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 new study by The James Hutton Institute has revealed an increase of up to 1,450% in the level of microplastics found within soil samples after just four years of sewage sludge application.
An Aberdeen father and son duo are preparing for their most gruelling challenge yet – a mammoth and world-renowned ultra marathon test through the dunes of the Sahara Desert.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) is to host Exchange Aberdeen, a Culture Aberdeen event that will bring together key stakeholders from across the region to explore shared ambitions, drive economic growth, and foster cross-sector collaboration.
Robert Gordon University's commitment to public engagement through sharing knowledge and teaching has been endorsed following the award of a prestigious Bronze Engage Watermark by the National Co-ordinating Centre for Public Engagement (NCCPE).
Students from the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment at Robert Gordon University (RGU) have been working on developing social housing for homeless or displaced young people in Aberdeen.
Gray’s School of Art has today announced the four North East artists that will be part of its 140th anniversary celebrations in Aberdeen later this year.
Aisha Kasim, Robert Gordon University’s Startup Accelerator Manager, has written about the slow progression of gender equality as we approach both International Women’s Day 2025 and the day that, finally, a woman will land on the moon…
RGU is playing a key role in a groundbreaking £5 million research project aimed at improving the long-term cardiovascular health of young cancer survivors by harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Communication Design students from RGU’s Gray’s School of Art will sell bespoke prints at Edit, the independent lifestyle store in the Bon Accord Centre, Aberdeen.
An interdisciplinary project at Robert Gordon University (RGU) involving three different academic schools has kicked off this semester as they collectively work together to discover the intricacies of community engagement and participation in a unique environment.
Ahead of his appearance at North East crime writing festival Granite Noir on Thursday 20 February, Professor Nick Fyfe has written about his own 'tales from the beat' and the links between policing and research...
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has been awarded the prestigious Athena Swan UK Bronze award in recognition of its commitment and efforts towards addressing and promoting gender equality.