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Ring of Brodgar in the Orkney Islands

Robert Gordon University (RGU) is harnessing the power of storytelling to support the creative industries in Northern countries through an interdisciplinary research project worth €1million.

Student rapidly transitioning into professional practice

Robert Gordon University (RGU) is leading a Scottish Government funded rapid coronavirus research project to support the country’s health and social care students who are transitioning into professional practice early in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Harris Tweed

A multi-disciplinary research team from RGU are working with Shanghai academics and industry partners in Scotland to educate consumers about the sustainability, craftsmanship, heritage and value of traditional fashion and textile products.

Creative Entrepreneurship

A group of 20 creatives from across Scotland are the first to be involved in a brand new, fully funded short course at RGU, supporting them through the challenges of COVID-19 and beyond.

Oil and gas

In his latest piece, for Energy Voice, Professor Paul de Leeuw discusses the implication of the negative oil prices which made the news earlier in the week and sent shockwaves across the industry.

Paul de Leeuw

Director of the RGU Energy Transition Institute, Professor Paul de Leeuw, reflects on the ongoing impact of the coronavirus crisis on the energy sector.

RGU short courses

A portfolio of free short courses is being launched by RGU to support the skills needs of individuals and workforces across Scotland as they deal with the economic challenges of COVID-19.

Rebecca Wright, Biomedical Science Champion for Scotland

Writing for The Scotsman, Biomedical Science Lecturer Rebecca Wright shares why it is imperative that Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics education is widened to every pupil in Scotland.

RGU clinical skills

RGU is working closely with NHS Grampian to deliver a rolling programme of training which will equip hundreds of key NHS staff with critical skills to support the battle against COVID-19 in the region.

Professor Steve Olivier

RGU has appointed Professor Steve Olivier as its new Principal and Vice-Chancellor.

Professor Sarah Pedersen

Writing for the Press and Journal, Professor Sarah Pedersen, lecturer at RGU's School of Creative and Cultural Business, discusses the importance of International Women's Day.

Mobile Art School

Hundreds of school pupils in Orkney will have the opportunity to experience art and design and discover the range of possibilities which exist within the creative industries thanks to a new initiative by Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Gray’s School of Art.

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