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.
RGU is further strengthening its links with Japan with the delivery of an innovative online programme for students from Kobe City.
An RGU academic has partnered with Oxford Brookes University to examine the team working experiences of front line NHS staff working during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Dr Ruby Roberts, Research Fellow and Organisational Psychologist at RGU's Aberdeen Business School, writes about recent research which aims to provide insight and support in technology uptake in the oil and gas industry.
A £296,000 cross-university collaborative study will investigate emerging models of rehabilitation for people suffering from long-COVID to recommend how to best maximise recovery and quality of life for patients across Scotland.
Mark Thomson is currently mentoring Tanya Geraghty who is undertaking a Graduate Apprenticeship in Business Management while working at TAQA. He recently took some time to answer some questions about his experience as a mentor.
Tanya Geraghty didn’t feel ready for university when she left school in 2014 so decided to go straight into the workplace. Now, the 24-year-old has been inspired by her family and friends who have gained degrees or received further work opportunities and recently started a Graduate Apprenticeship in Business Management.
Scott Macpherson and Dan Warrender, both lecturers in Mental Health Nursing at RGU’s School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedic Practice, write about #UniMentalHealthDay.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) celebrated International Women’s Day 2021 with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thomson.
Claire Farmer is currently mentoring Caitlin Mooney who is undertaking a Graduate Apprenticeship within her team at Skills Development Scotland (SDS). She recently took some time to answer some questions about her experience as a mentor.
Caitlin Mooney, who is currently studying a Graduate Apprenticeship while working at Skills Development Scotland, said it was the best decision she’s ever made.
RGU is one of two organisations to be awarded a prestigious project funding from OGTC’s Net Zero R&D Programme.
Julie Strachan, Acting Head of Department for the Enhancement of Learning, Teaching and Access at RGU, writes about RGU's flexible delivery model of Graduate Apprenticeships which enables employers and their staff to participate from across Scotland.