News
Thursday 04 December 2025
Robert Gordon University (RGU) is among six universities that have joined forces to launch a pioneering initiative that will strengthen commercialisation and innovation across Scotland’s modern and smaller universities and the college sector.
Thursday 27 November 2025
The positive legacy of the late honorary graduate and Denis Law Legacy Trust trustee Lynne Smith will continue with the launch of a new scholarship in her name at RGU.
Tuesday 25 November 2025
140 years of artist-led education at Gray’s School of Art is being celebrated in a major new exhibition at Aberdeen Art Gallery. Featuring works by over 50 artists – all of whom studied or worked at Gray’s – the exhibition focuses on the art school environment: on what artists teach, how ideas are passed from generation to generation, and how studio culture continues to evolve.
Wednesday 19 November 2025
Experts from RGU have designed a guide aimed at improving the digital skills of students.
Thursday 06 November 2025
Writing in The Scotsman, Professor Paul Arnell from RGU's School of Law and Social Sciences argues that more should be done to protect the European Convention on Human Rights.
Preparations are underway with Gray’s School of Art about to launch its Master’s Art & Design degree show at Robert Gordon University (RGU).
As the offshore wind industry accelerates to meet global energy and climate goals, researchers at RGU have published a groundbreaking study aimed at supporting safety, wellbeing, and performance for wind technicians working in high-risk environments.
RGU is part of a major research project that focuses on the best ways to integrate photovoltaic (PV) technology into Scotland’s historic structures.
Up to 60% of women experience some fear about giving birth, especially for the first time, but a new study led by RGU shows why some women are more likely to stay calm and confident in the lead-up to childbirth.
A plaque recognising the achievements of sculptor Scott Sutherland has been unveiled outside the original Gray’s School of Art building on Schoolhill in Aberdeen, where he began his training.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) is to launch a new BSc (Hons) Clinical Practice for Pharmacy Technicians, the first of its kind in the UK.
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has today announced the team that will spearhead the Islands Entrepreneurship Network, an initiative led by the University designed to energise local economies and empower communities to launch and grow successful enterprises across Orkney, Shetland and the Western Isles.
RGU and McAlpha Inc. have developed an advanced Catalytic Membrane Reactor (CMR) technology, poised to revolutionise ammonia production.
Keith Brymer Jones, a leading figure in contemporary British ceramics and expert judge on Channel 4’s hit show, The Great Pottery Throw Down, has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU).
Jane Akadiri graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from RGU in 2016. She went on to found Touch of Love Outreach in Aberdeen, which helps to build strong, more inclusive communities.
A social entrepreneur based in Aberdeenshire who leads Scotland’s largest men's health charity has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU).
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.