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.
A postgraduate student from Gray’s School of Art, who has won a scholarship from The Royal Scottish Academy of Art (RSA) for his MA collection of Fine Art, is exhibiting at Gray’s Postgraduate Showcase ‘Onwards’.
RGU has launched a suite of health and social care short courses, with fully funded places, targeting areas where there are skills shortages in the region.
Writing for the Press & Journal, RGU’s Mental Health Nursing Lecturers Dan Warrender and Scott Macpherson make the thoughtful case for why it's time to challenge mental health stigma.
A giant sculpture, ‘The Palace of Façade’, goes on show at RGU as part of Gray’s MA Postgraduate Degree Show 2021, ‘Onwards’.
RGU has joined the University of the Arctic (UArctic), a network of higher education and research institutions across northern regions which address global challenges of Arctic people and societies by providing unique educational, research and innovation opportunities.
RGU has today, during Global Entrepreneurship Week, launched a Regional Startup Accelerator programme which will support early-stage entrepreneurs - with ambitious and innovative business ideas - living in the North East of Scotland to develop and grow their ventures, helping the region to recover as it emerges from the pandemic.
A vibrant exhibition celebrating talent from Masters’ students at Gray’s School of Art goes on display this week as ‘Onwards’, Gray’s Postgraduate Degree Show 2021 launches.
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.