.