News
Monday 15 September 2025
Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment students have showcased bold visions for the future of Peterhead in a collaboration with Aberdeenshire Council as they commence 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.

Kay Cooper, Clinical Professor of Allied Health Professions, has highlighted the importance of physiotherapy for improving the quality life of those suffering from long Covid – while maximising recovery.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) has become the first university in Scotland to be awarded the UNICEF UK Baby Friendly Initiative Gold Award for Universities in an official ceremony. The award is recognised as a mark of sustained quality in student midwifery and health visiting programmes and helps ensure that students are prepared for practice.

Ahead of a new term when students and staff return to campus, RGU has installed internationally renowned solo percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie CH as its new Chancellor.

David Christie, Academic Strategic Lead at RGU’s Law School, writes about the importance of understanding the law around how contracts work and why it is a key business skill for all organisations, especially as things may change.

Crude oil and its role in the local, national and international context, will be put under the spotlight, as a new art exhibition gets underway in Aberdeen.

RGU has appointed Donella Beaton as Vice-Principal Economic Development, a new role which will see the University further develop its strategic commitment to stimulating and supporting economic development regionally and further afield.

A new urban village called ‘St.Clements’ could be created in the historic heart of Aberdeen under plans being proposed by final year architect students at The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment at Robert Gordon University.

Researchers from Robert Gordon University are taking part in a UK project to find out how trees can help the UK reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Architects from The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture are working with islanders from South Uist to map out a sustainable future for the island.

Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Aberdeen Business School has been awarded Small Business Charter accreditation in recognition of its business support, entrepreneurship education and engagement within the local economy.

The designs of a winning team of architecture students from Robert Gordon University are on public display as the ‘Icebox Challenge Glasgow’ event gets underway.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) has been ranked ‘Top Modern University’ in the UK* and Scotland in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2021. The University has also retained its position among top 10 in UK* and Scotland for overall student satisfaction.