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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.

Over the past academic year, the Communication Design course at Gray’s School of Art has continued to involve a series of renowned creative and design practitioners in its guest lecture programme, providing students with valuable insight into the creative industries

RGU has appointed leading cardiology expert, Professor Susan Dawkes, as Head of the School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice (SNMP).

Professor Elizabeth Hancock, Vice-Principal for Academic Development and Student Experience and Deputy Principal, writes about the importance of equal access to Higher Education in Scotland.

RGU is offering a group of 20 creatives a fully-funded short course, which will provide them with a raft of business support during an increasingly challenging time for the creative industries.

As part of its ongoing commitment to widening access to Higher Education, RGU has signed the Stand Alone Pledge, which will provide additional support to estranged students.

In response to high demand, Robert Gordon University (RGU) has announced further fully funded Graduate Apprenticeship (GA) places in Data Science and Business Management.

Professor Paul de Leeuw, Director of the RGU Energy Transition Institute, looks at what 2021 might bring in the drive towards Net Zero.

To help entrepreneurs tackle three of society’s biggest challenges during the pandemic, a five-month training programme with generous seed funding from Robert Gordon University (RGU) has extended its application deadline and will be delivered online.

Robert Gordon University is launching the next phase of its portfolio of free short courses to support the skills needs of individuals and workforces of Scotland.

Robert Gordon University students working in the RGU Covid-19 test centre have shown huge commitment and drive to ensure their fellow students can return home as safely as possible for Christmas.

An engineering student from Robert Gordon University (RGU), Liza van den Berg, has taken home the top prize in an annual competition held by the Energy Institute (EI).

Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) Aberdeen Business School has been announced as the Business School of the Year at the Times Higher Education 2020 Awards.