News
Thursday 12 February 2026
A forthcoming careers event at Robert Gordon University (RGU) will shine a spotlight on the real-world impact of apprenticeship pathways, following a successful connection made at a previous ApprenticeFEST event that led directly to employment for a local student.
Wednesday 11 February 2026
Robert Gordon University (RGU) is working alongside Peterhead Port Authority (PPA) to develop new practices as it aims to move towards a more sustainable future.
Monday 09 February 2026
RGUHack, the largest student-led hackathon in the north of Scotland, is set to return to Robert Gordon University for its 11th year. After a sold-out event in 2025, this year’s edition is gearing up to be the most ambitious yet.
Thursday 05 February 2026
Researchers from Robert Gordon University (RGU), focused on improving Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy among children, have secured funding to move forward with a major project.
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.
A research project is underway to help explore how people engage and deal with a range of challenging issues and ‘difficult heritage’, all set within an eerie preserved prison setting.
In the same week as the Paris Olympics will officially start, the UK government launched Great British Energy, the public energy company focused on advancing and delivering the UK’s clean energy ambitions.
A new photography award which challenges students to capture portraits of people in the city centre and recognises the contribution of a local entrepreneur is being launched at Gray’s School of Art.
Robert Gordon University is offering fully funded places to Aberdeenshire entrepreneurs on its upcoming Food, Drink and Tourism Entrepreneurship short course.
Look Again at Gray’s School of Art, in partnership with Culture Aberdeen, has secured government funding to establish a new creative network called Aberdeen Independents to support freelancers in the North East.
Aberdeen Football Club Chairman Dave Cormack has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU) during the University's final graduation ceremony of the summer.
Deborah O’Neil OBE, a leader in the field of scientific research and drug development, has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU) during the University’s graduation ceremony this week.
North East Olympian and Robert Gordon University (RGU) alumnus Hannah Miley has been recognised with an Honorary Degree.
Renowned Orcadian wildlife cameraman and photographer Raymond Besant has been recognised with an Honorary Degree at the University where he once studied.
Iwan and Manuela Wirth, visionary art gallery founders who transformed Braemar’s Fife Arms Hotel into an iconic five-star boutique hotel, have been awarded Honorary Degrees from Robert Gordon University (RGU).
Tracy Nicholls, Chief Executive of The College of Paramedics at the forefront of the development of the profession, has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU).
Students at Robert Gordon University have put forward conceptual ideas to establish a Flood Resilience Institute in Stonehaven to protect the community from flooding, as part of their academic studies.