News
Thursday 03 July 2025
Dr Bouziane Kies, who helped secure large numbers of international staff for Algerian Universities after the departure of French teachers in 1972 and thereby helped to keep Algeria’s universities open, has received an honorary degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU). Dr Kies has also championed RGU in Algeria for the last twenty years.
Thursday 03 July 2025
A technology entrepreneur who is committed to strengthening links between the United Kingdom and Pakistan through business innovation, education and strategic collaboration has been awarded an honorary degree by Robert Gordon University (RGU).
Monday 23 June 2025
Robert Gordon University (RGU) is proud to announce that Dr Jo-Anne Tait, Principal Lecturer, Digital Living and Design in the School of Computing, Engineering and Technology, has been named one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES).
Thursday 12 June 2025
A new institute based at Robert Gordon University (RGU) will be dedicated to the vast sporting legacy of the only Scottish footballer to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.
Monday 09 June 2025
Students from Gray’s School of Art are celebrating their astounding achievements at the opening night of the Gray’s Degree Show.

It is a time of great sadness as we mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. As a University community we join the nation in paying our respects as the country reflects on her reign as Monarch. We have extended our deepest condolences to His Majesty and the Royal family during this time of sorrow.

Gray’s School of Art alumnus and Aberdeen-born Artist Daniel Stephen has willed a generous six-figure legacy gift that will benefit emerging painting talent from Robert Gordon University (RGU) for years to come.

A group of business leaders from across the North East will benefit from the next government backed Help to Grow scheme, delivered by Aberdeen Business School (ABS) at Robert Gordon University (RGU), this autumn.

The latest step in a €13 million Carbon-Capture, Utilisation, and Storage (CCUS) project recommends that European organisations involve local communities more closely to reach climate-neutral targets are to be reached.

The annual exhibition that celebrates talent from Masters’ students at Gray’s School of Art returns on Friday, 26 August.

Writing for the Press and Journal, Helen Scott, Careers Consultant at RGU's Centre for Employability and Community Engagement, discusses securing employment after graduation.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) has been ranked as the top university in Scotland and third in the UK for the employability of its graduates.

Look Again, the creative engagement team based at Gray’s School of Art at Robert Gordon University (RGU) have partnered with ‘Miasma’ to curate a multi-faceted public art project, ‘Terra Incognita’ (as above, so below) that will be a major part of the upcoming Wonderland Festival taking place in Aberdeen from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 September.

Robert Gordon University (RGU) has been awarded a prestigious Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE) from Advance HE, recognising the positive impact that a new welcome package developed during the pandemic has on the student journey.

New research into large scale subsea hydrogen storage will help to provide green energy for offshore platforms, the automotive and aerospace industries, and for household heating.

Writing for the Scotsman, Professor Steve Olivier, Principal of RGU, talks about the progress being made by Scotland’s universities to increase access to higher education.

20 high-quality rent and utility-bill free rooms have been offered to Robert Gordon University (RGU) undergraduates as part of a generous donation through the Ardmuir Access Scholarship opportunity.