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.
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Fresh changes to leadership team at Robert Gordon University
Fresh changes have been made to the top team at Robert Gordon University (RGU) in the wake of a series of high-profile departures last year.
Academics to combat depression in farmers as figures reveal one suicide every week
North-east academics are researching ways to improve the mental health of farmers amid rising concerns about the number of workers in the agricultural sector taking their own lives.
Sick social media group condemned for seeking indecent images of Aberdeen students
Women attending university in Aberdeen have been targeted by a "disgusting" social media group which asks men to share indecent images of female students.
Sick Snapchat group condemned for seeking indecent photos of female Aberdeen students
Women attending university in Aberdeen have been made the target of a secret Snapchat group, calling themselves "the Brohood", which asks members to share indecent pictures of female students.
Scottish universities spend £50 million to pay off 1,550 staff
Universities in Scotland have racked up a bill of almost £50million by paying off more than 1,550 staff in the last few years, it can be revealed.
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.
Scots universities spend £4.8million on credit cards
Universities in the north of Scotland are spending thousands of pounds every month on items including takeaway pizza, coffee and bouquets of flowers.
Professor expresses fears over blurring of ‘virtual and real life’ as abuse spirals across Britain
In cyberspace, everybody can hear you scream.
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.
Thousands of students caught cheating or plagiarising across north-east
Thousands of students have been caught cheating or plagiarising in the past five years.
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.
RGU gains prestigious fashion membership
The fashion & textile design course at Gray’s School of Art has been officially awarded British Fashion Council membership.
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.
Aberdeen student to be jailed and then deported after drug seizure
A student who claimed he was drug dealing to pay his university fees was yesterday jailed for four years and 145 days.
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.
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.
Hundreds of school pupils come forward with Union Street designs
Hundreds of schoolchildren descended on Aberdeen’s Tivoli Theatre yesterday to unveil their designs for the perfect shop on the city’s iconic Granite Mile.
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 creatives come together for Christmas
Crafters, confectioners and collectors will come together as part of a series of markets being held at the St Nicholas Mall.
Architecture students design sculptures for Deeside Way
The next generation of architects are on track to help revitalise a former north-east railway line and popular walking spot.
Nigerian RGU student faces deportation over voyeur video
An Aberdeen student is facing deportation after being charged with voyeurism for secretly filming intimate moments between himself and a woman.
RGU student to miss crucial exam following dangerous driving arrest
An Aberdeen student will miss a crucial exam after being locked up for driving "dangerously" through the city at double the speed limit.
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.
Obituary: Former students mourn ‘inspirational’ RGU professor Jan Magnus Fladmark
An “inspirational” Norwegian professor and author has been fondly remembered by the scores of students he taught in Aberdeen following his death at the age of 81.
Series of masterclasses to remember north-east teenager
An Aberdeen university has launched a series of masterclasses in honour of a north-east teen who died of cancer.
North-east scientist awarded £1.5m research bonus
A north-east scientist has been awarded around £1.5 million in funding in a single week giving a “major boost” to research in the region.
North-east startup firms offered chance at thousands of pounds in backing
Young entrepreneurs are being given the chance of thousands of pounds in backing following the expansion of a startup business accelerator.