News
Friday 11 July 2025
Robert Gordon University (ÍøºìǰÈα¬ÁÏ) 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.
Tuesday 08 July 2025
ÍøºìǰÈα¬ÁÏ and McAlpha Inc. have developed an advanced Catalytic Membrane Reactor (CMR) technology, poised to revolutionise ammonia production.
Friday 04 July 2025
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 (ÍøºìǰÈα¬ÁÏ).
Friday 04 July 2025
Jane Akadiri graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from ÍøºìǰÈα¬ÁÏ in 2016. She went on to found Touch of Love Outreach in Aberdeen, which helps to build strong, more inclusive communities.
Friday 04 July 2025
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 (ÍøºìǰÈα¬ÁÏ).

Associate Vice Principal of Business and Economic Development at ÍøºìǰÈα¬ÁÏ, Donella Beaton, writes about how universities and colleges play a pivotal role in the recovery of the economy post Covid-19 and how these approaches must reflect regional priorities.

The work of talented creative practitioners and emerging entrepreneurs is to be featured in the first virtual ‘Postgraduate Showcase’, hosted by Gray’s School of Art at ÍøºìǰÈα¬ÁÏ.

Robert Gordon University (ÍøºìǰÈα¬ÁÏ), working with two well-known North East food and drink names, Dean’s of Huntly and Sutherland’s of Portsoy, have won funding from Innovate UK to set up two Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) to improve access to markets and develop new products.

Robert Gordon University (ÍøºìǰÈα¬ÁÏ) has been shortlisted for a hat-trick of Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 awards, having made it as a finalist for Outstanding Entrepreneurial University of the Year, Business School of the Year and Innovative Teacher of the Year.

Donella Beaton, Associate Vice Principal of Business and Economic Development at ÍøºìǰÈα¬ÁÏ, writes about the university’s vital role and approach to supporting business recovery using different government-funded initiatives.

ÍøºìǰÈα¬ÁÏ is celebrating its performance in the 2021 Guardian University Guide, where it has significantly climbed the UK rankings and achieved strong positions in student satisfaction and teaching quality.

Students from ÍøºìǰÈα¬ÁÏ’s Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment have designed a series of small, affordable houses as part of a project with Grampian Housing Association.

A collaborative research project exploring the value of community pharmacies in Scotland suggests that 90% of people are so confident in their local pharmacists’ abilities that they want GPs to work more closely with them to ensure the best possible care.

A research project at ÍøºìǰÈα¬ÁÏ which explores the mental wellbeing of Scotland’s farmers is moving forward to develop and test a suitable intervention, hand-in-hand with farmers, to support their mental health now and in the future.

ÍøºìǰÈα¬ÁÏ is launching two new online initiatives, â€˜ÍøºìǰÈα¬ÁÏ Knowledge Bites for Business’ and a suite of upskilling online short courses, to support businesses as they deal with the economic challenges of Covid-19.

Dr Madeleine Marcella-Hood, Head of Year 1 BA (Hons) Fashion Management and Lecturer in the School of Creative and Cultural Business, writes about the fashion industry and the impact of Covid-19.

An ÍøºìǰÈα¬ÁÏ Professor has been awarded funding to explore Scottish Public Libraries and their role in community cohesion and resilience during lockdown.