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Research

Research Projects

The University hosts a supportive research community based in its academic schools, providing an environment conducive to high quality student experience and achievement.

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RGU's research is directed towards societal impact. Our focus is on generating improvements in the quality of life, supporting more innovative businesses, unlocking cultural creativity and contributing towards a more successful and sustainable economy. Our research makes a difference.

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OpenAIRis the Robert Gordon University Open Access Institutional Repository. Operational since 2006, it contains the full text of high quality research publications produced by staff and research students at RGU.

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News

Published: Wednesday 08 April 2026

A groundbreaking new study from Robert Gordon University (RGU) exposes how deeply rooted expectations of masculine toughness can both heighten risk and hinder recovery in men living with complex posttraumatic stress disorder (C‑PTSD).

Event

Starts: Thursday 14 May 2026

We're bringing together researchers and clinicians from across the country to focus on this year's theme: Better Cancer Outcomes.

Event

Starts: Thursday 30 April 2026

This webinar event will provide more information about PhD and research master’s opportunities across a range of subject areas within Gray’s School of Art and Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment.