NUS Scotland calls for students to be free to graduate
NUS Scotland has published an open letter to all college and university principles to ensure every student is ‘free to graduate.'
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Robert Gordon University to open up almost 200 graduate apprenticeships
An Aberdeen university will open up almost 200 new graduate apprenticeship places as part of efforts to improve work-based learning in the north-east.
Staff and students unveil mental health masterplan for RGU in effort to make university a place of ‘wellbeing’
Staff and students at Robert Gordon University have vowed to take action to make their campus a safe and welcoming community in response to a rising tide of students in Scotland struggling with their mental health.
RGU and CLAN join forces for cancer nutrition study
A new study has been launched to support cancer survivors across the north of Scotland.
Aberdeen pupils take part in first of its kind cyber security project
School children took part in a new event this week designed to help them fully understand the threats posed by online predators.
Jamie Oliver ‘really excited’ as first university deli opens in Aberdeen
A new deli created by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver opened in Aberdeen yesterday in a UK-first.
International academics join RGU research team
The Robert Gordon University (RGU) in Aberdeen has recruited two international researchers to delve into the aspects of ageism.
Accountancy firm supports latest RGU scholarship
A first-year student at Robert Gordon University has become the latest person to benefit from a scholarship funded by chartered accountancy and business advisory firm Anderson Anderson Brown LLP (AAB).
Photo campaign marks end of production on Brae Bravo
The end of production on a North Sea platform has been marked with a photo campaign after 30 years of operations.
Aberdeen academics to study Brexit mental health impact
A new five-month study by Aberdeen academics will examine the impact Brexit is having on the mental health of EU nationals in the UK.
Aberdeen university research could be hard hit by Brexit
The research of Aberdeen universities could be hit hard by a potential no-deal Brexit, say experts.
RGU students putting theory into practise
More than 40 students from Robert Gordon University’s (RGU) school of health sciences will put their training into practice in the New Year.
Date announced for Aberdeen river race
Aberdeen’s two universities will go “oar to oar” in a race down the River Dee on March 23.
RGU students begin Silverstone preparations
A team of Robert Gordon University students have begun preparations which they hope will allow them to race a car at the famous Silverstone track.
New plan cooked up to encourage more home economics teachers in north-east
Two universities have teamed up to address the shortage of home economics teachers across the north-east.
New businesses given boost by university’s startup accelerator
More than two dozen fledgling businesses in the north-east have been offered a helping hand through a first-of-its-kind university programme.
Twenty-eight businesses chosen for start-up venture in the north-east
Nearly 30 prospective businesses have been chosen to join a new start-up “accelerator” set up by a north-east university and funded by the Wood Foundation.
Hero Harriet’s mission to use new degree to care for kids
From a young age, Harriet Dixon knew she wanted to be a nurse, and the hard-working student has now taken a huge step towards securing it as her dream career.
New mum Danielle juggles parenting with nursing dream
Just 24 hours after graduating, Danielle Robertson is already putting her new degree to good use.
Life won’t slow down graduate Amy as she eyes third RGU qualification
With two RGU qualifications already under her belt, one Aberdeen student is already hard at work striving towards a third.
Lerwick male nurse brings 21-year education journey to a close with RGU graduation
Aberdeen’s Beach Ballroom was filled with applause and cheering yesterday as hundreds of new graduates both celebrated their achievements and prepared to enter the world of work.
Shetland and Vera author Ann Cleeves receives special award from RGU
The award-winning crime writer behind the best-selling Shetland and Vera Stanhope novels has been recognised with an honorary award from Robert Gordon University.
Aberdeenshire student celebrates success after balancing studies with kidney transplants
A north-east woman has proved anything is possible after completing her second degree while battling a long-term illness and undergoing two kidney transplants.
Moray mum celebrates RGU success after returning to education
A mum from Moray who returned to education after her life was uprooted by the downturn in the oil and gas industry was one of the hundreds of happy graduates at yesterday’s ceremony in the Beach Ballroom.
RGU graduate steps out from behind the scenes to accept her masters degree
Kirstin Bell was delighted to receive her MSc International Tourism and Hospitality Management with distinction after playing a major role in the organisation of the ceremony itself.
Shetland mum who studied on plane journeys to Aberdeen celebrates her new RGU degree
A Shetland mum who balanced her studies in Aberdeen with flying to and from home to see her family has celebrated finally securing her degree.
Student services enhanced by donation from Robert Gordon University’s alumni
More young people will gain access to higher education thanks to a donation made by graduates of Robert Gordon's University.
Generous former RGU students give £15,000 to good causes
Generous former students of a north-east university have given more than £15,000 to good causes.
North-east students display at V&A
North-east art students have had their locally inspired work displayed at the new multi-million pound V&A design museum in Dundee.
Enterprise in Scotland gripped by ‘real crisis’
A “real crisis” exists in Scottish entrepreneurial education, the head of a north-east business school said yesterday.
Bus seat bacteria-inspired work nets student top textiles prize
An Aberdeen student has been given a prestigious and historic award for her unique textile work inspired by the germs found on public transport.
Aberdeen students jet to Japan for architecture World Cup
North-east architecture students are jetting off to Japan for the final of an international competition to design the future of office space.