‘Pioneering’ north-east timber house shortlisted for international design award
A north-east architecture professor’s eco-friendly house, made entirely from timber, has been shortlisted for a major international design award.
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Former RGU boss hits out at board over handling of leadership crisis
A former senior official at Robert Gordon University has criticised the board for the way it has responded to its leadership crisis.
End of year deadline on whether Shell will change its offshore rotas amid mental health concerns
Shell will make a decision by the end of the year on whether to change its offshore rotas, amid concerns about their effects on mental health.
Crisis-hit RGU bosses reject calls for inquiry into appointment of new principal
Bosses at crisis-hit Robert Gordon University have rejected calls for an inquiry into their appointment of a new principal.
RGU’s principal steps down after investigation’s ‘damaging impact on university’s reputation’
The principal of Robert Gordon University will step down at the end of the month following an investigation into an alleged conflict of interest.
North-east’s Offshore Renewables Institute to be dismantled
Three north-east universities confirmed last night that the Offshore Renewables Institute (ORI) is to be dismantled after five years.
RGU vice-principal quits over ‘unacceptable’ conduct of bosses and ‘extraordinary’ decision not to punish them
An Aberdeen university has been plunged into turmoil after its vice-principal quit in protest at the “unacceptable” conduct of its principal and another senior colleague.
Former RGU student president fined for owning child porn
An award-winning former student university president has been fined for being in possession of child pornography.
Plans to revamp Robert Gordon University’s historic HQ as offices
The historic headquarters of an Aberdeen university will undergo a £1.5million transformation into offices under new plans to revive the famous site.
Skills strategy project envisages creating 40,000 new roles throughout industry
A project to develop a new UK oil and gas skills strategy, which could lead to 40,000 new jobs, has been launched after skills and standards body Opito gained widespread support for its recently published Workforce Dynamics Review.
Trailblazing businesswoman receives honorary doctorate from RGU
Most university students will don their cap and gown and experience the grandeur of a graduation ceremony just the once.
RGU business graduates celebrate end of their course
His Majesty’s Theatre echoed with applause yesterday as some of the north-east’s best young business minds graduated from university.
Fraserburgh mum unravels family tree in photography exhibition
A mum-of-nine who travelled the globe to untangle her family tree has opened an art exhibition detailing her adventures.
Gray’s Degree Show opens in Aberdeen for 2018
One of the most important events in the north-east’s cultural calendar commenced yesterday with the launch of the Gray’s School of Art Degree Show.
Aberdeen’s grim history revealed with high-tech walking tour
While the Green in Aberdeen is home to charming shops and impressive street art, it is also the heartland of one of the murkiest periods in the city’s history.
Conference to break down learning disability barriers
A unique conference aimed at empowering people with learning disabilities will be held in the north-east this month.
Robert Gordon University students receive standing ovation for Music Hall fundraising efforts
Students at Robert Gordon University have been given a standing ovation by Aberdeen Performing Arts for their fundraising efforts in support of the £7 million Music Hall transformation project.
Robert Gordon University principal “entirely happy” about probe into key appointment
The principal of Robert Gordon University says he is “fully confident” an investigation into the appointment of his business associate to a key role will be “fair and impartial”.
Study on North Sea workers safety wins award
A ground-breaking study to ensure North Sea workers were able to escape from helicopter windows has been recognised with a prestigious award. Robert Gordon University (RGU), along with Step Change in Safety, carried out the research in 2015, measuring the shoulder-width of the 75,000-strong offshore workforce. To read more go to Energy Voice.
Students from Robert Gordon University raise major funds for local charities
Over £17,000 has been raised for good causes by event management students at Robert Gordon University.
Awards for oil and gas leadership
Robert Gordon University (RGU) has teamed with the Energy Industries Council (EIC) for a second year to run an awards scheme aimed at future leaders in the oil and gas sector.
Young movie fans to stage their own film festival in Aberdeen
Young movie enthusiasts are preparing to showcase some hidden cinematic gems as they stage their own film festival in Aberdeen.
RGU students showcase works in Edinburgh exhibition
Painting students from Aberdeen have been given the chance to showcase their works in Scotland’s capital.
Great Scots – whisky fusion steps into history
A business co-founded by a Robert Gordon University lecturer has just bottled a rare fusion of Scotch and Indian whisky.
Future in doubt for more than 600 Aberdeen EU academics
A leading academic has said the future of more than 600 staff working at Aberdeen universities is still in doubt due to Brexit.
How social media has transformed how we respond to national tragedy
In the days after the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers in New York, hand-made posters could be seen pinned to walls and lamp posts throughout the city begging passers-by for information on missing people. Today we once again see such messages – but now they are on social media.
Fashionistas invited to view Aberdeen design students’ creations
Two fashion shows unveiling the creations of final year Aberdeen design students will take place in the city later this week.
Pineapple sneaked into RGU art exhibition as a prank adopted as work of art
A pineapple that was left in a Robert Gordon University art exhibition as a prank has now been adopted as a work of art.
RGU architecture student achieves industry recognition for design
It was one of the most unique features at a recent Aberdeen festival.
New late night bus service for RGU students
RGU and First Aberdeen have come together to provide late night buses for students studying late for their exams.
VIDEO: RGU students release teaser trailer for new fashion film
Fashion management students at Robert Gordon University have released a trailer for their digital fashion show.
Work on Aberdeen’s latest student accommodation begins
Work has begun on a new student accommodation complex in Aberdeen.